Environment
Climate change
Record growth in solar, EVs leaves open ‘narrow path’ to net zero
The world’s lead energy advisory body says a path to net zero remains open, but only if governments increase ambition and co-operation.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Renewables
‘Solar garden’ allows city dwellers to buy ‘plots’ in regional solar farms
Haven’t got access to a roof for solar? One group has set up a solar garden in order to sell plots to distant renewable energy enthusiasts.
- by Nick O'Malley
Cool island: Why Wilsons Prom is a perfect climate refuge
A 10-kilometre predator-proof fence will turn the most southerly point on mainland Australia into a climate refuge for rare and endangered species.
- by Miki Perkins
The Sydney beach that’s grown by 59 metres since last summer
After a rocky couple of years, when La Nina-driven storms gnawed away at the coastline, the onset of El Nino has allowed beaches to beef back up with sand.
- by Ben Cubby
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Climate policy
Climate change victims are dying in an ‘epicentre of indifference’
This week, another UN climate summit was held. Even as the dead of a series of climate calamities were being counted, commitment to action fell short.
- by Nick O'Malley
Want a cheap EV? The company cutting prices in protest at the government
As NSW and Victoria slash support for EVs, one social enterprise is offering discounts to lower-income earners to show how incentives can serve social and environmental ends.
- by Nick O'Malley
Plibersek accused of failing to protect environment as case against her coal decisions begins
It is the first court challenge to a coal or gas decision made by the current environment minister and the outcome could affect all pending coal and gas projects.
- by Miki Perkins
Spring heat records shattered as Australia warms towards a long, hot summer
Though the Bureau of Meteorology has yet to officially declare an El Nino, there are signs the weather pattern and climate change are driving up temperatures.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Paris Agreement
Bowen announces end to ‘remnants of climate wars’
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will permanently cancel the Howard-era Kyoto carbon credits scheme, 25 years after the controversial “carryover” greenhouse gas accounting system was created.
- by Miki Perkins
As heat records tumble UN finds governments are missing climate targets
Governments worldwide are failing to cut global greenhouse emissions rapidly enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees and avoid catastrophic climate change.
- by Miki Perkins
Power play: Is one department keeping coal’s light on?
NSW’s planning department is “actively hostile” to renewables, industry says.
- by Nick O'Malley