Hybrid cars may not be the green machines they seem
Claims that hybrid vehicles are as environmentally friendly as electric cars may be confusing Australian buyers, according to a report into 'greenwashing'.
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Heatwave, bushfires wreak havoc as threat moves north
Bushfires are burning across a number of states as a heatwave is forecast to move into Queensland and the Northern Territory, sparking a wave of warnings.
Warning of dire threat to koalas from urban sprawl
Koalas face a sustained threat from urban sprawl and greenfield development in Queensland's southeast, warns a leading conservation group.
Australia granted more time to address reef threats
The World Heritage Committee has confirmed it won't yet list the Great Barrier Reef as in-danger but Australia's guardianship remains under close scrutiny.
Fire ants invade Qld islands, raising fears for K’gari
There are fears fire ants could invade World Heritage-listed K'gari after 130 nests were found on another large sand island off Brisbane.
Nationals net-zero row splits party, draws condemnation
Despite an unsuccessful bid to abolish the Nationals' commitment to net-zero emissions, the party's conservative elements have vowed to force a partyroom vote.
UN says more needed ‘on all fronts’ on climate goals
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told G20 leaders they have the power to reset a climate crisis that is "spinning out of control".
Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects
Members and senators in Canberra are being lobbied to ensure coal and gas approvals are stopped while the Labor government reviews national environmental laws.
Government seeks refresh on Murray Darling plan
The government wants to push back its plan to remedy the Murray Darling Basin after the environment minister admitted it could not meet its impending deadline.
Federal probe into disputed $1.5b processing hub
A proposed manufacturing facility on Darwin Harbour that has divided the community will go under the microscope at a federal senate inquiry.
Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles
Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.
Action urged after damning report into mass fish deaths
Strong laws are useless if not implemented, conservationists say, after a damning report into the cause of 20 million fish deaths.
Action urged after report into 20 million fish deaths
Strong laws are useless if they're not implemented, conservationists say after a damning report into the cause of 20 to 30 million fish deaths in March.
Government concedes climate change may impact bonds
The Australian government has agreed to a proposed settlement, conceding climate change may affect the value of its bonds, to end an investor class action.
Australia a decade behind pack on tackling urban heat
Experts say bold political leadership is needed to ensure Australia's major cities remain liveable as the urban heat problem escalates.
Call to halt logging with glider possum on the slide
The greater glider has slid from vulnerable to endangered at alarming speed and conservationists say NSW must stop logging one of its last strongholds.
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Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse
If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.
Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub
Victoria's refusal to sign up to the new Murray-Darling Basin plan has set the scene for an awkward joint press conference between two Labor governments.
Farmers up in arms at renewables mega-project land grab
Landowners and farmers have protested outside Queensland parliament urging the government to rethink renewables projects they say will destroy local habitat.
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Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies
A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.
NSW govt under fire as trees fall in koala heartland
Conservationists and the timber industry aren't often on the same page but there's plenty of shared hostility over the NSW government's vague koala park plan.
Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns
Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.
Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy
Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.
Five Australian species at immediate risk of extinction
Five Australian species are at immediate risk of extinction and another 41 are in so much strife they must be listed as critically endangered, experts say.
Australia’s pact with California a sign of the climes
Australia will work with one of America's sunniest states to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity and fuel the renewable energy transition.
Climate experts go cold on platform now known as X
Environment, climate and biodiversity experts are leaving the social media network formerly known as Twitter in huge numbers, a study reveals.
ALP national conference touted as a litmus test for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is working to stamp his authority over Labor's platform as he faces internal pushes against key government policy.
Push to end native logging ahead of Labor policy parley
Conservation groups are seizing on the upcoming national Labor conference to push for the government to adopt a policy banning native logging and land clearing.
Doctors sound health alarm over gas expansion plans
Doctors have rallied at Parliament House against the expansion of Australia's gas industry, warning it will harm future generations.
Protections urged for threatened forestry workers
NSW MPs have been told of several violent attacks and threats against workers as tensions rise about the logging of culturally significant forests.
‘Top renewables state’ NSW swamped with investment bids
The latest round of investment into NSW's 20-year energy roadmap had three-and-a-half times as many bids as desired.