Bank lending not helping Australia’s ailing environment
Australian Conservation Foundation research has questioned the lending practices of Australian banks and their impact on nature.
environmental issue
Total fire bans as temperatures soar and bushfires rage
Queensland firefighters are bracing for a day of high temperatures and strong winds as a fierce blaze continues to burn west of Brisbane.
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Sparks fly over claims Aussies are not ready for EVs
A top Toyota executive says hybrid cars are a better fit for Australian drivers right now but Tesla and the industry are hitting back in a fiery debate.
‘Serious concerns’ over Australia’s soil carbon scheme
Soil scientists are warning Australia's soil carbon farming scheme is flawed and risks overestimating the country's greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
Cryogenics the key to saving natives from killer rust
Scientists working to combat the invasive spread of myrtle rust have taken to cryogenically preserving native plants under threat until a solution can be found.
Wine and spirit bottle refunds offered in Aussie first
Queenslanders will now be paid 10 cents for empty wine and pure spirit glass containers at the state's recycling stations, as the scheme expands.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Major car brand launches EV battery recycling plan
Kia Australia has partnered with a Melbourne company to reuse and recycle its electric car batteries when they start to power down.
Experts celebrate enormous bounds in reef restoration
Experts behind a new survival kit for the Great Barrier Reef say they've achieved monumental leaps that will help coral reefs worldwide endure climate change.
World on brink of environmental tipping points, UN says
Water scarcity and species extinction can lead to irreversible and life-threatening impacts if humanity does not change course, according to a new UN report.
Town’s water ‘safe’ after toxic chemical discovery
Low levels of PFAS chemicals have been found near a water supply in regional NSW, but authorities say there is no risk to health.
One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030
A three-year project aiming to improve energy efficiency in older Australian homes has kicked off with a bold goal to upgrade one million households by 2030.
Uber drivers offered 10,000 electric cars in EV push
Uber has teamed with BYD in a push to put more electric vehicles into Australia's ride-sharing network and on to roads.
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Extra $2b to finance critical minerals ‘lacks ambition’
An extra $2 billion for the critical minerals supply chain will form part of the Albanese government's plan to support allies and overhaul the economy.
Government grilled over plans for new nature laws
New laws to protect Australia's ailing environment are proving complex, and won't be available for the public to scrutinise until next year.
Why the US is overtaking Australia on electric trucks
Tech giant Amazon has revealed a new electric truck milestone as Australia is changing laws to allow more low-emission heavy vehicles on our roads.
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Call to build homes to defy climate, save $4b a year
As floods, cyclones and bushfires become more ferocious, costs to home-owners could double by 2050 without changes to the construction code, an analysis shows.
Parliament protester trial delayed over ‘technicality’
The trial of 14 climate change activists accused of disrupting Queensland parliament by chanting slogans has been adjourned due to an argument over legislation.
Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.
Qld activists could be jailed over three minute protest
A protest that lasted three minutes but disrupted the workings of Queensland's parliament could land 14 climate protesters in jail for up to three years.
Australia remains wishlist for Amazon drone deliveries
The online retail giant is ramping up its drone delivery program but plans to fly and land goods in Aussie backyards is still a way off.
Leaders and laggards ranked in electric vehicle race
Greenpeace has issued a report card for the world's top 15 traditional car makers and some of Australia's most popular brands scored low marks.
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energy
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Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices
Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.
Warming climate gives reef devouring starfish a leg up
Scientists have more bad news for the Great Barrier Reef - baby crown-of-thorns starfish are very good at dealing with the heat climate change is dishing out.
Senate to probe efforts to eradicate fire ants
The Senate will investigate Australia's efforts to squash invasive fire ants, amid claims a national eradication program hasn't been given the cash it needs.
‘Real world’ car-testing to probe fuel economy promises
A $14 million national testing program will assess the emissions and fuel consumption of up to 200 popular cars, vans and utes.
High Court rules against state electric vehicle charges
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully charged electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
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High Court rules against electric vehicle charges
The High Court has ruled the Victorian government unlawfully imposed electric, hydrogen and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners a fee for each kilometre they travel.
Australia’s biggest car brand revs up electric concepts
A futuristic electric sports car and SUV will be unveiled by Toyota next week in a move that could signal a change for the brand.
Winter crop production to fall amid drier conditions
Australia's winter crop production is expected to fall by almost a quarter, after three consecutive years of bumper harvests.
Farmer says ‘it’s all starting again’ as dams run dry
With the effects of El Nino already being felt a leading rural charity says they're already seeing a marked increase in demand for their services.