Electric cars to power university in world-first trial
Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.
environmental issue
Experts demand new reef plan with rising climate threat
An expert panel that advises the government says Australia needs another plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef from escalating climate threats.
Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods
Insurance affordability and the handling of claims after devastating floods in several states in 2022 will be examined in a parliamentary hearing.
Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels
Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.
Minister pledges to take the sting out of fire ants
Out of the pan and into the fire ants, Queensland's agriculture minister is adamant a battle to contain the invasive pests is being won.
NSW nets trap few sharks but lots of threatened species
Threatened species accounted for more than 70 per cent of everything caught in shark nets at NSW beaches in the last eight-month netting season.
Why electric trucks are driving closer to price parity
Eco-friendly delivery trucks could cost no more than diesel models by 2030, analysis has found, but policies are need for some of the biggest electric trucks.
UN holds off Great Barrier Reef ‘danger’ classification
Australia has declared no one else cares more for its great natural wonder, as the UN gives the government more time to demonstrate reef protection efforts.
Court asked to halt logging in fire-hit koala habitat
A NSW court will be asked to halt logging in two fire-hit forests, with advocates saying koalas are only just starting to recover from the Black Summer blazes.
Electric vehicle sales double but face long road ahead
More Australians are jumping behind the wheel of an electric vehicle, a report shows, but progress remains slow compared to other nations.
Study proves air filters help deal with bushfire smoke
A CSIRO study has shown air purifiers that target very fine particles do a good job of boosting air quality when bushfires take hold.
Aussie winter on track to be among hottest on record
Tasmania is on track for its warmest July on record, with the eastern seaboard also well above average for mid-winter.
Tesla scores top spot in greenest electric car ranking
An analysis of electric vehicles on sale in Australia has ranked Tesla, Volvo and Polestar cars as the greenest in the market amid some surprising ratings.
Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand
Some say Australia needs thousands more electric vehicle chargers by 2030 but others argue owning an EV is like having a petrol station in your garage.
Land-clearing slows but Great Barrier Reef fears remain
Queensland's latest statewide land-cover and trees study has been released, showing a reduction in the amount of land being cleared in the state.
Cooking with gas no more as Victoria heads for net zero
Gas cooking and heating will be a thing of the past in Victorian new-builds from 2024, as part of the state's plan to reach net zero by 2045.
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environmental politics
global warming
international court or tribunal
international law
justice and rights
Australia court in the act of climate change litigation
Australia is the second most litigious country on earth when it comes to challenging climate change impacts in court.
‘Critical moment’ for Australia in ore-some energy race
Demand for iron ore and coal may ebb but critical minerals can provide for future generations, unless labour laws and investor uncertainty mess it up, BHP says.
Call to combat costs with solar-powered social housing
As homeowners fuel a rooftop solar power surge, states are being urged to improve access for renters, including those in social housing.
Hiking coal tax likely won’t lift power bills, NSW says
NSW is considering lifting the tax it charges on mined coal but has pointed to advice that any increase will have a negligible effect on power prices.
Climate index hints at higher destructive bushfire risk
Australia potentially faces a return to destructive bushfire seasons as conditions shift towards less extreme rainfall and rising extreme temperatures.
Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices
Rooftop solar is reducing wholesale electricity prices but the market operator warns more transmission is needed to keep the lights on in a post-coal system.
Diehard explorer sets sail on two-year climate crusade
Australian explorer Geoff Wilson and his son are about to begin a two-year, net-zero odyssey to record how climate change is hurting the world's wildest areas.
Stranded WA whales euthanised in ‘difficult decision’
Wildlife experts have had to euthanise the remainder of a pod of whales that began beaching themselves on a remote West Australian beach earlier this week.
Calls for border checkpoints in fight against fire ant
Farmers from northern NSW worried about fire ants want authorities to consider checkpoints on the Queensland border to halt the spread of the pest.
Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths
Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Petrol pumps to be popular into the 2030s, report finds
Service stations will remain busy into the 2030s in Australia, according to a new report, even though some countries will have stopped selling petrol cars.
Australia’s most attractive rodent makes 100km journey
A Dusky Hopping Mouse made a 100km hop from its usual habitat to southern NSW, confirming a significant territorial expansion for the diminutive species.
Very hungry caterpillars chow down on problem plastic
A pasty-looking caterpillar with a healthy appetite for plastic is exciting researchers with its ability to break down problematic waste such as polyurethane.
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economy, business and finance
electricity production and distribution
energy
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politics
Call for energy investors to make most of ‘golden age’
Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.
Dingo involved in K’gari attack captured and euthanised
A dingo involved in an attack on a woman on a beach on K'gari, in Queensland, has been captured and humanely euthanised.