Drones a threat to critically endangered Aussie bird
Australia's largest shorebird is being pushed further towards the brink of extinction by people using drones, a study suggests.
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Major car rental firm swaps petrol for hybrids
All passenger vehicles rented by Toyota-owned car-sharing service Kinto will be hybrid models after customers demanded greener options.
Murray crays and fish head home after flood rescues
More than 1500 crayfish and hundreds of native fish are back home after they were rescued from the Murray River flood and sent on unscheduled holidays.
Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful
In the Northern Territory desert, traditional knowledge and art are meeting Western science in a double-pronged approach to biodiversity conservation.
Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge
Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.
Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo
Pest species cause environmental damage across the Top End but new research is looking at ways to protect country and create investment in Aboriginal projects.
Sick, skinny snakes loaded with forever chemicals
Wild tiger snakes in Perth appear to be suffering the effects of exposure to long-lived, toxic PFAS chemicals.
World record electric motorcycle climb set in Australia
An Australian man has claimed the world record for highest climb on an electric motorbike after riding up Mt Kosciuszko in a journey that cost less than $20.
Queenslander signs deal to create $10m battery factory
Batteries to store solar power and power vehicles will be created in the Philippines as part of a new deal signed by a Queensland energy investor.
Extreme heat sweeps globe as US, China in climate talks
US climate envoy John Kerry has met his Chinese counterpart in Beijing to urge joint action to cut methane emissions as severe heat waves affect both countries.
K’gari dingo attack points to trend in behaviour change
Queensland's K'gari has had more dingo attacks in the past two years than the previous decade, a mayor believes, after a pack of the animals injured a jogger.
Government finance agencies sued over climate reporting
An environment group is suing two government finance agencies, arguing they must tell taxpayers about climate and other harms caused by projects they funded.
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Clean energy gets dirty as politics of transition flare
Federal Climate Minister Chris Bowen has taken a swing at his political opponents, claiming a "cabal of climate denial" runs policy in the federal opposition.
Heatwave brings health warnings as extremes grip globe
Extreme weather is gripping parts of Europe, the US and Asia as the World Meteorological Organization warns of the increased risk of heart attacks and deaths.
Electric vehicle demand revs up as companies eye future
One in every two Australian businesses is likely to start electrifying vehicle fleets in the next two years and some are already stocking up on the cars.
Dingo plan in spotlight as minister arrives at K’gari
Queensland's environment minister is meeting rangers and traditional owners on K'gari after a woman was attacked by a pack of dingoes on the beach.
Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds
Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could cut pollution and save motorists money on fuel and car maintenance, according to research.
Mining company gets ‘slap on the wrist’ for water theft
The resources regulator has determined a mining giant unlawfully took water at a time of extreme drought in rural NSW but has declined to prosecute.
Nation put on high alert as El Nino warnings heat up
More extreme weather is forecast as Australians braces for warmer, drier conditions this summer after heavy rain and record floods.
More electric car price cuts in Australia as sales soar
The price of another new electric vehicle has dropped below $40,000 in Australia on the same day the country recorded a record number of sales.
Aussie start-up to use $5m to combat ‘biggest’ EV issue
An Australian electric vehicle start-up, founded by three former Tritium executives, is planning to expand after securing a $5 million investment.
Bushfire warning as El Nino threat looms large
El Nino conditions will likely make 2024 the world's hottest year on record, leaving Australia in a precarious position for bushfires.
Grant funds clear runway for pollution-busting biofuels
Reducing emissions from flights is the aim of $30 million in grant funding with a recent report calling sustainable fuel the "only viable near-term option".
Research to hedge bets on coral climate survival
Scientists have developed an easier way to narrow the selection process for the best coral species to restore reefs as global warming threatens survival.
How to blast rocks and negativity into prosperity
Chemicals giant Orica expects to be a winner in the latest boom because miners need tech to find new ore and explosives to blast critical minerals out of rock.
Moon mining: ground zero for doing things differently
Mining on the moon is starting small as Australia and NASA prepare to develop self-sustaining habitats to support a giant leap to Mars.
Heavy burden: why concerns are growing about big cars
More Australian drivers are getting behind the wheel of bigger and heavier vehicles and experts say it's not electric cars to blame for the growing trend.
Hydrogen-powered trucks primed to roll out in Australia
The first prime-mover powered by hydrogen will hit Australian roads within months after PepsiCo revealed plans to trial the vehicle technology in Queensland.
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Call to crack China’s dominance in critical minerals
Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.
Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race
A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.
Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry
A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.