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Groups mount challenge over 'reckless' new coal mine

Groups mount challenge over 'reckless' new coal mine

A proposed new coal mine that will generate climate pollution for 30 years is reckless and should be stopped, conservation groups will tell a Queensland court.

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

State faces huge bill for major coal-plant's lifeline

A leading energy analyst is urging the NSW government not to extend the life of a major coal-fired power plant and instead invest in zero-emissions solutions.

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Carbon credit projects fail to offset emissions: study

Australian researchers say there is little evidence of forest renewal on land being used to produce carbon credits for the offset market.

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Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

More Australians are worried about the prospect of having to relocate due to extreme weather events, a survey has found.

Australian ski resorts hardest hit by snow loss: study

Australian ski resorts hardest hit by snow loss: study

Reduced snow cover due to climate change may push ski resorts to higher remote areas, potentially threatening alpine plants and animals, a study warns.

Groundwater depletion speeding up as climate dries

Groundwater depletion speeding up as climate dries

Vital groundwater aquifers are replenishing at a slower rate in Western Australia as climate change leads to drier weather, researchers have found.

Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia

Climate assessment details grim risks for Australia

Australia's first climate risk assessment is grim reading and outlines the threats people could face if the nation fails to prepare well for what's ahead.

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Mass coral bleaching occurring on most of barrier reef

Mass coral bleaching occurring on most of barrier reef

Mass coral bleaching occurring on most of barrier reef

Mass coral bleaching occurring on most of barrier reef

Climate change is driving another mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef - the fifth in eight years.

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

Seafood industry tackles climate change and regulations

The seafood industry is tackling climate change and government regulations, as the commonwealth fisheries boss says the system is "ridiculously complex".

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York apologises for damage to environment

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson has told a Melbourne audience she's found a sense of purpose giving young people a platform to share concerns about the planet.

New images show extent of Barrier Reef coral bleaching

New images show extent of Barrier Reef coral bleaching

New images show extent of Barrier Reef coral bleaching

New images show extent of Barrier Reef coral bleaching

New footage has been released showing widespread coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, spanning 1100km from Lizard Island to the Keppel Islands.

'People forget': experts chart year of extreme weather

'People forget': experts chart year of extreme weather

'People forget': experts chart year of extreme weather

'People forget': experts chart year of extreme weather

Scientists have released a snapshot of the extreme weather events that hit Australia and hope it will get people to focus on preparing for what's ahead.

More evidence of extensive summer bleaching on reef

More evidence of extensive summer bleaching on reef

More evidence of extensive summer bleaching on reef

More evidence of extensive summer bleaching on reef

Helicopter surveys have revealed extensive coral bleaching at almost 50 sites on the southern Great Barrier Reef.

First reports of severe coral bleaching on reef

First reports of severe coral bleaching on reef

First reports of severe coral bleaching on reef

First reports of severe coral bleaching on reef

Corals are dying from severe bleaching around the Keppel Islands on the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.

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New classification system for reef coral bleaching

A new classification system similar to the one measuring tropical cyclones is set to be used for coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.

Climate risk assessment based on dream 1.5C scenario

Australia's first climate risk assessment will be based on a scenario that does not reflect reality, the Greens say.

Climate change fuelling Australia's eighth-warmest year

Australia sweltered through its eighth-warmest year on record in 2023, according to a new report from the Bureau of Meteorology.

Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade

Research on a tiny sea sponge indicates the world has been warming faster and for longer than previously thought.

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Australia sends reef health update to UNESCO

Australia has submitted a progress report to UNESCO as part of ongoing efforts to ward off an in-danger listing for the Great Barrier Reef.

Ultra rare, grumpy fish gets a hand in extinction fight

A precious haul of incredibly rare red handfish are making themselves at home after extinction fears sparked a rescue mission off Tasmania.

Endangered numbats feel the heat of climate change

Endangered native numbats are under increasing pressure from climate change, with a new study revealing the furry predators overheat when the temperature soars.

Australia urged to name heatwaves to highlight threats

Spain started giving names to heatwaves in 2022 in a bid to better engage the public and save lives. Now some say Australia should follow suit.

Climate change could be impacting babies' birth weights

An Australian study of 385,000 pregnancies has found a potential link between exposure to extreme weather during pregnancy and babies' birth weights.

Winemakers could save the world, one goon bag at a time

Winemakers are looking to aluminium cans, plastic bottles and the humble goon sack to replace glass, which is the industry’s main source of carbon emissions.

Australia heats up with eighth-warmest year on record

Australia has recorded a national mean temperature just shy of 1C warmer than the 1961-1990 average, with record-breaking warmth both on land and at sea.

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