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Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events

Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events

From catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles to devastating floods in Asia, it's been a tough year of climate extremes and their economic burdens.

Summer heatwave conditions predicted for barrier reef

Summer heatwave conditions predicted for barrier reef

Summer heatwave conditions predicted for barrier reef

Summer heatwave conditions predicted for barrier reef

Newly-created long-range forecasts suggest marine heatwaves may not be as severe this summer as the last but not all coastal seascapes will be spared.

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

EU agrees on new cut in emissions by 2040

European Union members have set a new and binding 2040 climate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent compared to 1990 levels.

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Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business

A local climate technology company tackling a potent greenhouse gas with seaweed has soared in value after listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.

COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 climate summit deadlock as EU rejects draft deal

COP30 negotiations are deadlocked over whether the accord should set the world on a clearer path away from fossil fuels, with the EU calling the draft too weak.

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Unlike Australia, NZ centre-right sticks with net zero

Chris Luxon's coalition government has been savagely criticised by advocates for its climate policy shifts, but the prime minister remains a net zero fan.

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COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

Some nations are pushing hard for the UN climate summit to detail how the world will move away from fossil fuels, but it's been dropped from a draft agreement.

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Thirteen people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at the COP30 venue in Brazil, organisers say.

Tuvalu and climate sector want more from Australia

Tuvalu and climate sector want more from Australia

Tuvalu and climate sector want more from Australia

Tuvalu and climate sector want more from Australia

Australia has been urged to match its words with its deeds as it prepares to take on a global climate negotiating role.

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

The COP30 talks are split on whether countries will agree to develop a "roadmap" setting out how the world will transition away from fossil fuels.

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'

Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal

Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet

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Miners mixed on coalition's controversial climate plan

Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.

Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey

Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.

Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero

Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.

PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting

Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Libs making 'same mistakes' after dumping net zero

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Liberals' climate policy will do little in helping the coalition win back ground to form government.

Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy

The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.

Response 'far too slow' to combat algal gloom crisis

An inquiry has condemned the government response to a devastating algal bloom and called for a federal plan to tackle climate-induced ecological disasters.

Key Liberal lauds Ley leadership rival on eve of talks

Coalition frontbenchers continue to insist a challenge is not brewing against Sussan Ley as a crucial meeting nears on the party's contentious energy policy.

Elders continue legal battle to protect island homes

The Elders behind a landmark climate case against the federal government say they have to appeal a federal court's decision for the future of their children.

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

UN climate negotiations have kicked off on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with the top official calling on countries to stop bickering.

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