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Forest fire emissions explode in sensitive areas

Emissions from bush fires have more than doubled over the past 20 years, creating an environment conducive to more fires. A new study from the University of East Anglia

Coral bleaching answer is blowin’ in the wind

Just as we mortals crave a cooling breeze during a hot summer, so does our iconic Great Barrier Reef. Scientists from Melbourne’s Monash University have found that the

Study finds surprise variations in coral heat tolerance

New research has revealed evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. The surprise findings will be important for reef adaptation and restoration as the world’s

Solar panels and electricity lines. | Newsreel

Global conflicts risk to clean energy momentum

Low-emissions sources are on track to generate more than half of the world’s electricity before 2030, but geopolitical tensions remain an underlying risk to the clean

Lawsuits ensure renewable energy projects are just

The push to net zero has given rise to a new legal battleground, as renewable energy projects are increasingly subjected to litigation over the impacts on local

Australian weather images frozen in time. See them all

From rainbows and lightning to clouds and eclipses, all facets of Australia’s weather and celestial delights feature in the Bureau of Meteorology’s (BOM) Australian

Five myths around eco-friendly eating

By Dr Bianca Wassmann Choosing food that is both healthy and good for the planet can be confusing. “Organic beef”, “GMO-free” and “100%

Local manufacturing a towering opportunity

A local wind tower manufacturing industry would create more than 4000 direct jobs and kickstart Australia’s green steel industry. New research from The Australia

Aussie tech targets Brazil’s methane juggernaut

An Australian climate technology company is closer to introducing its methane-reducing product into the world’s largest cattle herd. Rumin8, based in Western

Healthy green space needed near workplaces

Green space needs to be available where people spend their working days, not just near homes, a new study has found. The research also revealed that use of green space

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