Environmental and Sustainability News
Melbourne and Sydney are falling short of international benchmarks for urban tree canopy coverage.
Green credit standards backed
At the COP29 climate summit, nations have endorsed higher standards for international carbon credits.
Giant fire effect reviewed
Experts say the 2019-20 Black Summer fires were a stark warning for Australia’s ecosystems.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Robo-hand to help Reef
A robotic hand is being trained to help cultivate baby corals for reef restoration.
Shell wins Scope 3 victory
Shell has won a legal battle that could weaken the push for emission targets.
Key emissions hit new height
Fossil fuel emissions have reached record levels despite overall CO₂ output stabilising.
AUKUS waste plan rejected
Adelaide has firmly rejected hosting nuclear waste from Australia’s AUKUS submarines.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
Pacific power pledged
Australia will provide $125 million to boost the renewable energy transition of Pacific nations.
Chair rejects brumby report
The chair of the New South Wales Upper House inquiry into aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has condemned the final report as “completely unbalanced”.
PFAS found in turtles
Government scientists have studied the persistent impact of PFAS “forever chemicals” on wildlife.
New fuel source sought
Australian scientists have found a way to use plants as fuel without impacting food security.
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
Water buyback bids open
The Federal Government says its voluntary water purchase tender has attracted over 1,000 responses from landholders ...