Demise of Australia’s large kangaroos likely not caused climate change, study suggests
A new study has cast light on the extinction of many of Australia’s kangaroos, challenging beliefs that the world’s changing climate played a significant role in their demise. University researchers used fossils to come up with their hypothesis that the mammals were more suited to adapt to ecosystem changes than originally thought.
Coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaches ‘catastrophic’ levels, study finds
Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new study has found.
Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as L.A.—for bushfires, that doesn't bode well
The world has watched in horror as fires continue to raze parts of Los Angeles, California. For those of us living in Australia, one of the world's most fire-prone continents, the L.A. experience feels all too familiar.
Climate change and China will define US relations with Pacific Islands under Donald Trump, security experts say
Donald Trump has already taken radical new stances on Greenland and the Panama Canal. What do security experts predict he'll do in the Pacific?
Dutton signals a Coalition would not pull Australia from Paris Climate Accords
Peter Dutton has signalled a Coalition government would not follow Donald Trump in withdrawing Australia from the Paris Climate Accords, despite internal pressure to do so.
Both major parties avoid 2035 Paris Accord climate commitments ahead of federal election
As Australia approaches the upcoming federal election, voters will head to the polls without 2035 climate emissions reduction targets from either major party.
The public agrees on climate, so why can’t our politicians?
A remarkable degree of public consensus has developed over the past few years. If only our major parties could agree.
Five battles that will define Australia’s climate war election
Climate action will play a major role in the federal campaign. The political clash has kicked off over nuclear energy, but it will end in the family home.
The climate crisis has already arrived
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Humans, not climate change, may have wiped out Australia’s giant kangaroos
About 40,000 years ago, giant kangaroos vanished Down Under. Dental analyses suggest a varied diet, meaning climate change was not the main cause.
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From risk to opportunity: Climate Council backs $2 billion green aluminium boost
Australia is set to lock in a green future for its aluminium industry, with the Albanese Government announcing a $2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit to help smelters switch to renewable power by 2036.
Trump plans to ban offshore wind turbines. It could be good for Australia
In what could be good news for Australia, a Republican congressman says he has already drafted the executive order.