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Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

A single coal mine could be in line for $44 million in fuel tax credits each year - money environmental campaigners would rather see in government coffers.

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks

The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop

A huge proposed national park to protect koalas has been hailed by conservationists, but the logging industry says jobs will be decimated.

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Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Test for Australia after World Court's climate reset

Now that the dust has settled on the World Court's landmark advisory opinion on climate, the young Pacific leaders behind it are mapping out next moves.

Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy

Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy

Offshore wind technology could give Australia’s renewable energy a significant boost but projects are facing headwinds, both locally and abroad.

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

Nature delivers $510b bounty but needs more resources

Nature delivers $510b bounty but needs more resources

Australia's environment is delivering much more than the government invests in it and contributes 20 per cent of the nation's economic output, a report finds.

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Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Polling 'farmers, not Facebook' reveals climate reality

Most farmers view climate change as a major threat to their businesses and are already dealing with unpredictable growing seasons and unusual rainfall patterns.

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Local councils and a state government are at loggerheads over the use of shark nets with swimmers caught in between.

'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

'World is watching': high bar for 2035 climate goals

Cutting emissions by 81 per cent by 2035 is "technologically and economically feasible" for Australia, a global climate think tank says.

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

Australia needs a tough cop on the beat to enforce environmental rules, with international attention on plans to combat climate change and limit global warming.

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Wind farm fans 'death row' fears for endangered species

Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.

Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia risks losing green iron race after head start

Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

'Broken' nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air

Tougher nature protections are promised as the government tries to steer long-stalled law reforms into the fast lane, but it's not clear how they will pass.

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Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.

'Bizarre' push to drop net zero sets up coalition clash

An effort to repeal the net zero emissions target has highlighted internal opposition divisions over climate change as Labor is urged to do more.

A whale of a time: record sightings at season's start

Early whale sightings on the South Australian coast are being hailed by scientists who say they are a flagship species for successful conservation management.

Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light

Creating a green metals industry is taking longer than expected, experts say, but an Australian summit is seeking ways to accelerate its creation.

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Call to screw the cap on $11 billion diesel subsidy

More mining giants may clean up their operations if the government capped generous credits on diesel fuel and incentivised green projects, a report finds.

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced.

Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear

A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.

Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

Salmon farms green lit, but conservation fight not over

Salmon farming has been allowed to continue in a harbour at the centre of a conservation battle, but further legal action has been flagged.

'Not good enough': electric vehicles fail range claims

Both electric and petrol-powered vehicles are failing to meet advertised promises, on-road tests reveal, which experts say is unacceptable.

Farmers get on front foot in evolving war against weeds

Farmers are "using all the tools in the toolbox" to protect their crop as weeds get tougher to manage in an evolving war against the unwanted intruders.

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