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At Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border, the water line has dropped to a historic low, taking a heavy toll on the local industry

Chaos erupted at Bill West’s business in Page, Arizona, last week when he was forced to tell dozens of paid clients their summer vacations were either canceled or on hold – effective immediately.

Related: ‘I can see the industry disappearing’: US fishermen sound alarm at plans for offshore wind

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The analysis draws on public health studies that conclude that for every 4,434 metric tons of CO2 produced, one person globally will die

The lifestyles of around three average Americans will create enough planet-heating emissions to kill one person, and the emissions from a single coal-fired power plant is likely to result in more than 900 deaths, according to the first analysis to calculate the mortal cost of carbon emissions.

The new research builds upon what is known as the “social cost of carbon”, a monetary figure placed upon the damage caused by each ton of carbon dioxide emissions, by assigning an expected death toll from the emissions that cause the climate crisis.

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In the last month, devastating weather extremes have hit regions across the world. From flash floods in Belgium to deadly temperatures in the US, from wildfires in Siberia to landslides in India, it has been an unprecedented period of chaotic weather. Climate scientists have long predicted that human-caused climate disruption would lead to more flooding, heatwaves, droughts, storms and other forms of extreme weather, but even they have been shocked by the scale of these scenes

• Extreme weather will be the norm and UK is not prepared, report warns
• ‘Record-shattering’ heat becoming much more likely, says climate study

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China’s new pilot scheme to add carbon to environmental impact assessments will complement the national ETS, with the steel industry set to be the most affected, analysts said Thursday.

A new global cross-stakeholder initiative aims to agree on how companies should use carbon credits and ensure the voluntary carbon market contributes to Paris Agreement goals.

Volunteers use drones to capture headshots of the endangered mammal, of which there are under 300 in Australia’s south-east

Citizen scientists have captured spectacular footage of southern right whales and their calves swimming off the south coast of New South Wales.

Among the animals in the footage, taken near Jervis Bay, are a mother and calf that were recently spotted frolicking in the Hawkesbury River.

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AEMO boss Daniel Westerman on the path to 100 per cent renewables, and getting connections right.

The post Energy Insiders Podcast: New AEMO boss Daniel Westerman appeared first on RenewEconomy.

TransGrid submits proposal for HumeLink transmission link, estimating it could deliver almost $500 million in benefits.

The post TransGrid submits plans for Snowy 2.0 transmission link, but route still up in the air appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Daniel Westerman says AEMO does not yet know best path to accommodating 100 pct renewables, but the technology is changing quickly.

The post AEMO boss: We don’t yet know best path to 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Billions to be spent over six years with significant sums for regions hit hard in recent years

The government will spend a record £5.2bn on reducing flooding in England over the next six years, as the climate crisis increases the risk to homes and businesses.

The Environment Agency will spend £860m next year to support more than 1,000 schemes, with significant funds for Yorkshire and the Humber and the north-west, regions that have been hit hard in recent years.

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How two brothers from Queensland coal country launched into the electric motorbike market.

The post The Driven Podcast: Two blokes and an electric motorbike dream appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ESB's post-2025 energy market reform slammed by clean energy industry which says it will slow new investment and prop up coal generators.

The post Propping up coal: Clean energy sector says ESB reforms will distort market appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Renewables overtake both coal and nuclear for first time to become second biggest source of electricity generation in US in 2020.

The post Renewables overtake coal and nuclear to become 2nd biggest grid source in US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Japan’s Mitsubishi Corp. has taken a 40% stake in an Australian developer of nature-based carbon credits, it announced Thursday, further extending its growing involvement in voluntary emissions markets.

World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins exporting power to UK grid, delivering an important milestone for the technology.

The post World’s most powerful tidal turbine begins exporting power to grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Acciona gets clearance for an expanded solar farm, a 600MW project in the heart of coal country in central Queensland.

The post Acciona gains approval for huge 600MW solar project in Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Wind and solar projects are queuing up, but short term factors and high coal prices cause us to lift our wholesale price forecasts.

The post Wind and solar could deliver 65 pct of Australia demand by 2030 if built on time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

How many have died and why is a mystery – and we need your help to solve it

Over the past few weeks, we’ve received a flurry of emails from concerned people who’ve seen sick and dead frogs across eastern Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

One person wrote: “About a month ago, I noticed the Green Tree Frogs living around our home showing signs of lethargy & ill health. I was devastated to find about 7 of them dead.”

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Last year was the third warmest, fifth wettest and eight sunniest on record in the UK, scientists warn.