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France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms

France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms

Crews fighting massive blazes in France and Spain are making the most of the favourable weather before another round of scorching heat rolls across Europe.

Coal and gas exports 'undoing' progress on clean energy

Coal and gas exports 'undoing' progress on clean energy

Coal and gas exports 'undoing' progress on clean energy

Coal and gas exports 'undoing' progress on clean energy

Australia is undermining its hard work to cut emissions by failing to address growing fossil fuel exports, a former defence chief reckons.

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

‘Here before’: climate-threatened islanders fight back

Torres Strait Islanders have taken the federal government to court for a second time in a bid to secure climate change justice.

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Fires spark emergency in Spain, evacuations in France

Fires spark emergency in Spain, evacuations in France

Tens of thousands of people have fled a wildfire in southern France while Spain has declared its first national fire emergency as extreme heat scorches Europe.

'Millionaires' factory' boss to leave with vast fortune

'Millionaires' factory' boss to leave with vast fortune

Macquarie Group shareholders have backed the pay of its chief executive, who will retire in November with company shares worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis

Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis

Australia has been spared from the Middle East energy crisis because of its rapid build-out of renewables and battery storage, a global energy body says.

Key state falling short on emissions reduction targets

Key state falling short on emissions reduction targets

One of Australia's most polluting states is on track to fall short of its emissions reduction targets with renewable energy projects well behind schedule.

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Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

Minister 'bias' in major gas project extension approval

A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.

Heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in US

Heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in US

Heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in US

Heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in US

A dangerous heat dome is expected to affect as much as two-thirds of the continental United States, with temperature records expected to be broken.

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Hit the slopes: snowstorm saves the Aussie ski season

Australia's alps have been blanketed by snow just in time for the school holidays following the worst start to a season in decades.

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Cities cannot outrun hotter climates with air-con alone

Mechanical cooling should be treated as the last line of defence against climate change, not the first, says an urban heat expert following European heatwaves.

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

The world's climate could be moving into "uncharted territory" as sea temperatures hit an all-time high, with El Nino set to exacerbate the warming.

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

In the red: Europe on high alert as killer heat spreads

A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Councils back polluter-paid climate compensation fund

Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.

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Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heat

Europe has woken to another sweltering day along with news that dozens of people have drowned while trying to cool off from a heatwave gripping the continent.

Super funds lagging on direct renewables investment

Australia's superannuation sector could be missing its chance to own the nation's green energy future, but the super industry says it's well invested.

Record reef funding in fight against 'in danger' ruling

The Great Barrier Reef is set for a record funding boost but conservationists say the number one threat to its longevity - climate change - remains unaddressed.

Australia urged to step up climate leadership on oceans

Australia is facing calls to elevate the ocean degradation agenda at upcoming climate talks to prevent ongoing harm to reefs, coastlines and fisheries.

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Climate change 'loading the dice' ahead of El Nino risk

Climate change-fuelled erratic weather extremes are already piling pressure on farmers, leaving them with little buffer ahead of a looming El Nino.

Accelerated lights out for gas urged to hit net zero

Australia needs to take the wheel of a well-signposted gas decline and double down to meet emissions goals and protect consumers from higher prices.

Heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

A spring heatwave is scorching parts of Western Europe, breaking "mind-bogglingly crazy" temperature records and triggering government warnings.

Australia’s remaining solarless roofs harder to crack

Converting to solar-powered, all-electric homes is proving challenging for apartment occupants and renters, and pressure to close the gap is building.

Bowen to back electrification at UN climate summit

Australia and Turkey have revealed the global oil crisis will prompt a major focus on electrification at the United Nations climate talks in November.

In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat

Another rescue plan for the Great Barrier Reef has been unveiled as critics warn new mining approvals are fuelling destructive marine heatwaves.

Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote

A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.

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