Rapidly melting Antarctica likely to be key driver in dramatic sea-level rises, researchers say — RenewEconomy
Australian researches show that Antarctica may be the key to predicting sea-level rise, and may have dramatic consequences for coastal cities. The post Rapidly melting Antarctica likely to be key driver in dramatic sea-level rises, researchers say appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia could fall apart under climate change, or it could be a renewable superpower — RenewEconomy
With abundant low-cost renewable electricity, Australia could grow into a major global economic force. The post Australia could fall apart under climate change, or it could be a renewable superpower appeared first on RenewEconomy.
This solar farm has to switch off every second day due to negative prices — RenewEconomy
When Australia reached its major milestone of 50% renewables on the main grid on Wednesday, this solar farm had to watch from the sidelines. It often does. The post This solar farm has to switch off every second day due to negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Engie targets 2GW of Australian solar and wind, backed by new fund — RenewEconomy
French energy giant flags plans to ramp up development of large-scale wind and solar development in Australia via a purpose built investment fund. The post Engie targets 2GW of Australian solar and wind, backed by new fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Climate change emergency – 11,000 scientists say crisis accelerating, demand action — RenewEconomy
More than 11,000 of the world’s scientists have signed a joint declaration of a climate emergency, saying world is facing “untold human suffering” . The post Climate change emergency – 11,000 scientists say crisis accelerating, demand action appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Trump begins formal process to take US out of Paris climate agreement — RenewEconomy
Donald Trump lodges official request to pull United States out of Paris Agreement, a move that will take effect one day after the next presidential election. The post Trump begins formal process to take US out of Paris climate agreement appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Slow progress on energy efficiency puts climate targets at risk, misses $2.6 trillion of benefits — RenewEconomy
International Energy Agency says global primary energy intensity improved by only 1.2% in 2018 – the slowest rate since the start of the decade. The post Slow progress on energy efficiency puts climate targets at risk, misses $2.6 trillion of benefits appeared first on RenewEconomy.