‘They’re failing my people’: calls for climate trigger
A climate trigger is urgently needed to stop gas and mining projects destroying Australia's environment, activists and Indigenous people say.
environmental issue
It’s a girl! Milestone in fight to save ancient fish
Scientists are celebrating the arrival of a bouncing baby girl, as they race to save an ancient species from the jaws of extinction.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
energy saving
environmental cleanup
environmental issue
environmental politics
exports
iron and steel
metal and mineral
renewable energy
Australia risks missing $250b green iron opportunity
Urgent reforms are being called for to allow Australia to become a world leader in the production and export of iron produced with renewable energy.
Scientists make ‘miracle material’ from microplastic
Microplastics can be transformed into a "miracle" material prized by industries around the world using a technique discovered by Australian scientists.
Timber industry battles shift to man-made power poles
The timber industry has stepped up its fight against the phase out of wooden power poles in NSW - a move designed to make the network more fire resilient.
A bird? Plane? It’s an autonomous electric flying taxi
Catching a ride to a faraway place could involve a small aircraft with no pilot in future, experts say, as regulations race to catch up with the technology.
Homes of endangered greater gliders face logging threat
A conservation group is urging the Queensland government to protect land with greater glider habitat after logging near a site where the species has been seen.
economy, business and finance
environmental issue
financial and business service
global warming
insurance
Senator, insurer clash over cyclone ‘price-gouging’
A major insurer has been accused of making big profits during natural diasters at an inquiry into the impacts of climate change on the insurance sector.
Conservationist fears for ancient, namesake frog
Logging continues in a small patch of NSW where a rare frog lives despite the species being listed as endangered under both federal and state laws.
Insurance prices blowing away cyclone-prone communities
Regional councils at risk from cyclones will reveal the impact of rising insurance costs on their communities at a Senate hearing.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
inquiry
renewable energy
road transport
safety of citizens
transport
Hit the brakes: taxes could slow hybrid vehicle sales
Cuts to transport emissions could slow down next year unless the government extends its tax cuts for plug-in hybrid cars, an inquiry has been told.
Insurers leaving flood-prone communities high and dry
Regional councils at risk from flooding have revealed the impact of rising insurance costs on their communities at a Senate hearing.
New battery crackdown after 50 blazes this year
E-bikes and e-scooters will have to meet new battery standards in coming months in one state, after a spate of difficult-to-contain fires.
Cottoning on to how sustainability is helping growers
Cotton growers have been told they must continue to cultivate sustainable cropping systems to ensure success, at their annual conference on the Gold Coast.
Warnings of reef at risk with centuries-first heating
Governments have welcomed the UN not listing the Great Barrier Reef as in danger, but new research shows water temperatures are at dangerously high levels.
agriculture
conservation
endangered species
environmental issue
environmental politics
land resources
wetlands
wildlife
Scientists despair as farmers clear nature hot spot
Scientists say one of Australia's most valuable biodiversity hot spots is in danger of death by a thousand cuts as pastoralists clear the landscape unchecked.
Cracking coffee code may lead to new Australian brew
A team of international scientists including an Australian professor has cracked the genomic sequencing of Arabica coffee, which could lead to a new brew.
business (general)
computing and information technology
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
research
science and technology
technology (general)
Aussie firms urged to deploy AI but limit its emissions
Artificial intelligence technology is being blamed for rising greenhouse gas emissions but a report has identified ways to reduce its environmental impact.
Heatwave, cyclones cast doubt on reef coral recovery
Coral cover was up across the Great Barrier Reef before the treasured ecosystem suffered a devastating marine heatwave and two cyclones, scientists say.
Uber to take Leaf out of Japan’s second-hand EV market
Ride-share and food delivery drivers will be encouraged to adopt second-hand electric vehicles under a pilot program launched in Queensland.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumers
energy
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental pollution
road transport
tourism
transport
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.
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.
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.
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.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
economy (general)
environmental issue
prices
road transport
transport
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.
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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economy (general)
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
politics (general)
renewable energy
road transport
transport
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.
air pollution
air transport
alternative energy
diesel fuel
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
renewable energy
transport
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.
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.
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.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
environmental issue
insurance
road transport
transport
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.