AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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Australian-made green plane fuel closer with grant win
Creating sustainable aviation fuel without using farm waste could be possible within months, researchers say, and will cut emissions from air travel.
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Australia may be target of legal action on climate
The International Court of Justice has opened the way for countries to potentially sue each other over climate change impact, posing a legal risk for Australia.
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Countries have a duty to battle climate change: court
Climate change is "an existential problem of planetary proportions" and countries have a responsibility to take it on, the International Court of Justice says.
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Water quality continues to plague largest river system
The plan to save Australia's biggest river system is showing signs it's working, but water quality and native fish populations face continued pressure.
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History in making as World Court to advise on climate
Nations will soon have clarity on responsibilities to cut emissions under a hard-fought legal opinion spearheaded by Pacific states and initiated by students.
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Climate warning turns up heat on efforts to net zero
Australia must slash its emissions and reach net zero by 2035 or suffer the environmental damage that catastrophic warming could do, the Climate Council warns.
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Call for help with big algal bloom choking coastal life
Fishing and tourism industries are struggling with the impact of a months-long algal bloom that has no end in sight, prompting calls for federal help.
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Climate justice push turns to leaders after court loss
The failure of a landmark legal case on climate change has turned the focus to political leadership and reform to protect communities from further harm.
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Wanted: 10,000 households to plug in to energy research
From households fitted with solar panels to electric car drivers and business operators, a new research centre aims to model nationwide trends in energy use.
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'Practical focus' as algal bloom inquiry calls rejected
The SA government says it is focused on "practical support" for industries affected by an algal bloom, but fishermen say they need more than licence fee relief.
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EVs may be the way to drive down everyone's power bills
With EVs now able to power homes and the grid, the Electric Vehicle Council says government incentives could lower power prices for all Australians.
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Fire ants in coal mine sound agriculture alarm
Biosecurity authorities are on alert after destructive fire ants were found at a coal mine 800 kilometres from the previous infestation zone.
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'Ecological grief' a motivator for reef restorers
Reef restoration efforts are often viewed as futile in the face of climate change but for those engaging in the work, it can be a source of cautious hope.
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Mushrooms to mice: our fears of nature are costing us
One in five Australians suffer biophobias of natural foods and creatures, with real impacts on health, waste and the environment, a recent study shows.
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Warmer seas could bring more sharks to popular beaches
Popular beaches could have some unwelcome predatory guests for increasingly longer periods as warmer sea temperatures lure sharks closer to shore.
