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Infigen Energy complete its rebrand to become Iberdrola Australia, as its readies for a fresh Australian expansion push.

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Air pollution is one of the most damaging forms of environmental damage, yet the global Covid-19 pandemic showed us how quickly we could clear the air.

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

Angus Taylor inflates Gorgon CCS role in emissions data, as reductions from renewables offset by growth in fossil fuels.

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The European Commission has applied a cross-sectoral correction factor (CSCF) for industry’s free carbon market allocations through 2025, a move that paves the way for 2021 EUA handouts later this summer.

In 2019, 44 bushwalkers had to be rescued in Tasmania. New research identified who tends to take the most risks, and how to be better prepared for your next hike. Vanessa Adams, Senior Lecturer, Discipline of Geography and Spatial Sciences, University of Tasmania Jason Byrne, Professor of Human Geography and Planning, University of Tasmania Noelle Nemeth, Master's Research Student, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Fall of 3.8% for member states brought emissions to 24% below 1990 levels

The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by nearly 4% in 2019, data from Europe’s environmental watchdog has shown, as countries met online for the first time in UN climate negotiations.

The fall of 3.8% for EU member states in 2019 brought EU emissions to 24% below 1990 levels – or 26% if carbon sinks are taken into account – according to the European Environment Agency.

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In this exciting opportunity you will be originating and structuring voluntary carbon projects.

CI is now seeking a self-motivated, creative team member to support the long-term growth and success of CI’s blue carbon programs within the Asia-Pacific Field Division.

CMI requires a Carbon Finance Advisor, joining a passionate and dedicated team working with Australasian business leading the transition to net-zero emission by 2050.

Between 1991 and 2018, human activity contributed to 37% of all heat-related deaths in locations studied

More than a third of all heat-related deaths around the world between 1991 and 2018 can be attributed to human-induced global heating, research has found.

Climate breakdown has a range of effects ranging from wildfires to extreme weather. As the temperatures rise, more intense and frequent heatwaves disproportionately affect elderly people and those with underlying chronic conditions such as asthma, making them more vulnerable to disease and premature death.

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Verra is looking for a Senior Program Officer to support its work to foster climate impact and generate related environmental and social benefits in the agriculture sector through our VCS Program and other emerging standards, tools, and programs.

The first prehistoric images of their kind to be found in Scotland were discovered by chance inside a cairn.

Verra’s Program Team is looking for a Manager, Program Development to support our work to foster climate impact and generate related environmental and social benefits through the VCS Program.

AirCarbon is seeking a junior business analyst in Singapore reporting to the Managing Director and COO.

Organization: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Position: Environment Specialist Duty Station: Manila, Philippines Deadline for Application: 11 June 2021

Organization: Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) Position: Head of Climate Sustainability Standards Duty Station: London or EU Deadline for Application: 4 June 2021

Organization: Wildlife Works Carbon (WWC) Position: Forest Science / GIS Analyst - Carbon Development, REDD+ Avoided Deforestation Projects Duty Station: Burlington, VT, US Deadline for Application: until suitable applicant is found

Organization: Washington Environmental Council Position: Climate and Clean Energy Manager Duty Station: Seattle, WA, US Deadline for Application: 4 June 2021

For many Australians, electric vehicles remain prohibitively expensive. Here are some options that may reduce the initial costs of joining clean transport revolution.

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