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Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero

Australia must slash its emissions and reach net zero by 2035 or suffer the environmental damage that catastrophic warming could do, the Climate Council warns.

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

An international court will be beamed around the world when it rules on nations' obligations to prevent climate harm and redress greenhouse emissions damage.

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

History in making as World Court to advise on climate

Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.

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China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

China set to dominate Aussie vehicle import market

Almost half of new vehicles sold in Australia could be made in China within a decade, a study has found, as the nation moves to low-emission transport.

'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

'Incredibly disturbing': federal help for algae crisis

Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.

'Climate catastrophe': court battle over coal mine plan

'Climate catastrophe': court battle over coal mine plan

Activists hope to stop a proposed mine that will dig up an additional 17 million tonnes of coal a year, claiming emissions will worsen natural disasters.

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

Reef restoration efforts are often viewed as futile in the face of climate change but for those engaging in the work, it can be a source of cautious hope.

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Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

Political leaders 'passing the buck' on algae crisis

The federal environment department has sent representatives to investigate South Australia's algal bloom crisis as leaders face criticism for their response.

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

Heavy-hitter urges return of 'world's best' carbon tax

One of the nation's most prominent economists says Australia should not have scrapped its carbon tax, but there are other ways to take action on climate.

Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life

Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life

Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life

Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life

Fishing and tourism industries are struggling with the impact of a months-long algal bloom that has no end in sight, prompting calls for federal help.

Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Natural and a disaster but no fed help for algal bloom

Governments are working to find a way to help industries affected by a devastating algal bloom, which falls outside existing natural disaster criteria.

'Deepest pain' felt as landmark climate case dismissed

'Deepest pain' felt as landmark climate case dismissed

'Deepest pain' felt as landmark climate case dismissed

'Deepest pain' felt as landmark climate case dismissed

As a landmark climate case is dismissed by a federal court, the Torres Strait Islander men behind the action are vowing to keep fighting for their homelands.

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive

Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.

Rangers pounce after trees felled for dodgy island hut

Rangers pounce after trees felled for dodgy island hut

Rangers pounce after trees felled for dodgy island hut

Rangers pounce after trees felled for dodgy island hut

An illegal holiday hut has been discovered on a national park island made with trees cut down by a group who were fined after using the shack for hunting trips.

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'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected

The SA government says it is focused on “practical support” for industries affected by an algal bloom, but fishermen say they need more than licence fee relief.

Desert haven teeming with life a snapshot of the past

For 26 years, scientists have been observing what happens to native mammals when they are protected from feral predators such as foxes, cats and rabbits.

Elders' legal bid to save homes, culture coming to end

The Federal Court is due to hand down a decision in the Australian Climate Case, brought by Torres Strait Islander Elders who fear for the future of their home.

Rock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

World Heritage listing for a massive collection of remote Indigenous rock engravings has been celebrated but industry pollution questions remain unresolved.

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Fears heritage-listed rock art at risk from gas project

A vast collection of rock art has been recognised as a World Heritage site but advocates warn the engravings are under threat from industrial expansion.

Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm

Biosecurity authorities are on alert after destructive fire ants were found at a coal mine 800 kilometres from the previous infestation zone.

'Toxic to anything with gills': algal bloom spreading

A toxic algal bloom that has killed tens of thousands of marine animals has spread into a capital city river.

Grim milestone as rescuers search for US flood victims

More than 100 people are confirmed dead as rescuers continue the search for missing people after catastrophic flooding in Texas.

Pacific voices needed as Australia seeks climate summit

Australia is hoping elevate the voices of the Pacific as the climate change minister visits the region to strengthen a bid to co-host the UN climate summit.

'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero

A handful of Australian companies are ditching the crutch that is carbon offsets and pursuing genuine emissions cuts, and it's been no walk in the park.

Green hydrogen powers back up with major funding

The federal energy minister is not giving up on Australia's green hydrogen dream despite setbacks, with a new project in line for government incentives.

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