‘Bring it home’: PM’s diplomatic fight for climate meet
Anthony Albanese will use a visit to the UN to make the case for a rival country to drop its bid to host a major climate summit in order for Australia to host.
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Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target
Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.
Anthony Albanese dodges power bill price drop guarantee
The prime minister has declined to guarantee cheaper power bills for households under Australia's climate target, as experts say prices would remain stable.
Biosecurity plan to protect state’s primary industries
A new biosecurity plan marks a strategic shift in managing viruses, mites, weeds and feral animals, but critics have questioned impacts on staff.
Green deliveries to grow as electric trucks roll out
Another major logistics company will add electric trucks and vans to its fleet in a move the company says will appeal to environmentally aware consumers.
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PM spruiks ‘sweet spot’ climate target, rejects critics
Australia has set fresh climate targets the federal government believes strikes the right balance between responsibility and ambition.
Green jet fuel creates runway for 2035 climate goals
Slashing the emissions profile of planes, ships and heavy trucks is the main game of a $1.1 billion injection into the low carbon fuel industry.
Coalition’s climate catastrophe worsens over new target
Coalition members are trying to calm expectations of a major fight over climate policy as Labor prepares to unveil a 2035 emissions reduction target.
Offshore wind fees slashed to counter global headwinds
Fees to research and build offshore wind farms in Australia will be cut for two years after global uncertainty and the collapse of several local projects.
Deadly and costly: the climate threats Australians face
As many as 1.5 million Australians will be at high risk from the damaging affects of climate change, a confronting government outlook shows.
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Keep electric car tax cut, remove pollution instead
A tax exemption for electric vehicles could put another 1.5 million on Australian roads if it is extended to 2035, modelling shows, and cut carbon emissions.
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‘Climate fail’: huge gas project approval ignites fury
Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.
Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting
A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.
Gas call takes shine off Australia’s Pacific blitz
Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.
Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit
The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.
Company accelerates electric truck parcel deliveries
Quiet and clean, if costly: an Australian delivery business says more companies should adopt electric trucks ahead of World EV Day.
Former Greens leader reveals new role after politics
Adam Bandt will play no further role in the party he led for five years, as he takes on a role with one of Australia's biggest environment groups.
Japanese PMs launch leadership bids after PM resigns
The campaigning begins to replace outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after he quit over his party's poor showing in recent elections.
Climate finance crunch time at Pacific leader talks
The existential threat of climate change and ever-intensifying regional rivalries will loom large over Pacific leader talks in Honiara.
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Massive koala park plan to give logging the chop
A huge proposed national park to protect koalas has been hailed by conservationists, but the logging industry says jobs will be decimated.
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Winds of change: reforms coming for renewable energy
Offshore wind technology could give Australia's renewable energy a significant boost but projects are facing headwinds, both locally and abroad.
Nature delivers $510b bounty but needs more resources
Australia's environment is delivering much more than the government invests in it and contributes 20 per cent of the nation's economic output, a report finds.
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Wind farm fans ‘death row’ fears for endangered species
Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.
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Australia risks losing green iron race after head start
Australia may be left stranded on the blocks in the race to lead the globe in green iron projects, with its main rivals coming from some unexpected nations.
Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare
Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.
‘Broken’ nature laws fast-tracked but details up in air
Tougher nature protections are promised as the government tries to steer long-stalled law reforms into the fast lane, but it's not clear how they will pass.
‘Bizarre’ push to drop net zero sets up coalition clash
An effort to repeal the net zero emissions target has highlighted internal opposition divisions over climate change as Labor is urged to do more.
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Industry, climate firms to give green iron green light
Creating a green metals industry is taking longer than expected, experts say, but an Australian summit is seeking ways to accelerate its creation.
Call to screw the cap on $11 billion diesel subsidy
More mining giants may clean up their operations if the government capped generous credits on diesel fuel and incentivised green projects, a report finds.
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Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear
A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.
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‘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.