AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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Half-price power: record renewables push prices down
Wholesale energy prices have fallen by more than 60 per cent in one state, powered by growing use of wind farms, solar panels and batteries.
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National park offers more green space for growing city
A major new national park is being created to protect dozens of native species and preserve Aboriginal rock art and artefacts.
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It's now official: bird flu cases in four states
Officials have confirmed that a fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu has reached a fourth state, with a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.
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Landmark cat-rout project receives a major cash boost
Efforts to remove feral cats from Australia's third-largest island have received an almost $4 million funding top-up.
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Renewables, batteries shield Australia from oil crisis
Australia has been spared from the Middle East energy crisis because of its rapid build-out of renewables and battery storage, a global energy body says.
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Native title exists: court hands back land to ancestors
A historically significant native title has been handed back to traditional ancestors following a long and difficult federal court judgment.
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Key state falling short on emissions reduction targets
One of Australia's most polluting states is on track to fall short of its emissions reduction targets with renewable energy projects well behind schedule.
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Rio Tinto signs deal to cut alumina refinery emissions
Rio Tinto has signed a five-year agreement with SuperChar for bio pellets to explore how it can reduce its coal use in its Gladstone refineries in Queensland.
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Hungry, hungry whale sharks show super snacking style
Mounting cameras on the backs of the biggest fish in the sea is sure to work up an appetite, but nothing compares to the hunger of the whale shark.
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One ingredient offers recipe for cheaper green hydrogen
By tweaking one substance used to create green hydrogen, researchers say they could unlock more of the fuel's potential.
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Commission warned more coal, more insurance pain
Insurance bills of up to $14,000 to cover flood-prone homes have been used to argue against a major coal mine extension in the same region.
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Leaders want Pacific voices heard on climate change
Pacific and First Nation Australians are presenting their lived experience in hopes that their voices can be at the centre of COP31 negotiations.
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Burnt, buried, dumped: call to mandate tyre recycling
Old tyres were being burnt to make cheap fuel and buried on mining sites rather than recycled, an inquiry has been told, creating a missed opportunity.
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Aboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals
A huge swath of the Simpson Desert in the Northern Territory is now protected through Aboriginal management, meeting a major environment target.
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Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks
A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.
