Technology that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and uses sunlight to release it will be tested in Australia as part of an international partnership.
An assessment of the world's coral reef ecosystems has found that almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years.
Researchers have put a figure on the growing toll of bushfires in Australia but say better preparation could prevent billions of dollars in losses.
Global temperatures are on track to rise by 2.8C by the end of the century unless nations make deep emission cuts, including those from coal, oil and gas.
A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.
Australian researchers have identified weather patterns that can raise the risk of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, and winds play a key role.
Musical taste can make or break a first impression. But for one Queensland researcher, what we reject is just as fascinating as the songs we embrace.
A powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about a third of global warming is not being accurately measured by many oil and gas producers, a report has found.
Climate change could cost Tasmania's salmon industry millions of dollars in revenue and force major changes to farming operations, a report has warned.
Cutting all greenhouse gas emissions will not immediately reverse the effects of climate change on the world's largest ocean, a study has found.
Electric vehicle charging bottlenecks and areas of high demand will be targeted by a $1.43 million national project as more motorists make the switch.
Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.
Australian drivers are buying electric vehicle sales in record numbers but even more will need to hit the road for the nation to meet its climate target.
Australia could lead an international research mission to go where no ship has gone before: an enormous ice basin capable of raising global sea levels.
From additional heat to the loss of coral and glaciers, an online tool promises to calculate the effect of coal, oil and gas developments.
Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
Motorists are adopting electric vehicles in record numbers but the nation's public charging is struggling to keep pace with demand.
Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.
Earth is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees of warming within years, the United Nations has warned, exposing communities to more extreme weather.
Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.
Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.
With bird flu now being detected in dolphins, scientists are being evacuated from a remote Australian territory to protect them from psychological distress.
Record levels of solar, wind and battery use are pushing down emissions in Australia but bigger cuts will be needed to meet its climate goal.
Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could deliver critical care to people trapped in a tight spot, with researchers turning tiny insects into search and rescue titans.
Solar and battery installation firms are booming with the help of government rebates but most fear a crash will hit when the support ends.
Replacing fuel imports with renewable power could save Pacific countries millions of dollars if they can secure enough investment to make the switch.
Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
Australian investors are pushing for big changes to Australia's major pollution policy and they could force more companies to reduce pollution.
Australian laws are keeping heavy-duty electric trucks off the road, a report says, when they could boost productivity by more than $2 billion.
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