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One state could help Australia lead green metals race

One state could help Australia lead green metals race

Australia could help to reduce carbon emissions around the world using green metals but one state is likely to play a bigger role than others.

Big four banks slammed for profiting from fossil fuels

Big four banks slammed for profiting from fossil fuels

Big four banks slammed for profiting from fossil fuels

Big four banks slammed for profiting from fossil fuels

Australia's big four banks have made billions from investing in fossil fuel projects in the past decade, but only two have made steps to walk away.

Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Legal loopholes threaten reef, ex-Treasury boss warns

Closing well-known loopholes that allow widescale clearing of native vegetation is vital if the Great Barrier Reef is to be saved, a policy heavy-hitter warns.

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Response 'far too slow' to combat algal gloom crisis

Response 'far too slow' to combat algal gloom crisis

An inquiry has condemned the government response to a devastating algal bloom and called for a federal plan to tackle climate-induced ecological disasters.

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.

Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too

Second-hand car buyers are looking to save petrol too

Hybrid vehicles are not just popular with new car buyers, as figures reveal the low-emission models are making up more second-hand sales.

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COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

UN climate negotiations have kicked off on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with the top official calling on countries to stop bickering.

Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals

Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals

Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals

Quiet-quitting conservation undermines green goals

Deserted conservation promises are a blind spot for global negotiations on climate and biodiversity, researchers say, and are devilishly hard to track.

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

As the COP30 summit opens in Brazil, scientists worldwide are demanding climate change not be overshadowed by geopolitical tensions or national politics.

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change.

Insurance woes and warming oceans no fisherman's friend

Insurance woes and warming oceans no fisherman's friend

Insurance woes and warming oceans no fisherman's friend

Insurance woes and warming oceans no fisherman's friend

Fishing businesses are under pressure from a warming planet as a group of academics explores a novel, self-sustaining pathway to fund climate adaptation.

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Steel made with green energy will be preferred on major government projects in a move hailed by renewables advocates as a step forward for Australian industry.

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.

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Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

The main event of the two-week United Nations COP30 summit comes at a pivotal time for global action on climate change.

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

Country towns rubbish plans to process city's waste

Australia's regions could hold the solution for cities running out of room for rubbish but country communities say they don't want to be a dumping ground.

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.

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Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.

Loss of consensus lamented at UN climate summit

World leaders gathering in Brazil's Amazon rainforest for the UN's annual climate summit are concerned US indifference to the issue could spread

Coal mine expansions 'real concern' under proposed laws

Local communities will bear the brunt of climate harms caused by new coal mine expansions if tougher approvals are not introduced, a legal expert says.

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

A major super fund has been fined for allegedly making misleading online advertisements, claiming it was committed to removing all carbon emission investments.

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.

William honours young environmentalists at Earthshot

Prince William has expressed optimism about young people tackling global environmental challenges during a star-studded event in Brazil for his EarthShot Prize.

Petrol low as car buyers flock to hybrid and electric

More buyers of new vehicles are opting to save money on petrol with electric cars and hybrid models proving popular in the latest auto industry snapshot.

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