‘Food extinction’ to hit in 26 years
Futurists have painted a bleak picture for the world’s culinary scene, predicting how food will be sourced by 2049.
Time Is Now
News.com.au has partnered with Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub for the Time Is Now series to look at how climate change will impact Australia by 2050
Aussie towns set to become unliveable
Three Australian economic centres have been pinpointed as places at risk of being uninhabitable unless something changes very quickly.
Truly alarming discovery changes everything
There is something very wrong with the core of this vital expanse and scientists have made a dire prediction for just 17 years’ time.
Alarming discovery will have dire outcome
A “confronting” reality for a popular international tourism spot has scientists sounding the alarm, with grim predictions of what is to come.
Map’s dire outlook for Australia’s future
A global map released today has shown that Australia could become an extremely difficult place to live if action isn’t taken.
Ugly truth about cost of electric cars
One of the benefits of buying an electric car, at least when it comes to your budget, is not having to pay for fuel. But it’s not as simple as it seems.
Number crunching: When an EV becomes the cheaper choice
We have crunched the numbers to show at what point it becomes cheaper to buy an EV rather than a petrol car. See the results.
‘Catastrophic’: World is on the brink
The boss of the United Nations has erupted at world leaders as scientists warn the planet is in peril unless urgent action is taken.
Scientists stunned by ‘unthinkable’ surge
There has been an “unthinkable” simultaneous surge in temperatures in the Arctic and Antarctic, stunning scientists around the world.
Horror prediction for Aussie capitals
Australia’s climate is changing and it’s set to get worse with experts revealing some horror predictions for the nation’s capitals.
Billionaire says Aussies missing $4200 a year
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has pointed out politicians are blocking Australian households from saving $4200 a year.
Big impact of small change to your bills
Australians are being urged to reconsider which electricity provider they use as changing could have a big impact on the environment.
Solution to ‘toxic’ 10-tonne problem
A Queensland business will transform the toxic waste from one common household product into fertiliser in a major environmental win.
Rare underwater event caught on camera
Spectacular footage of a rare underwater event likened to a “reverse snowstorm” has provided much needed hope to scientists.
Why young Aussies are turning down jobs
Max, 22, took a pay cut to move to his current job for one very specific reason – and employers have been warned to sit up and take notice.
Horror find in world’s deepest trench
Way, way down at the deepest point of the ocean lies a disaster of humanity’s own making that will never die – with untold consequences.
China’s new $1 trillion demand
China is among a group of nations demanding rich countries donate as much as $1 trillion to help tackle climate change.
PM ‘joke’ plan risks fracas with world leaders
Scott Morrison is heading to a crucial chinwag with world leaders but the plan he’s taking has already been labelled a “joke”.
‘54 degrees’: Unbearable temperatures loom
A leading scientific expert today outlined just how high and unbearable temperatures could become in capital cities around Australia.
What we eat could change under net zero
There could be big changes to how Australians live thanks to the net zero by 2050 target — and they’re likely to happen very quickly.
Damning report on Aussie ‘profits’
Australia has been making a lot of money from a very valuable sector but a new report shows its days may be numbered.
Skyrocketing problem Aussies aren’t aware of
Hundreds of thousands of homes will face increased risk of damage in the next 30 years with many Aussies unaware of the increased costs they face.
Australia is worst performer in G20
Australia has been rated one of the worst performers among the world’s largest economies, with experts warning of serious consequences.
Graph demolishes Australia’s big excuse
For years Australia has used this reason as an excuse for inaction when it comes to climate change – but it doesn’t stack up
The Aussie suburbs becoming heat sinks
One in 11 Australians live in this part of the country that already experiences temps 10C hotter than other parts. But it’s going to get worse.
Why we’ve only got 10 years to act
The world only has 10 years to act on climate change and these are the consequences to Australia if we don’t change our path.
‘Concern’ that could derail PM’s climate plan
Scott Morrison will take his 2050 climate change target to cabinet today, but the Nationals are concerned about “sneaky tricks”.
Disturbing image shows Sydney’s fate
New interactive maps show how sea level rise will impact some of the most iconic buildings in the world including Sydney’s Opera House.
New measure that could better chart Australia’s emissions
Australia has one of the worst records in this space but there’s a surprising loophole, which if fixed, could see us solve our wicked problem.
Embarrassing figure shows how slack we are
Many Australians love their solar panels but one embarrassing figure shows just how bad we are compared to other countries.
Australia’s $2.1 trillion jobs bonanza
A new plan to get Australians more jobs with a smarter, cleaner nation could generate trillions for dollars for our nation.
$2.1 trillion lucky country: 672,000 jobs bonanza
Billionaires, blue collar workers and green groups have all joined forces for Mission Zero — a new plan to get Australians more jobs with a smarter, cleaner nation.
‘Real risk’: Bad news for your suburb
A new map is letting Australians check how bad things will get in their suburb, thanks to climate change.
The Aussie area to suffer the most
The welcome sign to this tiny outback town proudly proclaims it as “Australia’s hottest, driest town” but its 60-year record may soon be broken.
How bad Aussie summers will get
Australia’s long hot summer could become a nightmare for some with extreme temperatures forecast to increase dramatically.
Map proves Australia’s troubling future
A frightening picture of Australia’s future has emerged with new analysis showing average summer temperatures soaring by as much as 2C.
‘Big shock’ Australia faces from China
It is one of Australia’s biggest industries, with exports to China driving a lot of it. But we could be in for a rude shock.
$6k difference a small change can make
Australian households could be saving up to $6000 a year while halving their carbon emissions with just a few changes, new analysis shows.
Australia’s huge $16.5 trillion opportunity
It’s the new climate friendly fuel that could make Australia an economic “powerhouse” but we’re on the verge of letting other nations take our riches.
Serious issue for Aussie homebuyers
Many homeowners are not properly informed about a big risk when buying property, and it could be very costly in the future.
Sad aftermath to this iconic photo
Five years after an intense storm toppled a beachside swimming pool and left homes teetering, local residents are still dealing with the impacts.
Aussie beaches that could disappear
New mapping shows some of Australia’s most loved beaches may be lost if the world is too slow to act on climate change.
Australia becoming an ‘embarrassment’
Australia is becoming an “embarrassment” on the world stage through its sluggishness on a key goal. Here is how we compare.
Aussie species doomed by ‘extinction event’
Three quarters of Australia’s animals, birds and other specifies could vanish — and we’re doing next to nothing about it.
Earth’s ‘vital signs’ worse than ever
Troubling new research into the planet’s 31 “vital signs” shows, contrary to what many expected, they worsened during the pandemic.
Why most Aussies didn’t vote for change
A new study shows 80 per cent of Australians support cutting greenhouse gas emissions – but many of them didn’t vote for climate action.
Terrifying forecasts for Aussie suburbs
Temperatures are expected to hit terrifying highs in the suburbs – but the oppressive heat could be mitigated with a simple solution.
Barnaby roasted for odd marriage analogy
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has raised eyebrows after a strange on-air comment about the permanence of marriage, in a discussion on climate change.
Shock support for radical climate plan
An independent MP’s proposal for drastic action on climate change has received the unexpected backing of a powerful lobby group.
Elon Musk’s big $130 million offer
It’s an area of tech that has had little progress, but the Tesla CEO has offered up a huge reward for any firm that can tackle this climate change issue.
Australia’s inclusion on ‘infamous’ list
Australia is the only developed country included in a list alongside the “most infamous countries in the world” for one concerning practice.
Jobs we won’t be able to do in future
Forget robots; there’s another reason scores of jobs, from tradies to trolley collectors, may become almost impossible to perform – and the reason is all around us.
Surprise find in Aussie bushland
After last year’s disastrous bushfire season there appears some welcome news has emerged from the forests of Australia’s east coast.
Biden win will turn up heat on PM
As the next US President, one of Joe Biden’s first moves – to rejoin a major international agreement – could turn attention to our own backyard.
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