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Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Mechanical cooling should be treated as the last line of defence against climate change, not the first, says an urban heat expert following European heatwaves.

Warning 'dire combination' poses regional food crunch

Warning 'dire combination' poses regional food crunch

Warning 'dire combination' poses regional food crunch

Warning 'dire combination' poses regional food crunch

Australia is ill-prepared for a possible regional food crisis as El Nino, climate change and higher farming inputs collide, a former defence chiefs say.

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Pacific ocean a 'forever chemical' hotspot for whales

Widespread, long-living and top of the food chain, dolphins and other toothed whales are thought to be ideal indicators of forever chemical exposure in oceans.

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Vanuatu PM to visit as major bilateral deal awaits

Vanuatu PM to visit as major bilateral deal awaits

Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat will visit Canberra ahead of a $500 million partnership deal expected between the two countries.

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan

An updated road map for decarbonising the electricity system features a bigger role for batteries and solar, and a smaller but crucial contribution from wind.

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.

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'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

'Human composting' bill promises a new way to be buried

Ashes to ashes, dust to plant feed: an Australian state is edging closer to a greener alternative to traditional burials dubbed "a bit weird" by its premier.

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

More uncertainty for farmers as El Nino declared

Australian producers have been urged to game plan for a drier, warmer winter and spring, but not panic, following the declaration of an active El Nino.

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Maps reveal thousands of homes at risk of flood carnage

Updated flood maps for two local government areas have revealed how many homes will be at risk of flooding should they face future significant rainfall events.

'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

'Missed opportunity' to act on power plan loyalty tax

The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.

'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

'Supercharged': El Nino brings drier, hotter conditions

Scientists say an El Nino phase will bring drier weather, with some advocacy groups worried bushfire conditions could be primed for a tough summer.

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Burger joint accused of 'misleading' green promotion

Popular hamburger franchise Grill'd has been accused of misleading customers over a tree-planting donation campaign.

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Australia's superannuation sector could be missing its chance to own the nation's green energy future, but the super industry says it's well invested.

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Government-backed clean manufacturing gets public tick

Most Australians back more government involvement in clean energy, while less than a quarter believe privatisation of the sector has helped the nation.

Climate education is patchy and teachers need help

Time-poor educators are being left to muddle through the complex and emotionally-charged task of teaching climate change, with potentially harmful results.

Fire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Electrification, waste and building efficiency targets have been proposed by the leaders of international climate negotiations to keep a key goal within reach.

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Clean energy COP hits fossil fuel phase-out demands

International climate talks will centre on electrification amid criticism the controversial fossil fuel phase-out agenda is largely missing in action.

Businesses MIA on rooftop solar and battery revolution

Solar is a common sight on houses but less so on warehouses, offices and other commercial buildings due to a complex knot of challenges that need unravelling.

Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans

Australia is facing calls to elevate the ocean degradation agenda at upcoming climate talks to prevent ongoing harm to reefs, coastlines and fisheries.

Tardy approvals leaving clean energy dollars in limbo

Australia's most populous state and biggest energy user still ranks among the slowest approval times for renewables, suggesting further reform is needed.

CSIRO moves ahead with plan to cut hundreds of jobs

Hundreds of job losses will go ahead at the national science agency, as officials revealed during parliamentary hearings the plan is in its final stages.

Climate change 'loading the dice' ahead of El Nino risk

Climate change-fuelled erratic weather extremes are already piling pressure on farmers, leaving them with little buffer ahead of a looming El Nino.

Accelerated lights out for gas urged to hit net zero

Australia needs to take the wheel of a well-signposted gas decline and double down to meet emissions goals and protect consumers from higher prices.

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