AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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Emissions reduction 'central' to boosting productivity
Australia could achieve some of its biggest environmental and economic priorities at the same time, a Productivity Commission report has found.
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Rapid Swiss glacier ice loss after weak winter snowfall
Glaciers in Switzerland are melting away all the snow and ice they gained in winter at an alarming pace, scientists say.
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Ambitious emission targets best shot at saving the reef
"Deeper and faster" emissions reductions are key to preserving the Great Barrier Reef, a report says, as the federal government prepares its new 2035 targets.
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1400 batteries in a day: Aussies soak up solar subsidy
Australia could double the number of household solar batteries installed in a year, figures reveal, as consumers rush to take advantage of a subsidy.
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Naming newly discovered giant insect a sticking point
A new species of stick insect found in Queensland's high altitude rainforests is believed to be Australia's heaviest insect, but naming it could prove tricky.
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Surprise gas guzzlers identified in vehicle road tests
Several popular cars consume more petrol than their manufacturers promise, tests show, and hybrid vehicles are among some of the worst offenders.
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UN holds emergency talks over COP30 summit costs
Complaints about affordability for the COP30 climate summit in Brazil have come from poor and wealthy nations, according to diplomats.
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Australia, Tuvalu look to develop landmark climate pact
Developing climate and strategic ties with Australia has been discussed by Tuvalu's leader as the Pacific island nation opens a high commission in Canberra.
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Carbon price or climate failure: expert economist warns
Australia won't meet its renewable energy commitments without significant reforms but there's still time to redeem the situation, an expert warns.
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All energy costs rise but small nuclear most reactive
Small nuclear reactors are by far the most expensive new build energy-generating projects, a study has found, while renewable sources remain the cheapest.
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Renewables subsidies boost as UN urges more ambition
A scheme to underwrite investment in renewables projects will be supercharged by the government as it closes in on a clean energy target of 82 per cent by 2030.
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UN urges Australia to lead global renewable energy race
Australia should set bolder targets to cut pollution and produce renewable energy, the UN says, to secure green exports and avoid further climate harm.
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Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature
The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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Pacific nations applaud 'lifeline' climate ruling
Pacific Islanders have welcomed a landmark ruling from an international court which could leave polluting nations such as Australia liable for climate impacts.
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Marine heatwaves spark major climate change concerns
Unprecedented marine heatwaves have sparked fears but an Australian expert warns it's too early to tell whether climate change has reached its tipping point.
