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Government grants extension to three coal mines

Government grants extension to three coal mines

Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says extending the lifespan of NSW coal mines was above board, despite the decision being labelled a 'betrayal'.

Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

Electric cars crash through Aussie price barrier again

The price of electric cars has fallen in Australia again, with one popular model available for less than $31,000, but experts warn high-end EV sales may stall.

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, analysis suggests.

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Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Putting solar panels on the roofs of businesses, new homes and social housing could double Australia's renewable power, a study has found.

Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise

Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise

An analysis of Tasmania's environment has found the state is in poor shape on more than half of its indicators, prompting calls for stronger climate action.

Strengthened environment protections 'bulldozed' by PM

Strengthened environment protections 'bulldozed' by PM

A proposal to force the government to examine and stop mining projects that worsen climate change is not supported by the prime minister.

Scientific probe into controversial gas projects

Scientific probe into controversial gas projects

Gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory will be assessed by an independent group of scientists, amid concerns over any impact to water.

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Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Aussie drivers need more electric utes, more incentives

Electric vehicles will not be adopted at rates necessary to reach emissions targets, an inquiry has heard, without tax and financial incentives.

Farming fuels NSW land clearing crisis: data

Farming fuels NSW land clearing crisis: data

Farming fuels NSW land clearing crisis: data

Farming fuels NSW land clearing crisis: data

NSW cleared an area more than 160 times the size of Sydney's CBD in a single year, new government figures show.

'Waterways are drying up': plea for environmental laws

'Waterways are drying up': plea for environmental laws

'Waterways are drying up': plea for environmental laws

'Waterways are drying up': plea for environmental laws

Traditional owners say their way of life is under threat if environment laws are not changed to protect crucial NT water sources from over-extraction.

Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania's image

Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania's image

Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania's image

Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania's image

Tasmanian businesses have formed a new group to campaign for the salvation of an ancient fish, fearing its demise could cost them dearly.

Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal minister's lack of control on logging 'absurd'

Federal independents are mounting a renewed push to get the environment minister to deal with state-based logging threats to endangered species.

Invasive species breeding billion-dollar pest threat

Invasive species breeding billion-dollar pest threat

Invasive species breeding billion-dollar pest threat

Invasive species breeding billion-dollar pest threat

Pet laws are ineffective at managing the biosecurity risks posed by cats while pig culls have had "questionable" outcomes, a new report has found.

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

Reusable cups and balloon rules floated to bin plastics

The NSW government is seeking feedback on a plastics crackdown that would force some businesses to use less-polluting alternatives.

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Nation failing to pull species back from brink: report

A new report card has given Australia an F, for fail, for its efforts to bring the nation's endangered plants and animals back from the brink.

Labor's future made plan could already be history

The federal government's $22 billion Future Made in Australia plan is 'flawed' and a way to entrench unions in manufacturing, the coalition says.

Second western freight hub shelved in six months

The future of freight in Melbourne's west is up in the air as plans for a rail hub have been scrapped.

Heavy electric vehicles face roadblocks in Australia

Electric trucks could cut emissions significantly, an inquiry has heard, but inconsistent regulations were making it hard for businesses to invest.

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Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

Twenty species added to extinction risk list

Another 20 species have been added to Australia's endangered list including imperilled plants and animals.

PM criticised for walking back from environment pledge

Environment groups are dismayed after the prime minister indicated he was open to stripping decision-making powers from Australia's new watchdog for nature.

Landowners lock the gate on mandatory fire ant baiting

A national program designed to stop the march of a deadly and destructive super pest is facing rising community resistance to mandatory baiting.

Snack food giant calls for sustainability sweeteners

As manufacturing and supply chain costs rise, Australian chocolate company says more incentive is needed to sweeten the sustainability deal.

'Fanciful' to tie power bill cap to coal-plant deal

The idea that a deal to keep open Australia's largest coal power station until 2027 could include a power price guarantee to help consumers has been dismissed.

Two regional cities may unlock Aussie renewable future

The Queensland cities of Townsville and Gladstone have been singled out as key to Australia’s future in clean exports at a renewable energy event.

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