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Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

Air New Zealand to go electric with cargo plane

A battery-powered plane will join the Air New Zealand fleet within two years as part of a plan to tackle the "wicked" challenge of cutting air travel emissions.

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

Community groups power the switch to renewable energy

Local energy projects are powering up in Australia, with a report showing they have generated enough electricity to power 2800 homes for a year.

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

NT net zero policy ditched after pushback by gas giants

A net zero emissions proposal for new NT onshore gas projects was ditched after the government quietly consulted with the gas industry, documents show.

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Fossil fuel phase out on table at COP28 climate talks

Fossil fuel phase out on table at COP28 climate talks

An 'orderly and just phase out' of fossil fuels is one of the options countries at the UN COP28 climate summit are considering for their final agreement.

Climate activists scale 140-metre crane at Woodside HQ

Climate activists scale 140-metre crane at Woodside HQ

Greenpeace climate activists have scaled a 140-metre crane in a protest against Woodside Energy, saying the gas producer is Australia’s biggest climate threat.

Trespass charge against Bob Brown could fall over

Trespass charge against Bob Brown could fall over

A magistrate will decide whether a hearing for a trespass charges levelled at former Greens leader Bob Brown and other activists can continue.

'Digital nation' tries to save itself from climate doom

'Digital nation' tries to save itself from climate doom

With rising sea levels threatening to wash Tuvalu away, the island nation has made a last-ditch attempt to preserve its statehood and culture.

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Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit

Climate finance takes centre stage at COP28 summit

COP28's Emirati hosts have set a fast pace on cheque signing amid the United Nations climate summit's biggest-ever attendance from business and finance firms.

Hopes of hosting COP31 hinge on phasing out fossil fuel

Hopes of hosting COP31 hinge on phasing out fossil fuel

Hopes of hosting COP31 hinge on phasing out fossil fuel

Hopes of hosting COP31 hinge on phasing out fossil fuel

Co-hosting the next UN climate conference would require Australia to fully commit to phasing out fossil fuels and not to just a "phase-down", one expert warns.

Bob Brown, activists fight protest trespass charges

Bob Brown, activists fight protest trespass charges

Bob Brown, activists fight protest trespass charges

Bob Brown, activists fight protest trespass charges

Former Greens leader Bob Brown and two other activists are fighting trespass charges over an anti-logging protest in Tasmania.

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

One of Australia's cheapest electric vehicles is being recalled after authorities discovered a potentially fatal charging issue.

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

BYD reveals Aussie electric dreams, plans to expand

Electric car brand BYD has announced plans to expand its stores and service centres in Australia in a bid to claim a larger share of vehicle sales.

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

Australia too slow to charge into electric trucks

A lack of chargers, policies and financial help means Australian companies are being slower to trade in their diesel trucks for electric models.

Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28

Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28

Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28

Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says 110 countries are backing a pledge at COP28 to triple clean power and slash fossil fuel use.

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Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar

Skyrocketing electricity prices have prompted more Australian families to turn to solar power to save money.

Fearful farmers say river lifeline may sink agriculture

More water will be returned to rivers after the Murray Darling basin was thrown a lifeline, but farmers fear the changes will sink regional communities.

'Cozzie livs' becoming a big issue for Aussie teens

A national survey by Mission Australia has revealed that Australian teenagers are becoming increasingly affected by financial matters.

UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels' future

Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.

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Forestry welcomes contracts but derides compo deal

The Victorian government has offered forestry harvest contractors five-year deals but the industry is unimpressed with its "compensation" packages.

Australia has duty to pay for climate damage: experts

Activists and researchers have urged Australia to pitch in to a fund that will support poorer nations most vulnerable to climate disasters.

Doctors rally against new gas for the sake of health

More than 50 doctors have rallied at WA's parliament, calling on politicians to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Vague and misleading marketing terms like 'for the planet' should be banned in Australia, according to a report analysing green claims in social media ads.

COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels

International climate talks have begun in Dubai, with the incoming COP28 president calling for co-operation between governments and fossil fuel companies.

WA unveils laws to mandate action on climate change

A bill has been introduced to the WA parliament that legally requires a net zero emissions target by 2050 but activists say it lacks substance.

Pledge for 'world's biggest' salmon farming fight

The Commonwealth has triggered the first step of a review into salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, in what some have labelled an attack on jobs.

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