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Farmers can get tax break for donating food
9 Jun 2017
Farmers in Virginia can now take advantage of a 30 per cent tax credit for donating surplus crops.
UK leads way in Europe emissions reductions
8 Jun 2017
The UK recorded the largest decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union in 2015, although new research has found the emissions from the bloc increased for the first time in five years.
Sydney measures emissions from harbour
8 Jun 2017
Carbon dioxide emissions from Sydney Harbour have been measured for the first time.
Obama on food and climate change: ‘We can still act’
8 Jun 2017
FORMER US president Barack Obama addresses the greatest challenges facing the world, and what we can do about them.
Brazil’s environment risks political capsize
8 Jun 2017
A serious political crisis over demands for its president to step down is adding to the threats to Brazil’s environment.
IT'S A WORRY: Climate change near top of global concerns
8 Jun 2017
Nearly nine in 10 people say they are ready to make changes to their standard of living if it would prevent future climate catastrophe.
California signs climate deal with China
7 Jun 2017
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed an agreement to work with China to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Top US diplomat in China quits over Trump
7 Jun 2017
The most senior career diplomat at the US embassy in China has stepped down, amid reports that he opposes the Trump administration’s decision to quit the Paris agreement.
IT CAN BE DONE: Net zero emissions possible by 2060
7 Jun 2017
Global emissions can be pushed down to net zero by 2060 to meet the climate goals of the Paris Agreement, says the International Energy Agency.
Adani gives green light to Carmichael mine
7 Jun 2017
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has given the green light to the Carmichael mine and rail project, but it will still hinge on its Australian arm, Adani Mining, gaining bank backing for the contentious venture.
Asian cities set to benefit most from green growth
7 Jun 2017
Asian cities will gain by about $1.5 trillion a year by 2030 if predictions on green and sustainable growth are proved correct.
Protecting our oceans is the way to protect our world
7 Jun 2017
Setting aside vast swathes of ocean and protecting them from industrial uses such as overfishing and other development is critically important to helping countries adapt to climate change.
OVER TO YOU: Trump cedes global leadership to China
6 Jun 2017
By taking the United States out of the Paris agreement, President Trump has opened up space for China to increase its political and economic influence ... and China is likely to seize that opportunity.
Europe to bypass Trump administration
6 Jun 2017
The European Union has rejected Donald Trump’s offer to renegotiate the Paris climate agreement and pledged instead to bypass Washington to work with US business leaders and state governors to implement the historic accord’s commitments.
States and businesses stay with Paris
6 Jun 2017
More than 1200 US corporations, academic institutions and state and local governments have said they plan to stand behind the Paris climate agreement.
New York invests $1.5b in new-energy projects
6 Jun 2017
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the investment of $1.5 billion for renewable energy projects as part of the state’s pursuit of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
Exxon's figures a sham under Tillerson, says investigator
6 Jun 2017
NEW YORK's attorney-general has accused ExxonMobil of misleading investors by using two sets of numbers in its greenhouse gas accounting.
Global stocktake shows up guilty gases
6 Jun 2017
The most comprehensive collection of atmospheric greenhouse gas measurements published last week confirms the relentless rise in some of the most important greenhouse gases.
World grits teeth as Trump deserts Paris pact
2 Jun 2017
The United States has confirmed this morning that is it pulling out of the Paris Agreement on climate change – but says it will try to get back in under more favourable conditions.
Why the agreement will still be able to deliver
2 Jun 2017
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement will likely cause other countries to reaffirm their commitment to the full implementation of the climate deal.
America will be the biggest loser, not the climate
2 Jun 2017
The US abandoning the global climate deal brings risks, but the unity of the rest of the world and plummeting green energy costs are reasons for hope.
Massive Antarctic iceberg on the brink of breaking away
2 Jun 2017
A rift growing along one of Antarctica’s ice shelves for years is in the final days of cutting off a piece of ice that will be one of the largest icebergs ever recorded.
Trump’s promises on coal turning to dust and ashes
2 Jun 2017
Candidate Trump’s promises on coal are withering as the harsh winds of economic reality blow the President’s plans for the industry off course.
Warming world could push rains northward
2 Jun 2017
A new study suggests that Earth’s rain belts could be pushed northward as the Northern Hemisphere heats up faster than the Southern Hemisphere.
End of land clearing would slash emissions
2 Jun 2017
Ending land clearing in Australia by 2030 would cut greenhouse gas emissions by about as much as completely shifting the entire electricity sector to renewable energy for a year.
China and EU sign to fill gap if Trump bails
1 Jun 2017
China and the EU will forge an alliance to take a leading role in tackling climate change in response to Donald Trump’s expected decision to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement.
UN CHIEF: Get on the climate train now ... or get left behind
1 Jun 2017
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that nations choosing not to rapidly shift away from fossil fuels will be “left behind”.
Financial firms lead Exxon shareholder rebellion
1 Jun 2017
ExxonMobil management has been defeated by a shareholder rebellion over climate change, as investors with 62.3 per cent of shares voted to instruct the oil giant to report on the impact of global measures.
Australia has record-breaking year for renewables
1 Jun 2017
Renewable energy sources provided a record share of Australia’s power mix last year, due to record rainfall and the completion of new wind and solar projects.
Canberra gets serious about electric vehicles
1 Jun 2017
Businesses and policymakers have come together to stimulate Australia’s electric vehicle market, including the launch of a new national body, research grants, and private sector investment.
WIPEOUT: Death knell sounds for California’s surf beaches
1 Jun 2017
Scientists predict that by 2100 many of Southern California’s iconic beaches and top surfing spots will be washed away.
For eco-friendly jeans, stop washing them so often
31 May 2017
Denim jeans are one of the world’s most-loved garments. But from fibre to wardrobe, they have a considerable ecological footprint.
Climate change could make cities 8deg hotter
31 May 2017
Under a dual onslaught of global warming and localised urban heating, some of the world’s cities might be as much as 8deg warmer by 2100.
Solar power breaks UK records
31 May 2017
Solar power has broken new records in the UK by providing nearly a quarter of the country’s electricity needs.
Shareholders put Exxon under pressure
30 May 2017
Exxon Mobil is under mounting pressure to address the collision course between its business model and climate protection, ahead of its annual general meeting this week.
Australia vows to support Paris climate deal
30 May 2017
The Australian government will support the Paris agreement on climate change regardless of whether or not US president Donald Trump pulls out.
Welcome to Kabwe, the world's most toxic town
30 May 2017
Almost a century of lead mining and smelting has poisoned generations of children in the Copperbelt town of Kabwe in Zambia.
Trump keeps world guessing on Paris intention
29 May 2017
Donald Trump’s intentions regarding US participation in the Paris climate deal remained unknown yesterday.
New York building energy grid of the future
29 May 2017
New York State is making a $5 billion bet that by making its power cleaner, it can become a magnet for the clean-energy jobs of the future.
Climate policies could mean 5% economic growth
26 May 2017
The world's major economies could boost their long-term economic growth by 2.8 per cent with policies that lower greenhouse gas emissions and boost resilience to climate change impacts.
POPE'S PRESENT: What's in it for the President (if he reads it)?
26 May 2017
Pope Francis gave visiting US President Donald Trump a copy of his seminal, 183-page encyclical letter - published in June 2015 - on the subject of climate change. If Trump reads it, what will he learn?
EU approved weedkiller after advice from US official
26 May 2017
The European Food Safety Authority dismissed a study linking glyphosate to cancer following counsel with an EPA official allegedly linked to the maker Monsanto and who figures in more than 20 lawsuits.
TASTE TEST: Sub-standard seafood is missing the boat
26 May 2017
Ocean warming and acidification are hurting the nutritional value - and the taste - of some seafood.
Trump budget aims to kill ‘crazy’ climate science
25 May 2017
The Trump administration's 2018 fiscal year budget has made good on its promise to target deep cuts to federal spending on programmes widely seen as critical to America’s ability to adapt to a warming world and reduce its impact on the climate.
We could be better off if US does withdraw from Paris deal
25 May 2017
A United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement could be the best outcome for international climate action.
Shell investors dismiss carbon reduction targets
25 May 2017
Shareholders in Shell have rejected proposals for the oil giant to set public emission reduction targets at its annual general meeting in the Netherlands.
Australian farmers are adapting to climate change
25 May 2017
It has been a great year for Australian farmers, with record production, exports and profits.
I'LL SEE YOU IN COURT: More climate cases go before judge
25 May 2017
Governments around the world are increasingly being challenged in court to do more to combat the threat of climate change.
Europe's last big primeval forest on brink of collapse
25 May 2017
The Polish government has been accused of pushing a primeval forest system to the point of no return with state-sanctioned logging in a Unesco world heritage site.
China declares no mining (for now) in Antarctica
24 May 2017
China plans to expand its scientific research in Antarctica in coming years amid worries over the area's susceptibility to climate change, but has no immediate plans to mine or develop natural resources.
Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds
Fri 13 Mar 2026
Australian federal and state government subsidies that encourage fossil fuel use and help drive the climate crisis will reach $16.3bn this year after leaping by nearly 10%, according to a new analysis.
Trump administration sues California over the state’s nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
Today 11:00am
The Trump administration ramped up a battle with California over the state’s nation-leading vehicle-emission standards Thursday, suing air regulators over rules aimed at curbing pollution from cars.
What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ mean for climate change?
10 Mar 2026
China’s leadership has published a draft of its 15th five-year plan setting the strategic direction for the nation out to 2030, including support for clean energy and energy security.
Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025
Today 11:00am
Greenhouse gas emissions in Germany have again missed targets set by the Climate Protection Act and barely fell at all in 2025.
UK emissions fall 2.4% in 2025 as coal hits 400-year low
9 Mar 2026
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.4% in 2025 to their lowest level in more than 150 years, according to new analysis.
Mark Carney just picked his lane on climate change
17 Feb 2026
COMMENT: Mark Carney's time as prime minister has been defined in part by his decision to roll back Trudeau-era climate policies.
'The situation is dire': War on Iran squeezes India's cooking-gas supplies
Mon 16 Mar 2026
The shockwaves of a war being fought nearly 3,000km away are now reaching India's kitchens.
Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition
9 Mar 2026
The Trump administration’s attempt to sink a UN resolution demanding countries act on the climate crisis has caused cuts to the proposal but hasn’t entirely killed it, according to the tiny Pacific island country spearheading the effort.
Limiting warming to 2C is ‘crucial’ to protect pristine Antarctic Peninsula
24 Feb 2026
Keeping global warming to less than 2C above pre-industrial temperatures is “crucial” for limiting damage to the Antarctic Peninsula’s unique ecosystems, according to a new study.
'Blackwater' lakes and rivers in the Congo Basin are now emitting ancient carbon into the atmosphere
Mon 16 Mar 2026
Carbon that has been buried in the Congo Basin's peatlands for millennia is seeping into lakes and rivers. Why this is happening remains unclear, but researchers warn that tropical peatlands could be nearing a tipping point.
Companies – including Blackrock – retired 2 million carbon credits after Verra suspended project
Thu 12 Mar 2026
Verra suspended the Pacajai REDD project in Brazil in September 2023, pending an investigation into the project’s validity. That didn’t stop Mastercard, BlackRock, Philip Morris International from retiring carbon credits from the project to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.
Summit aims to revive stalled UN talks on phasing out fossil fuels
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Colombia and the Netherlands have set out three priorities for a conference on phasing out fossil fuels they will co-host in Colombia in April.
