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A Democrat-controlled US Congress could implement a carbon price by way of budget reconciliation if they take control of the Senate after next month’s election, avoiding procedural challenges that could stifle climate-related legislation even if Republicans lose the White House and upper chamber, a panel said Tuesday.

AEMO champions global push to unlock $10 trillion of new investments in renewables and storage to slash emissions by 50 pct in a decade.

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Scientists are hoping that research into Dendrocnide excelsa could lead to new painkillers

It sounds like something out of The Day of the Triffids: a stinging nettle the size of a large tree, with a sting so vicious it inflicts excruciating pain that can last for days, weeks or even months. But this is no science fiction, these are the stinging trees of Australia.

Dendrocnide excelsa can grow up to 35 metres tall in tropical rainforests in Queensland, one of a gang of six Dendrocnide tree or shrub species found in Australia. These thugs of the plant world belong to the same family as common stinging nettles, with leaves covered in similar tiny needle-like hairs that act like hypodermic syringes, injecting their poison at the slightest touch of the skin, although the poison is far more powerful than a nettle’s.

Related: Australia's stinging trees: if the snakes and spiders don't get you, the plants might | Irina Vetter, Edward Kalani Gilding and Thomas Durek

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EUAs fell further towards €24 on Tuesday, further extending this week's four-month low and testing another important technical level as wider financial markets remained pressured by coronavirus concerns.

'As I learn more about First Peoples’ plant knowledge, I'm also better understanding the broader Australian community's failure to recognise the depth and breadth of our expertise.' Zena Cumpston, Research Fellow, University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The UN is supporting North Macedonia to develop a roadmap to set up a national carbon tax in the coming months, according to a document seen by Carbon Pulse.

Poland will propose this week the creation of a new 'energy solidarity fund' for poorer EU nations and alternative free allowance allocation as part of next year’s EU carbon market revamp, according to a government paper.

French oil major Total has delivered its first shipment of carbon neutral LNG, the latest delivery to China’s National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

ARENA-backed and ERM Power-led program will help 20 Queensland manufacturers boost industrial energy productivity, cut emissions and reduce costs.

The post ARENA backs program to help manufacturers use more solar, less gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

South Korean CO2 allowances are recovering gradually amid steady demand, albeit in limited volumes and as regulatory uncertainties put a limit on available supply.

Extreme E are inviting applications from scientists to conduct ocean based research aboard their 'floating paddock', the St Helena.

Critics say move an example of ‘cosy relationship’ between industry and regulator

One of the most senior executives at the Environment Agency is leaving to join a water company that is under criminal investigation by the watchdog.

The departure of Dr Toby Willison, the director of operations for the EA, to take up a role at Southern Water has angered campaigners seeking to reduce pollution in rivers and coastal waters. Willison has previously been the acting chief executive of the environmental watchdog.

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The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 18 November 2020.

Department officials concede just 154MW needed to fill gap left by Liddell, as minister blames market for not investing in midst of threats of government intervention.

The post Officials contradict Morrison on Liddell shortfall, as government blames the market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Victoria Energy Policy Centre (VEPC) releases version 1.0 of a National Energy Market (NEM) Data Dashboard, a free-to-use data portal.

The post A new look inside the workings of Australia’s National Electricity Market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Snowy Hydro reports fall in profits after year impacted by bushfires and lower energy prices, placing pressure on plans to expand its generation portfolio.

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Breeding pairs spend a great deal of time roosting together and the male often gently strokes the female with his beak. Les Christidis, Professor, Southern Cross University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Clean Energy Finance Corporation stresses continued focus on investing in increasing share of renewables in a modernised electricity grid.

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The Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project has marked three important milestones in its plan to deliver a state-of-the-art EfW facility, located at the Maryvale Mill in the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia.

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Many countries have decided a Green New Deal is exactly the right stimulus response to the COVID crisis. Australia's steadfast investment in fossil fuels will only hold us back. Kate Crowley, Associate Professor, Public and Environmental Policy, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.