Heat behind an increase in Aussie hospitalisations
More and more Australians are being hospitalised and dying because of extreme weather events, with concerns the coming summer could be our worst yet.
Environment
‘Ambitious’: Australia’s net-zero task laid bare
Private industry must pitch in with the government for Australia to hit net zero by 2050, according to the Treasurer.
New items on plastics ban chopping block
A big change could be coming to one state as the alarm is sounded on how much plastic Australians are eating, drinking and breathing.
New bushfire warning for all Aussie homes
Experts are urging those living in regional Australia and capital cities to urgently take these crucial steps to protect their family and homes ahead of the looming bushfire season.
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Shock amount Aussies would pay for climate change
Most Australians want the government to protect our environment but many will only pay a small amount to do it. Have your say.
China’s climate target ‘fair and real’ vs Australia and the world
RECAP: Dr Alan Finkel has explained why China’s climate targets are different to Australia which could investigate nuclear power. Watch the forum now.
City smashed by three years worth of rain
A rare tropical cyclone that hit the normally desert-like landscape of Oman has brought three years worth of rain to some areas in just one day.
PM ‘more likely’ to attend climate summit amid royal’s warning
Scott Morrison is leaning towards attending a historic summit of world leaders to discuss climate change, as Prince Charles weighed in on the issue.
Meet the researchers leading climate change battle
Researchers based on the NSW Mid and North Coasts are looking for answers to better understand climate change.
‘Bad politics’: Mining boss warns ScoMo
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest delivered a warning to Scott Morrison as he shot down a common argument used by climate deniers.
How the planet has changed: Use our interactive tool
This is how life on Earth will never be the same and the very surprising politician who grasped the problem first.
‘Incredible’: New SA jobs sweat on climate-friendly fuel trial
An experiment in South Australia could lead to a new market of jobs, where locals make climate-friendly fuel to modernise things like steelmaking.
NT home to first green hydrogen plant
This $800m vanadium-titanium-iron project is the largest critical minerals project in the world and it’s happening in Australia.
‘It’s essential’: Mackay mine engineer backs renewable switch
Shayne Ritchings believes the future is bright for the region but says strong leadership would be required for any transition towards renewable energy.
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