AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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Call to ditch energy hub to save herb from extinction
A planned gas and petrochemical hub on a northern harbour should not go ahead as it would kill off an endangered plant, an environment group says.
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Think it's hot now? Next five years to smash records
There are forecasts global temperatures will temporarily exceed 1.5C above the 1850-1900 average levels for at least one year between 2026 and 2030.
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Uncool hobby fast becoming Australia's favourite
Thousands of Australians fed up with social media have swapped mindless doomscrolling and brain rot for mindful strolls with binoculars.
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Farmers eye yield gains as fertiliser, fuel costs surge
Nufarm shares have soared to a one-year high after the Melbourne-based agribusiness reported a first-half profit increase of 28 per cent to $38 million.
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Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief
Solar and batteries are helping to deliver households relief on their electricity bills, but elevated network costs are thought to be tempering price falls.
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'Like a sneeze': AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
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In danger: more reef funding amid dreaded ruling threat
Another rescue plan for the Great Barrier Reef has been unveiled as critics warn new mining approvals are fuelling destructive marine heatwaves.
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Australia backs historic United Nations climate vote
A United Nations vote on state climate change obligations has received overwhelming international support in a major win for its Pacific island proponents.
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Teenager becomes youngest Australian to summit Everest
Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler has summitted Mount Everest, making her the youngest Australian to summit the world's tallest mountain.
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Nationwide casting call for four-legged koala protector
The search is on for a ball-obsessed rescue dog to help save endangered koalas from fires and floods, after a beloved veteran retired.
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Whales set record swimming between Australia and Brazil
Two whales have stunned scientists by making made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil, journeying farther than any humpbacks before them.
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Invasive fire ants continue march into inner-city park
The discovery of fire ants in an inner Brisbane park raises questions about efforts to contain the spread of the invasive species ahead of the Olympics.
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Rent hikes, more homelessness as climate change bites
Climate change has the potential to widen the gap between renters and homeowners without fairer policy support directed at the worst off.
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Community shocked as state moves to end fracking ban
A government wants to end a ban on fracking to unlock much-needed gas supplies but opponents say it could create environmental risks in a sensitive region.
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Green groups warn climate courage missing from budget
Budget announcements for green industry and nature protection fall short as climate costs mount and opportunities to extract more fossil fuel income go missed.
