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It was bad enough when Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey were railing against wind farms, but it's now getting beyond a joke.

The post Batteries not included: Coalition’s stunning hatred of new technology appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Conservation groups say naturally restored forests can help in the fight against climate change.

In their annual report released this month, LONGi Solar has outlined 2020 shipment figures and provided insight into the development of the manufacturing roadmap for 2021.

The post 24.53GW – LONGi Solar sets new module shipment record in 2020 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australian researchers show that next-generation solar cells run cooler, last longer, while delivering more useful electricity.

The post Australian researchers show next gen solar cells can beat the heat appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A 70MW solar and battery project proposed for Morwell in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley has won the unanimous – but conditional – support of the local council.

The post Council backs solar and battery proposal for Victorian coal country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pipelines, dams, gadgets: does water management really need to be all about control and power? Adopting less masculine ideas and working with nature may be more prudent. Anna Kosovac, Research Fellow in Water Policy, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Some politicians struggle to understand the difference between a big battery and a big banana. One of them is not edible, the other will lay the path to a renewables grid.

The post Video: Batteries and big bananas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Powerful magnets are bringing abundant, pollution-free electricity a step closer.

A UK court of appeal has ordered a retrial in a £60 million tax fraud case linked to the EU carbon market after it questioned the ruling judge’s findings following an “inexcusable” delay between the trial and the verdict.

Voluntary emissions reduction (VER) prices remained steady this week even as traders observed a dwindling supply of low-cost offsets, while voluntary carbon market (VCM) participants pointed out heightened interest for ex-ante, forestry-based removals credits.

Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) argued a legal challenge against the agency’s RGGI regulation is nonsensical or inaccurate, while an intervening green group said the industry association bringing forward the suit fashioned meritless claims in an attempt to void the power sector cap-and-trade scheme.

A widely-shared graphic claims to show "overly ambitious" forecasts of renewables. We decided to check the sources.

The post Did renewable forecasts really fail? Checking skeptic Vaclav Smil’s latest graphic appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia's major fossil fuel export customers are getting cold feet. What does that mean for the country's fossil-reliant economy?

The post Australia’s fossil exports are on increasingly shaky ground appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Scientists believe the dust sample may provide clues on the formation of the Solar System.

Our research is deeply concerning because it signals there are no quick fixes to the ongoing fire crisis afflicting Australia, which is being driven by relentless climate change. David Bowman, Professor of Pyrogeography and Fire Science, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

A study of 183 coral reefs worldwide quantified the impacts of ocean warming and acidification on reef growth rates. Even under the lowest emissions scenarios, the future of reefs is not bright. Christopher Cornwall, Rutherford Discovery Fellow, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Verena Schoepf, Assistant Professor, University of Amsterdam Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

New research found colour played a major role skewing researcher bias — pretty, vibrant flowers get more scientific attention than dull plants, regardless of their ecological significance. Kingsley Dixon, John Curtin Distinguished Professor, Curtin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The EU carbon market is an ever more important driver of emissions cuts, but soaring allowance prices are also increasing participants’ anxiety over competitiveness, according to a survey published Monday.

The UK government appears to have slashed by over 30% the number of allowances it will freely allocate to industry this year under its new emissions trading scheme.