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‘Eco schemes’ to be supported are undefined and three-quarters of €387bn CAP budget will go to intensive farming, say critics

The environmental claims of a newly agreed €387bn (£330bn) EU farming subsidy policy have been described as a “paper reality”, despite a commitment that a quarter of its budget will be spent on “eco schemes”.

A new five-year common agricultural policy (CAP) was provisionally agreed by the European parliament, European Commission and the 27 member states on Friday after two and a half years of negotiations.

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Chinese researchers unveil an ancient skull that could belong to a completely new species of human.

Several economic advisors to the French government have suggested an EU carbon central bank as an alternative to a price corridor to manage long-term carbon price stability, according to a paper released on Friday.

Small refineries regulated under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) do not need to continuously receive compliance waivers to qualify for such relief in future years, the US Supreme Court ruled Friday in a split decision that overturned a lower court ruling.

Bringing buildings and road transport into the EU ETS would be “political suicide” because of the cost the bloc’s poorest families would bear, according to the European Parliament’s environment committee chair.

Bhutan has submitted an updated NDC to the UN, pledging to remain carbon neutral but also planning a number of climate initiatives that it plans to finance in part through a carbon fund and a domestic REDD+ programme.

The best of this week’s wildlife pictures, including a newborn fallow deer fawn and an elephant in the room

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This role is accountable for supporting the Group’s approach to climate change through the continuous development, management and implementation of a climate action plan in line with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).

Singapore Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot on Friday launched a voluntary offset programme for its passengers, which will be extended to cargo customers from next month.

Organization: CAN Europe Position: Finance & Subsidies Policy Coordinator Duty Station: Europe Deadline for Application: 11 July 2021

Organization: Face the Future Position: Forest Carbon Advisor Duty Station: Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands Deadline for Application: 9 July 2021

Researchers say temperatures, already the highest in the past 20,000 years, could increase by up to 10F by 2100

Yellowstone, established in 1872, is famous around the globe for good reason: it’s the oldest national park in the United States and one of the most popular.

But a new report issued this week shows how Yellowstone’s near pristine environment, with attractions like the Old Faithful geyser and herds of bison, is under threat from global heating.

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South Korea offered almost 5.6 million KAUs at its last permit auction before next week’s 2020 compliance deadline, but sold fewer than 1% of the units as the market is heavily oversupplied.

Adani's Carmichael project struck coal this week, 10 years behind schedule. It must now try to flog one of the dirtiest of fossil fuels to a world that has moved on.

The post Adani strikes Carmichael coal, but does the world even want it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

AEMC moves to reject bid by large-energy market incumbents to centralise the control of medium-scale wind and solar projects.

The post AEMC proposes to reject bid for greater market control over small generators appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A new discussion paper proposes an alternative model for the electricity supply chain it calls the democratic grid. Effectively, it flips the old centralised model upside down.

The post Designing DERtopia: How do we get to a decentralised, democratic grid from here? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“So many opportunities”. Anika Molesworth represents farmers who want action on climate. But Barnaby is back. Plus: Bidding wars in electricity markets.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Why farmers want action on climate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison’s problems on climate policy, hard enough before this week, have just increased substantially. As has the internal dilemma the Nationals face on the issue.

The post Net-zero deal or no deal? The answer is blowin’ in the wind with Barnaby appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The latest episode in the process of trying to present Bitcoin as if it's not only clean but vital to clean power development is particularly bad.

The post Coal-powered bitcoin is an environmental disaster appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Homes will high energy efficiency ratings will benefit from discounted home loan finance, in a partnership between lender Firstmac and the CEFC.

The post Firstmac to offer loan discount for energy efficient homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.