Climate crisis
Unprecedented heatwave causes mass bleaching of Ningaloo, Kimberley reefs
Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn raised the issue in parliament, stating the scale and duration of a marine heatwave had led to mass bleaching.
- Holly Thompson
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Why the whale watching season started early this year
The beginning of May also marked the official start of the humpback whale migration from Antarctica to warmer waters off NSW and Queensland. But the first sightings were six weeks ago.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Most Australians believe wind turbines are not really green. This is what we found
We debunk myths ranging from “there’s no point in acting until China does” to “we need nuclear for baseload power”.
- Nick O'Malley, Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Bianca Hall
- Analysis
- Renewables
A political tide is turning across Europe, and at its centre is a hard truth
A plan to ban hybrid cars has been quietly delayed and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the table as easy green promises crumble under the weight of harsh reality.
- Rob Harris
- Analysis
- Analysis
Climate report adds heat to political pressure cooker in battleground seat of Bullwinkel
The climate crisis is here and Bullwinkel voters are caught in the crossfire of rising temps and political spin.
- Sarah Brookes
Mornington Peninsula council scraps climate emergency plan
In a controversial split vote on Tuesday night, the coastal council decided to ditch its climate emergency declaration and plan, dismaying some residents.
- Benjamin Preiss
Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat
The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.
- Mike Foley
The electorates most exposed to climate risk revealed
One in 23 properties in Australia are at high risk of natural disasters fuelled by global warming. In some electorates, it’s one in four. Check the risk where you live with our interactive maps.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘Not going to stand for this’: The IKEA exec emboldened by Donald Trump
In the face of the US president’s strident attack on climate action, this IKEA executive has urged fellow corporates to stay the course.
- Jessica Yun
- Opinion
- Australia votes
I’m a first-time voter. I think this country should reflect on what it proclaims to be
If I could be prime minister for a day, I would try to ensure that vulnerable Australians were protected.
- Caitlyn Dunkley
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