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Taxing the 'super profits' of gas companies could help governments cut the energy costs of consumers, and fund energy efficiency improvements.

The post “Tax excess profits:” Higher taxes, not subsidies, could be key to solving energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

European Chemical Agency’s positive assessment for continued sale of substance is flawed, say environmental campaigners

EU regulators dismissed key scientific evidence linking glyphosate to rodent tumours in a positive assessment they gave for continued sales of the substance last week, according to a new report by environmental campaigners.

Glyphosate is the world’s most widely used weedkiller and its EU relicensing has become a touchstone in a wider battle between environmentalists and agribusiness over the future of farming.

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Former head of Australia's carbon offset watchdog defends claims most offsets lack integrity, and says regulators are "clearly afraid of scrutiny".

The post “They are clearly afraid of scrutiny:” Dispute deepens over carbon offset integrity appeared first on RenewEconomy.

The first quarter of the year has seen a huge spike in new carbon projects being registered with Australia’s Emission Reduction Fund, according to a regulator report, which also said it was unlikely it’s recent contract rule change would create an oversupply in the market.  

Really, how productive is the average home vegetable garden – and will it leave you hungry? It largely depends on space, soil and gardening skills. Isobel Violet Hume, PhD Candidate , University of Adelaide Matthias Salomon, Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Adelaide Timothy Cavagnaro, University of Adelaide Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

The mood in the solar industry has lifted as energy price hikes boost interest in rooftop PV and battery storage.

The post Solar Insiders Podcast: The solar industry won’t waste this energy crisis appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Mining giant issues Request for Proposals to develop at least 4,000MW of wind and solar and "firming solutions" to power its Queensland aluminium assets.

The post Rio Tinto puts out call for 4GW of wind and solar to power Queensland refineries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

NSW is targeting offshore wind projects to help power some of the state's biggest energy users as it opens up registrations for Illawarra renewable zone.

The post NSW targets offshore wind projects as it seeks proposals for Illawarra renewable zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AEMO playing the role of "ship's crew and its cartographer" for the grid as it maps out route to 100 per cent renewables in just a few years.

The post “Ship’s crew and its cartogropher:” AEMO maps out priorities for 100 pct renewable grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

None will address prices immediately. For now, the best option to keep warm this winter without breaking the bank is to shop around for the best electricity deals. Tim Nelson, Associate Professor of Economics, Griffith University Joel Gilmore, Associate Professor, Griffith University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Even if Millmerran power station’s carbon capture plan succeeds, it will only eliminate 2.1% of emissions. Plus: nuclear still costlier than renewables

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The history of carbon capture and storage as a way to meaningfully cut greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels is littered with big and eye-wateringly expensive promises that have failed to deliver.

The new Nationals leader, David Littleproud, made a claim this week that some viewers may have taken to mean that one such CCS project was ready to go.

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Bowen says ESB to release capacity market proposals within days. He needs to take care it is not a prop for fossil fuels, and is truly "flexible".

The post Chris Bowen needs to be flexible to avoid capacity market trap set by fossil fuel lobby appeared first on RenewEconomy.

A major global pharmaceutical and life sciences company has helped establish a innovative new company to advance carbon sequestration in agricultural soil.

Quebec’s environment ministry dished out more offsets this week than its WCI partner California in a rare feat, according to government data published Wednesday, as California Carbon Offset (CCO) prices continued to rise.

Emitters in the North Sea will shell out a record £600 million for carbon allowances this year, analysts have predicted, as the emissions intensity of the UK’s oil and gas sector worsens amid rising UKA prices.

Consent decree would settle two lawsuits against EPA brought by Louisiana residents in one of most polluted parts of US

A proposed legal settlement between the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and residents of the town of Reserve, Louisiana could significantly reduce toxic emissions in one of the most polluted parts of the US.

Announced on Tuesday via the federal register, the proposed agreement, known as a consent decree, would settle two lawsuits partly brought against the EPA by members of the predominantly Black community in St John the Baptist parish, the epicenter of the region known colloquially as “Cancer Alley”.

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A major US-based agricultural carbon offset firm has distributed $9 mln to US farmers and ranchers in its first year, it announced Wednesday.

Legislation to implement a US carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and help the American manufactured metals industry may win support from conservative Democratic Senator Joe Manchin (D), though only several months remain for the bill to pass, a webinar heard Wednesday.

Here’s some good environmental news – local governments and local actions have slashed the plastic on our beaches. Incentives, awareness and access are the key. Britta Denise Hardesty, Senior Principal Research Scientist, Oceans and Atmosphere, CSIRO Chris Wilcox, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Joanna Vince, Senior lecturer, University of Tasmania Kathryn Willis, Marine Socioecologist, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.