Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.
Australia needs strict rules to govern data centre energy use amid reports US schools are being forced to switch off their lights to save power.
Cape York Indigenous native title holders have inked an Australian first carbon credits profit sharing deal with a farmer over a massive cattle station.
Groceries delivered by a major Australian supermarket could arrive quietly after a $22 million investment in next-generation trucks.
Koalas facing increasing population pressure from habitat loss and disease will have their genetics stored forever inside a custom designed egg and sperm bank.
A renewable hydrogen plant proposed for the NSW Hunter Valley will go ahead after a multimillion-dollar boost.
The world's climate could be moving into "uncharted territory" as sea temperatures hit an all-time high, with El Nino set to exacerbate the warming.
An Australian mining giant has partnered with TAFE to train more electricians as the nation faces a major renewable energy skills shortage.
Health and transport experts are urging a state government to slow its plans for an electric vehicle tax and wait for a national approach.
Shark monitoring drones will fly up and down the coast year-round as one state looks to artificial intelligence to help protect swimmers from attacks.
Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.
A sizzling Europe is bracing for more casualties from an "apocalyptic" heatwave that scientists say is the worst ever recorded on the continent.
Data centres could address two challenges with a move into regional Australia: soaking up renewable energy and creating tech jobs.
Funding community climate resilience and repairs via a fossil fuel company levy has been formally endorsed by local governments at an annual conference.
The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.
Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.
No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.
Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.
A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.
One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.
The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.
The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.
An Australian facility will seek to prove carbon can be embedded into useful products, such as concrete, paint and plasterboard, and resold for a profit.
For the pollinating stars of the insect world, resilience to extreme heat largely depends on nesting behaviours, with some native bees more exposed than others.
One company's plans to electrify heavy-duty transport will accelerate and expand to more towns after a multimillion-dollar investment.
Australia's much-loved wombats, koalas and quokkas may need to add another branch to the family tree based on a recent fossil discovery.
The family of a mother and passionate teacher, who was attacked by a shark at a popular beach, have spoken publicly as she remains in a critical condition.
A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.
More Australian motorists are getting behind the wheel of a second-hand hybrid vehicle in a trend experts say is designed to beat petrol prices.
Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.
None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.
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