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Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

Qld regions remain in the dark about nuclear power plan

A federal inquiry has heard strong support for a nuclear industry in regional Queensland even though local councillors say they were not consulted.

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

Gas producer slams ideological folly, warns of shortage

A domestic gas producer has warned of rising power bills and energy shortages if significant headwinds, including green tape and activism, go unchallenged.

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget

Extraordinary growth in renewable energy is not enough to offset the "humungous challenge" of Australia's fossil fuels, a carbon tracker warns.

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COP29 host Azerbaijan defends oil and gas

COP29 host Azerbaijan defends oil and gas

World leaders have clashed at the UN's COP29 climate summit that's being hosted by Azerbaijan, which has a thriving oil and gas industry.

Harbour cash splash turns into political fish fight

Harbour cash splash turns into political fish fight

Conservation groups say the federal government's plan to save an endangered fish doesn't address the issues while the opposition says workers face uncertainty.

Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk

Scientists are warning about the impacts of forever chemicals on animals after a CSIRO study showed alarming health affects on freshwater turtles.

Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

Pacific nations don't want 'boomerang aid' for climate

As international climate negotiations begin, Pacific scholars have launched groundbreaking research to make sure their voices are heard at the top table.

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'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

'Most important in years': key climate summit kicks off

Australia's climate change minister is urging his counterparts to adopt ambitious emissions targets as world leaders discuss the future for a warming globe.

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

Trump factor unlikely to reverse clean energy momentum

The "Trump factor" is unlikely to derail renewable energy momentum, a peak body says, as data on financial commitments suggests Australia is back on target.

'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy

'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy

'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy

'Trump II' not the end of the world for clean energy

A second Trump presidency may be a "bump in the road" but it cannot stop the transition to clean energy the world started over 20 years ago, investors say.

Big sky, fierce summer: new line of sight for firies

Big sky, fierce summer: new line of sight for firies

Big sky, fierce summer: new line of sight for firies

Big sky, fierce summer: new line of sight for firies

Drones could help Aussies survive the "age of mega-fires" as climate change drives new fire seasons that are outpacing the disaster response of past decades.

Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

Minister faces legal action over stalled $1b gold mine

The decision to block sections of a proposed $1 billion gold mine under Indigenous heritage laws is facing a Federal Court challenge by the mine's developer.

Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port

Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port

Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port

Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port

Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.

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Australia leverages Indigenous, sports links in Pacific

Australia is leveraging all diplomatic tools including Indigenous connections and sports links to boost engagement in the Pacific as geopolitical tensions rise.

Climate investors told to press ahead despite Trump

A leading economist has urged Australia to line up with countries that support climate action, arguing a Trump administration is likely to sideline US efforts.

Scientists tip 2024 to be world's hottest on record

The European climate agency says 2024 will very likely be hottest year on record, driven by the burning of fossil fuels.

Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise

Energy debt is expected to escalate even more than anticipated, sparking a review of payment difficulty protections for households and small businesses.

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Fatberg-type waste likely source of mystery beach balls

Hundreds of different materials have been found inside mysterious balls washed up on Sydney beaches as authorities struggle to single out their source.

Emissions innovator, gold medallist feted in awards

A climate solutions innovator and an Olympic swimming star are among Tasmanians recognised in the Australian of the Year awards.

New vehicle sales slow down as economy applies brakes

New vehicle sales have fallen in Australia for the third month in a row, with sales figures revealing private buyers were most likely to drive on by.

Australia needs to 'step up' critical minerals supply

Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.

Fishy sustainability practices in popular canned tuna

The majority of Australian canned tuna does not pass the sustainability pub test, research from a marine conservation group shows.

Arrests 'not the only point' of coal port blockade

A judge has questioned why organisers are fighting an application to declare a planned coal port protest unlawful given a perceived intention to be arrested.

Fess up! Independents push parties on climate targets

Independent MPs are demanding that Labor reveal its 2035 climate target, saying voters deserve to know as climate change is contributing to higher living costs.

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