Qld govt’s gas well approvals slammed by activists
The Queensland government's decision to approve dozens of new coal seam gas wells on the Darling Downs has been slammed by environmental activists.
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Torres Strait flooding fears as sea-level peak imminent
Traditional owners in the Torres Strait say rising sea levels continue to damage their islands, with fears an imminent tidal peak could inundate communities.
Winter on death row as climate warms
Winter could vanish as a season for much of Australia, according to a new tool that shows what climate change might mean for cities, suburbs and towns.
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Review may send Acland mine back to court
Queensland's water department is reviewing a decision to grant a licence to the controversial expansion of New Hope's Acland coal mine.
Echidnas blow snot bubbles to say cool
It's long been thought echidnas are poor at dealing with the Australian heat but researchers say they have some secret weapons including snot bubbles.
World lags on removing carbon emissions
The world isn't doing enough to scale up the extraction of CO2 from the atmosphere and buy more time to slash emissions, a landmark report warns.
Coral Sea cyclones more powerful: study
A new study by researchers in Queensland found tropical cyclones are becoming more powerful and are not necessarily decreasing in frequency in the Coral Sea.
Peril as warming alters planet water cycle
Changes to the planet's water cycle wrought by global warming increase the risk of bushfire, drought and other disasters, a new Australian-led report says.
Australia warmer, wetter in 2022
Australia was warmer and wetter than historical averages last year as La Nina and climate change hit the country, causing widespread flooding and heatwaves.
Rio Tinto compo bill ‘nothing like’ $450m
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap, but it will be "nothing like" $450 million.
Qld power plant set for coal cap compo
Taxpayers are set to fund a compensation deal of up to $450 million for Gladstone Power Station owner Rio Tinto over the coal price cap in Queensland.
NSW targets 70pct emissions cut by 2035
Climate groups have welcomed the decision by the NSW government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2035 on 2005 levels.
Aussies play key role in new space mission
Australian experts will have a key role in commissioning a new satellite that will change what scientists know about pretty much all water on the planet.
Tiny unsung ocean heroes nab research hub
A new research aquarium will be built in Hobart to unlock the secrets of Antarctic krill, a small creature with a giant role in the Southern Ocean's food web.
Tool maps nation’s green energy potential
A new online tool has been released to help landholders understand the value of their properties as potential sites for solar power or wind farms.
Aussie species join extinction risk list
More Australian species have been added to a global list of imperilled species - and one frog is now considered gone forever.
Coal gets Queensland budget back in black
Queensland will seek compensation for capping domestic coal prices, as exporters warn the state's own higher royalty charges are "killing the golden goose".
Reef bad boy could perish as climate warms
The crown-of-thorns starfish could go from villain to victim as climate change kills off its food source - the Great Barrier Reef.
Glencore reviews Qld coal mine plan
Swiss multinational Glencore is reviewing how its plan for a new $2 billion coal mine in central Queensland fits with its aims to cut emissions to net zero.
Qld Bradfield Scheme ‘not feasible’: panel
An expert panel has rejected a scheme to irrigate western Queensland, but says four mini-water grids could help coastal areas adapt to climate change.
Labor to respond to review of nature laws
The environment minister is about to tell Australians how she'll fix laws that have failed the nation's ailing environment, two years on from a major review.
Severe heatwave warning for much of Queensland
A heatwave warning has been issued for residents across southeast, northern and northwest Queensland including the cities of Brisbane, Caboolture and Mount Isa.
Qld to seek coal, gas cap compensation
Queensland will oppose market interventions, such as wholesale gas and coal price caps or windfall taxes if the state isn't compensated, the premier says.
Australia urged to lead at nature summit
Australia has been challenged to lead from the front at a UN conference that aims to halt the destruction humans are inflicting on the natural world.
Big five banks scope out climate losses
Australia's big five banks should cope with lending losses caused by climate change but will be more vulnerable to economic downturns, a new analysis shows.
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Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier
Ten Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about energy.
Govt vows to fight in-danger reef listing
A United Nations monitoring mission released its long-awaited report on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it should be listed as a World Heritage site in danger.
Nation faces summer of natural disasters
Australia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.
Qld coal exports omitted from climate plan
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is open to more ambitious emissions targets, but says the future of the state's coal mines depends on market demand.
Reef should join in-danger list: UN report
A United Nations monitoring mission released its long-awaited report on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it should be listed as a World Heritage site in danger.
Queensland court rejects coal over climate
A Queensland thermal coal mine should be refused because it will contribute to climate change, damaging the environment and impact human rights, a court says.