Labor accused of ‘humiliating’ gas switch
Labor has changed its tune and backs building a new gas-fired plant in NSW on the condition it runs completely on green hydrogen by the decade's end.
environmental politics
$1 billion bid to keep Great Barrier Reef off the endangered list
New funding to protect the Great Barrier Reef will "back in" scientists to help preserve the natural wonder, according to the prime minister.
Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards
Yellow crazy ants can have a devastating effect on native skinks and scientists fear some of Australia's tiniest, most endangered frogs could be next.
Climate club plan could punish Australia
Germany's new chancellor is pushing for the G7 to become a "climate club" that will economically punish laggards like Australia, observers say.
Bonds spread from green to social impact
There is a growing appetite for finance linked to social impact, not just assets that are green, and bankers are gearing up.
Radioactive: the debate over nuclear waste
Australia's plan to deal with its radioactive waste is either the best or worst idea ever, depending on the perspective.
Lake Eyre Basin oil exploration for Qld
The Queensland government has given approval to Origin Energy to look for oil in the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin, which could pave the way for fracking.