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'Broken' biodiversity protections in need of overhaul

'Broken' biodiversity protections in need of overhaul

Urgent changes are needed to Australia's biodiversity offsets system, which is failing to stem the rapid destruction of the environment, experts warn.

Environment reforms to lift 'handbrake on investment'

Environment reforms to lift 'handbrake on investment'

Environment reforms to lift 'handbrake on investment'

Environment reforms to lift 'handbrake on investment'

WA's Cook government will overhaul the state's environmental protection laws and give politicians more power in a bid to streamline EPA approval processes.

Stranded 30-tonne sperm whale dies at WA beach

Stranded 30-tonne sperm whale dies at WA beach

Stranded 30-tonne sperm whale dies at WA beach

Stranded 30-tonne sperm whale dies at WA beach

A stranded sperm whale has died after becoming stuck on a sandbar at a beach in Perth's south, with authorities working on a plan to remove it.

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Australia won't sign 'death certificate' climate deal

Australia won't sign 'death certificate' climate deal

A draft deal from the world's biggest climate talks has been decried as a "death certificate" for island nations and Australia, the US and Japan won't sign it.

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

'Crucial' research funding to end plastics, cut methane

Almost $130 million in federal grants to end widespread use of plastics and cut methane emissions in farming are part of a push for a less harmful economy.

Principles guard truth in 'eco-friendly' product claims

Principles guard truth in 'eco-friendly' product claims

Shoppers wanting a more sustainable option have fresh protection against false environmental claims under principles for businesses released by the regulator.

Australians want credible climate policies: Turnbull

Australians want credible climate policies: Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull says the teal independent MPs are a "potentially a terminal" problem for the federal Liberal Party that could prevent its return to government.

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Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days

Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days

Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days

Urgency ramps up as climate talks enter final days

A new draft of a key text has emerged as delegates at the United Nations climate talks attempt to negotiate an agreement.

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Electric buses to drive tourism in Far North Queensland

Remote areas of Queensland will get 12 new low-emission buses in a project designed to inspire more tourism operations to go electric.

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Summer of extreme demand to test evolving energy grid

Australia's energy grid is a complex machine designed to adapt to peak demand through deadly heatwaves and storms, but blackouts remain a risk this summer.

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

A global alliance of farmers led by Australia says agriculture must be at the centre of global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Heatwave wanes across NSW as SA braces for flooding

Flood warnings are in place for parts of South Australia, where several months' worth of rain is expected to fall, as NSW recovers from a heatwave.

COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback

COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback

COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback

COP28 clashes over fossil fuels after OPEC pushback

A letter from OPEC urging agains a deal at COP28 that would outlaw fossil fuels entirely has been blasted as "out of whack" and indicating a "whiff of panic".

COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC

COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC

COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC

COP28 mulls end to fossil fuels in move opposed by OPEC

At least 80 countries are demanding a COP28 deal that calls for an eventual end to fossil fuel use as OPEC members push back.

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Energy barons face-off over clean gas at climate summit

As negotiators gather for the final week of a milestone climate summit, the gas lobby says Australia's sector is already years ahead on emissions reduction.

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Just one in four new cars sold in Australia will be electric by 2030, according to new forecasts that experts say should inspire urgent change.

COP28 leader urges nations come out of 'comfort zones'

The thorny issue of how the almost 200 countries at COP28 will handle fossil fuels, the main source of climate-warming emissions, remains unresolved.

States swelter in 40C temps as bushfire risk soars

A heatwave across four states has left Australians sweltering and placed firefighters on high alert, as schools closed and thousands of people lost power.

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Australia back at the climate finance negotiating table

Australia has pledged support for vulnerable Pacific neighbours on the frontline of climate change as the Albanese government rejoins a global climate fund.

'Wake up call' for energy industry as confidence dips

Consumer confidence in the energy market has fallen due to rising prices and experts warn it could impact Australia's successful transition to renewables.

COP28: Electric vehicles accelerating end of oil age

Growing sales of electric vehicles around the world have led forecasters to speed up their projections for when global oil use will peak.

Heat alert as states hit with scorching conditions

High temperatures are forecast for many parts of Australia with heatwave warnings issued for most states and territories.

Taxpayers to stop funding global fossil fuel projects

Public money will not be used to pay for international climate polluting projects after the Australian government signed on to the Glasgow statement at COP28.

Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades

Australian households could save more than $2000 a year on energy bills by upgrading older homes, a report says, but some may need subsidies.

Bob Brown fails in bid to have protest charge dismissed

Veteran environmentalist Bob Brown has lost a bid to have a protest trespassing charge thrown out and will return to court next year.

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