ScoMo vetoed unwinnable nukes plan
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce says former prime minister Scott Morrison ditched taking a nuclear energy policy to an election because it was unpopular.
Sustainability
‘Taste test’: Aussies urged to drink sewage
An unusual change to water that millions of Australians drink has raised eyebrows, as authorities campaign to “build acceptance and understanding” of the idea.
Farmers mass protest outside premier’s lunch
Hundreds of angry farmers and regional community members have staged a mass protest outside an event attended by state’s premier.
Billionaire’s big solar plan gets green light
A major new solar project backed by one of Australia’s tech billionaires will set Australia on a path to becoming a “renewable energy superpower”.
Push for major bin change across Australia
Two experts are calling for a nationwide change to household bin systems, that could see every home sorting their trash into four different bins.
Huge change for millions of Aussie bins
A popular item could be banned from bins in one state under a proposed shake-up, with feedback of the changes open to the community.
Huge problem Australia is ignoring
There’s a big question being posed in Australian politics right now, but it ignores the easiest and only viable solution to the energy conundrum.
Dutton’s bold pledge on nuclear power
Peter Dutton has hit the sticks to promote his controversial nuclear energy plan but remains mum on how much the “essential” project will cost.
Bowen flags batteries, EVs next priority
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said households could soon be further incentivised to buy into batteries or be able to use an EV to charge the home.
$22.7bn bid to secure Aussie jobs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed how a $22.7bn policy to ensure Australia leads the renewable energy transition will be delivered.
City reveals major change to household bins
One city has sold off its waste management service for $110m. This is what it means for staff and households throwing out rubbish.
‘Multiple reactors’: New detail in nuke plan
The Coalition’s energy spokesman Ted O’Brien has revealed a surprising new detail for the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
Dutton’s surprising hint on nuclear cost
The Opposition Leader is under pressure to release the costings of the Coalition’s controversial nuclear power plan it announced on Wednesday.
Cold snap, outages trigger gas threat
Users across Australia’s east coast states risk facing a gas supply shortage, as a cold snap bites, the energy market operator has warned.
‘Lethal’ balloons banned in tourist hotspot
A local NSW council has brought in a ban on balloons and other party items in an effort to protect local native wildlife.
Nuclear plan sparks brutal meme onslaught
Blinky the three-eyed fish, hazmat suits and radioactive waste have featured in a scare campaign pushing back against the Coalition’s nuclear proposal.
‘Can’t assemble Ikea flat pack’: PM’s dig
Anthony Albanese has questioned the Coalition’s ability to pull off its nuclear energy plan, labelling the proposal as “half baked” and an “economic catastrophe”.
States slam door on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Peter Dutton’s election promise to build seven nuclear reactors has been met with a firm no from the state premiers, and one would-be premier.
Outspoken MP defies party leader
An outspoken Liberal MP says any move by Peter Dutton to water down existing climate targets is a “regressive step”.
‘Worse than Morrison’: PM blasts Dutton
After the Opposition Leader signalled he would shelve Labor’s interim emissions reduction target, the Prime Minister accused him of “walking away” from climate action.
Albo slams Coalition’s ‘nuclear fantasy’
Speaking to business leaders, the Prime Minister hit out at the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan that he said delayed “real action” on climate change.
How Uber is helping Aussies go green
Uber has launched a carbon dioxide savings tracker, with one state taking an early lead in the clean green stakes.
‘Massive:’ Big miners push new green trucks
Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto have announced a new green push to transform their massive fleet of haul trucks.
Albo lashes Dutton’s ‘risky’ nuclear plan
The Prime Minister is demanding his political opponent come clean with his plans to turn Australia nuclear and give Australians answers.
Gas giant to cut 200 jobs
One of Australia’s energy titans will cut 200 jobs, blaming a delay in ‘growth activities’ for the cull.
Worst state at using yellow bins revealed
A new study has found which states are the most clueless about what to recycle in their household yellow bins.
Plan to keep Aussies’ power bills down
Labor has pledged to support gas projects in a bid to keep power bills in check in a plan set to be met with significant backlash.
$215bn industry could create 53k jobs
The untapped value of an up-and-coming industry that could create thousands of jobs has been revealed in a new report.
Major changes to popular maps app
Aussies will be encouraged to take the most fuel-efficient route next time they plug in an address in this maps app.
Major change to Aussie kitchen staple
Environmentally conscious households will soon be able to save more soft plastics from going to landfill through this new recycling program.
Original URL: https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/sustainability/page/3