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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.

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'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

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

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

Innovation urged to hurdle green superpower roadblocks

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.

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'Insurance catastrophe' declared, 3000 claims so far

'Insurance catastrophe' declared, 3000 claims so far

'Insurance catastrophe' declared, 3000 claims so far

'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

Animal welfare probe amid mass salmon farm deaths

Animal welfare probe amid mass salmon farm deaths

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

'Wake up': farmers face more pressure on deforestation

'Wake up': farmers face more pressure on deforestation

'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.

Call on controversial wind farm pushed back again

Call on controversial wind farm pushed back again

Call on controversial wind farm pushed back again

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

'Unprecedented': thousands of tonnes of dead salmon

'Unprecedented': thousands of tonnes of dead salmon

'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

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

Animal welfare probe after live salmon sealed in bins

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

Insurers urged to move quickly on Cyclone Alfred claims

Insurers urged to move quickly on Cyclone Alfred claims

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.

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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.

From wind energy to waves, a new life for old turbines

Surfboards made out of wind turbines could help carve the way to a more circular and sustainable renewables industry.

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'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush

A report into the deaths of hundreds of native birds in 2018 should be released, according to the Greens.

Melting ice hits brake on world's strongest sea current

An ocean current 100 times stronger than the Amazon River is expected to slow as ice sheets melt, with knock-on impacts for sea level rise and ecosystems.

Higher household bills by 2030 under nuclear: report

Slowing down the renewables rollout under an alternative energy transition pathway could be a disaster for power prices, the clean energy industry body says.

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

Fewer nuclear reactors are operating worldwide than early this decade and global renewable power generation is dwarfing the energy source.

'Like a warm bath': coral reefs rocked by heatwave

Pristine coral reefs off a remote patch of the Australian coastline are under stress from a severe marine heatwave that shows no sign of letting up.

Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.

Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets

If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.

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