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Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund

A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.

Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally

Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally

Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally

Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally

Overfishing is driving the world's reef sharks towards extinction but Australia is doing relatively well at managing populations, a new study shows.

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

Steel, iron ore at 'major crossroads' for decarbonising

If the steel sector was a country it would be the third-largest emitter and the second-largest coal consumer, which makes Australia critical to climate change.

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Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferry study could rock Brisbane's boats

Electric ferries, dubbed EVCats, could become the latest addition to Brisbane's public transport network following the announcement of a feasibility study.

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine

Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.

'Harsh consequences' in Pacific over climate inaction

'Harsh consequences' in Pacific over climate inaction

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of harsh consequences in the Pacific unless the world tackles climate change.

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.

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Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

Green bonds to fund car-charging network, clean energy

State governments are leading the way for Australian green bonds with the latest issuance to fund an electric car charging network, wind farms and rebates.

Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink

Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink

Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink

Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink

A newly confirmed giant prehistoric skink dubbed Mega Chonk could "break the internet" with its bulky bod and seriously spiky armour, researchers say.

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

Solar economics compelling as costs fall, installs rise

The world could hit 1000 gigawatts of solar installations per year by 2030 with the global solar boom tipped to keep accelerating and benefiting Australians.

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Federal inquiry backs carbon imports for capture

Australia could be at the forefront of carbon storage for the region given its geology, industry experience and demand from trading partners, an inquiry finds.

Protester charged with 'harming' Woodside employees

Protester charged with 'harming' Woodside employees

Protester charged with 'harming' Woodside employees

Protester charged with 'harming' Woodside employees

Prosecutors allege four Woodside employees suffered harm after a protester allegedly released a non-toxic stench gas at the company's Perth headquarters.

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas boss calls for 'honest dialogue' on energy change

Gas incumbents are digging in for their share of future power, while other industry leaders warn the energy transition is at risk amid delays on transmission.

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Eco group wants shareholders to prod Toyota on electric

Shareholders could force Australia's most popular car brand to reveal details about its lobbying and speed up electric car development under new proposals.

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Tiny trackers give up gliders' secrets after bushfires

Ecologists have made death-defying tree climbs to catch greater gliders and fit them with trackers to understand how bushfires affect the endangered species.

Rio Tinto deepens pact with world's biggest steelmaker

Rio Tinto is stepping up its work with the world's biggest steelmaker in China and Australia to cut pollution when turning iron ore into steel.

Controls to protect native species against wild deer

Two new deer control plans have been launched in Victoria as part of a wider push to protect native flora and fauna.

Carbon storage dump for global exhaust supports new gas

Carbon-constrained gas firms will trap and store emissions to support new fields, with regulatory support from federal Labor and a carbon credit revenue stream.

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Why London could teach Australia about electric cars

Controversial and progressive electric vehicle policies are changing London streets and experts say there are lessons Australia could learn from the city.

Decision looms in battle over Tasmania's wild heart

It's crunch time in the bitter war over a tourism project in Tasmania's wild interior as some say it could have consequences for other World Heritage sites.

Farmers nervous about a return to dry times

Farmers are preparing for drought with predictions Australia is likely headed for a return to drier and hotter conditions, with an El Nino on the cards.

Packaging industry hit with waste-busting rules

Waste rules will be imposed on the packaging industry after the dismal failure of voluntary targets aimed at slashing landfill.

Changes proposed to take 'guilt' out of food delivery

Thousands of restaurants will have less than three years to reduce plastic packaging from Uber Eats deliveries under new eco-friendly proposals.

ACT bans new gas connections, but BBQs have green light

Canberra is on track to be a zero-carbon city with a ban on new gas connections, but barbecues fired by bottled gas are still allowed under the new ACT law.

Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access

Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.

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