
‘Not good enough’: electric vehicles fail range claims
Both electric and petrol-powered vehicles are failing to meet advertised promises, on-road tests reveal, which experts say is unacceptable.
Both electric and petrol-powered vehicles are failing to meet advertised promises, on-road tests reveal, which experts say is unacceptable.
Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.
Two major Australian green hydrogen projects have been abandoned within weeks but experts say it will give investors time to rethink the future of the fuel.
An international court will be beamed around the world when it rules on nations' obligations to prevent climate harm and redress greenhouse emissions damage.
Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party's policy.
Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.
Australia should set bolder targets to cut pollution and produce renewable energy, the UN says, to secure green exports and avoid further climate harm.
Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.
From households fitted with solar panels to electric car drivers and business operators, a new research centre aims to model nationwide trends in energy use.
One of the nation's most prominent economists says Australia should not have scrapped its carbon tax, but there are other ways to take action on climate.
Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.
Australia is making another push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on the World Heritage list after its application was sent back over pollution concerns.
Electric vehicle drivers will be able to recharge in more places after a substantial infrastructure investment designed to generate wider adoption.
It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.
Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.
Plans to prop up ageing coal-fired power stations by a state government have been labelled a "waste of money" amid concerns over its energy transition.
The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.
Removing tax breaks for plug-in hybrid vehicles is stalling their adoption, a group warns, and a lack of incentives could slow efforts to cut car emissions.
Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.
The United Nations Ocean Conference is opening in France as pressure mounts to turn promises into action on protecting the ocean.
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.
Acting on the threats of deep-sea mining and climate change are among the asks of environmental groups heading into a global event.
SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.
The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics but critics say laws that will help ensure Brisbane Games projects are built on time will set a dangerous precedent.
Gas giants have called on the Australian government to approve projects faster and let them explore more mining opportunities.
Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.
Australia could replace carbon-intensive coal and gas exports with green iron and quadruple earnings, a report says, but only if it makes changes.
Liberals and Nationals are being told to focus on applying the blowtorch to Labor rather than letting infighting take hold after their political marriage ended.
EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.