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COP28 leader urges nations come out of 'comfort zones'

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.

Stop posturing and aim high, UN climate chief tells COP

Stop posturing and aim high, UN climate chief tells COP

Stop posturing and aim high, UN climate chief tells COP

Stop posturing and aim high, UN climate chief tells COP

United Nations climate chief Simon Stiell says the countries of the world need to agree on a way to end the "fossil fuel era as we know it".

Taxpayers to stop funding global fossil fuel projects

Taxpayers to stop funding global fossil fuel projects

Taxpayers to stop funding global fossil fuel projects

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.

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Nature repair bill passes after Greens agree to deal

Nature repair bill passes after Greens agree to deal

Land owners will be paid for environmental work on their properties after laws setting up a nature repair market passed the Senate.

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.

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.

Australia backs COP28 renewables, energy efficiency vow

Australia backs COP28 renewables, energy efficiency vow

The federal government says Australia is joining 117 other countries which have pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries

Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries

Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries

Plan to triple renewable energy backed by 118 countries

A pledge signed by 118 countries at COP28 says tripling renewable energy could help remove carbon dioxide-emitting fossil fuels by 2050.

Pledge local communities not left dry in new basin plan

Pledge local communities not left dry in new basin plan

Pledge local communities not left dry in new basin plan

Pledge local communities not left dry in new basin plan

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says there will be support in place to help Murray Darling Basin communities that need to transition due to a new plan.

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

Consumer advocates call for ban on 'green' weasel words

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.

NSW locks in the journey to net-zero emissions

NSW locks in the journey to net-zero emissions

NSW locks in the journey to net-zero emissions

NSW locks in the journey to net-zero emissions

Net-zero emissions laws have passed the NSW parliament but not before significant amendments from a crossbench alliance wanting further action.

'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate

'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate

'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate

'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate

Australia is not on track to meet its emissions reductions, a report from the Climate Change Authority has found, leading to calls for greater action.

Jaber rejects report UAE sought COP28 hydrocarbon deals

Jaber rejects report UAE sought COP28 hydrocarbon deals

Jaber rejects report UAE sought COP28 hydrocarbon deals

Jaber rejects report UAE sought COP28 hydrocarbon deals

The president-designate for the upcoming COP28 climate talks has denied a report alleging the UAE planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals.

'Money in the bank': manufacturing fund ready to invest

'Money in the bank': manufacturing fund ready to invest

'Money in the bank': manufacturing fund ready to invest

'Money in the bank': manufacturing fund ready to invest

Labor's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund has agreed on its investment mandate and is ready to begin building its bankroll.

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Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Popular cars have been caught using significantly more petrol than their lab tests showed in the first real-world test results.

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

Climate laws proposed by the NSW government have undergone significant amendments after an alliance of crossbenchers successfully pushed for further action.

$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas 'guessing'

Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.

Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest

A 97-year-old minister arrested alongside more than 100 activists is resolute in his fight for climate justice after blockading Newcastle Port for 30 hours.

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Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

The Burrup Peninsula has had its World Heritage nomination amended after the government's 'incomplete' application delayed UNESCO's consideration by 12 months.

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.

Climate protesters blockade major coal port

A flotilla of climate activists have brought the world's largest coal port to a standstill to protest what they say is government inaction.

Australia's emissions policies need 'radical reset'

Australia's is failing at every turn to rein in its emissions and a radical reset is needed, experts say ahead of a global climate summit in Dubai.

Tax change could cost Vic renewable generators millions

The Victorian government is facing pressure to protect landowners from planned tax changes that could raise taxes on properties with renewable energy projects.

Full power ahead as NSW tries to enshrine net-zero goal

Last minute-negotiations are under way to pass key NSW climate legislation as half a dozen renewable energy projects worth $1.8 billion get the green light.

Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge

The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.

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