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Economic upside to robust climate policies

Better aligning climate policies with economic and social priorities can lead to higher global GDP and reduce poverty, according to a new report. Commissioned by the

Big battery plans surge over past year

Planned big battery storage has almost doubled in capacity in 12 months, according to analysis by the Climate Council. Climate Councillor and energy expert Greg Bourne

Countdown to when rocket launches impact ozone layer

By Laura Revell and Michele Bannister The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick

SMEs forgotten in the fight for corporate sustainability

By Cara Westerman Australia’s largest corporations across financial, mining, construction, and other sectors are now required to include climate-related financial

Protected lands added to Queensland Wet Tropics

Protected areas in North Queensland’s wet topics have been expanded by 6000 hectares. Premier David Crisafulli said the additional protection was part of an almost

Get set for a warm, wet winter in Sunshine State

Many Queenslanders are in for a warmer and wetter winter than usual. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) released its winter long-range forecast today, which stated warmer

UNESCO rates Great Barrier Reef health as ‘very poor’

The Great Barrier Reef is on track to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage “in danger” list as early as next year. A draft report, which will be considered at a

Budget overruns impact 60 percent of green energy projects

An analysis of green energy infrastructure projects shows that many are prone to budget overruns and year-long delays. The study by the Boston University Institute for

New sustainability benchmark at Port of Brisbane

The Port of Brisbane has opened its most sustainable development to date, with a new purpose-built distribution facility and Experience Centre. The cutting-edge

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