City declares diesel, petrol cars banned
A major European city will soon ban petrol and diesel cars from its streets, with a much more significant expansion highly likely.
Environment
17,000 strikes: Australia’s worst fire risk revealed
Dry lightning is a wild weather phenomenon that has firefighters on edge after a huge electrical storm tore through southern Australia. See where lightning is striking much more than twice.
‘Loud rumble’: Earthquake rattles Victoria
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake has struck in Victoria’s east, with one resident being woken up by a “loud rumble” in the early hours of the morning.
’F***ing innocent’: Twist in shock tree felling
A lumberjack accused of felling one of Britain’s most iconic trees says he’s “f**king innocent” and claimed there is a key to solving the case.
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Australia’s net zero future with gas
Some say natural gas is ultimately incompatible with net zero – and others say it will be absolutely essential. This is how it will play a role.
Business Council boss: ‘It’s time to come together’
As the world transitions to a cleaner, green future we need to remember we’re all in this together, says Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott.
Coles to be powered by wind and solar
The grocery giant has reached agreements to power its assets by clean energy farms across Victoria, NSW, South Australia and Queensland.
‘All talk’: Qld’s $10m ‘flop’ exposed
The Queensland government celebrated this rebate as a boost for farmers, but it is now on the chopping block.
Nats divided as PM pushes net zero plan
Senior Nationals risk splitting Coalition over Scott Morrison’s net zero plan as the IEA warns Australia’s emissions goals need to be lifted.
38k QLD jobs: New mineral mining boom
Global demand for nickel, cobalt and other precious commodities is set to surge, and it could create thousands of jobs in Queensland.
‘Cost taxpayers billions’: Gina Rinehart’s climate warning
Australia’s richest woman, Gina Rinehart, has warned rushing to reduce greenhouse emissions would cause farmers and consumers financial pain.
Wind, solar, hydro: Could they run Australia’s power grid?
Australia’s energy is increasingly coming from the sun, the wind and other natural sources. But opinions are divided over how much we should rely on renewables.
$6m worth: Aussies hungry for local solar
Australia’s only solar panel maker in South Australia has splashed millions on a new factory and production line as it hopes to spark a revolution in local manufacturing.
4.6k Vic jobs: New mineral mining boom
Global demand for nickel, cobalt and other precious commodities is set to surge, and it could create thousands of jobs in Victoria.
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