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As exports boom, the industry is backing plans to restrict rest periods for those doing hazardous work in low temperatures

The health of hundreds of thousands of meat plant workers in Brazil is at risk from an industry-backed plan to reduce breaks given to employees, say workers’ rights groups in the country.

In the midst of a pandemic that has claimed the lives of more than 350,000 Brazilians, President Jair Bolsonaro’s government, parliament and the meat industry have been pushing for a move to review the laws and regulations protecting workers at slaughter plants.

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South Australia could reach 200 pct renewables by 2030 in green hydrogen scenario, but the outlook not so rosy in other modelling by AEMO.

The post Green hydrogen will triple South Australia wind and solar output by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global law firm Ashurst is pleased to announce the appointment of three new partners in its energy practice.

The post Ashurst hires Baker & McKenzie renewable energy legal trio appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 13 May 2021.

Only a third of business flyers expect to return to same level of air travel as before coronavirus pandemic

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Most business travellers in the UK will take fewer flights than they used to, according to a poll, thanks to increased use of video conferencing. Only a third expected to return to the same level of flying as before the coronavirus pandemic, once travel restrictions are lifted.

The huge reduction in air travel caused by Covid-19 had no impact on the work life or productivity of the majority of the business flyers, the poll found, with one in five saying the shutdown had had a positive impact.

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"The Murdoch media have spent decades poisoning both our political and literal atmosphere," climate scientist tells media diversity inquiry.

The post Michael Mann slams Murdoch press for “horrifying” misinformation on climate and bushfires appeared first on RenewEconomy.

QUT researchers use human hair snippets gathered from Brisbane barber to create carbon dots and improve stability of perovskite solar cells.

The post Human hair can boost perovskite solar cell performance, new study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Morrison government uses footage of a Californian wind and solar project while attempting to promote Australia's climate efforts.

The post Why is DFAT using US wind farm to promote Australia’s climate efforts? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate change is likely to mean disasters such as Cyclone Seroja will become more intense, and be seen further south in Australia more often. Jonathan Nott, Professor of Physical Geography, James Cook University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team of climate experts working for New Zealand’s most climate ambitious companies to accelerate our transition to zero-carbon by 2050.

TEM is looking for a highly motivated Analyst – Climate Change who can deliver important analysis and project management support across TEM’s carbon trading, carbon offset operations and finance capabilities to help TEM’s clients meet their carbon neutrality and carbon offsetting commitments.

The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago.

Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires.

The market for exoskeletons - high-tech external body support systems - is tipped to grow strongly.

It doesn't seem to be sinking in: Australia's grid needs to be zero carbon by 2030 to align with a 1.5C temperature target.

The post Grattan’s grid report could do with plenty more ambition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Electricity emissions can be cut to net-zero while keeping the lights on and prices down. But achieving that quickly means keeping gas around, for now. James Ha, Associate, Grattan Institute Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Australian Industry Group calls for moratorium on EV taxes, warning extra costs will deter consumers and curb efforts to lower emissions

Australia’s leading business group has called for a moratorium on electric vehicle taxes, warning that the extra costs will deter consumers from purchasing cleaner vehicles and curb government and industry efforts to reach net zero emissions targets.

The Australian Industry Group has effectively pitted itself against the Victorian Labor government, which last month introduced legislation to parliament to impose a tax on electric cars and other zero-emissions vehicles.

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Grattan says 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid is difficult because of a two-week period in winter, but solutions may be found.

The post “The winter problem’: Why Grattan says we shouldn’t aim for 100pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A net zero strategy for Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) should allow for some back-up use of natural gas that could be offset through negative emissions methodologies, according to a report released Sunday.

Diclofenac was approved in Spain and Italy despite being banned in Asia after it had wiped out millions of birds

A recently approved veterinary drug has been confirmed as the cause of death of a vulture in Spain. Conservationists say the incident could be the tip of an iceberg, and warn that the drug could wipe out many of Europe’s vultures as well as harming related species, including golden eagles.

The anti-inflammatory agent diclofenac has already been banned in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh after it was found to kill vultures that ate the carcasses of cattle treated with the drug. Tens of millions of vultures are believed to have died in this way with some species declining by a staggering 99.9% in parts of south Asia.

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