Electric shock: hybrids, not EVs, pose pedestrian risk
They may be quieter and heavier than petrol cars but electric vehicles are not more likely to crash into a pedestrian or to cause serious injury.
environmental issue
Cheapest path to energy and climate goals locked in
Solar and wind firmed by storage and backed by gas remains the cheapest pathway to meet Australia's growing demand for electricity while reaching climate goals
computing and information technology
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
regulatory policy and organisation
research
science and technology
software
technology (general)
water
Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply
Data centres supporting artificial intelligence technology could use as much as 20 per cent of the water supply in some cities unless policies change.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
diesel fuel
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
road transport
transport
Aussies’ latest car choices are driving down pollution
The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's transport emissions but big, old cars are slowing progress.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
exports
international (foreign) trade
investments
renewable energy
Australia risks missing net zero without China’s aid
China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.
‘Climate obstruction’ alarms raised with museum sponsor
Ties between a state museum and a major gas company are being questioned by a climate communications group as scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorship grows.
Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food
On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.
Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism
Australian musicians are using their work to raise the profile of climate change and environmental issues, including through an annual competition.
Energy costs force most renters to swelter over summer
Most Australians who rent their home say they avoid using cooling and heating appliances due to high costs.
Motorists pooh pooh petrol for low-emission options
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are closing the gap on their petrol rivals with sales figures showing a change in consumer sentiment.
Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute
Farmers are unsure how to continue work under fast-tracked changes to land clearing laws, which have been hailed as a milestone for conservation.
Skates on to ensure secure exit of major coal plant
The risk of power blackouts remain if necessary security infrastructure can't be sped up to come online in time for a major coal generator to shutter.
avalanche/landslide
disaster and accident
environmental issue
flood
global warming
government aid
rescue
Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise
Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.
Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves
A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.
Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest
Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrest made at the Newcastle Harbour.
Grins as environment laws pass in ‘win for the country’
An overhaul of environmental laws has cleared parliament, with the prime minister toasting the reforms despite the coalition branding them "economy wrecking".
Activist claims win in ‘biggest’ anti-protest lawsuit
A coal mining giant's epic legal pursuit of climate activist Ben Pennings is over after a $600 million lawsuit over an environmental protest was dropped.
Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals
The pace of emissions reductions must double to meet Australia's climate emissions targets, with a rapid and unhindered clean energy transition key to success.
Overpowered: battery rebate could be drained in a year
Australian households are installing more than 1000 solar batteries every day, but their popularity could accelerate the end of the government's rebate scheme.
Strong lift off for seaweed firm with unique business
A local climate technology company tackling a potent greenhouse gas with seaweed has soared in value after listing on the Australian Securities Exchange.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental pollution
renewable energy
Australia needs a ‘wind farm every month’ to meet goals
Australia needs to build the equivalent of one large wind farm every month to meet its 2030 climate target, an expert warns.
Push to ramp-up fire ant battle as new nest found
Fire ants are hampering agriculture, tourism and even kids' sport, with calls for more federal funding to control the spread of one of the world's worst pests.
New offers made as clock starts ticking on nature talks
Environmentalists are pleading with the government to strike a deal with the Greens on major reforms which could include a crackdown on native forest logging.
Clean-up begins but cyclone threat yet to disappear
The clean-up has begun in the Top End, but a cyclone threat remains as northern Australia braces for more wild weather.
Labor faces major roadblocks in bid to pass nature laws
Labor is facing questions over its attempt to fast-track environmental reforms as the government tries to woo its opponents in the hopes of striking a deal.
Coalition has ‘mountain to climb’ in dire poll result
Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.
G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott
Leaders at the G20 summit have signed a statement strengthening their commitment to the Paris climate agreement and declaring their support for free trade.
Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring
Spring is a high-risk time for native animals as they move around busy roads to breed and forage, prompting calls for nature to be at the core of planning laws.
environmental issue
environmental politics
ministers (government)
parliament
political systems
politics
D-day looms for nature overhaul but final deal elusive
The environment minister has urged the coalition and Greens to come to the table and do a deal on big reforms to Australia's nature protections.
alternative energy
business (general)
diesel fuel
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
regulatory policy and organisation
renewable energy
Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field
Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.
COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition
Some nations are pushing hard for the UN climate summit to detail how the world will move away from fossil fuels, but it's been dropped from a draft agreement.