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Analysis finds changes such as removal of blanket ban on hormone-disrupting chemicals

The UK has been accused of “silently eroding” key environmental and human health protections in the Brexit-inspired rush to convert thousands of pages of European Union pesticide policy into British law.

Despite government claims the process would be little more than a technical exercise, analysis by the University of Sussex’s UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO) has uncovered significant departures from EU regulations, including the removal of a blanket ban on hormone-disrupting chemicals, which are known to cause adverse health effects such as cancer, birth defects and immune disorders.

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A recent report on the state of New Zealand's environment painted a bleak picture of species losses and freshwater pollution. Budget 2019 signals a shift, but more in intention than sufficient funding. Troy Baisden, Professor and Chair in Lake and Freshwater Sciences, University of Waikato Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

First ever financial study stresses need for investment in face of climate crisis

Flood damage estimated at £1.1bn a year is being prevented by the UK’s network of river barriers and defences, according to research.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says it is the first time the financial contribution of river defences has been quantified.

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A trip at AGL’s Loy Yang A power station in Victoria is unlikely to lead to higher wholesale price outcomes on its own, and the impact will be mitigated by more renewables.

The post Bad trip from a coal generator could yet lead to a price hangover appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Other countries are delivering billions of dollars in savings on energy bills by managing how and when they use energy, but Australia has made almost no progress.

The post Managing energy use is the key to transition to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia’s energy market operator has warned Australia’s exit from from coal and transition to a renewable grid is coming faster than almost all of us would have predicted.

The post Australia has to look forward on energy, says Zibelman: “We have no choice” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Toyota and Hyundai suspend sales of hydrogen vehicles in Norway following the explosion of a refuelling station located just outside of Oslo.

The post Hydrogen re-fuelling station explodes in Norway, Hyundai and Toyota suspend fuel cell sales appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AGL to expand virtual power plant to other states, offering $1,000 payment to households installing a new battery, and an annual rebate to those with existing systems.

The post AGL to boost battery offerings and expand virtual power plant after S.A. success appeared first on RenewEconomy.

New report says Australia has potential to host 179 gigawatts of rooftop solar, which would generate more than grid's entire current demand.

The post New study says Australia could host up to 179 gigawatts of rooftop solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The Asian elephant was born at Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

The Queensland budget has delivered funding for investments in state-owned renewables and an expansion of the state's hydrogen export capabilities.

The post Queensland budget delivers $250 million to kick-start CleanCo appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The UK will set a new legally binding target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Cheap wind and solar will allow electrication of transport and industry, and re-boot Australia's competitive advantage in manufacturing, steel and aluminium.

The post Cheap solar and wind can re-boot Australia’s economic advantage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The crops developed by Norman Borlaug have saved millions of people from starvation.

Rusty is five weeks old and was born in captivity - so needs a little help to spread his wings.

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Concern over mating as malformed beaks and nostrils lead to ‘subpar songs’ - study

Tree finches made famous by Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galapagos islands in the 19th century have gone out of tune because of parasitic infections that damage the birds’ beaks and nostrils.

Researchers found that male finches that picked up the fly parasite had malformed beaks and enlarged nostrils that led to “subpar songs”, making it harder for the birds to find mates and reproduce.

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The UK will on Wednesday propose to enshrine in law a 2050 net zero greenhouse gas emissions target, Prime Minister Theresa May said in a statement late Tuesday in a bill set to go against the government’s in-house experts by leaving open the door to using international credits.

America's heartland has faced months of record-breaking floods. Why is it so bad now and what's the impact?

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has hired a new manager on its North American environmental desk, according to an email sent to market participants Tuesday.