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Frustrated leaders appeal to ‘all OECD countries’ to phase out use as Australia signals support for new plants

Pacific countries vulnerable to climate change have urged Australia to abandon coal power generation within 12 years, and to prohibit new coal plants or expansion of existing plants.

The call from 15 small Pacific island states came one day after the Australian government called for expressions of interest in new power generation projects, indicating it would be prepared to use taxpayer money to underwrite new coal plants.

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Morrison government instructs CEFC to focus on "more reliable 24/7" power in a major shift to its investment mandate.

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Environmentalists are calling for a review of the nation's environmental laws, which have failed to save any threatened species from extinction. There are fears the current protections are not enough to save critical koala populations under threat from habitat loss in Queensland, NSW and the ACT.

Specialist renewable energy investment fund targeting development of both proven and emerging technologies, including large-scale battery storage, receives record equity investment from CEFC.

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Manly's Solar Beach - a major solar industry hub in the heart of Tony Abbott's electorate - takes on their local member and distribute post-cards at the local ferry terminal on Friday.

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European carbon prices climbed to a fresh two-month high on Thursday, as bulls felt empowered after yesterday’s options expiry saw a huge rally rather than the sell-off that some had foretold.

Switzerland and Peru have agreed to formalise a process expected to lead to the European nation buying some of the first carbon credits generated under the Paris Agreement framework.

Nasa's Juno mission to Jupiter has reached its halfway mark and has revealed new views of the planet.

Chile and Costa Rica thought to be considering alternative bids after Brazil withdrew offer

Britain is bidding to host the UN climate change conference in 2020, the biggest since the Paris agreement was signed in 2015, as part of the government’s aim to be seen as a green leader.

The conference will mark a vital deadline for countries to comply with their commitments on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and move on to tougher targets for the decade to 2030, and so it is likely to be a fractious affair.

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The latest test flight by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic makes it to the edge of space and back.

German energy exchange EEX on Thursday published the Polish EUA auction calendar for 2019.

Chile could add the use of offsets as a compliance option for its $5/tonne carbon charge and expand its coverage to more sectors, though a timeline for those revisions remains uncertain, an official told Carbon Pulse on Thursday.

The EU and its non-EU neighbours Norway and Iceland on Thursday reached an agreement on joint fulfilment of their Paris Agreement climate targets that will allow the countries to trade more of their emissions.

Researchers conclude the most likely cause for the dramatic declines is commercial fishing

Shark numbers along the Queensland coast have declined by more than 90% for some species in the past five decades, according to new research that calls for better protections for sharks in Australian waters.

University of Queensland and Griffith University researchers analysed shark control program data to measure changes in shark populations along the Queensland coastline in a 55 year period.

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Negotiations over a Paris rulebook in Katowice are nearing the end as ministers have reported on the status of the talks to the Polish presidency, though delegates are readying themselves for an extended stay as chances of reaching a deal appear slim.

RGGI allowances (RGAs) saw mixed price reactions and increased activity following the Dec. 5 auction result, while California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) rose slightly over the past week on thin volume.

Astronaut Nick Hague is ready for his next space flight attempt, after the first mission was aborted.

Study shows people in cars and buses spend longer in toxic air, as do walkers on main roads

Cyclists are the least exposed to air pollution on daily commutes into a congested city centre, research has shown. People in cars and buses spent longer in toxic air, as did walkers unless they made detours to avoid main roads.

The work, conducted in Leeds, supports the investment in cycle lanes to both reduce air pollution by cutting vehicle journeys and improve citizens’ health. It also found that air pollution reached relatively high levels inside cars, echoing a recent warning that cars are “boxes collecting toxic gases”.

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British Environment Minister Claire Perry on Thursday announced that the UK is vying to host the annual UN climate summit in 2020.