
Extension to submissions for the EPBC Act review
The Federal Government has announced an extension to the deadline for providing initial submissions for the Environment Protection and...

NSW bushfire inquiry to examine role of climate change
The NSW Government has launched an inquiry into the causes, preparation for and response to the 2019-20 bushfires, including the role of...

Queensland calls for carbon farming applications for its Land Restoration Fund
The Queensland Government has called for applications for the first round of investments of its $500 million Land Restoration Fund. The...

PM calls for expert advice on climate resilience
The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that CSIRO, supported by the Chief Scientist, Alan Finkel, and an expert advisory...

Study shows renewable energy benefits depend on location
A new study finds that the amount of climate and health benefits achieved from renewable energy depends on the country where it is...

Equilibrium climate sensitivity may be underestimated, says new report
Equilibrium climate sensitivity -- how sensitive the Earth's climate is to changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide -- may be underestimated...

City of Sydney goes 100 per cent renewable
The City of Sydney has signed an agreement to go 100 per cent renewable, unveiling a $60 million deal with Flow Power to purchase only...

Scientists create 'artificial leaf' that turns carbon into fuel
Scientists have created an "artificial leaf" to fight climate change by inexpensively converting harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) into a...

Property sector aligns with Paris Climate Agreement
A report of property sector emissions undertaken by ClimateWorks and Monash University’s Sustainable Development Institute reveals that...

NSW climate emergency motion passed despite heated debate
NSW councils have declared a climate emergency at the recent LGNSW Conference, and will urge state and federal governments to develop...