Putting solar panels on the roofs of businesses, new homes and social housing could double Australia's renewable power, a study has found.
A test case claiming Tamboran Resources failed to mitigate future greenhouse gas emissions has been rejected by a Darwin Supreme Court judge.
A satellite constellation powered by artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology will launch from next year, watching the world for small fires.
Gas exploration in the Beetaloo Basin in the Northern Territory will be assessed by an independent group of scientists, amid concerns over any impact to water.
Electric vehicles will not be adopted at rates necessary to reach emissions targets, an inquiry has heard, without tax and financial incentives.
NSW cleared an area more than 160 times the size of Sydney's CBD in a single year, new government figures show.
A hydrogen investment pact with Germany will support new commercial supply and access to the European market for the emerging industry.
Aviation experts say Australia could lead the world in carbon-cutting jet fuel if governments and the industry take action in the next year.
Tasmanian businesses have formed a new group to campaign for the salvation of an ancient fish, fearing its demise could cost them dearly.
Most sick and injured koalas that wind up in the care of vets are put down, a grim new analysis of data shows.
Federal independents are mounting a renewed push to get the environment minister to deal with state-based logging threats to endangered species.
A report from a global insurance giant reveals half of Australia's tourist hotspots face high risks, and possible "natural peril" from climate change.
Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.
Many threatened species in NSW national parks are heading in the right right direction, while efforts are underway in Queensland to boost wombat numbers.
A new report card has given Australia an F, for fail, for its efforts to bring the nation's endangered plants and animals back from the brink.
Electric trucks could cut emissions significantly, an inquiry has heard, but inconsistent regulations were making it hard for businesses to invest.
Australia must cut emissions more quickly and fairly, environmental and social advocates say, while investors welcome clarity from an official climate review.
Vehicle sales have slowed down in Australia, with passenger and petrol cars taking significant hits, but the industry says it is still a "positive result".
Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.
There's rising global concern about a vast family of toxic man-made chemicals but Queensland scientists have developed a promising new solution.
Big batteries with enough energy storage to power one million homes have been selected for taxpayer funding in the first round of a capacity investment scheme.
Another 20 species have been added to Australia's endangered list including imperilled plants and animals.
People who feed or interact with crocodiles will face harsher penalties under new public safety measures.
A peak industry body has sounded the alarm over the pace of investment in renewable energy generation and storage, with Australia set to miss the 2030 target.
In a move advocates say is premature Australia's most generous electric vehicle rebate scheme will end almost one year early.
Environment groups are dismayed after the prime minister indicated he was open to stripping decision-making powers from Australia's new watchdog for nature.
A coalition of environmental and First Nations groups condemned Australia's addiction to fossil fuels during this week's Pacific summit in Tonga.
A national program designed to stop the march of a deadly and destructive super pest is facing rising community resistance to mandatory baiting.
The idea that a deal to keep open Australia's largest coal power station until 2027 could include a power price guarantee to help consumers has been dismissed.
A particular type of habitat that could serve as a temporary sanctuary for stingrays is set to become too hot to handle.
First Nations people at the forefront of protecting country have gathered to share their land and sea management strategies for the first time in a decade.
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