AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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Calls to end climate security secrecy as UK fesses up
The Australian government has been urged to come clean on security threats posed by climate change following the release of a troubling UK assessment.
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Unions demand new health and safety laws after heatwave
A record-breaking heatwave has prompted calls for stronger laws protecting workers to reflect the dangers of a warming climate.
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Grim outlook for marine recovery as algal bloom recedes
Marine ecosystems will take years to recover from an algal bloom, which has dissipated in some areas but continues to wreak havoc on marine life and industry.
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'Completely wrecked': fatigue kicks in amid record heat
A record heatwave has pushed the mercury towards 50C in towns across Australia, with days of blistering conditions still to come.
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Contentious solar farm green lit, as locals fight on
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.
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Locals dive for swim and shade as heatwave keeps grip
Australians are doing their best to stay safe indoors as a heatwave drags on, but for those on the land, work doesn't stop because it's too hot.
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Carbon credits seeding next chapter of Tiwi forestry
Tiwi Islanders are confident they've landed on the right forestry formula, one that's community-led and financially and environmentally sustainable.
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Fire, floods and fur: keeping pets safe in a disaster
Pet owners are being urged to plan ahead for weather extremes to avoid putting themselves, their furry friends and emergency services in danger.
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Climate fund top-up for Australia's Pacific neighbours
Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.
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'Seriously wrong': activists condemn fracking decision
An environmental watchdog has recommended a Kimberley fracking proposal but conservationists say the decision is flawed and they'll appeal it.
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Climate change made heatwave five times more likely
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.
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Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment
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.
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Stacking solar cells could deliver cheaper power
A material touted as a candidate for next-generation solar technology is showing more promise, with Australian scientists behind its success.
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Citizen scientist discovers 'extinct' native plant
A native plant species has been rediscovered decades after it was presumed extinct, highlighting the power of citizen science data in research and conservation.
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'Bloody good': funding tap turned on by 'poo balls'
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.
