Climate crisis
Confirmed: 2024 was the hottest year on record in the air and the oceans
Although warming around the world rose last year, the United Nations’ lead climate agency says there is still time to act.
- Nick O'Malley
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Scientists warn $100 billion ‘green’ project will destroy WA heritage
A plan to build 3000 wind turbines and six million solar panels in WA to make hydrogen and ammonia is in an area experts call “an irreplaceable global treasure”.
- Emma Young
On the ground in Alfred’s wake
As south-east Queensland cleaned up after the destruction of ex-Cyclone Alfred, The Age was there to cover the unfolding story which has ramifications far beyond the immediate region.
- Adam Carey and Patrick Elligett
Alfred held its punches, but is Queensland prepared for a bigger blow?
Southern Queenslanders dodged disaster with ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, but are being warned to do more to prepare for more frequent extreme weather in a changing climate.
- Adam Carey
The maps that reveal how climate disasters are driving up insurance premiums in Sydney
The accelerating risk of climate disasters including floods, bushfires and storms means Sydneysiders in some parts of the city are paying over three times more for home insurance than others.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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From Coffs Harbour to Noosa, some of our most famous beaches have been lost
Authorities will bring sand to tourist hotspots, but the affected stretches will take months to recover. Environmental experts are more worried about damage to dunes.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘Courage to put yourself out there with no certainty of success’: Meet the Trailblazers
In Sunday Life’s annual list of who impacted the past 12 months, Anjali Sharma, Ash Barty, G Flip and others are leading the way.
- Genevieve Quigley and Melissa Singer
‘More frequent, intense’: PM puts climate front and centre for election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says global warming makes weather events more extreme and that not cutting emissions carries a significant cost.
- Mike Foley
Brisbane homes aren’t built to cyclone standards but here’s what to do
Experts say the real threat to properties isn’t collapsing walls but what will fly through the air once the cyclone hits.
- Sarah Webb
Love your Tesla but can’t stand Musk? Sales data says you’re not alone
“When he stood up and made that ‘Sieg Heil’ salute, something just clicked, and I thought: ‘I just cannot, cannot drive a Tesla’.”
- Bianca Hall
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