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More gas diverts clean energy investment, critics warn

More gas diverts clean energy investment, critics warn

Critics slam an inquiry's claim that Western Australia will need new sources of gas to meet domestic requirements for decades, even as the state decarbonises.

NSW did nothing in a year to help most at-risk species

NSW did nothing in a year to help most at-risk species

NSW did nothing in a year to help most at-risk species

NSW did nothing in a year to help most at-risk species

A government audit has delivered a scathing assessment of the NSW environment department's efforts to save more than 1000 species from extinction.

Restrictions ease as bird flu outbreak is quashed

Restrictions ease as bird flu outbreak is quashed

Restrictions ease as bird flu outbreak is quashed

Restrictions ease as bird flu outbreak is quashed

Bird flu restrictions for parts of Victoria where the deadly avian virus spread will be scrapped, almost two months after the most recent case was detected.

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'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

'Not if but when': Antarctic preparations for avian flu

Scientists are preparing for the possibility a deadly strain of avian influenza arrives in Australia's Antarctic territories as soon as spring.

Bob Brown lashes magistrate after $500 protest fine

Bob Brown lashes magistrate after $500 protest fine

Former Greens leader Bob Brown has been fined $500 after being found guilty of trespassing during a anti-forestry protest in Tasmania.

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Energy giant AGL has posted a stellar profit on higher power prices, taking the lead in the transition and dismissing nuclear as too costly and too late.

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

Doctors say Australians must grasp the vast range of health threats fossil fuels pose and pressure politicians to dump them as quickly as possible.

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Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Some popular utes use more petrol and produce more pollution than lab tests promise, according to a motoring body, and could cost drivers more than expected.

'They're failing my people': calls for climate trigger

'They're failing my people': calls for climate trigger

'They're failing my people': calls for climate trigger

'They're failing my people': calls for climate trigger

A climate trigger is urgently needed to stop gas and mining projects destroying Australia's environment, activists and Indigenous people say.

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

Scientists are celebrating the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, as they race to save an ancient species from the jaws of extinction.

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity

Urgent reforms are being called for to allow Australia to become a world leader in the production and export of iron produced with renewable energy.

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Microplastics can be transformed into a "miracle" material prized by industries around the world using a technique discovered by Australian scientists.

Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Climate campaigners are urging the Australian government to reduce fossil fuel exports, which make the nation one of the top producers of indirect emissions.

Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles

Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles

Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles

Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles

The timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase out of wooden power poles in NSW - a move designed to make the network more fire resilient.

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A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.

Homes of endangered greater gliders face logging threat

A conservation group is urging the Queensland government to protect land with greater glider habitat after logging near a site where the species has been seen.

Aussies join fight to clean up world's 'dirty' ships

The outlook for green methanol to replace emissions-dirty shipping fuel is bright, as the inking of a new multi-billion dollar deal in Australia shows.

All prams blazing: farmer mums find new joy in landcare

An innovative women-only Landcare group has raised interest in biodiversity and the environment amongst farmers across their region in NSW.

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Trees might be making cities hotter as climate warms

Urban planners around the world are overestimating the cooling effect of tree coverage in cities, experts say.

Senator, insurer clash over cyclone 'price-gouging'

A major insurer has been accused of making big profits during natural diasters at an inquiry into the impacts of climate change on the insurance sector.

Conservationist fears for ancient, namesake frog

Logging continues in a small patch of NSW where a rare frog lives despite the species being listed as endangered under both federal and state laws.

Conservation group challenges NT fracking project

The future of the Northern Territory's largest fracking project is on the line as a conservation group challenges ministerial approval for the project.

Hit the brakes: taxes could slow hybrid vehicle sales

Cuts to transport emissions could slow down next year unless the government extends its tax cuts for plug-in hybrid cars, an inquiry has been told.

Transmission approval 'huge step' for region, farmers

A transmission project with farmers involved will connect a swathe of regional Australia to the electricity network after securing federal government approval.

Insurers leaving flood-prone communities high and dry

Regional councils at risk from flooding have revealed the impact of rising insurance costs on their communities at a Senate hearing.

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