Lots of good things happening for our news reel this week – in government policy changes, investment, big battery, rewilding a city park, glossy black cockatoo and more on rideshare EVs, wind turbines, dairies, regenerative tourism and a cheeky possum.
Climate change risks to now be accounted for in Australia’s financial system Fintech Global
For first time investment in solar will outstrip investment in oil Sydney Morning Herald
Australian governments impose mandatory packaging rules on manufacturers and retailers The Guardian
Hazelwood becomes first coal plant in Australia to transition to big battery Renew Economy
Brisbane’s Victoria Park to become urban forest in massive ‘rewilding’ vision Sydney Morning Herald and Brisbane Council
Government pledges $20M to rideshare electric vehicle fleet Sky News
Ørsted and Vestas to use low-carbon steel and recycled blades in offshore wind projects Renew Economy
WA dairy processors work towards carbon neutral milk The Weekly Times
Google AI helps scientists monitor the sounds and songs of threatened Glossy Black Cockatoo Google Australia Blog
Regenerative tourism on the rise as travellers seek to ‘give back’ to the places they visit ABC News