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Australia’s Largest Super Funds Face Scrutiny Over Limited Renewable Energy Investment

June 19th, 2026 • A new analysis by Market Forces says Australia’s top 30 superannuation funds have directly invested in only a small share of the renewable energy capacity needed to support the country’s 2030 clean electricity target. The findings raise questions about how retirement savings are being allocated as Australia seeks to accelerate solar, wind, battery storage and grid-related investment.

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Ecolab and Moeve Cut Freshwater Use by 39% at San Roque Energy Park

June 18th, 2026 • Ecolab and Moeve have implemented a circular water management system at Moeve’s San Roque Energy Park in southern Spain, reducing freshwater extraction by 39% compared with 2019. The project shows how industrial water reuse, digital monitoring, and advanced treatment technologies can support operational resilience in water-stressed regions.

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Environmental NGOs Challenge EU Carbon Removal Rules Over Bio-CCS and Biochar Integrity

June 18th, 2026 • A coalition of environmental NGOs has asked the European Commission to review new EU methodologies for certifying Bio-CCS and biochar carbon removals. The challenge raises concerns over permanence, biomass sourcing, forest impacts, lifecycle accounting, and the credibility of EU-certified carbon removal credits.

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Indonesia Plans July Launch for B50 Biodiesel Mandate as It Seeks to Cut Diesel Imports

June 18th, 2026 • Indonesia says it remains on track to launch its B50 biodiesel programme on July 1, requiring diesel sold in the country to contain 50% palm oil-based biofuel. The policy is designed to reduce dependence on imported fossil diesel, support domestic palm oil demand, and strengthen energy security, but it also raises questions over feedstock sustainability, subsidy costs, and impacts on global vegetable oil markets.

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Google Earth AI Dataset Maps Hidden Nature Assets Across UK Farmland

June 17th, 2026 • Google has released a new Earth AI dataset designed to map small but important natural features across agricultural landscapes, including hedgerows, stone walls, copses, and linear woodland. The dataset could help landowners, policymakers, conservation groups, and companies measure biodiversity and carbon storage opportunities without taking productive farmland out of use.

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UK Launches £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

June 17th, 2026 • The UK government has announced a £219 million Low Carbon Fuels Fund to support the development of sustainable aviation fuel projects. The programme is designed to accelerate domestic low-carbon fuel production, support aviation decarbonization, and strengthen investor confidence in the UK SAF market.

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ofi Expands Regenerative Agriculture Work Across Global Ingredient Supply Chains

June 17th, 2026 • ofi has published its first Choices for Change Impact Report, outlining progress on farmer livelihoods, climate targets, traceability and regenerative agriculture across its cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices supply chains. The report highlights how food ingredient companies are under growing pressure to provide stronger data on supply chain resilience, deforestation risk, Scope 3 emissions and farmer support.

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Lower-Energy Desalination Technology Could Expand Water Security Options for Drought-Prone Regions

June 16th, 2026 • OceanWell is testing a deep-sea desalination system that uses natural ocean pressure to reduce the energy needed to produce drinking water from seawater. The technology could help water-stressed regions diversify supply, but cost, permitting, marine impacts, and long-term performance still need to be proven at scale.

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Carbon Measures Pushes Product-Level Accounting Into Climate Policy Debate

June 16th, 2026 • Carbon Measures is seeking a larger role in climate policy as debate intensifies over how companies should measure and report emissions. Its proposal for mandatory product-level carbon intensity standards could reshape how governments, investors, and businesses assess lower-carbon products.

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Business Leaders See Electrification as Route to Energy Security and Competitiveness

June 16th, 2026 • A new global survey finds that 91% of business leaders believe electrification would improve energy security, while 90% expect their operations to be largely electric by 2035. The findings show growing private-sector support for replacing fossil fuel-powered systems with electric alternatives, but also highlight concerns over grid capacity, policy delays, and upfront costs.

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Flux Marine Advances Electric Outboards as Marine Propulsion Moves Toward Lower-Emission Options

June 12th, 2026 • Flux Marine is positioning electric outboard systems as a practical pathway for reducing emissions, noise and fuel dependence in recreational and light commercial boating. The company’s technology highlights how marine electrification is expanding beyond cars and road transport into smaller vessel segments where charging, performance and reliability are becoming central market questions.

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AI Growth Could Double Data Centre Power and Water Use by 2030, UN Researchers Warn

June 12th, 2026 • Data centres are projected to consume twice as much electricity and water by 2030 as artificial intelligence demand accelerates, according to UN researchers cited by Reuters. The findings highlight growing pressure on power grids, water systems, land use and emissions, raising new questions for governments, technology firms and infrastructure investors.
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