Reason for Aussie shark attack spike
The number of shark attacks has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, with scientists putting it down to a number of factors, including climate change.
Climate Change
‘Expect more’: Dire warning after floods
North Queensland has recorded its second “once-in-a-century” flood since 2019, and one thing made the rainfall heavier.
Climate Active exodus lifts fears
Labor to continue with voluntary emission offset scheme despite a spate of companies leaving amid concerns about the validity of some credits.
Tipping point: Rio flags battery power future as coal costs rise
Rio Tinto’s aluminium boss says its smelters in NSW and Queensland are doomed if they rely on coal-fired power stations, as cheaper battery storage for green energy becomes more viable.
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Axing energy targets will deter overseas investors
Any policy shift away from 2030 energy transition targets would squander Australia’s advantage and see regional communities miss out on economic opportunities, an energy industry leader warns.
Pub takes beer garden fight to court
A 150-year-old watering hole on the banks of a river has taken its beer garden plans to court after they were knocked back over flooding fears.
Chainsaw pops Twiggy’s hydrogen balloon
Ian ‘Chainsaw’ Macfarlane has a serious beef with Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s ambitions to build hydrogen into a major renewable energy source in Australia.
NSW renewable zone wins green light for 4.5GW project
Approval for transmission lines at NSW’s Central-West Orana renewable energy zone is expected to drive up to $20bn in private investment for solar, wind, and energy storage projects.
Nation’s highest power costs a ‘major black mark’ on SA
South Australia is being held back by nation-leading energy costs in a ranking of business-friendly states.
Green lawfare bid to block coal projects fails
A last-ditch legal attempt aiming to block major coal mine approvals in New South Wales on climate grounds has failed in the High Court.
‘Catastrophe’ headed for Great Barrier Reef
Scientists have revealed co-ordinated action must be taken to save the Great Barrier Reef after water temperatures reach unprecedented levels.
Jobs to go at Sydney solar panel maker backed by Cannon-Brookes
SunDrive Solar, backed by a strong of high-profile names including Mike Cannon-Brookes, Cameron Adams and Robyn Denholm, is reportedly preparing to restructure.
‘Unachievable’: Air NZ scraps 2030 carbon emissions target
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to scrap its ambitious carbon emissions reduction targets, noting there are only so many levers it can pull.
How an ex-Apple engineer made boats ‘fly’
After he left Apple, Eric Laakmann sailed over 30,000 miles on a 55-foot catamaran. A journey taking him to New Zealand, where he now leads one of the country’s hottest start-ups.
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