New UN plan to stop corporate greenwashing
A United Nations panel tasked with shutting down down greenwashing has released a plan to hold the corporate world to account on their climate action promises.
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Country ‘back at table’ on climate: Bowen
Australia is engaging on a "loss and damage" fund that would see rich nations help poor ones mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Winners, losers named in electric car race
The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.
Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises
Performance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.
Pregnant woman ferried through NSW floods
Emergency responders helped a pregnant woman whose waters had broken get to hospital after the NSW town of Forbes was cut in two by floodwaters.
Extreme weather smashes global records
Extreme weather records have been smashed on every continent in the year since world leaders last met to tackle climate change.
Aussie unveils flyblown pyramid in Egypt
Australian entrepreneur Mike Smith has built a new pyramid for Egypt and hopes the fetid structure made from rubbish will boost the war on single-use plastics.
Electric tuk-tuks to deliver more parcels
Three-wheeled electric tuk-tuks will be rolled out for parcel deliveries in Australia in the latest push to get more petrol and diesel vehicles off the roads.
Firefighters tested for forever chemicals
Firefighters are being tested for toxic PFAS chemicals after unsafe levels were found in drinking water at a Victorian airport.
Saliva test to help reduce greenhouse gas
Researchers say new technology will help Australia meet its global pledge to cut methane emissions in the cattle industry by 30 per cent over the next decade.
Electric incentives: how to save on an EV
Australians could soon save more than $11,000 on the cost of an electric vehicle but the discounts will depend on where they live and drive.
Partners ease electric car ‘range anxiety’
A big name in petrol is partnering with the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer to make EV charging simpler in Australia.
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Climate bill $30b in first carbon budget
Australia's first carbon budget comes with a hefty price tag for climate spending to meet national and international pledges.
Authorities defend Echuca flood levee
Residents hit out at a decision to pump floodwater towards houses in the Victorian town of Echuca as authorities defended a controversial levee.
Insect apocalypse looms as world warms
A major new study says there's mounting evidence the world's insect populations are in rapid decline and it's cause for profound concern.
NSW, Vic pledge to power electric vehicles
Australia will get a boost to electric vehicle charging stations with another 500 to be delivered in NSW and 600 promised for Victoria.
Crunch time for Labor’s green pledges
The new federal government has made some very big environmental promises. Tuesday's budget will be where the rubber meets the road.
Lack of fuel standard a handbrake on EVs
Wait times are long and prices high for electric vehicles in Australia but experts say one policy could trigger a U-turn.
Drink deposit schemes need overhaul
Environment ministers are under pressure to expand container deposit schemes and eliminate baffling rules about what's in and what's out.
New funding to ‘turn around’ reef health
The Albanese government has outlined $1.2 billion of funding for the Great Barrier Reef ahead of the federal budget.
Itchy fish use sharks as scratching posts
Itchy fish fearlessly ambush much larger sharks and use the coarse-skinned predators as scratching posts, an Aussie researcher says.
Incontinence pads dwarf nappy waste
Incontinence pads are now a bigger waste problem than nappies, and Australia needs to turn its mind to solutions, a new study says.
Santos ends Darwin Festival sponsorship
Gas giant Santos has ended its sponsorship of the Darwin Festival after almost 30 years.
‘Flight shaming’ could hurt Aussie travel
An expert has warned the Australian travel industry must take action to address aircraft emissions, or face backlash from consumers.
Expert finds short cut to emissions target
Australia can address two of its most pressing problems if it ends logging in native forests, a leading climate scientist says.
Wasabi crop spicing up traditional farming
Angus Lam's vertical farm is inspired by the skyscrapers of his city birthplace. And wasabi, one of the hardest plants to grow, is thriving in his system.
High Court clears way for BHP class action
The High Court is allowing a class action against BHP over its Brazilian dam collapse by more than 29,000 claimants, despite them not all being Australian.
Race to document ancient boab carvings
Archaeologists are in a race against time to record ancient Indigenous carvings found etched into boab trees in the Tanami Desert.
Carpets pollute Aussie homes with plastic
Carpets are contributing to microplastic pollution in Australian homes, a new international study has found.
States plot grid for faster energy change
State energy ministers agree the scale of energy investment required is 'mind-boggling' but necessary to overhaul Australia's economy and cut carbon emissions.
New plant label aims to ward off invaders
A new scheme is being trialled to help backyard gardeners steer clear of plants that could jump the fence and invade native landscapes.