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After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Power drives emissions rise
Australia’s emissions are at the highest on record, driven by an increase in emissions from the electricity sector.
Solar desal does double duty
A new device could solve two problems in one stroke – producing both electricity and clean water using sunlight.
Big mark from LNG methane
Experts say the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) boom could contribute to climate change as much as coal.
Farms slighted in SA mining reform
South Australia's Mining Act reform has passed the Lower House despite four Liberal MPs crossing the floor to vote against it.
Green progress assessed
An analysis has found that some states are well on the way to meeting their renewable energy commitments.
High-tech metal observed
Australian researchers have described the first ever observation of a native ferroelectric metal.
Mt Piper upgrades rumoured
EnergyAustralia is expected to announce big upgrades for its Mt Piper coal power generator in NSW.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
Talks held over coal mine deaths
Crisis talks have been called after the death of a worker in a Queensland coal mine.
Power pushing past 1.5°C
Experts say emissions from current and planned energy infrastructure will take the world past 1.5°C of warming.
Coal ash "time bomb" reported
A new report has warned of a toxic “ticking time bomb” of coal ash waste.
Coal plans aim for Aboriginal advance
A bid has been launched to build a $2 billion Indigenous-led coal-fired power station in Collinsville in North Queensland.
New cells boosted
Australian researchers say hyper-thin ‘nanosheets’ could be a key ingredient for next-gen solar cells.
Union slams Middlemount response
The mining union has lashed out at the “unacceptable” response to a fatality in a Queensland mine.
APRA warns of climate ignorance
APRA says businesses that ignore climate change could face a ‘Kodak moment’.
Appeal to PM's climate morals
Over 150 religious leaders have called on Scott Morrison to block all new coal and gas projects.
ERF coal backing slammed
The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.