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This afternoon Prime Minister Scott Morrison flew into a country which may not exist by the end of the century, Tuvalu, for the Pacific Islands Forum.

China should set an absolute cap on carbon emissions from 2025 to ensure the nation meets its Paris goals, a government think-tank said in a report published on Wednesday, though observers expect resistance from the leadership on climate issues amid larger political and economical concerns.

South Korean carbon allowances hit a new record high on Wednesday as emitters continued to acquire whatever little volume was available in the market, although the afternoon's government auction settled well below the secondary market.

Australian PM Scott Morrison has arrived in Tuvalu for a two-day visit to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

Australian PM Scott Morrison has arrived in Tuvalu for a two-day visit to attend the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

German-based utility RWE slowed its hedging rate slightly over Q2 to leave it with a marginally lagged hedged position compared to recent years, it said in financial results Wednesday, giving a modestly bullish signal for EUAs.

Fish stocks are stable and reef health improving, in part thanks to Belize’s substantial ‘no-take’ zones. Now greater legislation is needed to secure progress

Across the turquoise water by the mangrove, forest ranger Allan Halliday spots a fishing skiff. “We’re going over to say hello,” he says, before abruptly changing the boat’s direction. But his real task is to check the couple on board have the licence to fish in this part of the Port Honduras Marine Reserve, one of nine designated zones in Belize.

“We aren’t complaining but others do,” says Alonzo Reymundo, of the rules that now restrict Belize’s 3,000 commercial fishers to two geographic areas each. He and his wife Anselma have been fishing off southern Toledo for 30 years and their boat is laden with 50 or so pounds of shrimp – more than enough, he says, flashing his licence. Today’s catch will be sold as bait and fetch around 330BZ$ (£135), he says.

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The animal, dubbed "monster penguin" by Canterbury Museum, stood around 1.6m (5ft 3in) tall.

Contemporary mining disasters echo the devastation caused by Victoria's gold fields. Victorians campaigned for some of the world's first laws against industrial pollution. Susan Lawrence, Professor, Department of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University Peter Davies, Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Hydro Tasmania says a new transmission link to the mainland would have the most benefits for Victoria, including improved energy security and lower power prices for consumers.

The post How Tasmania’s hydro could have prevented Victoria’s summer black-outs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited has reached a key milestone in the commercial rollout of its proprietary clear glass PV technology into the US by signing a Collaboration Agreement with prominent US sustainable infrastructure specialist AquaGen Infrastructure Systems Inc.

The post CPV to collaborate with sustainability expert on rollout of ClearVue products into commercial projects in US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Luca Parmitano played from the International Space Station to a cruise ship in the Mediterranean Sea.

New Energy Solar says international investors won't put money into Australia solar industry because image of Morrison and his lump of coal is burned into their memory.

The post Solar investors give Australia wide berth, thanks to Morrison’s lump of coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar power has become cheaper than grid electricity across China, a development that could boost the prospects of industrial and commercial solar, according to a new study.

The post Solar now ‘cheaper than grid electricity’ in every Chinese city, study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Planting trees can sometimes actually do more harm than good to the environment. Here's why.

When it comes to our waste, we tend to treat it and then release it into an already overburdened environment. The Urinotron proves we can harness our pee as a power source. Michael Mackenzie reports.

"Sun King" Dr Shi Zhengrong returns to launch solar project in Sydney using panels achieving stunning reductions in weight and thickness.

The post “Sun King” returns to solar market with ultra light panels on Maritime Museum appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ARENA puts up $40 million to fast-track the first pumped hydro storage facility in South Australia, as that state heads towards its target of "net 100 per cent renewables."

The post ARENA commits $40m to fast-track South Australia pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think.

Victoria-based and Calix-led plans to produce high performance and low-cost lithium-ion batteries in Australia have won federal government backing.

The post Calix wins federal funding for bid to produce Australian-made lithium batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.