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The Australian government has been urged to come clean on security threats posed by climate change following the release of a troubling UK assessment.

A record-breaking heatwave has prompted calls for stronger laws protecting workers to reflect the dangers of a warming climate.

A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.

A solar farm that will power 40,000 homes has been given the go-ahead, with a court ruling it is not "inconsistent" with a region's rural character.

Tiwi Islanders are confident they've landed on the right forestry formula, one that's community-led and financially and environmentally sustainable.

Pet owners are being urged to plan ahead for weather extremes to avoid putting themselves, their furry friends and emergency services in danger.

An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.

Australia has just experienced its worst heatwave in six years but it's set to become much more common under existing policies to curb carbon emissions.

The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.

A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.

A native plant species has been rediscovered decades after it was presumed extinct, highlighting the power of citizen science data in research and conservation.

The strange sight of balls of sewage repeatedly washing up on iconic beaches has triggered a $3 billion plan lauded by water and tourism experts.