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EUAs bounced back from an earlier fall on Thursday as markets jumped on record US jobless numbers that were below some expectations.

German power generator EnBW advanced its hedging over Q4 2019 to maintain its slightly advanced position amid declining generation and sales, it said in financial results on Thursday, providing a bearish signal for EUAs.

Pangolins smuggled into China were carrying viruses closely related to the one sweeping the world.

Severity of damage has increased, with areas spared in previous years experiencing moderate or severe bleaching

The government agency responsible for the Great Barrier Reef has confirmed the natural landmark has suffered a third mass coral bleaching episode in five years, describing the damage as “very widespread”.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority said the assessment was based on information from in-water and aerial observations, and built on the best available science and technology to understand current conditions.

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The third such event in five years prompts scientists to renew urgent warnings about climate change.

Each year, more than 4 000 industrial facilities estimate their emissions and waste transfers of toxic substances and report them to the NPI. Now in its 21st year, this data helps communities, governments and researchers understand and monitor the...

Carbon emissions from facilities covered by Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism rose again in 2018-19, Clean Energy Regulator data showed Thursday, but the need to use offsets to meet targets fell by a quarter as baselines under the scheme are increasingly generous.

A 200MW solar and battery project that faced delays due to Coronavirus restrictions has gained special passage through the local council approval process.

The post Victoria council works around Covid-19 restrictions to approve 200MW solar farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tesla big battery lifts earnings by one third in 2019, as well as reducing costs to consumers and playing key role in keeping the lights on.

The post Tesla big battery lifts profits by one third in 2019, expansion on track appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A Hyundai Kona electric with towbar has successfully completed a test run towing a newly-acquired camper trailer.

The post Tow Story: Kona Electric hauling a camper trailer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Neoen says delays at Bulgana wind and storage facility not fully covered by liquidated damages, and it will start to suffer some financial pain soon.

The post Neoen to take financial hit from delays to big wind and storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Tilt Renewables confident it will manage Covid-19 impacts with little interruption, but ongoing network challenges cause a slight dent to anticipated earnings.

The post Tilt Renewables carries on under Covid-19, but network issues dent revenues appeared first on RenewEconomy.

After flying off the shelf in 2019, the March allocation of the Victorian government’s home solar rebates has barely shifted. Is this a sign of Covid-19 hitting demand?

The post Rooftop solar rebates slow to a trickle in Victoria as Covid-19 starts to bite appeared first on RenewEconomy.

International carbon prices have tumbled amid fears that a Covid-19 induced economic downturn will curb industry demand for carbon allowances.

The post Australian carbon market inoculated from Covid-19 as European prices tumble appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The current structure and governance of the electricity market in Australia is not fit for purpose to meet known and unknown challenges.

The post Planning for the unknown: Lessons for energy sector from Covid-19 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Pre-1960s handwritten rain gauge data can inform drought and flood planning, but only if digitised.

Cleanco deal paves way for 1GW wind project - the biggest in Australia - to be built in Queensland.

The post Acciona to build huge 1GW wind farm in Queensland after landing CleanCo deal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Thirty Australian energy experts call for a halt to Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme, questioning environmental and economic viability of the massive project.

The post Thirty Australian energy experts issue letter calling for halt to Snowy 2.0 appeared first on RenewEconomy.