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Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff

Fire-ravaged Los Angeles braces for toxic rain runoff

There are fears that hazardous chemicals belched from burning homes and cars in the Los Angeles wildfires will make it into runoff when it rains.

Fading US climate leadership opens door for Australia

Fading US climate leadership opens door for Australia

Fading US climate leadership opens door for Australia

Fading US climate leadership opens door for Australia

Australia could end up with cheaper electric cars and renewed opportunities for green manufacturing as United States' climate leadership goes on hiatus.

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.

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Clean energy incentives must not 'support injustices'

Clean energy incentives must not 'support injustices'

A centrepiece Labor policy will be put to the test months before an election as mining companies, clean energy groups and unions comb through its implications.

Forever chemicals being found 'literally everywhere'

Forever chemicals being found 'literally everywhere'

Managing toxic forever chemicals already in the environment is becoming increasingly difficult and work needs to be done to prevent the introduction of more.

Trump won't curb Australia's climate crusade: Albanese

Trump won't curb Australia's climate crusade: Albanese

Donald Trump's abandonment of the US's climate goals won't deter Australian investment in clean energy, with the sector promising tens of thousands of new jobs.

Cheap loans for farmers under green bank scheme

Cheap loans for farmers under green bank scheme

Low-cost loans will be made available to landowners planting native vegetation to sequester carbon in a win-win for farmers and the climate.

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Koala 'biggest loser' of federal land-clearing consents

Koala 'biggest loser' of federal land-clearing consents

Koala 'biggest loser' of federal land-clearing consents

Koala 'biggest loser' of federal land-clearing consents

The iconic koala lost more habitat to federally approved land-clearing than any other threatened species in 2024, the Australian Conservation Foundation says.

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Tax breaks for clean aluminium to foil carbon emissions

Australia's aluminium industry is set to share in billions of dollars of tax credits to help emissions-intensive smelters convert to cleaner sources of energy.

Million-year-old ice drilling for crucial climate data

Million-year-old ice drilling for crucial climate data

Million-year-old ice drilling for crucial climate data

Million-year-old ice drilling for crucial climate data

Australian scientists have started drilling in Antarctica for million-year-old ice as they try to shed light on the Earth's past climate and atmosphere.

'Net zero hero' myth risks overburdening individuals

'Net zero hero' myth risks overburdening individuals

'Net zero hero' myth risks overburdening individuals

'Net zero hero' myth risks overburdening individuals

A focus on 'net zero heroes' risks minimising the role of industry and policymakers in the race to cut emissions, University of Sydney research suggests.

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Ways for consumers to put the 'sun tax' in the shade

Experts share their tips on how households can avoid the network "sun tax" and get more bang for their solar buck as once-generous tariffs come to an end.

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many

Renewable energy has been powering Australia for decades but a lack of public awareness has allowed furphies to fester ahead of a vital election, experts warn.

Mystery marble-like balls force nine beach closures

Mystery marble-like balls force nine beach closures

Mystery marble-like balls force nine beach closures

Mystery marble-like balls force nine beach closures

The cause and content of marble-sized balls washing up on Sydney beaches are being investigated as a water authority denies any issue with sewerage plants.

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More insurance pain possible following LA fires

Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.

Researchers to give futuristic wind turbine a whirl

A curvy, curly wind turbine will be put to the test in Australia as researchers and a local start-up look for ways to add more to metropolitan areas.

Government urged to put brakes on fast EV charging plan

Allowing energy networks to install hundreds of car chargers could present problems, one firm warns, unless they are made to follow the same rules.

Unapologetic activist faces fate for office 'liar' tag

A climate activist who spray painted the word "liar" on the federal environment minister's electorate office says more politicians should be called out.

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Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Los Angeles firefighters are in an all-out battle to curb wildfires from spreading before fierce winds return as the death toll from the blazes rises.

Plastic-eating enzymes to transform fashion, packaging

An Aussie startup is developing plastic-eating enzymes in a breakthrough for "infinitely recycling" fashion and bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill.

20,000 free rides: Uber and Kia's Australian Open serve

Fifty electric vehicles will deliver Aussies around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the transport technology.

Odour inquiry doesn't clear the air for some residents

After years of enduring fetid odours in their backyard, residents of a Queensland city fear a new inquiry into health effects will only deliver a "half job".

Toxic PFAS at 'trace' levels in city's water supply

Dangerous "forever chemicals" have been detected in Sydney's water supply but are at levels that pose no health risk, a government agency said.

Charge ahead faster: energy group proposes EV changes

Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.

Phew! Residents to finally get their say on waste odour

A public inquiry will be held into the health impacts of noxious odours from waste facilities - which can mimic raw sewage - on suburban householders.

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