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Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

Defence land could be weak spot in ant war

The discovery of fire ants on a defence base west of Brisbane has raised serious concerns about whether other defence sites are harbouring the super pest.

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down

Renewable energy generation is lifting its overall share of a growing national electricity market and pushing wholesale prices down, according to official data.

Climate program accused of greenwashing 'not improper'

Climate program accused of greenwashing 'not improper'

Climate program accused of greenwashing 'not improper'

Climate program accused of greenwashing 'not improper'

As a strategy to drive climate action faces scrutiny, public servants say it may not be perfect but it did not act outside the law.

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Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Electric utes rolling to Australia, mining sites first

Australian mining companies will have more electric ute options after a local company partnered with Rivian to bring its low-emission vehicles to the country.

'Once-in-a-generation' change in corporate reporting

'Once-in-a-generation' change in corporate reporting

Smaller firms may be wary of new reporting obligations but the big end of town is calling for rapid passage of laws requiring honesty on climate-related risks.

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

'Why not walk?' Google Maps to roll out green features

Tech giant Google will introduce a series of features designed to save fuel or car trips to celebrate Earth Day.

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Ute-turn: electric, hybrid utes ready for Aussie launch

Electric and hybrid utes are queuing up to launch in Australia following policy changes, and experts say they offer benefits which could attract new fans.

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Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Rangers use new tech for tracking animals in the desert

Indigenous rangers are using ancient tracking techniques and modern technology to find native animals after developing bilingual training resources.

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Australia's mining bosses have been challenged by a former trade negotiator on sustainability standards and the social impact of extracting resources.

Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin

Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin

Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin

Fire ants found for first time in Murray Darling Basin

The first fire ants detection has been made in the Murray Darling Basin, fuelling calls for an urgent funding review for eradication efforts.

Developers walk away from huge wetlands project

Developers walk away from huge wetlands project

Developers walk away from huge wetlands project

Developers walk away from huge wetlands project

A bid for a multimillion-dollar development on an internationally protected wetland has been canned after the government indicated it would not back the plan.

Australia warned to wage all-out war on fire-ant menace

Australia warned to wage all-out war on fire-ant menace

Australia warned to wage all-out war on fire-ant menace

Australia warned to wage all-out war on fire-ant menace

A parliamentary inquiry has recommended a fresh review of efforts to eradicate fire ants, including whether the cash promised so far will get the job done.

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Clean energy groups want the federal government to stay the course on its industrial policy aimed at seizing a once-in-a-century decarbonisation opportunity.

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard.

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State's bold emissions targets enshrined into law

Commitments to renewable energy generation and emission reductions have been legislated into law in Queensland.

GLAD not glad: bag maker taken to court over claims

The makers of GLAD garbage bags have been taken to court over claims it misled consumers about how much of its bin liners were made from recycled ocean plastic.

Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices

Some of the most extreme weather Australia has ever seen is proving to be the "X-factor" for power bills as wholesale energy prices rise.

BHP's energy coal fires up, axe swings over nickel jobs

Thousands of workers face uncertainty as BHP considers the fate of nickel operations amid a global glut of the metal, but coal for power plants is firing up.

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World-first generator turns greenhouse gas into power

Queensland scientists have created a way to produce electricity using carbon dioxide in a development they say could power phones and computers.

As community runs dry, locals fight new water source

SA Water has declared "full steam ahead" for a critical water project on the Eyre Peninsula, despite concerns it will impact Aboriginal heritage and fishing.

'Gut-wrenching' bleaching hits Great Barrier Reef again

Time may be running out to protect the Great Barrier Reef which is suffering one of its most extensive coral bleaching events after a horror summer.

Cattle country conserved after anonymous $21m gift

An outback cattle property will be turned into a national park thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated $21 million to help buy the station.

Aussie mining 'under assault' from China: US ambassador

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.

Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol loses spark

Hybrid cars have more than doubled in popularity in the past year, surpassing electric vehicles and eating into petrol and diesel car sales.

Tougher laws call to back new environment watchdog

Labor's new environment watchdog has gotten a lukewarm reception from conservationists who argue it must be backed up by law reform to stop mass extinctions.

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