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Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Electric LandCruisers expected to drive change in mines

Two climate companies are teaming up to put thousands more electric vehicles into Australian mines, with forecasts thousands will be in use by 2026.

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs

A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.

Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan

Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.

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Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Town's water 'safe' after toxic chemical discovery

Low levels of PFAS chemicals have been found near a water supply in regional NSW, but authorities say there is no risk to health.

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push

Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries

The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises

A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.

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Alarm for residents as 'forever chemicals' found in SA

Alarm for residents as 'forever chemicals' found in SA

Alarm for residents as 'forever chemicals' found in SA

Alarm for residents as 'forever chemicals' found in SA

PFAS toxic chemicals have been detected in bore water in Adelaide's south, prompting the EPA to propose a ban on taking groundwater in affected areas.

Major new threat to Great Barrier Reef identified

Major new threat to Great Barrier Reef identified

Major new threat to Great Barrier Reef identified

Major new threat to Great Barrier Reef identified

Yet another serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef has emerged - invisible flows of groundwater that are dumping harmful nutrients into the fragile ecosystem.

Calls mount for national solution to toxic vape waste

Calls mount for national solution to toxic vape waste

Calls mount for national solution to toxic vape waste

Calls mount for national solution to toxic vape waste

Australia urgently needs a national strategy to deal with hazardous and toxic waste from vaping products, environmental campaigners say.

Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars

Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars

Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars

Fuel prices drive interest in electric and hybrid cars

Millions of low-emission vehicles could soon join Australian roads, with a study revealing more car buyers will shop for electric and hybrid cars.

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

Some of Apple's latest gadgets are made with greener materials and cut pollution with new modes of transport in a move experts say could start a trend.

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

NRMA to charge EV motorists to power up

Electric car drivers will pay to charge up their vehicles at NRMA stations from this week as the motoring organisation introduces fees for the first time.

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem

Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.

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Industries push govt to expand ban on forever chemicals

Two major Australian industries say the government must expand a planned ban on toxic, so-called forever chemicals amid rising concern about health risks.

Australia permanently cancels Kyoto carryover credits

Federal Labor is ending an accounting loophole used by the previous government to meet climate targets through the application of Kyoto carryover credits.

Australia granted more time to address reef threats

The World Heritage Committee has confirmed it won't yet list the Great Barrier Reef as in-danger but Australia's guardianship remains under close scrutiny.

Lawyers snap up millions from toxic foam settlement

Landowners affected by toxic firefighting foam will receive around 60 per cent of a $132.7 million settlement after legal fees and other costs are deducted.

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Reef used to road-test water quality forecasting system

The CSIRO is testing a new system on the Great Barrier Reef that could one day pump out water quality forecasts, much like weather reports.

UN observer slams Australia over toxic threats, climate

Australia has been scolded over contaminated sites, new oil and gas projects and a "reactive" environmental protection framework by a UN investigator.

Salmon farmers at odds with destock call to save skate

Tasmania's salmon industry is resisting advice to destock pens in a harbour in order to save an ancient fish on the brink of extinction.

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.

Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres

Tiny toxic particles from tyres are polluting the stormwater that flows into Australian waterways, but scientists say there are simple solutions available.

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.

Warming slows switch between wet and dry in Australia

Greenhouse gas emissions are affecting an air current that determines how much rain and heat Australia gets, and it could mean longer droughts and floods.

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