Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar
Skyrocketing electricity prices have prompted more Australian families to turn to solar power to save money.
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Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says 110 countries are backing a pledge at COP28 to triple clean power and slash fossil fuel use.
Consumer advocates call for ban on ‘green’ weasel words
Vague and misleading marketing terms like 'for the planet' should be banned in Australia, according to a report analysing green claims in social media ads.
UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels’ future
Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.
McLaren race in to help with Great Barrier Reef project
The Formula One team McLaren Racing have teamed up with global environmental projects, including one to help restore the Great Barrier Reef.
COP28 opens with plea to work together on fossil fuels
International climate talks have begun in Dubai, with the incoming COP28 president calling for co-operation between governments and fossil fuel companies.
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Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit
The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.
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Electric cars cut emissions in half, analysis shows
An online calculator shows electric cars produce as much as 60 per cent less carbon than petrol vehicles and motorists can make deeper cuts using solar power.
Australia set to face heat at COP28 climate summit
World leaders will convene for major climate talks with Australia under pressure to show it is doing everything it can to lower emissions.
Protesters take stand against fracking in outback
A joint rally outside Queensland parliament has called on an end to oil and gas exploration in the remote Channel Country rivers by the end of the year.
Turf theory probed in NSW red fire ant outbreak
Businesses in northern NSW have been hit with unexpected restrictions after invasive fire ants made a historic incursion south of the border.
$60m boost needed to stop greenhouse gas ‘guessing’
Former ACCC chairman Rod Sims says Australia is not accurately tracking greenhouse gas emissions and needs new technology to meet international standards.
CSIRO targets invasive weeds with natural enemies
Natural enemies of two invasive weeds will be released in NSW in an effort to control the unwanted visitors.
Big change to Australian cars remains stuck in traffic
The law that will change what cars are sold in Australia is facing delays in a development some experts say is hurting buyers' wallets.
Invasive fire ants jump border from Queensland to NSW
Fire ant nests found in South Murwillumbah are believed to be the most southern spread of the pests so far as authorities scramble to stem the infestation.
Australia’s emissions policies need ‘radical reset’
Australia's is failing at every turn to rein in its emissions and a radical reset is needed, experts say ahead of a global climate summit in Dubai.
Calls for reef protection after tourism industry boost
The Queensland government has been asked to do more to protect the Great Barrier Reef after a post-COVID comeback by the state's tourism industry.
First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment
The government hopes to centre First Nations knowledge in environmental protection efforts by doubling the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.
Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal
Clive Palmer's mining company will have to pay costs after dropping its second attempt to overturn a licence refusal for a proposed $6.5 billion coal project.
Feds ‘supercharge’ clean energy build to keep lights on
Clean energy sources will take over from ageing coal power stations under a supercharged federal scheme, but critics say household bills will rise without gas.
End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel
Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.
Rural residents have lower risk of dementia: study
Better access to nature and green spaces in the country may lower the risk of dementia, researchers say.
Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine
Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.
Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows
A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.
Doctor arrested at blockade targeting Forestry Corp
Protesters are blocking access to the headquarters of the NSW Forestry Corporation over high-level concerns about its conduct in native forests.
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Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs
Electric car drivers will be able to charge up in more places after the City of Sydney mounted more charging stations on power poles.
Australian animal fears as bird flu hits the Antarctic
Australia is preparing for a bird flu onslaught that could do untold harm to native species, as scientists wait to see what will happen in Antarctica.
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Riches or rubbish: firms prepare for EV battery surge
The question of what to do with electric car batteries when they reach the end of their useful lives is being discussed in Australia as a deadline looms.
NSW Forestry Corp sorry for destroying protected trees
The NSW Forestry Corporation has apologised for destroying 17 protected trees in a state forest, and will fund compensatory projects worth $500,000.
Indo-Pacific agreement on clean energy, anti-graft
A US-led grouping of Indo-Pacific countries has agreed to cooperate on clean energy, anti-corruption and supply chains, but have not reached a trade pact.
Students skip school to rally over climate ‘shame’
Students across the nation have taken a day out of class to protest government inaction on climate change and the continued support of fossil fuels.