AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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'New hope' for climate after COP summit wraps up
Environment groups are welcoming a fresh commitment to phase out fossil fuels despite what they say was an underwhelming finish to the 2025 UN climate summit.
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Reform urged as native animals face deadly spring
Spring is a high-risk time for native animals as they move around busy roads to breed and forage, prompting calls for nature to be at the core of planning laws.
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Tuvalu and climate sector want more from Australia
Australia has been urged to match its words with its deeds as it prepares to take on a global climate negotiating role.
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Australia not giving up on 2026 climate conference
The government insists it is still trying to hold the 2026 UN climate conference despite reports Turkey will secure hosting rights for the major event.
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'Sad': bank boss blasts Australia's energy transition
The boss of one of Australia's biggest banks has excoriated the debate around net zero, saying power bills could be heavily reduced if renewables are harnessed.
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Australia makes bid for leaders' meeting in the Pacific
Australia's prime minister has signalled he's willing to concede on hosting a key climate summit but is pushing for an outcome that still benefits the Pacific.
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PM launches blistering attack on climate policy 'mess'
Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.
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Regional towns set to spark from EV charger installing
Electric vehicle chargers will be rolled out across regional hotspots in a bid to attract more visitors to country towns.
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Australia downplays joint climate event with Turkey
Turkey has suggested co-leading the 2026 UN climate conference with Australia in a bid to break the hosting impasse, but Australia has played down the idea.
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Cyclone shelter and flood levee boost in disaster plan
Projects including a cyclone shelter and flood levees are part of a $1 billion funding plan to build Australia's disaster readiness and resilience.
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Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero
Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.
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Australia to make eleventh-hour bid to seal COP31 deal
With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.
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Embattled steelworks should become a green iron beacon
Australia should take advantage of its natural resources to lead the world in the green metals race, a report has found, with one facility an obvious choice.
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Extinction risk: illegal wildlife trade threat revealed
Australia is home to some of the world's rarest reptile species, putting them at high risk from the illegal wildlife trade, experts say.
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Climate saps carbon-absorbing powers of forests, oceans
The carbon budget to limit warning to 1.5C has effectively been exhausted, the latest stocktake warns alongside worrying findings for natural carbon sinks.