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.
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.
Aussie team has solid plan for carbon woes
Australian scientists are turning carbon dioxide into solid carbon in what could be a game changer for emissions-heavy industries fuelling climate change.
How regional Australia beats the heat
As heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and more intense, regional Australians and their communities are learning how to adapt.
Butt-breathing turtle hit by Qld flood
Two endangered turtles, including one that can breathe through its backside, have almost certainly lost nests and food sources after major floods in Queensland.
Insurers could walk away from flood towns
Property owners could be hit with higher insurance bills or find themselves uninsurable after the failure of flood mitigation infrastructure in Maryborough.
Green ships ahoy along vital corridors
Big miners are lining up cleaner shipping options as manufacturers and retailers start to think about all emissions, not just what appears in national targets.
Glencore stands by climate goal, mine plan
Mining giant Glencore is planning a new metallurgical and thermal coalmine in Queensland that it says can be accommodated within its climate strategy.
Study reveals new climate threat for fish
Two primary effects of global warming disrupt the ability of fish to form defensive schools, meaning they're more likely to be eaten.
Miner’s emissions blowout to cost $10m
Anglo American is facing a $10 million penalty after an emissions blowout at a coal mining complex in Queensland.