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Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk

Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap.

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

Trial could boost Australia's bid to be battery leader

A multimillion-dollar pilot program will test whether Australia can produce more materials for electric vehicle batteries with less impact on the environment.

Oily orange water result of mine pollution, court told

Oily orange water result of mine pollution, court told

Oily orange water result of mine pollution, court told

Oily orange water result of mine pollution, court told

A rural community group alleges rivers, ponds, dams and water tanks have been contaminated by pollution from one of Australia's largest gold and copper mines.

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After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis

After the sun sets: hub to tackle coming e-waste crisis

With millions of solar power systems installed across the country, a national research centre will probe what to do with the panels at the end of their lives.

Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market

Electric vehicle batteries could spark recycling market

An Australian company will create a recycling plant for the batteries used in households and electric cars after a multimillion-dollar investment.

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

One of the most pristine and biologically important mangrove estuarine ecosystems should be protected from industrial development, a report has found.

Climate emitters opt for cheap offsets, few real cuts

Climate emitters opt for cheap offsets, few real cuts

Official figures suggest Australia's main industry decarbonisation tool is pushing polluters to rely on inexpensive offsets rather than actual emissions cuts.

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Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

Magnetic attraction to lift Aussie green iron prospects

A process that uses magnets rather than water to extract high-quality iron ore will be tested at an Australian mine to boost the nation's export potential.

More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

More records loom as fuel crunch turbocharges EV sales

A record number of Australian motorists are buying electric vehicles in a trend automotive experts say could stick around even if fuel prices fall.

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Skyrocketing diesel prices are adding cost and uncertainty to heavy transport and operators are calling for help to change the industry's direction.

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads.

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

Renewable energy project may help blow down power bills

The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land.

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Aussie drivers divided over petrol vs electric future

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Australia risks being lapped in the race for green fuel

Neighbouring countries including Indonesia and Malaysia could beat Australia to lead the sustainable aviation fuel market despite its potential.

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Popular rat baits restricted over wildlife impacts

Conservationists are celebrating after the pesticides regulator moved to restrict rodenticides from sale due to their severe impact on native wildlife.

Owl be damned: regulator stops short of rat poison ban

Conservationists are pushing for a regulator to outlaw a common class of rodenticides having pervasive effects on owls and other native animals.

Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike

More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.

More electric trucks, motorbikes to deliver carbon cuts

It boasts Australia's largest fleet of electric vehicles but one company plans to put even more electric trucks and motorcycles on the road to lower emissions.

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'Asleep at the wheel': gas emissions spark criticism

A territory's pollution monitor has been "asleep at the wheel", allowing two gas giants to pollute a city's air with impunity, an environmental watchdog says.

Big trucks and buses drive a heavy healthcare burden

Premature deaths and childhood asthma are among the health risks of allowing high-polluting heavy vehicles to travel on populated routes.

Petrol, diesel cars slow while hybrids, EVs speed up

Australians are buying fewer cars that use fossil fuels alone as they shift allegiance to low-emission hybrid and electric models.

Grim outlook for marine recovery as algal bloom recedes

Marine ecosystems will take years to recover from an algal bloom, which has dissipated in some areas but continues to wreak havoc on marine life and industry.

Households could get paid under plan to price pollution

Australia could raise $35 billion a year by putting a price on pollution and help households and businesses by sharing the revenue, a report has found.

Coalmine bailout extended on energy security fears

Despite pledging to end support for a debt-laden coalmine in regional Western Australia this year, the premier has relented and thrown it another lifeline.

'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.

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