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Record loss of outdoor work hours due to heat: report

Record loss of outdoor work hours due to heat: report

Heat exposure, drought and natural disasters are causing deaths and economic havoc in Australia and around the world, according to a major global report.

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Even if the Paris Agreement is met, Australia’s marine life will still be under pressure to adapt or move in response to climate pressures, and fast.

Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for 'risking lives'

Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for 'risking lives'

Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for 'risking lives'

Storm brews as new BOM site blamed for 'risking lives'

A state government is leading the charge for changes to the Bureau of Meteorology's new website, saying its launch might put lives at risk during storm season.

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Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Doctors have warned temperatures aren't the only thing rising due to climate change, with health impacts also set to increase.

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal

Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.

Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Big changes to Australia's environment laws are coming under fierce criticism as the government tries to chart a pathway through parliament for the overhaul.

Australian battery breakthrough to target industry

Australian battery breakthrough to target industry

Batteries that deliver 20 per cent more energy over their lifetimes are the promise of a startup hoping to crack the "missing middle" commercial market.

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Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

Flood risk already raining on Australian home prices

One type of natural disaster has depressed the value of more than two-thirds of Australian homes that sit in the firing line, new analysis finds.

Australia’s wet tropics no longer drawing down carbon

Australia’s wet tropics no longer drawing down carbon

Australia’s wet tropics no longer drawing down carbon

Australia’s wet tropics no longer drawing down carbon

The trunks of trees in Australia's tropical rainforests have become a net source of carbon dioxide in a discovery that could undermine global climate goals.

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.

Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

Power bills could be slashed by 2050 if Australians make more environmentally conscious moves, leaving room for the government to make stronger carbon policies.

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

Coal power lifeline risks unreliability, bill shock

The Sunshine State's coal-fired power stations are set to operate longer in a move some critics worry risks unreliability and higher bills.

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

'Perfect storm' drives up the cost of natural disasters

A new report has put a dollar figure on the impact of Australia's droughts and flooding rains, with the situation expected to worsen as the world gets warmer.

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Work to do: net-zero jobs yet to resonate in classroom

Australia is heading towards labour shortages in the clean energy transition and industry have been urged to step up to inspire the next generation of workers.

Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

The global financial sector has been urged to prevent further backsliding on climate and to stop funnelling money into new fossil fuels in an open letter.

One in three homes in line for sunny value boost

Home buyers have seen the light and are now prepared to pay a little more for solar systems in the expectation of lower bills over time.

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.

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China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by seven per cent to 10 per cent by 2035.

AI 'energy trilemma' in sights of data centre boss

Keeping data centres running to support the AI boom will require investment in low-emission energy generation, possibly including nuclear, proponents argue.

'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

Anthony Albanese will use a visit to the UN to make the case for a rival country to drop its bid to host a major climate summit in order for Australia to host.

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Australia has been urged to match its 2035 emissions reduction target with a new renewable energy goal, but the climate change minister is yet to commit.

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

Hundreds of billions of dollars could disappear from property values due to climate change but it's taking time for the worsening threat to influence buyers.

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.

Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee

The prime minister has declined to guarantee cheaper power bills for households under Australia's climate target, as experts say prices would remain stable.

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