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• New scheme under way to certify on-farm biodiversity protection
  
• Rules for earning carbon credits from transport projects under review
  
• Hazwaste permit granted to export fire-damaged bulk carrier

In a decision with multi-million dollar ramifications for companies including AGL, the federal government has signalled it won't allow projects that generate electricity from landfill gas to earn carbon credits for more than seven years.

• NSW legislative changes needed after climate ruling, says EDO
  
• New landscapes bill creates 'Green Adelaide' board
  
• Building regulations need review: Green Cross

• Costly clean-up looms, as waste site owner goes into liquidation
  
• Three carbon credit methods to be consolidated
  
• NSW Coalition pledges extra $30 million for clean energy

Western Australia's EPA has suspended its carbon guidance, on the same day that new data shows the state's largest emitters increased their emissions by 10% in one year.

Despite Woodside's keen interest in a carbon-neutral hydrogen export industry, the company has emerged as a strong critic of the Western Australian EPA's backing for 100% carbon offsetting.

• 30% of ASX100 exploring TCFD disclosure, ASIC says
  
• Carbon credits rule to be tightened
  
• Victoria strengthens planning rules for power lines

• Combet carbon advice to Victoria delayed
  
• Woodside and Santos face new shareholder climate resolutions
  
• NSW Labor pledges new climate law, renewables target

The Clean Energy Regulator has granted Chevron and Inpex new rights to emit a total of 11 million tonnes of greenhouse gas annually without penalty or charge.

• EPA gains stronger watchdog role
  
• EPA covert operation leads to prevention notice for council
  
• New information-sharing rules for Clean Energy Regulator