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Earth shooting through 1.5°C global warming limit

By Andrew King and Liam Cassidy Earth is crossing the threshold of 1.5°C of global warming, according to two major global studies which together suggest the planet’s

Climate change extending length of pregnancies

Climate change may be extending the length of human pregnancies, according to new West Australian research. A study by Perth’s Curtin University found exposure to

Critical tax incentives for net zero transition

New production tax incentives have been passed in Federal Parliament in an attempt to boost the local green energy economy. Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King

Australia’s Top 10 beaches revealed. See the photos

Tasmania has the best beach in Australia, according to Tourism Australia’s 2025 list of the nation’s Top 10 stretches of sand. Tourism Australia Managing Director

537ha linked and protected in Sunshine Coast hinterland

A vital link between two nature reserves in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is now protected with Council purchasing the 108ha block. The $2 million acquisition of two

2024 Australia’s second hottest year on record

Last year was Australia’s second-warmest year on record and the wettest in more than 12 years. The figures were revealed as the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)

New proton battery safer and greener than lithium-ion

Australian scientists have developed a new rechargeable battery which uses protons, making it safer and more environmentally friendly than lithium-ion

Climate change to reduce academic results by 7 percent

Climate change is poised to reduce academic outcomes by more than five percent, with Queensland students among those at the greatest risk. A new report found extreme

Push to better prepare coastlines for climate change

A $100 million funding boost to prepare coastal habitats from climate change is on the Sunshine Coast Council’s Federal election wishlist. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said

Critical minerals recycling key to sustainable batteries

Recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover their critical metals has lower environmental impacts than mining for the metals. New research from Stanford University, in

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