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.
environmental politics
‘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.
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
exports
iron and steel
metal and mineral
pollution
research and development
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.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
diesel fuel
energy
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
litigation and regulation
politics
politics (general)
productivity
road transport
transport
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.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
market research
research
road transport
transport
‘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.
alternative energy
business (general)
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
exports
metal and mineral
mining
pollution
renewable energy
Green hydrogen hype fades but future hopes are bright
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.
consumer goods
consumers
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental politics
politics (general)
renewable energy
1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy
Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.
electricity production and distribution
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
environmental politics
natural gas
nuclear policy
nuclear power
politics (general)
renewable energy
All energy costs rise but small nuclear most reactive
Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
exports
politics (general)
renewable energy
UN urges Australia to lead global renewable energy race
Australia should set bolder targets to cut pollution and produce renewable energy, the UN says, to secure green exports and avoid further climate harm.
Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court
Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.
breaking_news
environmental issue
environmental politics
parliament
political campaigns
political dissent
politics
Nats ‘steers’ rumbling in party paddock over net zero
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.
environmental issue
environmental politics
global warming
international court or tribunal
international law
judiciary (system of justice)
Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling
An international court will be beamed around the world when it rules on nations' obligations to prevent climate harm and redress greenhouse emissions damage.
consumers
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
lifestyle (house and home)
renewable energy
research
research and development
Wanted: 10,000 households to plug in to energy research
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.
Heavy-hitter urges return of ‘world’s best’ carbon tax
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.
alternative energy
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
environmental issue
environmental politics
regulatory policy and organisation
renewable energy
Renewable energy delays make Australia less attractive
Investing in Australian renewable energy is only 'somewhat attractive' according to a study that identifies transmission and planning delays among concerns.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumers
diesel fuel
energy
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
renewable energy
road transport
transport
Power up: boost for roadside electric vehicle chargers
Electric vehicle drivers will be able to recharge in more places after a substantial infrastructure investment designed to generate wider adoption.
arts, culture and entertainment
environmental politics
history - human science
indigenous people
politics
politics (general)
Bid for World Heritage rock art listing ramps up
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.
Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas
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.
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
diesel fuel
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
politics
politics (general)
regulatory policy and organisation
road transport
transport
More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers
Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.
energy
energy resources
environmental politics
politics
politics (general)
renewable energy
state budget and tax
Alarm as LNP takes wind out of energy plan, renewables
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.
Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed
The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.
alternative energy
construction and property
energy
energy (general)
energy and resource
energy resources
energy saving
environmental issue
environmental politics
politics (general)
renewable energy
Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours
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.
business (general)
economic policy
economy (general)
economy, business and finance
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
finance (general)
investments
regulatory policy and organisation
Green tick: Australian net-zero projects to be rated
Environmental projects will be analysed and rated in Australia in a move experts say could prevent greenwashing and encourage international investments.
air pollution
auto trends
automotive equipment
consumer goods
consumers
energy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
pollution
road transport
transport
Hitting the brakes on EV, hybrid help could slow cuts
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.
Sun sets on another state’s solar home battery rebate
Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.
Aussies urged to charge ahead with household batteries
Australia could unlock billions in electricity savings if more households add a battery to their solar panel plans, a report has found.
Push to turn promises into protection at UN ocean meet
The United Nations Ocean Conference is opening in France as pressure mounts to turn promises into action on protecting the ocean.
Go bold: calls for Australia to lead on ocean health
Acting on the threats of deep-sea mining and climate change are among the asks of environmental groups heading into a global event.
auto trends
automotive equipment
business (general)
economy (general)
environmental issue
environmental politics
sales
transport
Australia’s big car love affair still fuelling sales
SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.