Coalition seeks to shield mines from climate activists
Angus Taylor has pledged to tighten protections for coal and gas projects after environmentalists successfully challenged a major coal expansion.
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Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event
The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.
Hinen to Showcase A15 Residential Energy Solutions at All Energy Australia 2026
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hinen will showcase its residential energy storage and EV charging solutions at All Energy Australia 2026, taking place Oct. 28–29 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Hinen will exhibit at Booth J101, highlighting solutions designed to help Australian homeowners maximise solar energy, manage household power use and maintain backup power during outages.Australia's...
Trinasolar and Smart Commercial Energy deliver landmark solar install at Western Sydney Airport
SYDNEY, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trinasolar, a global leader in smart solar and energy storage solutions has been selected as the solar panel supplier for the first clean energy project for the highly anticipated Western Sydney International Airport, as it prepares to open in late 2026.The install features 8,824 Trinasolar Vertex S+ 510W (NEG18R.28) modules, with the airport's rooftop PV install spanning the main terminal roof, both piers...
Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
CNN’s Tech for Good spotlights the next generation pushing the limits of exploration
HONG KONG, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether navigating outer space or tackling challenges closer to home, technology is revolutionizing our ability to explore. In the seventh season premiere of Tech for Good, CNN anchor and correspondent Kristie Lu Stout meets the young researchers and innovators leading a new era of discovery and developing technology that pushes beyond the limits of human reach. From lunar exploration to environmental...
Electric vehicles surge ahead as petrol car sales stall
Diesel and petrol-powered vehicle sales are slowing as figures show more Australians are getting behind electric and hybrid cars.
Besieged nation warns COP31 can’t be climate talkfest
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia
Disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in warmer temperatures, raising concerns over the impacts of climate change and what it means for Australia's tropics.
Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks
Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.
Fossil fuel phase-out, climate funds top pre-COP agenda
A Pacific event will set the agenda for the United Nations' global climate summit and groups are calling for Australia to push ambitious goals.
PMET Resources Files Amended Version of its NI 43-101 Technical Report on the CV5 Lithium-Only Feasibility Study Previously Published in 2025 on its Shaakichiuwaanaan Project
MONTREAL, Oct. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Oct. 3, 2026 - SYDNEY, Australia PMET Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "PMET") (TSX: PMET) (ASX: PMT) (OTCQX: PMETF) (FSE: R9GA) announces that, following a routine review pursuant to the continuous disclosure review program by the AMF, it has filed on SEDAR+ an amended version, with an unchanged effective date of October 20, 2025, an issue date of November 14, 2025 and an amended date of October 2,...
Africa Business and Human Rights Forum Concludes in Dakar with Call for Stronger Action on Human Rights and the Environment
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The fifth Africa Business and Human Rights (BHR) Forum concluded today in Dakar, Senegal, bringing together governments, businesses, the UN, civil society, workers' representatives, human rights experts and indigenous communities to accelerate responsible business conduct and strengthen the protection of human rights across the continent.
Qingchengshan hosts immortal-hero-themed cultural event
CHENGDU, China, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A guochao (China-chic) culture event, themed "Qingcheng Sect • Immortal Heroes," was held on Oct 1 and 2 in Tai'an ancient town, Qingchengshan township, Dujiangyan, Sichuan province, as one of the area's key cultural tourism activities for the National Day holiday.Drawing on Mount Qingcheng's rich immortal-hero culture, the event blended guochao animal costumes and immersive game challenges, turning...
AIKO and Next Green Group Power Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre with 1.3 MW Rooftop Solar System
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Next Green Group (NGG) has delivered a 1.3 MW rooftop solar system at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) using AIKO's Comet series All Back Contact (ABC) modules.The completed system increased capacity by more than 50% compared with the original 850 kW tender, converting the venue's distinctive curved roof into a major renewable energy asset.
SQC and Schneider Electric Use Hybrid Quantum-Classical Models to Improve Energy Forecasting
SYDNEY, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) and Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, have progressed to Stage 2 of the Australian Government's Critical Technologies Challenge Program (CTCP), receiving A$3.6 million (US$2.5m) in funding to continue their work in partnership with UNSW Sydney.
Australian tech giant taps into community solar farm
One of Australia's largest technology companies has signed a decade-long deal with a community-owned solar farm to help power a landmark building.
Diego Mesa Puyo takes over as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Colombian-Canadian economist and sustainable development expert Diego Mesa Puyo today took up his new role as CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), beginning a four-year term at the helm of the world's largest public funder for the environment. His mandate coincides with the 2026–2030 GEF-9 funding cycle, backed by over $4.3 billion in initial donor pledges to protect and restore...
BitRaser Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Data Erasure for Used Electronics
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations accelerate device refresh cycles, expand reuse and refurbishment programs, and face growing requirements to protect data beyond the point of device retirement, secure and verifiable data erasure has become an increasingly important part of the electronics lifecycle. Against this backdrop, Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that BitRaser has been awarded the 2026 Global Customer...
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$180 Million, 77,000 Acre Iconic Texas Ranch Listed to Sell
DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Global announces the return to market of Turkey Track Ranch, one of America's great legacy ranches, at $180 million, including a 25% mineral stake. Spanning nearly 80,000 acres under one fence, the Texas Panhandle legacy ranch brings together significant water resources and more than a century of Coble and Whittenburg family ownership.
Electric charge: petrol giant plugs $225m into EV deal
Australians are buying electric cars in record numbers and one fuel retailer has announced a deal to expand its coverage.
Expenditure Watch 2.0 launch: improved expenditure compliance across tenement portfolios
BRISBANE, Australia, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Datamine has announced the launch of Expenditure Watch 2.0, a redesigned expenditure compliance and reporting platform for mining and exploration companies managing mineral title obligations across tenement portfolios. Originally developed to address expenditure reporting requirements in Western Australia, Expenditure Watch 2.0 has been redesigned...
Milliken Achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for Global Carpet Portfolio
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliken & Company has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for its global carpet portfolio, reinforcing the company's longstanding commitment to material health, product circularity, and sustainability leadership. The certification provides architects, designers, and building owners with independent validation that Milliken products meet rigorous requirements across multiple...
Sunway University to Host Asia’s First Global Tipping Points Conference 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sunway Centre for Planetary Health (SCPH) at Sunway University announced that the Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (GTP 2026) will be held at the university from 12 to 15 October — the first time the conference is being held in Asia. The four-day conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, health leaders, financiers, business leaders and youth advocates from around...
Tenfold surge in EV sales needed to meet climate goals
Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.
Australia’s biosolutions sector could nearly triple to AUD$ 13.1 billion by 2035
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia seeks to strengthen its domestic supply chain and create more economic value at home, new research shows that Australia's biosolutions sector could support nearly 44,000 jobs by 2035. The findings come from The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Australia edition, released today.
Fair Finance Asia Calls for Stronger Equitable Governance and Benefit Sharing in ASEAN’s Critical Minerals Trade and Finance
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states are often written out of value chains built on their critical minerals, according to a new report from the Fair Finance Asia (FFA) network and research partner, Profundo.Among the first to examine the region's critical minerals trade agreements alongside the finance behind them, FFA's report, Extraction to Equity, asks whether...
Antarctic blind spot emerges as major sea-level threat
Australia could lead an international research mission to go where no ship has gone before: an enormous ice basin capable of raising global sea levels.
Rescue dog finds new home as koala protector-in-chief
The search for Australia's next top koala detector is over as Bear, the four-legged conservation hero, hands over the reins for a hard-earned retirement.
Art show gives the mudskipper its moment in the sun
The contemporary art scene has never paid much attention to the humble mudskipper, until Justene Williams, who shows that art is where you find it.
Making Buildings More Energy-Efficient, Making Life Healthier
GAOBEIDIAN, China, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 19, the 2026 Gaobeidian International Green Smart Healthy Buildings Expo, hosted by the People's Government of Baoding, Hebei Province and the China Construction Metal Structure Association, opened at the GBD International Convention and Expo Center in Hebei Province. Under the theme "Making Buildings More Energy-Efficient, Making Life Healthier," the expo aims to lead innovation...