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Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

A single coal mine could be in line for $44 million in fuel tax credits each year - money environmental campaigners would rather see in government coffers.

Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Now that the dust has settled on the World Court's landmark advisory opinion on climate, the young Pacific leaders behind it are mapping out next moves.

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

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Australian security warning as US goes cold on climate

Australian security warning as US goes cold on climate

Australia is not doing enough to prepare for widespread human displacement, sea level rise and other security risks posed by a warming planet, experts warn.

Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Most farmers view climate change as a major threat to their businesses and are already dealing with unpredictable growing seasons and unusual rainfall patterns.

Gas facility leak sparks cover-up allegations

Gas facility leak sparks cover-up allegations

An environmental group has released documents that show a storage tank at a gas export facility near a capital city has been leaking for almost 20 years.

'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

Cutting emissions by 81 per cent by 2035 is "technologically and economically feasible" for Australia, a global climate think tank says.

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'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

Australia needs a tough cop on the beat to enforce environmental rules, with international attention on plans to combat climate change and limit global warming.

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

Historic legal advice from the World Court has informed a Parents for Climate pursuit of science-based emissions cuts.

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Calls to power up energy workforce as shortfall looms

Australia's clean energy future is at risk if it fails to meet fast-growing demand for energy, gas and renewables workers.

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

Tougher nature protections are promised as the government tries to steer long-stalled law reforms into the fast lane, but it's not clear how they will pass.

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Starring role for households in least-cost transition

Solar panels adorn more than four million rooftops and the energy regulator wants these sorts of energy assets playing nicely with the grid moving forward.

Warning building rule book freeze not consequence-free

Warning building rule book freeze not consequence-free

Warning building rule book freeze not consequence-free

Warning building rule book freeze not consequence-free

A pause or review of the construction code has garnered support as a way to speed up home building but some argue a full hiatus could be counterproductive.

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Antarctica's 'abrupt changes' spell climate warming

Sea ice loss and other indicators point to fast changes to Antarctica that will have troubling consequences for Australia and the rest of the world.

Grid reliability gaps covered, if no project delays

Australia's investment pipeline for clean energy, storage and transmission to replace coal is "healthy", but project delays pose reliability questions.

Salmon farms green lit, but conservation fight not over

Salmon farming has been allowed to continue in a harbour at the centre of a conservation battle, but further legal action has been flagged.

Climate adaptation secrets hidden in reptilian genes

Nature is declining at an unprecedented rate and a vast library of reptiles, birds and other specimens could help researchers better understand pressure points.

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Worst bleaching on record for coral reef ecosystems

The results are in for another of Australia's heat-vulnerable reef ecosystems hammered by elevated ocean temperatures ahead of a key climate target deadline.

'More gruelling, precarious': climate biting workforce

From disrupted trucking routes to teaching in hot classrooms, the changing climate is already being keenly felt by Australian workers.

More 'infrastructure, not advisers' key to Pacific aid

Australia could boost support for Pacific climate change resilience and infrastructure by about $500 million by changing its aid strategy, a think tank says.

Coral coverage crashes after 'unheard of' heat events

Two of the Great Barrier Reef's three regions have recorded their sharpest declines in coral coverage in four decades as heat stress batters the living wonder.

Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact

Developing climate and strategic ties with Australia has been discussed by Tuvalu's leader as the Pacific island nation opens a high commission in Canberra.

UN urges Australia to lead world with climate goal

Australia is being encouraged to set a more ambitious climate target as the government maintains it has already significantly reduced emissions.

Coalition splinters as heat rises on net-zero policy

More coalition troops are calling for a key climate target to be axed but the opposition leader is standing firm as debate rages within the political partners.

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