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Solar farm developer tells Queensland court solar rule change will cost millions

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 14:56

Developer of Brigalow solar farm tells court that Queensland solar rule change will add more than $2.6 million to project costs.

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Taylor waves big stick again, but energy industry fears same old mistakes

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 14:51

Angus Taylor wields "big stick" again, but finds himself heading for a new round of climate policy wars, with industry and with Labor.

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Installed solar PV in Victoria between 19 August 2018-12 April 2019?

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 14:42

If you installed rooftop solar between 19 August 2018 and 12 April 2019 (inclusive), your customers now have until 5pm, Friday 14 June 2019 to apply for a rebate in FY18-19.

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Downer shares take hit on concerns about Murra Warra wind project

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 14:18

Downer shares slump after it flags "potential financial impact" from EPC partnership with struggling wind turbine maker Senvion for the Murra Warra wind farm project.

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Queensland approves 250MW Aldoga solar farm near Gladstone

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 11:07

acciona solar farm panels queensland-2Queensland Government gives green-light to 250MW Adoga solar project, set to create hundreds of jobs in the coal dominated Gladstone region.

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CP Daily: Tuesday May 28, 2019

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2019-05-29 11:05
A daily summary of our news plus bite-sized updates from around the world.
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Australia to reach 50% renewables by 2030, despite Coalition scare campaign

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 09:56

Reputex says 50% renewables target will be met, despite the Coalition government, but anticipated cut in wholesale prices may be short-lived if the government does not produce a coherent energy policy.

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Senior Program Officer, Climate Investment Standards, Winrock International – Remote Working

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2019-05-29 09:46
The Senior Program Officer, Climate Investment Standards will adapt and develop standards for ACRs emerging capital markets practice.
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Colombian Carbon Tax Project Manager, South Pole – Flexible Location

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2019-05-29 09:42
As a part of the Colombian Carbon Tax team, you will deliver all milestones proposed for projects under the Colombian Carbon Tax rules and collaborate with other members of the Projects and Development team.
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How to increase the green spaces in our cities

ABC Environment - Wed, 2019-05-29 09:06
A recent study has shown a drop in green vegetation and trees in urban centres. While governments look to plant more trees, could individual planting, everywhere, be part of the solution?
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Conoco to install big battery to cut emissions at Darwin LNG facility

RenewEconomy - Wed, 2019-05-29 09:03

ConocoPhillips says 4MW battery will enable it to shut down one gas generator, and it is looking at renewables to further reduce fuel costs and emissions.

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WA gas fields new battlefront in climate wars

ABC Environment - Wed, 2019-05-29 08:24
A new battle-front in the carbon wars is playing out in Western Australia as the state's Environmental Protection Authority prepares to re-open consultations over emission requirements for resource projects.
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Connecticut legislative committee rejects RGGI regulations due to errors

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2019-05-29 08:21
A Connecticut legislative review committee has rejected regulations to implement the post-2020 RGGI Model Rule due to numerous errors in the proposed draft, according to a report released Tuesday.
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Sydney to get water restrictions for first time in decade

ABC Environment - Wed, 2019-05-29 08:06
Level One restrictions will come into effect from Saturday; with bans on using sprinklers and hosing down paths and driveways, along with restrictions on how you wash your car.
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33m polluting cars still on EU roads after Dieselgate scandal

The Guardian - Wed, 2019-05-29 08:01

Analysis of EU commission figures found diesel cars clean up going at ‘snail’s pace’

More than three quarters of the 43m cars tampered with in the Dieselgate emissions test cheating scandal are still on the road four years later.

It will probably take another two years to recall the remaining 33m vehicles that were tampered with, according to analysis of unpublicised European commission figures which was released last week.

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German emitters ramp up EUA buying in April -report

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2019-05-29 07:55
German emitters ramped up their buying of EU Allowances in April, according to a government report released last Tuesday.
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Mexico outlines pilot ETS without setting annual emission caps

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2019-05-29 07:50
Mexico plans to implement a three-year cap-and-trade pilot programme beginning in 2020 that would utilise direct allocation and auctions to distribute allowances to end users, but it has not yet determined the appropriate caps, according to a public consultation released on Monday.
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Malaysia orders tonnes of imported waste to be returned

BBC - Wed, 2019-05-29 07:27
The country's government says it has become a dumping ground for wealthier nations.
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Great Barrier Reef Special Envoy Warren Entsch will 'focus on plastics' to save reef

ABC Environment - Wed, 2019-05-29 06:36
The Liberal MP said he would have to do more research to find out what poses the greatest environmental risk to the reef.
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Entsch will 'focus on plastics' as GBR envoy

ABC Environment - Wed, 2019-05-29 06:36
The Liberal MP said he would have to do more research to find out what poses the greatest environmental risk to the reef.
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