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Reef fate bleak, not fatal, under coral-centric models

Reef fate bleak, not fatal, under coral-centric models

The most comprehensive modelling to date paints a troubling portrait of the Great Barrier Reef under climate change, but finds adaptation is still possible.

Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown

Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown

Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown

Liberals caution Ley against 'Nationals-lite' backdown

Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united.

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

Libs closer to climate position after marathon talks

The Liberals have held hours-long talks to thrash out their policies on energy and climate change, as they inch towards a new position on the issue.

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Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Nature's recovery, not decline, promise of major reform

Long-awaited reforms to environmental protections are finally before parliament but the battle to enshrine them into law is only getting started.

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protests and price drops: mining giant faces challenges

Protesters have disrupted a meeting held by one of Australia's largest coal mining companies but bigger challenges could come from global price fluctuations.

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Heatwaves, climate extremes 'normal' for oceans by 2040

Even if the Paris Agreement is met, Australia’s marine life will still be under pressure to adapt or move in response to climate pressures, and fast.

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms

The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition.

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Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Warning bell sounds on hidden impact of climate change

Doctors have warned temperatures aren't the only thing rising due to climate change, with health impacts also set to increase.

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

No 'new normal': Al Gore warning on climate complacency

As weather disasters become more commonplace, prominent climate advocate Al Gore has urged a Sydney conference to keep up the fight and avoid complacency.

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

'For the birds': doubt ageing coal plants can go longer

Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.

Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

Push to shut coal plant early sparks political fight

One of Australia's largest and oldest coal-fired power stations could shut in less that four years after a surprise announcement from its owners.

Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

Financial sector urged to shoot higher on climate risk

The global financial sector has been urged to prevent further backsliding on climate and to stop funnelling money into new fossil fuels in an open letter.

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by seven per cent to 10 per cent by 2035.

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'Bring it home': PM's diplomatic fight for climate meet

Anthony Albanese will use a visit to the UN to make the case for a rival country to drop its bid to host a major climate summit in order for Australia to host.

Call for next steps to back 'ambitious' emissions goal

Australia has been urged to match its 2035 emissions reduction target with a new renewable energy goal, but the climate change minister is yet to commit.

Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target

Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.

'Unliveable': sobering climate change warning for north

A territory considered a cultural and natural wonder is on track to become unliveable within decades due to climate change, a conference has been warned.

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Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee

The prime minister has declined to guarantee cheaper power bills for households under Australia's climate target, as experts say prices would remain stable.

PM spruiks 'sweet spot' climate target, rejects critics

Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.

Timid or too tough? Verdicts in on emissions target

Australia's environmental groups have sharply criticised the nation's 2035 climate target as "insulting" while big business brands it as "ambitious".

Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals

Slashing the emissions profile of planes, ships and heavy trucks is the main game of a $1.1 billion injection into the low carbon fuel industry.

Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face

As many as 1.5 million Australians will be at high risk from the damaging affects of climate change, a confronting government outlook shows.

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Market Forces and other groups say a super fund needs to take a firmer stance against Australian oil and gas companies Woodside and Santos.

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

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