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Global Coal Generation ‘Plunging into Death Spiral’
Global coal generation is plunging into a ‘death spiral’. That’s the verdict from environmental think-tank Carbon Tracker, which has published a new report suggesting 42% of the world’s operating coal fleets are already unprofitable due to high fuel costs. It…
New Jersey to Ban Wild Animals in Circuses
Last week, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill banning the use of elephants, tigers and other wild and exotic animals in circus acts that travel through the state. Known as “Nosey’s Law,” the bill is designed to protect…
New Innovations in Geoengineering Are Needed to Save the Coral Reefs
The coral reef crisis continues thanks to threats like climate change and pollution. With that in mind, the National Academy of Sciences released a major report last week detailing the high-tech interventions that may be necessary to stop the damage…
Beef-Eating ‘Must Fall Drastically’ as World Population Grows
People in rich nations will have to make big cuts to the amount of beef and lamb they eat if the world is to be able to feed 10 billion people, according to a new report. These cuts and a…
Love Triangles Kill: Swift Parrot Polyamory a New Threat to Critically Endangered Species’ Survival
Tasmania’s critically endangered swift parrots are facing a new threat to survival – polyamory. A study by researchers at the Australian National University, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, has found that a chronic shortage of female swift parrots…
Australian Renewables on Track for 78% by 2030 on Current Trends
If Australia maintains its current rate of solar and wind installations through the next decade, the industry could feasibly account for 78% of the country’s electricity supply along its west and east coast main grids, a substantial increase from its…
Britain Blown Away by New Wind Energy Record
The strong winds in the UK helped set a new renewable energy generation record last week. According to official figures from National Grid, onshore and offshore wind farms hit a new high of 14.9GW between 6pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday.…