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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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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'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.

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

Vehicles caught using more petrol in real-world tests

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

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

Greens, crossbench success on climate law amendments

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'

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

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

$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

Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest

Minister, 97, off the hook after port blockade arrest

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.

Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

Ancient art site's UNESCO nomination fixed after delay

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

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic

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.

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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.

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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.

'Too little too late': fight looms over NSW climate law

The cost of climate change and inaction is exorbitant, says one of 12 MPs prepared to block an "unambitious" set of NSW emissions targets.

WA hydrogen production hub funding as milestone reached

Front-end engineering and design has started at a hydrogen production development, as the federal government chips in $70 million to the BP Australia project.

VicForests records $60m loss as industry closure looms

Victoria's state logging corporation has recorded a net loss of $60.1 million thanks to court losses over timber harvesting and protected animals and plants.

Make it law: young Australians want healthy environment

Young people believe the right to a healthy environment should be set in law as Australia is accused to falling behind other nations.

Consultation opens to address risk of 'carbon leakage'

Public consultation has opened as the federal government explores policies to limit so-called carbon leakage, including a carbon border adjustment mechanism.

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.

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