Emissions target on chopping board as climate wars rage
Australians are mobilising for a climate battle at the federal election with voters pouring money into a climate lobby group as politicians scrap targets.
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Amid climate war redux, expert urges Paris compliance
An expert has urged Australia to continue on its course of climate action as an opposition plan to scrap targets threatens to unleash "unmitigated emissions".
Coalition roasted over 2030 emission target backtrack
Some opposition MPs have been caught off-guard by coalition plans to drop 2030 emission reduction targets, as the prime minister hits out at the move.
PM blasts opposition for shifting goals on climate
An opposition plan to rework interim climate commitments has attracted the ire of the prime minister, who says 2030 goals are achievable.
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Grants for homes ‘save billions on big energy projects’
Incentivising households and landlords into renewable tech such as batteries and solar would save billions on large-scale infrastructure, a report says.
Cotton growers unpick ways to improve soil health
A research project is trying to unpick ways for cotton growers to improve their environmental credentials by boosting soil health on their farms.
Fears land clearing will lead to tree mammal extinction
A loss of trees and natural hollows is leading to a decline in the mammals that inhabit the spaces in northern Australia, sparking extinction fears.
Solar grid brings a power of good to remote community
A shiny new microgrid helps a tiny remote community keep its lights on and water flowing while also empowering residents to lower costly energy bills.
More electric trucks to hit roads after $30m recharge
Battery-powered heavy trucks, courier vans and refrigerated delivery vehicles will be added to logistic fleets as part of a $30 million government investment.
Climate change puts the heat on Aussie ski resorts
Popular Australian ski resorts could find themselves on death row without urgent action on climate change, new modelling suggests.
Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk
The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.
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Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades
Some $60 million in cheap loans is up for grabs as part of a $1 billion federal fund to encourage homeowners to install solar panels and batteries.
Barrier Reef waters still loaded with farm pollutants
Australia won't make key water quality targets meant to protect the health of the Great Barrier Reef, a new report shows.
Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says communities with power stations that are closing down need to be supported as part of the transition to net-zero.
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Winners and losers named in global electric car race
Tesla is pulling away from its major rival in the electric vehicle race, a study has found, but other major automakers are falling behind the pack.
Fire ants found again outside Qld containment zone
Two fire ant nests have been found on the Sunshine Coast amid rising fears about a spate of recent outlier detections.
Court action launched over endangered glider’s death
The death of an endangered greater glider near firebreak work in a Victorian national park has sparked court action to protect their habitat trees.
Toilet humour: campaign to flush out loo-blockers
Fatbergs are on the rise, prompting a campaign to remind people not to flush items down the toilet that could cause blockages in Sydney's sewer system.
Logging changes leave glider in hot water
Rules designed to protect endangered greater gliders have been changed after the Forestry Corporation raised concerns about NSW's wood supplies.
Shoppers face lies, manipulation in supermarket aisles
So-called 'ocean plastic' is the poster child of greenwashing shams Australian face when they head to the grocery store, a federal inquiry has been told.
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Supermarkets defend salmon supplies with skate on skids
With extinction a real possibility for an ancient Tasmanian species, supermarkets are defending the credentials of the farmed salmon it accepts from the state.
Wombat burrows help other critters survive after fires
Camera traps have shown wombat burrows are hot property after bushfires, with animals using them for shelter and as drinking stations after rain.
Cameras reveal wombat burrows can be safe havens after fire and waterholes after rain
As large and severe fires become more common in forests across southeastern Australia, our wildlife will need all the help they can get – including the humble wombat burrow.
More fire ants found outside containment zone
Authorities are concerned after fire ants were again found well outside Queensland's containment zone.
Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal
A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached.
Not lovin’ it: McDonald’s, Coles fail on deforestation
Australia's major supermarkets and leading burger chains can't prove their supply chains are deforestation-free, Greenpeace says.
Forestry Corp admissions ward off criminal trial
A public interest advocate is seeking special permission to be heard in court when the NSW government's logging business is sentenced for forest destruction.
On your bike, take a hike: paths get $100m budget boost
This year's federal budget will include the biggest cash injection in active transport options in more than a decade.
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Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future
A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.
NSW could lose hundreds of species, grim report warns
Biodiversity continues to fall across NSW on almost every measure, with damaged and degraded landscapes less able to support life, a new report reveals.
Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish
Scientists from three research stations on the Great Barrier Reef have shared sobering accounts of the damage inflicted by the latest marine heatwave.