Once-in-a-decade threat to Aussies
Rare weather events are set to increase demand for one thing across Australia this summer and there could be catastrophic results.
Environment
‘Highly dangerous’ discovery in remote forest
Rangers got the shock of their lives when they stumbled on a “highly dangerous” discovery, dating back to WWII, in a remote part of a state forest.
Grim warning as rain, hail to pelt east coast
A dire warning has been issued for eastern Australia as heavy rainfall bringing hail and damaging winds are set to pelt major cities over the week.
Why your kids won’t be at school today
Thousands of school students across Australia will be able to skip school today and strike, backed by a “sick note” signed by “doctors”.
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Shatner slams Prince William for anti-space remarks
William Shatner, fresh from his Blue Origin mission, fired back at the environmentally conscious royal, saying he has “the wrong idea”.
Does Australia have a future with coal?
Coal is a massive export earner and a huge employer but bad for the atmosphere. Here’s why the coal question is trickier than you might think.
‘A crisis’: Students rally and phone jam MPs for climate action
School Strike 4 Climate activists have rallied online and in the streets, with a message that a 2050 net zero goal just ain’t good enough. See the pictures.
Scomo’s surprising climate backflip
After weeks of uncertainty as to who would represent Australia at the global climate conference, the PM has confirmed he will head to Glasgow.
Coles, Woolies, Qantas’ low price move to help Aussies
Australia’s biggest companies will make buying groceries, boarding a plane or heating a home more sustainable without the bigger price-tag for customers.
‘Basically junk’: Aussie companies busted for dodgy climate claims
Australia’s corporate cops are reviewing whether big businesses’ climate change claims really stack up and are taking misleading ‘greenwashing’ claims to court.
Hot $40 trillion investment Aussie businesses are making
Australians’ desire for investments with positive environmental and social impacts is giving a small Australian organisation a global name.
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.
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