Offshore drilling barred with Australia-first state law
NSW is shutting the door on offshore drilling and mining operations in its waters, sabotaging PEP-11 and other projects.
environmental issue
Climate change fuelling Australia’s eighth-warmest year
Australia sweltered through its eighth-warmest year on record in 2023, according to a new report from the Bureau of Meteorology.
AGL Energy back in the black, but sights set on green
AGL Energy insists there is a "very, very competitive" market after bouncing back into profit and reserving billions of dollars to replace coal-fired power.
Drones being used to protect Antarctic biodiversity
Scientists are surveying remote areas of Antarctica with drones, hoping to protect plants and animals in the fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change.
Clear milk bottle lids a win for obsessive bowerbirds
The satin bowerbird's obsession with the colour blue can sometimes be deadly but a change in milk packaging could help save the showy bird.
alternative energy
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
renewable energy
technology (general)
Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant
Amazon will launch operations at its first solar farm project in Queensland, with the 500-hectare site to generate enough power for 60,000 homes.
Study indicates climate change clock forward a decade
Research on a tiny sea sponge indicates the world has been warming faster and for longer than previously thought.
Aussie motorists show a big preference for big cars
SUVs and utes dominated new car sales in January, according to a new report, dwarfing passenger and electric vehicle sales.
Glider experts left out, fearful of logging changes
Australia's leading experts on endangered greater gliders weren't consulted before logging rules were changed in NSW.
agriculture
demonstration
economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
environmental issue
politics
Shock at call for moratorium on ‘reckless renewables’
Anti-renewables activists want to protect agricultural land but the energy industry says solar and wind is future-proofing farmers and giving regions new jobs.
Choice at the heart of new fuel standards for motorists
Giving motorists more options for cheaper cars is at the heart of proposed fuel efficiency standards, the federal government says.
Logging changes put gliders in peril, experts warn
Greater glider ecologists say the endangered species is in deeper trouble after NSW's watchdog for nature changed the rules that apply to logging.
consumer goods
diesel fuel
energy (general)
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Car buyers urged to sort the thrifty from the thirsty
A huge difference between the most and least efficient cars has been shown in a study of more than 650 models with some guzzling almost $4000 in fuel each year.
air pollution
automotive equipment
energy
environmental issue
environmental politics
petrol
politics
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs
Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.
animal
endangered species
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
mining
natural resources
Koalas threatened by mine approval: environmentalists
Environmental groups warn almost 800 hectares of koala habitat will be cleared if a proposed coal mine in central Queensland goes ahead.
Australia sends reef health update to UNESCO
Australia has submitted a progress report to UNESCO as part of ongoing efforts to ward off an in-danger listing for the Great Barrier Reef.
‘Trackless trams’ tipped to save emissions and budgets
A leading urban planner says more Australian cities should adopt "trackless tram" technology to reduce suburban traffic and transport pollution.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumers
energy (general)
environmental issue
pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales
Public electric vehicle charging soared by 150 per cent during the holiday period, providers say, but better etiquette and greater options kept queues down.
Spider webs help scientists unravel secrets of the wild
Researchers have worked out that spider webs are gold mines of information when it comes to the difficult job of understanding where animals live.
Bill shock to ease as cost of power falls, solar shines
Consumers are set to benefit as the national electricity grid uses less coal and gas-fired electricity and the share of renewable energy hits a record.
air pollution
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Car manufacturers pull up short on emission estimates
Automakers are still failing to accurately report their greenhouse gas emissions, a new analysis warns, and some brands fall well short of the target.
Ultra rare, grumpy fish gets a hand in extinction fight
A precious haul of incredibly rare red handfish are making themselves at home after extinction fears sparked a rescue mission off Tasmania.
More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change
A new model of one of the most popular electric cars in Australia is being recalled for safety reasons just weeks after arriving in the country.
Forestry Corp backs away from logging in glider habitat
Conservationists are claiming a win in the battle to protect the endangered greater glider's habitat, but say the war is far from over.
Premier denies duck shooting links killed Vic ban
Victoria's premier is standing by her government's refusal to ban recreational duck hunting, insisting she has not been influenced by personal circumstances.
NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight
Calls to better empower NSW's environment regulator are growing after concerns were raised about its ability to monitor contaminated soil.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer issue - macro economics
energy
energy (general)
environmental issue
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Power trial promises to fill up electric cars for $5
Australia's largest energy retailer is launching an electric vehicle trial that will deliver cheap power to drivers who recharge during off-peak times.
Glider’s fate at stake in forest battle over fine print
A corporation that logs native forests says it's not required to do a perfect job when looking for den trees of an endangered marsupial.
Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk
A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.
Plastic makes up the majority of Aussie marine litter
Plastic made up 79 per cent of the rubbish collected from Australia's urban rivers, bays and beaches over the past three years, conservationists say.
Study warns of worse bushfires after burn-offs, logging
Researchers say hazard-reduction burns and logging can make forests up to seven times more flammable and it's time to rethink how they're managed.