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Flooded farmers keep afloat with regenerative methods

Flooded farmers keep afloat with regenerative methods

Recent flooding in parts of Australia has left some farmers swamped but those using regenerative farming practices say their recovery has been accelerated.

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Native species are being added to Australia's in-danger list at an alarming rate and 2023 was the worst year on record, a new analysis shows.

Ocean energy tech could land green salmon on the menu

Ocean energy tech could land green salmon on the menu

Ocean energy tech could land green salmon on the menu

Ocean energy tech could land green salmon on the menu

Floating salmon farms could use onboard electricity generated from the ocean instead of diesel by harnessing an energy trap developed by an Aussie innovator.

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Training farm growing new crop of market garden mavens

Training farm growing new crop of market garden mavens

A sustainable farming project helping sea-changers find their green thumb is looking for its next batch of interns after an initial growth spurt.

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

Extreme and severe heatwave warnings have been issued for large parts of Western Australia, with some areas expected to reach 50C.

PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park

PM 'shocked' by asbestos find at new inner-city park

More than 10 tonnes of asbestos-contaminated mulch from the Rozelle Parklands in Sydney will need to be removed and destroyed.

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Lights to stay on if biggest 'coal clunker' powers down

Recent progress on renewable energy in NSW after a "growing industry clamour" about red tape and delays suggests there is no need to run on coal for longer.

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Legal bid to halt logging in more NSW forests

Legal bid to halt logging in more NSW forests

Legal bid to halt logging in more NSW forests

Legal bid to halt logging in more NSW forests

Environmentalists hope a court case next week could result in logging being suspended in more NSW forests where endangered species live.

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

One-week delay after alarm raised about park asbestos

The NSW government was told about possible asbestos at a new park in inner-city Sydney a week before authorities tested the site, it has been revealed.

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

Renewable hydrogen gets a $70m boost in Tasmania

The new Bell Bay hydrogen hub in northern Tasmania is expected to produce enough renewable energy to fuel more than 2200 heavy vehicles for a year.

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Call for Tesla, GM to steer clear of deep sea mining

Electric car makers Tesla and General Motors have been urged to commit to a ban on mining of the sea floor for battery materials.

'Nature-positive' mining pledge by industry leaders

'Nature-positive' mining pledge by industry leaders

'Nature-positive' mining pledge by industry leaders

'Nature-positive' mining pledge by industry leaders

Mining leaders have made a commitment to do less harm to nature and biodiversity even with demand for clean industry, energy and critical minerals set to soar.

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

WA penguin population feeling the heat

The health of little penguins inhabiting Western Australia's coastline is at risk due to warmer sea temperatures.

Immediate climate threat on agenda at elite gathering

Immediate climate threat on agenda at elite gathering

Immediate climate threat on agenda at elite gathering

Immediate climate threat on agenda at elite gathering

An Aussie millennial from a carbon startup working out of Newcastle says industry needs to bankroll technology to cut emissions - immediately.

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Quantum deal mines geophysics for hazards, exploration

A hazard and minerals detection deal struck by an Aussie quantum start-up and the US Geological Survey could unlock a new generation of technologies.

Energy upgrades to ease hard decisions for renters

Amid "horror stories" from low-income households battling rising living costs, $206m will be spent to cut energy bills and open the door to solar power.

Endangered ancient fish die in captive breeding program

Scientists fighting to save Tasmania's ancient Maugean skate from extinction say some have died in a captive breeding program.

Crafty fire ants use floodwaters to hitch a ride

A deadly pest is on the move after heavy rain, sparking a warning for south east Queensland and northern NSW residents to be on the look out for fire ants.

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Loggers assaulted environmentalists in NSW forest

Environmentalists who were attacked by logging contractors in a NSW forest say police and the government-owned Forestry Corporation have questions to answer.

Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia

The second most popular electric car sold in Australia could face a recall after it failed to secure a five-star safety rating.

Electric car charging stations tipped to double again

Another 900 electric car-charging locations are tipped to appear in Australia during 2024 to encourage motorists to adopt low-emission transport.

Water trigger 'too vague' to stop onshore gas expansion

Tweaked environmental laws remain too loose to safeguard water supplies and tackle threats to food growers and country from onshore gas wells, research shows.

Double testing failed to pick up asbestos in park mulch

Authorities are scrambling to deal with contaminated mulch found throughout a park in inner-city Sydney after a child brought home a sample containing asbestos.

Corporate Australia winning at climate 'double-speak'

Companies and industry bodies have been accused of putting climate targets at risk with public relations spin about going green while backing dirty business.

Australian ag tech is helping save endangered species

Home grown technology designed for cattle is now being used in the fight to protect some of the world's most vulnerable species including the koala and giraffe.

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