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No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero

No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero

Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.

Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail

Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail

Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail

Science on verge of catching a tiger by the gene trail

An ambitious scientific project is trying to bring the extinct Tasmanian Tiger back to life through advanced gene technology so it can hunt again.

Electric car surge strains Australia's charging network

Electric car surge strains Australia's charging network

Electric car surge strains Australia's charging network

Electric car surge strains Australia's charging network

Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.

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Toxic forever chemicals found in Australian rainwater

Toxic forever chemicals found in Australian rainwater

The first Australian study to find PFAS chemicals in rainwater has uncovered fresh clues about how they got there.

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising sea levels threaten more than 267,000 properties

Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.

'Bloody dangerous': world to exceed 1.5-degree warming

'Bloody dangerous': world to exceed 1.5-degree warming

Earth is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of warming within years, the United Nations has warned, exposing communities to more extreme weather.

New research challenges myths about Tassie tigers

New research challenges myths about Tassie tigers

Researchers have corrected long-standing misconceptions about the Tasmanian tiger.

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Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar

Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar

Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar

Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar

Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.

Australia's coral reefs retreat as heatwaves intensify

Australia's coral reefs retreat as heatwaves intensify

Australia's coral reefs retreat as heatwaves intensify

Australia's coral reefs retreat as heatwaves intensify

Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.

Major psychological risk for scientists facing bird flu

Major psychological risk for scientists facing bird flu

Major psychological risk for scientists facing bird flu

Major psychological risk for scientists facing bird flu

Researchers will leave an Australian island in the first major move to safeguard the psychological wellbeing of scientists as bird flu is expected to hit.

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

Dolphin contracts bird flu as staff pulled from island

With bird flu now being detected in dolphins, scientists are being evacuated from a remote Australian territory to protect them from psychological distress.

Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030

Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030

Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030

Aussie emissions down but pace must pick up for 2030

Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.

Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid

Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid

Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid

Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid

Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could deliver critical care to people trapped in a tight spot, with researchers turning tiny insects into search and rescue titans.

'Solar coaster': industry fears renewable rebate end

'Solar coaster': industry fears renewable rebate end

'Solar coaster': industry fears renewable rebate end

'Solar coaster': industry fears renewable rebate end

Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.

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Ditching diesel could save Pacific nations almost $1b

Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.

Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction

Australian physicists are anxiously awaiting the arrival of precious crystals, which have been a decade in the making and will help solve an enduring mystery.

No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.

AI powers growing threat to Australia's energy networks

Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.

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More Aussie firms could be captured by emissions scheme

Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.

Electric trucks could deliver a billion-dollar payload

Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.

Progress and poor marks: Reef earns a mixed report card

Efforts to cut pollution in waterways feeding Australia's Great Barrier Reef are making progress but still falling short of targets.

Electric switch could save public hospitals millions

Upgrading all of Australia's public hospitals from gas to electricity could save millions of dollars in energy bills but only if the government acts swiftly.

Big polluters make small cuts under climate scheme

Australia’s biggest polluters have reduced emissions by less than one per cent in two years and an environmental group is calling for reforms.

Coral returns to Great Barrier Reef but risks remain

The world's largest coral reef system is showing positive signs of recovery but experts warn severe climate challenges lay ahead.

Push for nationwide ban on dumping old solar panels

Governments in all states and territories should ban solar panel dumping while a mandatory recycling scheme is created, an inquiry has been told.

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