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Killing off gas low-hanging fruit for climate goals

Killing off gas low-hanging fruit for climate goals

An economy-wide gas reduction target has been billed as an easy pathway to cut emissions and improve energy security in NSW.

Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Could a little beetle threaten Australia's foodbowl?

Voracious wood-boring beetles continue to rapidly destroy the snow gum forests of the Australian Alps as climate change creates perfect conditions for them.

Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy

Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy

Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy

Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy

China is locking in its critical minerals and metals dominance via deep pocket investments in the Global South, leaving a shrinking role for Australian exports.

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Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Summer climate 'whiplash' hitting harder and faster

Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

Startup putting lab-grown meat on more Aussie plates

The reviews are rolling in for the cultivated quail products gracing Australian plates in high-end restaurants after being grown in a lab.

Snow gum dieback raises fears for largest river system

Snow gum dieback raises fears for largest river system

The snow gum forests of Australia's high country are dying, and it could have profound consequences for the nation's largest river system.

Former PM laments coalition's anti-climate 'religion'

Former PM laments coalition's anti-climate 'religion'

Opposition to taking action on climate change is intensifying and driven by ideology rather than engineering, says former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

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No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget

No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget

No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget

No ill winds blowing for renewables spending in budget

No cuts to the federal renewable energy program can be expected in the budget, assures the climate minister in response to a rumoured savings blitz.

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

We're sitting idle on the toxic fumes harming our kids

It's as easy as disengaging a button or key but it's taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children's health.

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Carbon credit rewards MIA for Indigenous stewards

Rules that ensure carbon credits only go to new emissions removal could be penalising the long-term conservation efforts of First Nations people.

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Denmark has the word on energy but are we listening?

Australia will receive a masterclass from Denmark on its green energy transition when Queen Mary arrives for a state visit with a business delegation in tow.

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Homecoming Queen: Mary to begin state visit at Uluru

Denmark’s Tasmanian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik will begin their state visit to Australia in the "Red Centre".

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks

Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change.

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

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Farmers promised going green won't put them in the red

From running machinery off solar to growing climate-friendly hemp crops, technology is allowing farmers to embrace environmental solutions while making money.

Coal industry body denies election 'astroturfing' claim

Coal Australia says it has nothing to hide following revelations it provided funding for a group that ran attack ads against Greens, Labor and teal candidates.

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Financial support and extra pest control are on the way for farmers in one state as severe rainfall shortages create tough conditions.

From inconvenience to crisis, islands battle king tides

Low-lying islands in the Torres Strait have been inundated after another frightening king tide season as locals continue the legal fight for climate justice.

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Unions demand new health and safety laws after heatwave

A record-breaking heatwave has prompted calls for stronger laws protecting workers to reflect the dangers of a warming climate.

Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours

Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.

High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large

Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.

Climate change made heatwave five times more likely

Australia has just experienced its worst heatwave in six years but it's set to become much more common under existing policies to curb carbon emissions.

Secret weapon in climate fight hiding in tree bark

Australian researchers have been barking up the right tree with a revolutionary discovery of resident microbes that guzzle climate-active gases.

Warning Australian cities not immune to LA-style fires

A year on from the deadly wildfires that tore through Los Angeles, a comprehensive report shows Australian city fringes share many of the same vulnerabilities.

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.

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