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From the Sydney Opera House to the world, the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour comes at a critical time in the global response to climate change.

Greater transparency has been pitched as a salve to an increasingly fraught climate information ecosystem.

Originally designed for mining sites, some autonomous robots are being redeployed to solar farms to perform dirty work that is dangerous to humans.

Joy probably isn't the emotion felt by commuters embarking on a long trip from the suburbs, but a multi-storey car park hopes to bring a little happiness.

Australia's environment has enjoyed another above-average year of rainfall, though climate change has been stressing oceans and vulnerable species.

Energy in must equal energy out for a stable climate, but the balance is increasingly off kilter with troubling, long-lasting consequences.

An economy-wide gas reduction target has been billed as an easy pathway to cut emissions and improve energy security in NSW.

Data centres setting up shop in Australia are expected to come with their own renewable energy and sustainable water supplies.

Zero-cost daytime energy is about capitalising on Australia's solar success story but more could be done to ensure renters and apartment occupants benefit.

The savings from a new type of energy project could slash electricity bills for households in Victoria, NSW and Queensland, and consume less farming land.

The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.

Australia is seesawing between floods and fires with increasing frequency, leaving a trail of ecosystem stress, property damage and strained council budgets.

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.