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'Passionate' debate during hours-long climate talks

'Passionate' debate during hours-long climate talks

The Liberals will finally lock in a formal position on climate change and energy policy after a protracted party room meeting in the nation's capital.

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.

Ethiopia to host COP32 as COP31 contest unresolved

Ethiopia to host COP32 as COP31 contest unresolved

Ethiopia to host COP32 as COP31 contest unresolved

Ethiopia to host COP32 as COP31 contest unresolved

The United Nations' COP32 climate summit in 2027 will be hosted by Ethiopia but next year's COP31 remains a contest between Turkey and Australia.

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Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.

Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

War of words heats up amid Liberals' climate battle

Two Liberals have gone head-to-head over speculation about Sussan Ley's leadership as the coalition prepares to finalise its approach to climate change.

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Green steel given pride of place in major govt projects

Steel made with green energy will be preferred on major government projects in a move hailed by renewables advocates as a step forward for Australian industry.

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New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

New petrol cars could be outnumbered in two years

Australian drivers are buying more electric and hybrid vehicles than ever and experts say they are forcing down petrol and diesel car sales.

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

Forests, finance, fossils: climate talks hit full steam

The main event of the two-week United Nations COP30 summit comes at a pivotal time for global action on climate change.

War on waste: more single-use plastics banished

War on waste: more single-use plastics banished

War on waste: more single-use plastics banished

War on waste: more single-use plastics banished

An all-out plastics crackdown forcing businesses to use environmentally friendly alternatives is being rolled out to stem a massive rubbish problem.

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

'We can't accept this': no time for climate COP out

Global climate talks are taking place in the Amazon - the "lungs of the world" - as political headwinds threaten to blow multinational collaboration off course.

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party 'united'

Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

Hydrogen or bust: green iron projects struggle with gas

A study called 'How To Spend a Billion Dollars' says a guaranteed supply of renewable energy will be vital for the success of green iron and steel projects.

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Coal mine expansions 'real concern' under proposed laws

Local communities will bear the brunt of climate harms caused by new coal mine expansions if tougher approvals are not introduced, a legal expert says.

High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan

The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.

Greens prepare to tear environment reforms 'to shreds'

Hopes for quick Senate passage of sweeping environment reforms appear set to be dashed with the Greens claiming they have been written for "big business".

'Substantial risk' gas could delay clean energy shift

Australia has been warned its gas exports risk slowing the global energy transition, just weeks after the government approved the country's biggest gas project.

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Hybrids, small SUVs revealed as unexpected gas guzzlers

Popular vehicles including petrol-powered SUVs and hybrids are exceeding their advertised fuel consumption by up to 21 per cent, tests have found.

Give Ley clear air, former Nats leader tells colleagues

Coalition MPs are being urged to let their leader do her job amid fevered leadership speculation and an ongoing spat over climate and energy policy.

Powerbroker calls on Liberals, Greens to back reforms

A Labor premier who helped obstruct a previous attempt at environmental reform is now calling on the Greens and coalition to get behind revised laws.

'COP of Truth' promised as UN says we'll overshoot 1.5C

The world has been promised real solutions at the COP30 climate change summit as a new UN report puts the planet on course for a 2.5C temperature rise.

Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown

Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united.

Fears 'free' electricity could come with hidden costs

Some households will get free access to electricity for three hours a day but questions have been raised about unintended consequences from the plan.

'Lot more to ask': Joyce not swayed by net-zero call

Renegade MP Barnaby Joyce is still weighing up his future with the Nationals, despite a key sticking point on climate policy being resolved.

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