Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car
Another 500 electric vehicles will be made available for rideshare drivers as part of a $20 million investment in the industry.
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Price cuts may recharge Aussie electric vehicle market
Some of Australia's biggest electric vehicle brands have cut the price of their models, with one setting a record cost for low-emission cars.
Vanguard faces fine for greenwashing ‘ethical’ fund
Investment firm could have to pay fines amounting to all, or most, of it's annual profits after misleading consumers by promoting an "ethical" investment fund.
Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs
Higher-grade iron ore, deep water ports and a 100-per cent renewable energy grid give South Australia the edge on other states chasing future green steel jobs.
Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef’s coral recovery
Poor water quality is hampering the Great Barrier Reef's ability to recover from the impacts of climate change, with scientists demanding action.
Car chargers at tourist curio could be coup for Tesla
Australia's best-selling electric vehicle brand will open a charging station near a Queensland tourism attraction despite funding cuts to its program.
Land clearing taking a deadly toll on wildlife: report
A report by Greenpeace and the RSPCA has found 100 million native animals are displaced, hurt or killed in Queensland and NSW each year due to land clearing.
Green plane fuel could take off in Australia after deal
Three firms have teamed up to investigate the creation of a sustainable aviation fuel industry in Brisbane as demand for renewable options booms.
Industry calls for $3b fund to clean dirty big trucks
A big investment will be needed to put more heavy-duty electric trucks on the road, an industry group says, as well as changes to support cleaner fuel.
Sustainable fuel hopes take off with eyes on emissions
Flights could become more environmentally friendly as Australia and New Zealand explore ways to produce sustainable aviation fuel at home.
Tesla launches deal to cut electric vehicle speed bumps
Australia's most popular electric vehicle brand has partnered with an insurance firm to reduce another hurdle to investing in low-emission transport.
‘Battery passport’ call to solve electric car recycling
An influx of old electric vehicle batteries will pose a significant challenge but also an opportunity to recover critical minerals, an inquiry has been told.
Monday breaks record for hottest day ever on earth
The record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second day in a row and the worldwide temperature could rise even more in coming days.
Keeping reef off in-danger list sends ‘false message’
A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.
Scuba artists take a deep dive to draw inspiration
A Queensland artist and dive enthusiast is hosting drawing sessions at the Museum of Underwater Art on the Great Barrier Reef - waterproof paper supplied.
Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists
Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.
Big batteries for the ‘heavy lifting’ as cold snap hits
The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.
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Ramp up research or risk falling behind, event told
Australia is falling behind other nations in research and development and needs to make bigger investments and engage Indigenous knowledge, an event has heard.
Permits for new gas exploration risk ‘climate disaster’
Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster".
Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles
More than 1600 high-end electric sports cars have been recalled over a safety issue, in the second electric car recall in a week.
Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation
Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.
Clearing rates down but Barrier Reef needs more help
Queensland's tree clearing rates have continued to decline but experts say protecting the Great Barrier Reef will require faster action.
Residents weigh next steps after losing mine dust fight
Residents have lost a court battle over fine dust and other pollutants emitted by an open-cut coal mine in NSW but the fight may not yet be over.
Human impacts could lead to increase in ‘reef pest’
Blue-green algae, which can bloom over thousands of kilometres of the ocean, has been identified as the surprising food source of an invasive species.
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Second-hand electric car sales speed up, utes slow down
Sales of used electric vehicles are up by more than 200 per cent this year, according to a report, but the ute market is facing an oversupply issue.
Australia to simulate arrival of deadly bird flu
Agriculture ministers have agreed to hold a national planning drill to make sure Australia is ready for the possible arrival of the deadly H5 bird flu strain.
Threatened fish species thrown a restoration raft
Considered a threatened species in NSW, the olive perchlet will return to the Murray-Darling Basin in small rafts designed to act as habitat for the tiny fish.
NSW government reveals plans to fix broken nature laws
Two key recommendations of the Henry review have been pushed aside but the NSW government says it's plan to fix the nature crisis will still work.
‘Game changer’, cash-free charging trial for EV drivers
A major electric car-charging network will test cashless payment technology in what's being hailed as a game changer for EV drivers.
Kiwi super trawler targets threatened fish in Australia
Australia is allowing a foreign super trawler to harvest a threatened fish species off Tasmania, amid serious concerns about a population crash.
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Govt lagging on bird flu threat to wildlife: experts
Australia's environment ministers have been accused of being missing in action and doing little to get ready for bird flu impacts on native wildlife.