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Greenhouse gas levels soaring, report warns

Greenhouse gas levels soaring, report warns

Global methane levels are following the “most pessimistic” trajectory for greenhouse gas emissions and rising faster than ever, a CSIRO scientist warns.

Heavy electric vehicles face roadblocks in Australia

Heavy electric vehicles face roadblocks in Australia

Heavy electric vehicles face roadblocks in Australia

Heavy electric vehicles face roadblocks in Australia

Electric trucks could cut emissions significantly, an inquiry has heard, but inconsistent regulations were making it hard for businesses to invest.

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

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Trial for tech that strips forever chemicals from water

Trial for tech that strips forever chemicals from water

There's rising global concern about a vast family of toxic man-made chemicals but Queensland scientists have developed a promising new solution.

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More cash to recycle soft plastic after REDcycle fiasco

More than 43,000 tonnes of hard to recycle plastics will be diverted from Victorian dumps each year under a $15.6 million investment program.

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Frozen continent vulnerable to invasive hitchhikers

Antarctica could be under threat from the arrival of non-native species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, say Australian researchers.

Opportunity knocks for winner of women in country award

Opportunity knocks for winner of women in country award

Tanya Egerton, who created the Remote OpShop Project and advocates for Indigenous people, has won the 2024 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.

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New climate projections drill down to suburban level

New climate projections drill down to suburban level

New climate projections drill down to suburban level

New climate projections drill down to suburban level

NSW and ACT residents can now zoom in on sophisticated new projections that show how climate change will affect their own backyards.

Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

Chemicals in plastics 'threaten human life cycle'

The most comprehensive review published on the negative health impacts of plastics shows increased health risks across the human life cycle.

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

Your next car might have a brand name you have never seen before as a host of Chinese automakers line up to launch electric vehicles in Australia.

Dangerous factory fires remain a burning issue

Dangerous factory fires remain a burning issue

Dangerous factory fires remain a burning issue

Dangerous factory fires remain a burning issue

A spate of dangerous industrial fires has residents raising the alarm that environmental authorities and government aren't doing enough to prevent them.

Earth science satellite to track methane from space

Earth science satellite to track methane from space

Earth science satellite to track methane from space

Earth science satellite to track methane from space

Major sources of an environmentally damaging gas will be scrutinised from above when a group of climate experts launches a satellite with SpaceX.

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

New report a code red on health effects of fossil fuels

Doctors say Australians must grasp the vast range of health threats fossil fuels pose and pressure politicians to dump them as quickly as possible.

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Popular utes score bad marks in real-world vehicle test

Some popular utes use more petrol and produce more pollution than lab tests promise, according to a motoring body, and could cost drivers more than expected.

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'They're failing my people': calls for climate trigger

A climate trigger is urgently needed to stop gas and mining projects destroying Australia's environment, activists and Indigenous people say.

It's a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish

Scientists are celebrating the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, as they race to save an ancient species from the jaws of extinction.

Scientists make 'miracle material' from microplastic

Microplastics can be transformed into a "miracle" material prized by industries around the world using a technique discovered by Australian scientists.

Australia tails only Russia for carbon exports: report

Climate campaigners are urging the Australian government to reduce fossil fuel exports, which make the nation one of the top producers of indirect emissions.

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A bird? Plane? It's an autonomous electric flying taxi

Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.

Hit the brakes: taxes could slow hybrid vehicle sales

Cuts to transport emissions could slow down next year unless the government extends its tax cuts for plug-in hybrid cars, an inquiry has been told.

Aussie firms urged to deploy AI but limit its emissions

Artificial intelligence technology is being blamed for rising greenhouse gas emissions but a report has identified ways to reduce its environmental impact.

Uber to take Leaf out of Japan's second-hand EV market

Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.

Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla

Australia's best-selling electric vehicle brand will open a charging station near a Queensland tourism attraction despite funding cuts to its program.

Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef's coral recovery

Poor water quality is hampering the Great Barrier Reef's ability to recover from the impacts of climate change, with scientists demanding action.

Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be made available for rideshare drivers as part of a $20 million investment in the industry.

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