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EU carbon prices jumped to a one-week high on Thursday on technical buying and short-covering and after the European Parliament's environment committee (ENVI) - as expected - voted to support a tougher bloc-wide climate target for 2030, traders said.

Zion Lights says a car-crash TV interview led her to rethink her support for Extinction Rebellion.

Transforming the power sector alone will only get the world one-third of the way to net zero emissions by 2070, the IEA said in a report published on Thursday.

Vast Solar to explore using its solar thermal technology in Aurora project near Port Augusta that is being revived by 1414 with new energy mix.

The post Aurora project may still include solar thermal as 1414 signs with Vast Solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global demand for carbon offsets is likely to surpass supply by around 2025 as governments tighten climate regulations and more major emitters set voluntary net zero targets, according to a report by ratings agency Fitch.

Centre Alliance’s Stirling Griff joins independents Rex Patrick and Jacqui Lambie to oppose EPBC Act changes

Crossbench senators have vowed to block the Morrison government’s proposed changes to environmental laws next month, in part because they include nothing to improve the protection of Australia’s ailing wildlife and natural heritage.

The Coalition last week used its numbers to gag debate in the lower house of parliament and force through changes that would transfer greater development approval powers to state and territory governments.

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An ARENA-sponsored demand response trial sees strong participation rates amongst large energy users, but apathy and inconvenience see households lag behind.

The post Apathy and inconvenience: Why households are slow on demand response appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Anthony Lynham announces retirement from politics, opening up the position as head of a crucial portfolio at a crucial time in the state's "renewable energy revolution."

The post Queensland energy minister won’t re-contest next month’s state election appeared first on RenewEconomy.

These teens are finding creative avenues to pursue action, even if it means taking a long shot. And beating the odds is exactly how the law tends to evolve. Laura Schuijers, Research Fellow in Environmental Law, University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Independent MP says she will present Climate Change Bill to federal Parliament in November, as the focus switches from surviving Covid to a green recovery.

The post Climate policy pressure builds as Steggall sets November date for zero emissions bill appeared first on RenewEconomy.

IEA technology report highlights a simple truth: In a good emission scenario, there is less gas. In a bad emission scenario, there is more gas.

The post IEA’s technology report highlights Australia’s dangerous climate policy holes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Goldwind Australia today announced the inaugural Moorabool North Community Fund grant distribution of $125,000 to 11 local community groups.

The post Moorabool wind farm community fund distributes $125,000 to the local community appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Whale breaches and tail slaps look great from a distance. But they can pose a threat if you want to get up close and swim with these giants of the ocean. Chantal Denise Pagel, Doctoral student | Marine Wildlife Tourism Professional, Auckland University of Technology Mark Orams, Acting Dean, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology Michael Lueck, Professor of Tourism, Auckland University of Technology Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Queensland calls for registrations of interest in new renewable generation and storage projects in first formal step towards unlocking new renewable energy zones.

The post Queensland seeks wind, solar and storage proposals to fill renewable energy zones appeared first on RenewEconomy.

This position will support the delivery of the UK’s 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) objectives and campaigns in the Philippines and Palau.

Rugged portable solar, hydrogen storage, faster EV charging and residential batteries to replace gas share in grants awarded by ACT government.

The post ACT grants to support hydrogen, EV and “rugged portable solar” trials appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Conservation group WWF says global wildlife populations have shrunk by two-thirds since 1970.

More than 32,000 tonnes of the chemicals were approved for export by the UK in 2018, says Greenpeace.

Paris climate agreement seeks to limit global warming to 1.5℃, but new report by World Meteorological Organisation warns this limit may be exceeded by 2024.

The post Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5℃ warming limit by 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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