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Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi to bring its 'good different' to the solar sector

Aldi is the latest major retail chain to announce an Australian renewable energy installation arm, joining other giants Bunnings and IKEA.

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

'Climate fail': huge gas project approval ignites fury

Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting

A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.

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Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Gas call takes shine off Australia's Pacific blitz

Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.

Rethink urged as climate change shakes home foundations

Rethink urged as climate change shakes home foundations

Building codes must be updated to contend with intense weather cycles driven by climate change that put homes at risk of serious damage, research shows.

Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Australia squeezed on climate by Vanuatu minister

Vanuatu’s climate change adaptation minister Ralph Regenvanu says a recent World Court advisory opinion has reset the legal framework on climate change.

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit

The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.

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Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Market Forces and other groups say a super fund needs to take a firmer stance against Australian oil and gas companies Woodside and Santos.

Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws

Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws

Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws

Big business seeks new dawn for environmental laws

As Anthony Albanese ties the clean energy transition to economic growth in a major speech, the business lobby is urging a streamlined project approvals process.

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

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.

Australian security warning as US goes cold on climate

Australian security warning as US goes cold on climate

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

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.

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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

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

'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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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