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Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

Conservationists outraged at coal-fired future

Conservationists outraged at coal-fired future

Conservationists outraged at coal-fired future

Conservationists outraged at coal-fired future

The extended shelf life of coal-fired power has enraged conservation groups, with one state declaring it will be in use for decades.

Renewables need to beat the rural 'grapevine' to thrive

Renewables need to beat the rural 'grapevine' to thrive

Renewables need to beat the rural 'grapevine' to thrive

Renewables need to beat the rural 'grapevine' to thrive

A rural town has avoided ideological arguments on the renewable energy transition by encouraging developers to invest in health, housing and education.

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AI 'energy trilemma' in sights of data centre boss

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.

Where's it going?: expert's grim warning on algal bloom

Where's it going?: expert's grim warning on algal bloom

Effective methods for treating algal blooms have so far only been successful on outbreaks that are significantly smaller than SA's bloom, a US expert says.

Wanted: 100 electric car drivers for energy-saving test

Wanted: 100 electric car drivers for energy-saving test

Would you plug your car into the national grid for money off your electricity bill? A growing number of energy providers would like to know.

Environmentalists have to be 'sneaky' as markets bloom

Environmentalists have to be 'sneaky' as markets bloom

Markets are coming for nature and the environment and those with more than a financial interest have had to adapt to achieve their goals.

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Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Experts are calling on the government to urgently invest in its own firefighting aircraft as the planes are increasingly used to fight blazes overseas.

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Ministers agree Australia's "broken" environment system needs fixing but land managers criticise continued funding of damaging projects.

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Farmers and the community need to trust one another and work together to tackle challenges facing the land - and outdated laws need to catch up, an expert says.

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

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

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

'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

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

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

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

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

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

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.

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'Unliveable': sobering climate change warning for north

A territory considered a cultural and natural wonder is on track to become unliveable within decades due to climate change, a conference has been warned.

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.

Cummins still aiming to play all five Ashes Tests

Pat Cummins has pointed to long gaps between Tests as a reason why he could still feature in all five Ashes matches, despite nursing a back issue.

Scientists to research bird flu on Antarctic islands

Australian researchers will set sail to study if bird flu has reached remote Antarctic islands as part of the largest expedition to the region in 20 years.

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Fossil fuel industry labelled 'a criminal enterprise'

Australia's future will be determined by what happens in the nation's "Great North", says Midnight Oil frontman and former environment minister Peter Garrett.

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.

Timid or too tough? Verdicts in on emissions target

Australia's environmental groups have sharply criticised the nation's 2035 climate target as "insulting" while big business brands it as "ambitious".

Green deliveries to grow as electric trucks roll out

Another major logistics company will add electric trucks and vans to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally aware consumers.

Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals

Slashing the emissions profile of planes, ships and heavy trucks is the main game of a $1.1 billion injection into the low carbon fuel industry.

Shock nappy pants find sparks 'hitchhiker' pest alert

A major supermarket has removed certain nappy pants after a pack was found to contain a serious pest, sparking a warning about 'hitchhiker' insects.

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.

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