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EUAs raced up more than €2 to top €20 on Monday as wider European markets rallied on signs of a slowdown in coronavirus cases, even as oil prices declined.

Strengthening New Zealand’s ETS, especially in regards to free allocation, might be a better way to cut emissions than the controversial ban on new oil and gas exploration, according to an environmental watchdog.

This is a transformational role, driving response, alignment and adjustment to the crucial implication of climate change and how they impact the operating model and propositions. The right individual will be extremely knowledgeable about climate change and will embrace the visionary task with passion, energy, and intellectual rigour.

Two-fifths of Americans rely on water utilities which have not suspended the policy of shutoffs for non-payment

Millions of Americans risk losing running water if they fall behind with bill payments in coming months, as mass layoffs triggered by the coronavirus pandemic force families to make impossible tradeoffs on paying household expenses.

Around two-fifths of the country rely on water utilities which have not suspended the policy of shutoffs for non-payment, despite public health warnings that good hygiene – specifically frequent hand washing – is crucial to preventing spread of the highly contagious virus, according to data analysed by Food and Water Watch (FWW) and the Guardian.

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As part of the Climate Policy and Carbon Pricing practice within the Consultancy & Services Unit, you will focus on the delivery of high quality consultancy advice on climate change policies and carbon markets for Latin American and international clients, and be responsible for the management of small project teams.

Ocean Conservancy’s climate program is expanding. The senior manager will help build, shape, and execute its work, which will include creating and implementing climate and ocean-climate initiatives and increasing demand for action.

At South Pole, a leading climate solutions company, we are very excited to announce that we are looking for a Head of Green Products. This person should be an inspiring and passionate thought leader to unleash the full power of our existing Green Products team and continue to build on our market successes for the years ahead.

You will manage our Portfolio Management team and will be responsible for overseeing and developing business for the sales of carbon credit for the voluntary market. You will work in coordination with our Projects and Marketing teams to draft proposals in order to meet Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) needs.

Data from Cold War nuclear bomb tests help scientists accurately age whale sharks for the first time.

Germany produced more than half of its electricity with renewable power in the first three months of 2020, the first full quarter in which renewables covered the majority of the country’s electricity needs.

The post Germany averages more than 50% renewables over March quarter appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Bronx Zoo in New York says this case of human-to-animal transmission appears to be unique.

Northern Territory to provide $6,000 grant for homes and businesses to install battery storage, funded by a cut in the solar feed in tariff.

The post Northern Territory offers $6,000 grant for home batteries, cuts solar tariff appeared first on RenewEconomy.

On what basis does Santos claim that LNG exports lower emissions in client countries when it is known that fugitive emissions negate any advantage over coal?

The post Santos must come clean on methane and accept its responsibilities to human health appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy 2.0 tunnel segment factory gets planning approval as environmental groups and energy experts call for project to be halted, pending independent review.

The post NSW approves critical Snowy 2.0 factory as more energy experts call for project halt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Oil and gas sector, including in Australia, ramps up lobbying for financial support and the repeal of environmental regulations due to Covid-19 pandemic.

The post Under cover of pandemic, fossil fuel interests unleash lobbying frenzy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There is every reason to expect that the virus crisis will strengthen and accelerate the imperative to transition to a low-carbon world by mid-century.

The post Sorry to disappoint climate deniers, but coronavirus makes the low-carbon transition more urgen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smart Energy Council webinar warns rooftop solar installers to “get deadly serious” about Covid-19 infection control, or “shut up shop” the for the next three months.

The post Rooftop solar installers warned, get serious about Covid-19 control or shut up shop appeared first on RenewEconomy.

March sales figures for electric and hybrid vehicle sector show considerable gains while petrol and diesel sales fall off a cliff during the Covid-19 economic downturn.

The post Australia electric and hybrid sales hold up, as overall car sales crash appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Conservation experts say the pandemic is a watershed moment for curbing global wildlife trade.

The blaze started on Saturday close to the site of the world’s worst ever nuclear disaster, Ukrainian officials say

Ukraine has reported a spike in radiation levels in the restricted zone around Chernobyl, scene of the world’s worst nuclear accident, caused by a forest fire.

“There is bad news – radiation is above normal in the fire’s centre,” Yegor Firsov, head of Ukraine’s state ecological inspection service, said on Facebook on Sunday.

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