Flood evacuations hit drenched Sydney
Flood evacuation orders have been issued across NSW as torrential rain continues and a risk of major flooding develops in multiple areas.
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New high-tech home for priceless treasures
A priceless treasure trove of plant specimens scientists rely on to chart environmental declines has a new high-tech home in Sydney.
Climate report a ‘file of shame’ -UN chief
The United Nations' latest climate change report catalogues the "empty pledges" that will make the world 'unliveable', says Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
UN chief attacks Aust climate approach
The UN chief has launched a major new report on climate change mitigation, calling nations that plan to increase fossil fuel production dangerous radicals.
Coral bleaching hits iconic WA coast
Coral bleaching has been recorded at Western Australia's iconic Ningaloo Marine Park, leading to calls for greater action on climate change.
Sea drone to propel underwater research
An agile underwater drone guided by artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionise ocean research.
Devastated city’s river to peak at 12m
Wilsons River will peak at 12 metres at Lismore, the devastated epicentre of the relentless NSW floods, after its levees were breached.
Flood recovery to exceed $6 billion
Disaster support for flood-affected communities is likely to exceed $6 billion, with $1.29 billion paid out to individuals, according to the treasurer.
Regulator to review carbon credit claims
The Clean Energy Regulator will review claims made by an academic that the carbon credit system it runs is a sham, but assures that the scheme can be trusted.
NSW towns evacuate as flooding hits again
Dangerous flooding has again forced families out of their homes as rising waters reach parts of NSW for the second time in weeks.
Coal expansion ‘risks Qld net zero target’
Activists say Queensland would fail to achieve net zero by 2050 if all proposed coal projects were approved, unless other businesses picked up the slack.
Reef in grip of new mass bleaching event
Aerial surveillance has confirmed the Great Barrier Reef is in the grip of another mass bleaching event driven by climate change.
Councils want $200m to disaster-proof
Local councils are calling for $200 million a year in the federal budget for disaster mitigation, along with additional funds to address climate change.
Weary councils demand climate action, cash
More than 30 mayors and councillors from councils across Australia are demanding stronger climate change action from the Morrison government.
Australia a ‘holdout’ on climate: UN chief
The UN Secretary-General has branded Australia a "holdout" for refusing to do more to cut greenhouse gas emissions this decade.
Reef mission arrives amid access concerns
A UN mission has arrived to investigate the government's efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef but Australians have been told not to expect many details.
Reef faces bleaching destruction: report
The Great Barrier Reef is suffering another bleaching event as UN experts arrive to check on the health of the ecosystem.
Reef in grip of another bleaching event
The Great Barrier Reef is in the grip of another significant bleaching event, with widespread but variable impacts reported so far.
Climate students ‘hurt’ by court ruling
Sussan Ley welcomed a court finding she's not responsible for protecting Australian children from climate change harm, but students have vowed to keep fighting.
Floods ‘Black Summer all over again’
Coalition of ex-emergency services chiefs calls for stronger action on climate change and better natural disaster planning after this year's deadly floods.
Climate ‘on steroids’ drives extreme flood
The Climate Council says thousands more Australians now have lived experience of a climate system that has been super-charged by global warming.
Son flies UK-Qld to help flood-hit parents
Australian expat Ben Purcell says politicians need to address climate change after returning from London to help his Brisbane parents with flood recovery.
Reef could face annual bleaching events
The Great Barrier Reef is in crisis and without urgent emissions cuts could bleach every year in the not too distant future, the latest climate report warns.
Australia ‘at precipice’ as climate warms
The Australian government has defended its environmental credentials, arguing that the country had reduced emissions faster than many comparable nations.
Australia facing fiery future and more floods in QLD: Landmark report
The UN body that assesses climate change risks has issued dire warnings about disasters and environmental losses in Australia.
Fossil fooled? Report claims coal and gas projects blow their emission estimates
Australian fossil fuel projects frequently pump out far more greenhouse gas emissions than they estimate when trying to win approvals, a new report says.
Climate change robs Australia of rain
An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
Top cricketers join war on climate change
Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins has mobilised an army of top players to fight climate change, starting with the nation's 4000 local clubs.
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Even ‘refuge’ reefs won’t survive 1.5C
Scientists have issued a dire new warning about coral reef losses even if the world manages to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Kids anxious about climate change threat
Australian children and teens are dealing with rising anxiety about climate change but adults can ease the mental burden, a new paper suggests.
Sharks face adapt, move or die scenario
Scientists say climate change is heating the shallow coastal nurseries baby sharks depend on for survival and evolution might be too slow to save them.