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Coalition climate target consistent with more than 3C global heating, research says
Labor’s emissions targets are in line with 2C of heating, which would still lead to extreme heat events and the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef
The Morrison government’s climate change commitments are consistent with more than 3C of global heating, bordering on 4C, a level that would lead to catastrophic damage across the planet, according to a new analysis.
Labor’s climate target was found to be consistent with about 2C of heating above pre-industrial levels. Both would be expected to lead to the loss of tropical coral reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, and a significant rise in the number of extreme heat events in Australia, assuming other countries took equivalent action.
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Nasa climate research scientist awarded World Food prize
Cynthia Rosenzweig wins prize in recognition of her modeling of the climate crisis’ impact on food production
A Nasa climate research scientist who has spent much of her career explaining how global food production must adapt to a changing climate was awarded the World Food prize on Thursday.
Cynthia Rosenzweig, an agronomist and climatologist, was awarded the $250,000 prize in recognition of her innovative modeling of the impact of climate change on food production. She is a senior research scientist at the Nasa Goddard Institute for Space Studies and serves as adjunct senior research scientist at the Columbia Climate School at Columbia University, both based in New York.
Continue reading...Carbon forest tech firm Pachama secures $55 mln in latest fundraise
EU’s carbon removals ideas welcomed, provided GHG cuts are prioritised
China ramps up coal funding amid energy security concerns
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Utilities Enel, EDP report surge in ETS-covered fossil output in Q1 on low hydro
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Over half of child car seats have toxic flame retardants and PFAS – US study
Analysis conducted by the Ecology Center also finds all car seats under $100 contain either PFAS or flame retardant
More than half of children’s car seats tested for toxic flame retardants and PFAS contain the dangerous substances, a new report in the US has found.
The analysis, conducted by the Ecology Center, an environmental and consumer advocacy group, also found all car seats costing under $100 contained either PFAS or flame retardant, which means lower-income children are more likely to be exposed.
Continue reading...Crumbly curlew eggs may pose another threat to species, say UK scientists
Investigation launched after half of eggs from endangered wading bird in small study found to have fragile shells
A scientist has started a national investigation into curlews, after noticing in a small-scale study that some of the eggs being laid by the endangered birds were unusually fragile and crumbly.
If it emerges that the problem is widespread, the fragile eggs could pose a grave risk to the future of the species, which has declined significantly in Scotland, England and Wales and by 42% between 1995 and 2008 in the UK overall.
Continue reading...Australia’s Woodside to launch pilot project to convert GHGs to ethanol
Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund
The Australia Institute calls on major parties to overhaul troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, after doubts raised over carbon offset integrity.
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US start-up sells another $10 mln of tokenised VCM credits
Flying insect numbers have plunged by 60% since 2004, GB survey finds
Scientists behind survey of car number plates said drop was ‘terrifying’, as life on Earth depends on insects
The number of flying insects in Great Britain has plunged by almost 60% since 2004, according to a survey that counted splats on car registration plates. The scientists behind the survey said the drop was “terrifying”, as life on Earth depends on insects.
The results from many thousands of journeys by members of the public in the summer of 2021 were compared with results from 2004. The fall was highest in England, at 65%, with Wales recording 55% fewer insects and Scotland 28%.
Continue reading...Australia’s biggest industrial players are focusing on climate solutions – why isn’t the political debate? | Temperature Check
Tomago Aluminium previously said shifting away from coal could lead to blackouts – now it’s publicly embracing renewables in the middle of an election campaign
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One of the most striking statements on climate change during the election campaign has come from an unlikely source – the owner of the country’s most power-hungry industrial plant.
Tomago Aluminium, near Newcastle, consumes about 11% of all power generation in New South Wales. For years, its management has warned about the economic impact of policies to cut Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Continue reading...Leading scientist calls for Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching report to be released before election
‘We’re not supposed to live in a secret society,’ expert says after agency delays publishing maps of damage
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One of the world’s leading coral reef scientists has called on the agency responsible for managing the Great Barrier Reef to release maps showing the extent of coral bleaching, after a key report was delayed with no reason given.
Aerial surveys of the sixth mass bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef were completed in March and are yet to be released. Previous events have been published within two weeks of completion.
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Continue reading...‘Canaries in the coalmine’: loss of birds signals changing planet
Billions of birds are disappearing because of humanity’s impact on Earth, global review finds
The world’s birds, described as the planet’s “canaries in the coalmine”, are disappearing in large numbers as the colossal impact of humanity on the Earth grows, a global review has found.
There are about 11,000 species of bird spanning the globe, but the populations of half of them are falling, while just 6% are increasing. Their flight and song make them easier to study than many animals, meaning they are the best studied large group.
Continue reading...Greens join push to kick gas, with $235 million “electrify everything” pilot
Greens launch "electrify everything" pilot plan, with funding to shift an entire residential suburb and regional town off gas and onto electricity.
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Network companies seek non-network solutions to peak demand problems
Network companies make unprecedented appeal to third-party companies to provide smarter, cleaner and cheaper ways to manage peak demand.
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