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Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific

New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes.

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary

Terrorism has changed significantly since the attacks on September 11, 2001, but Australia's spy boss is alerting Australians some old threats still remain.

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on

A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world.

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'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

'Never be the same': former PM reflects on 9/11 attacks

Prime Minister John Howard was in the United States when terrorists attacked on September 11, 2001, which would change the course of his prime ministership.

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

The pace of emissions reductions must double to meet Australia's climate emissions targets, with a rapid and unhindered clean energy transition key to success.

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No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

Climate hearing heats up over 'explosive' target detail

As the government prepares to release its 2035 emissions-reduction goal, officials have given more information about how Labor has decided on the figure.

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers

Reef restoration efforts are often viewed as futile in the face of climate change but for those engaging in the work, it can be a source of cautious hope.

Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims

Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims

Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims

Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims

A settlement has been reached between a parents' climate action group and one of Australia's largest energy companies over greenwashing claims.

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

Coalition power plan 'nuked' at poll: climate groups

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say.

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

The coalition's nuclear energy plan has been slammed by 60 economists in an open letter, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy.

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Cheap loans to keep emission-busting farmers profitable

From electric utes to cow feed that stops them burping as much methane, Australia's green bank is backing cheap loans to farmers and other equipment buyers.

Fading US climate leadership opens door for Australia

Australia could end up with cheaper electric cars and renewed opportunities for green manufacturing as United States' climate leadership goes on hiatus.

Urban fire risk for climates like LA as planet warms

Australian cities with similar climates to Los Angeles are experiencing the same drying conditions and erratic rainfall, which does not bode well for fire risk.

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

Agricultural researchers will mimic climate change at a new Queensland facility to help food growers prepare for global warming.

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Climate change a 'riesling' to worry Aussie wine-makers

From vine to table, Australia's wine experts are under pressure on how best to preserve the varieties consumers know and love in the age of global warming.

Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target

Peter Dutton's pledge to scrap an emissions target would leave Australia in the dust of the race to stop global warming, climate groups and the government say.

Dunes retreating from angry ocean at alarming rate

Coastal dune fields are on the march in South Australia, retreating inland from an angry ocean at an alarming rate, scientists have revealed.

Australia on track for decades-long megadroughts

Droughts lasting for decades are a real possibility for Australia as the impact of climate change pairs with natural dry cycles, researchers say.

Cocos Islanders worry about their homes as seas rise

Rising sea levels due to climate change could submerge Australia's remote territory of Cocos Keeling Islands where locals are worried about their future.

Northern summer the hottest ever measured: UN agency

The UN's World Meteorological Organization says August is estimated to have been around 1.5C warmer than the pre-industrial average.

Warming 'made July hotter for 80 per cent of humans'

US science non-profit Climate Central says a study indicates global warming made the month of July hotter for four out of five people on the earth.

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