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Echidna digs in to help island wildlife back from blaze

Echidna digs in to help island wildlife back from blaze

Rangers are over the moon after an echidna was spotted on an island where wildlife was mostly destroyed by a devastating bushfire more than a decade ago.

Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration

Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration

Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration

Cryo-born corals thrive on reef in win for restoration

Millions of corals born from frozen sperm could one day be deployed on reefs to help them recover from climate change-induced heat events.

Anti-salmon protest fills beach amid mass farm deaths

Anti-salmon protest fills beach amid mass farm deaths

Anti-salmon protest fills beach amid mass farm deaths

Anti-salmon protest fills beach amid mass farm deaths

More than one thousand people have protested at a remote beach in opposition to salmon farms which have experienced unprecedented mass deaths.

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Days of fish kills expected after ex-tropical cyclone

Days of fish kills expected after ex-tropical cyclone

Large numbers of fish have been washing up on a beach dead or dying in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, habitat advocates say.

Challenge to cut emissions sparks climate conversation

Challenge to cut emissions sparks climate conversation

A 40-day challenge to encourage people to reduce emissions will see the first person of colour to become president of the Uniting Church give up beef and lamb.

Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout

Explosion in croc numbers triggers feral feast fallout

A switch in diet from fish to pork for the Northern Territory’s massive crocodile population is having a big environmental impact, researchers say.

Reports of 'rafting' fire ants prompt border crackdown

Reports of 'rafting' fire ants prompt border crackdown

A temporary ban has been put in place for some products in an attempt to stop "super pest" fire ants from hitching a ride over state lines.

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Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

Libs refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid

The Liberal Party it's more concerned about household costs than hosting climate talks with Pacific nations, ahead of the federal election.

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain

The threat of further energy bill increases of up to $200 annually following a regulator's decision has put the spotlight back on federal energy policy.

'Hazard approach' needed to control forever chemicals

'Hazard approach' needed to control forever chemicals

'Hazard approach' needed to control forever chemicals

'Hazard approach' needed to control forever chemicals

An inquiry has been told greater action is needed by government to safeguard against "forever chemicals", which can be found in common products.

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

Creating an electrical charge using water could be the secret to delivering safer fuels and boosting batteries following an Australian lab discovery.

'Growing tide': clean economy optimism despite Trump

'Growing tide': clean economy optimism despite Trump

'Growing tide': clean economy optimism despite Trump

'Growing tide': clean economy optimism despite Trump

Australia's Climate Change Authority boss believes global decarbonisation will continue regardless of the White House leadership.

Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards

Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards

Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards

Only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standards

Australia is one of a handful of countries that met World Health Organization air quality standards last year.

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

The number of satellites providing vital services could be cut in the coming years due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing space debris.

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Innovation urged to hurdle green superpower roadblocks

Australia has largely embraced the renewable energy superpower vision, but its key architect fears the transition to green power is falling short.

'Insurance catastrophe' declared, 3000 claims so far

Thousands of insurance claims have been made during ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's assault but its still early to estimate the total damage bill.

Animal welfare probe amid mass salmon farm deaths

An animal welfare body is investigating an aquaculture company operating in southern Tasmania, where more than 5500 tonnes of salmon have died.

'Wake up': farmers face more pressure on deforestation

Glenn Morris, a farmer and an environmentalist, says crackdowns on deforestation can't come soon enough as the cattle industry faces increased scrutiny.

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Call on controversial wind farm pushed back again

Environmentalists, business groups and the Liberals have criticised federal Labor for delaying a decision on a 100-turbine wind farm.

'Unprecedented': thousands of tonnes of dead salmon

Mass fish farm deaths caused by bacteria and warmer waters have resulted in more than 5500 tonnes of salmon being dumped at waste facilities.

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Footage from an aquaculture farm in southern Tasmania has shown live salmon being sealed in bins amid mass fish deaths in the region.

Insurers urged to move quickly on Cyclone Alfred claims

Billions in damage and a flurry of insurance claims are expected to follow Cyclone Alfred, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident the industry is prepared.

Green fuel cash injection prepares market for take-off

A $250 million investment in sustainable fuels could tell the rest of the world that Australia is ready to turn its farm waste into flights.

Green iron investment could reinforce Aussie economy

Australia could reap the benefits of a market worth up to almost $300 billion, and cut emissions, if it takes the right steps toward a green iron industry.

New vehicle sales stuck in slow lane, even popular SUVs

Hybrids are among few vehicles to withstand a continuing slowdown in new vehicles sales, with one model racing into the top ten.

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