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Indigenous desert rangers caring for an area the size of Argentina will compete for a prestigious environmental award and worldwide attention.

Researchers are on alert for the potential spread of H5 bird flu to ducks and water birds as Australia's interior dries over spring and summer.

Driving down the energy cost in making green hydrogen is a key focus of a startup aiming to make the product work for heavy industry.

Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.

New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes.

A heartbreaking interaction between a humpback whale mother and her stillborn calf suggests a deep and little understood maternal connection.

Australia should stop approving new gas projects and phase out use of the fossil fuel to protect public health as well as the environment, a report says.

An Australian pelican has been confirmed to have bird flu, with concerns the far-ranging species could carry the virus well inland.

More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.

Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.

With an average global surface air temperature of 16.96C, August tied with July 2023 as the world's hottest month on record.

Rising seas and storm surges could cost Australia more than $855 billion, endangering homes, businesses, infrastructure and land.

Farmers are being asked to clean up fossil fuel emissions while also absorbing increased fires, droughts and insurance costs they create, a report has found.