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NEG target in crosshairs as CEC, SEC call for more ambition

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 13:53
Clean Energy Council and Smart Energy Council call for high emissions reduction targets, as Frydenberg promises no change to the party room.
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Partnership between New Energy Solar and SolarBuddy: Using innovative solar technology for social good

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 13:00
The alliance will see more than 20,000 lightweight solar lights delivered to rural communities in Papua New Guinea and parts of Africa over the next three years, providing approximately 60,000 children living in energy poverty with safe solar lighting to further their educational opportunities. 
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Global and Australian food companies failing to deal with climate, health issues

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 12:31
Study reveals that majority of meat, fish, and dairy suppliers, including some big Australian names, are considered “high risk” and are failing to manage climate and health issues.
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Racial resentment may be fueling climate denial in US

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 12:22
New research finds a link between racial prejudice and climate change denial.
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$2.5m investment for new Indigenous Protected Areas

Department of the Environment - Wed, 2018-05-30 12:09
To coincide with the celebration of Reconciliation Week, the Australian Government has announced that it is allocating close to $2.5 million to establish five new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs).
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$2.5m investment for new Indigenous Protected Areas

Department of the Environment - Wed, 2018-05-30 12:09
To coincide with the celebration of Reconciliation Week, the Australian Government has announced that it is allocating close to $2.5 million to establish five new Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs).
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Oil and car companies are suddenly investing in electric vehicles – why?

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 11:32
A steady rise in gasoline prices has made the environment better for such investments, but that's not the primary driver.
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CP Daily: Tuesday May 29, 2018

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 10:54
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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AEMO, ARENA want to expand demand response trials

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 10:50
AEMO and ARENA want to expand trials to encourage use of demand response in wholesale markets and by networks.
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Tesla leads charge against generators over market access

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 10:41
Incumbent generators led by Snowy Hydro oppose a push by Tesla and other new technology providers to make demand response more widely available and open avenue for more "virtual power plants".
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JinkoSolar reveals all-New 410W Cheetah Series at SNEC 2018, erecting new standard in ultra high performance modules

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 09:14
JinkoSolar Cheetah module is designed to meet the needs of the ultra-high performance market segments, such as the likes of China’s “Super Top Runner Program”.
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Risen Energy starts construction of Yarranlea Solar Farm in May

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2018-05-30 09:08
To commemorate the start of construction of the 121 megawatt DC Yarranlea Solar Farm, Risen Energy conducted a Ground Breaking Ceremony with Mr Patrick Weir MP, LNP, Member for Condamine, and Paul Antonio. This ceremony reinforces the importance of the working relationship between the State, Council and Risen Energy in developing such a significant project within the region.
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New motor neurone brace makes 'substantial difference'

BBC - Wed, 2018-05-30 09:07
One patient had "no doubt" that the Sheffield-designed collar had improved his quality of life.
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Canada to nationalise pipeline project, in another possible challenge to country’s GHG goals

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 08:57
The Canadian federal government announced on Tuesday that it will purchase Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline system and expansion project, posing another potential obstacle to the country’s strategy to meet its Paris Agreement targets.
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Whale rescue operation resumes at Bondi

ABC Environment - Wed, 2018-05-30 08:47
Yesterday, a whale-watching company spotted the 10-metre-long humpback entangled in fishing rope several kilometres off Sydney's coast.
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Quebec fund hires developers Camco to manage, grow its US methane offset portfolio

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 08:42
The Quebec-based Inlandsis Fund has teamed up with offset project developers Camco International Group to support the management and growth of methane reduction projects in the California carbon market.
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Energy Aspects ups EUA price forecasts again, but points to rising correction risk

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 08:24
Energy Aspects have once again upped their EU carbon price forecasts in light of the unabating rally, while also reiterating their warning of an increasing risk of a market correction.
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Program Manager, Nordic Development Fund – Helsinki

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 06:59
The position is for two years with possibility for extension. The Program Manager will work as a member in the NDF operations team and report to the Vice President in charge of operations.
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Intern, Programme Management, GGGI – Seoul

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 06:58
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is looking for a talented individual to work to work closely with Thought Leadership (TL) team in the process of researching, compiling, and analyzing renewable energy and climate policy data, tools, guidelines, arranging documentations and perform the data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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Junior Climate Risk and Adaptation Consultant, Atkins – Peterborough/Oxford/Epsom/London

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2018-05-30 06:55
Due to our expanding portfolio of projects and clients, we are looking to recruit an additional consultant into our Climate Futures team. The successful candidate will take a key role in our UK work, providing technical expertise on the UK Climate Projections and the analysis of weather and climate data in the Water and Environment and Transport sectors.
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