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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.

New Zealand carbon allowances could rise to NZ$50 in the secondary market even before the Sep. 1 auction, which could see the next government sale trigger the release of 7 million permits from the cost containment reserve, brokers Jarden said Friday.

A set of four second-life 32kW/32kWh batteries which started life in Nissan EVs were used for the 130kWh battery project, co-located at a 1.2 MW solar park in Tudela. 

The post Acciona connects Spain’s first recycled EV battery storage plant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

There's little chance Australia's government will make a high-quality net zero target, but increasingly there is work showing exactly what a good target looks like.

The post Net-zero targets can be good – here’s what should be demanded for Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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California’s cap-and-trade programme will play a smaller role in reaching long-term climate goals as new environmental programmes are slated to drive additional reductions in the coming years, an ARB official said Thursday afternoon.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join PRI’s growing climate change team. This role will lead PRI’s climate policy research programme, the updating and development of country roadmaps, as well as a specific focus on the EU and real economy policies needed to achieve the region’s 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings committed on Wednesday to purchase 3 million verified emissions reductions (VERs) over the next three years as part of its new voluntary offset programme, with an aim of ramping up this procurement in subsequent years.