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Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Increased heat linked to suicidal thoughts in the young

Higher temperatures have been linked to more young people presenting to hospital with suicidal thoughts, prompting calls for swifter action on climate change.

Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive

Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive

Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive

Rio Tinto 'breaks ranks', keeps climate trigger alive

The federal government has been urged to strike an urgent deal on environmental laws as Rio Tinto joins those calling for reforms that tackle climate change.

Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise

Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise

Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise

Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise

An analysis of Tasmania's environment has found the state is in poor shape on more than half of its indicators, prompting calls for stronger climate action.

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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.

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

Tourist hotspots face climate change 'peril'

A report from a global insurance giant reveals half of Australia's tourist hotspots face high risks, and possible "natural peril" from climate change.

Short, stout and scuppering $50 billion gas field plans

Short, stout and scuppering $50 billion gas field plans

An oil spill and related activities are already inferred to have a significant and ongoing impact on a reef-dwelling reptile, triggering an endangered marking.

Sanctuary burning: sting in the tail for mangrove rays

Sanctuary burning: sting in the tail for mangrove rays

A particular type of habitat that could serve as a temporary sanctuary for stingrays is set to become too hot to handle.

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Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

Anger over handling of major reef health report

The latest government cash splash for the Great Barrier Reef failed to mention a major report about its "very poor" prospects was about to drop.

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

'Save our home': coal mines could cost koala habitat

More than 20 new coal projects in two states would have a devastating impact on the habitat of endangered koalas, climate and conservation groups warn.

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.

Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine

Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine

Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine

Truer extreme weather forecasts come rain hail or shine

Aussie researchers are helping build a global hailstone library and the result will be better forecasts for extreme weather.

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.

Trees might be making cities hotter as climate warms

Trees might be making cities hotter as climate warms

Trees might be making cities hotter as climate warms

Trees might be making cities hotter as climate warms

Urban planners around the world are overestimating the cooling effect of tree coverage in cities, experts say.

Senator, insurer clash over cyclone 'price-gouging'

Senator, insurer clash over cyclone 'price-gouging'

Senator, insurer clash over cyclone 'price-gouging'

Senator, insurer clash over cyclone 'price-gouging'

A major insurer has been accused of making big profits during natural diasters at an inquiry into the impacts of climate change on the insurance sector.

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Insurers leaving flood-prone communities high and dry

Regional councils at risk from flooding have revealed the impact of rising insurance costs on their communities at a Senate hearing.

Warnings of reef at risk with centuries-first heating

Governments have welcomed the UN not listing the Great Barrier Reef as in danger, but new research shows water temperatures are at dangerously high levels.

Heatwave, cyclones cast doubt on reef coral recovery

Coral cover was up across the Great Barrier Reef before the treasured ecosystem suffered a devastating marine heatwave and two cyclones, scientists say.

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.

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Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions

Flights could become more environmentally friendly as Australia and New Zealand explore ways to produce sustainable aviation fuel at home.

Monday breaks record for hottest day ever on earth

The record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second day in a row and the worldwide temperature could rise even more in coming days.

Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists

Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.

Banks improve climate funding, but work to do: report

The big four banks have made significant strides to curb lending for fossil fuel projects but a report says they still have not met their own climate targets.

'War zone stuff': how DV rises after natural disasters

Women should be at the centre of climate policies as they face increased rates of violence and homelessness after disasters, Australian researchers say.

Transmission lines to power up renewable energy zone

A renewable energy zone in NSW is the first to receive approval for transmission lines, allowing work to start on the 4.5-gigawatt project.

Climate catastrophe: mapping nation's disaster hotspots

Former emergency services chiefs say it is time to pump serious money into disaster preparedness as a map reveals Australia's disaster hotspots.

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