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'Argumentative' Bob Brown guilty after logging protest

'Argumentative' Bob Brown guilty after logging protest

Veteran environmentalist and former Greens leader Bob Brown has been found guilty of trespassing over an anti-forestry protest in Tasmania.

'Digital divide' as many miss out on budget-busting AI

'Digital divide' as many miss out on budget-busting AI

'Digital divide' as many miss out on budget-busting AI

'Digital divide' as many miss out on budget-busting AI

Being able to use energy at the right time and without waste is one of the emissions and budget-busting side benefits of artificial intelligence.

Clean Up Australia's labour of love spans generations

Clean Up Australia's labour of love spans generations

Clean Up Australia's labour of love spans generations

Clean Up Australia's labour of love spans generations

The daughter of Clean Up Australia's co-founder is bringing the annual event to new generations while awarding those who have participated across decades.

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Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla

Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla

Australia's best-selling electric vehicle brand will open a charging station near a Queensland tourism attraction despite funding cuts to its program.

'Landmark' greenwashing case slugs super giant $11.3m

'Landmark' greenwashing case slugs super giant $11.3m

A superannuation company has been fined more than $11 million for engaging in greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of its investments.

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Poor water quality is hampering the Great Barrier Reef's ability to recover from the impacts of climate change, with scientists demanding action.

Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs

Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs

Higher-grade iron ore, deep water ports and a 100-per cent renewable energy grid give South Australia the edge on other states chasing future green steel jobs.

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Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing 'ethical' fund

Investment firm could have to pay fines amounting to all, or most, of it's annual profits after misleading consumers by promoting an "ethical" investment fund.

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market

Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be made available for rideshare drivers as part of a $20 million investment in the industry.

Methane menace must be tackled and farmers rewarded

Methane menace must be tackled and farmers rewarded

Methane menace must be tackled and farmers rewarded

Methane menace must be tackled and farmers rewarded

Large scale livestock trials should test the efficacy of feed supplements in tackling methane,says a new report as the greenhouse gas hits new levels.

Forestry Corporation fined $360k for cutting down trees

Forestry Corporation fined $360k for cutting down trees

Forestry Corporation fined $360k for cutting down trees

Forestry Corporation fined $360k for cutting down trees

New conditions imposed following the Black Summer bushfires did not stop the felling of 53 trees, with a court accepting a pattern of environmental offending.

Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks

Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks

Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks

Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks

A big investment will be needed to put more heavy-duty electric trucks on the road, an industry group says, as well as changes to support cleaner fuel.

Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report

Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report

Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report

Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report

A report by Greenpeace and the RSPCA has found 100 million native animals are displaced, hurt or killed in Queensland and NSW each year due to land clearing.

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Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Flights could become more environmentally friendly as Australia and New Zealand explore ways to produce sustainable aviation fuel at home.

Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal

Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.

Wake-up call on energy transition as voters switch off

Cost of living pressures are causing many voters to question the impact on their household finances of going all-in on renewable energy, according to a poll.

Tesla launches deal to cut electric vehicle speed bumps

Australia's most popular electric vehicle brand has partnered with an insurance firm to reduce another hurdle to investing in low-emission transport.

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Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration

A Queensland artist and dive enthusiast is hosting drawing sessions at the Museum of Underwater Art on the Great Barrier Reef - waterproof paper supplied.

World's biggest renewable energy micro-grid suspended

An off-grid plan to transform one of the world's most energy-intensive industries is a casualty of BHP's decision to mothball its Australian nickel operations.

Fire water set for Port Philip Bay and agriculture

Millions of litres of water from a large factory fire is being treated before it's released into the Port Philip Bay or used for industrial purposes.

Invasive weed found to be rare rodent's top menu choice

A threatened rodent that only survives on offshore islands has a preference for one of Australia’s most invasive weeds for its food and shelter, research shows.

Keeping reef off in-danger list sends 'false message'

A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.

Warning to Aussie firms on mandatory climate reporting

A survey of climate change strategies and disclosures of Australia's top 200 companies has found their plans need to be credible and backed by science.

Monday breaks record for hottest day ever on earth

The record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second day in a row and the worldwide temperature could rise even more in coming days.

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