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Energy efficiency vital, says UN report

20 Jan 2012

A new United Nations report urges investment in energy-efficient technologies to help to achieve sustainable growth and tackle a host of global challenges from climate change to poverty reduction.

Durban delegates hail breakthrough

16 Dec 2011

Countries at the Durban climate conference delivered what they believe is a breakthrough on the future of the international community’s response to climate change.

New phone app gives you carbon clues

16 Dec 2011

A new United Nations mobile telephone application lets users calculate their carbon footprint, visualise its equivalent in a particular ecosystem, and learn new ways in which they can reduce their emissions.

Scientists get excited about biochar

16 Dec 2011

Biochar could help to improve agricultural productivity and assist farmers and landholders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says a new Australian report.

The longer we wait, the worse it gets

9 Dec 2011

Delaying any decisions on future climate action until 2015 or 2020 will bring a rapidly increasing risk in costs and threatens the likelihood of the world being able to keep global warming to below 2 degrees C, the Climate Action Tracker warned this week.

Morne du Plessis ... many don't know why they are in Durban.

Business must take over, says green leader

9 Dec 2011

Business must step into the breach on climate change because government negotiators at the Durban climate conference are procrastinating, says one of Africa’s leading environmentalists.

Experts hand out warning to Pacific Islands

9 Dec 2011

Islands across the Pacific can expect rising sea levels, more very hot and wet days, and more damage to coral reefs, says a new report.

Italian firm joins UN in helping poor

9 Dec 2011

An Italian company has joined forces with a United Nations agency in a scheme to combat hunger and malnutrition and to reduce carbon emissions.

Black carbon moves could save millions

2 Dec 2011

More than two million lives can be saved each year by implementing measures to reduce black carbon, methane and ozone emissions, says a new report.

Millions marked for look at biochar

2 Dec 2011

Australia is putting $2 million up for grabs for biochar research.

Health experts voice climate fears

2 Dec 2011

Australian health professionals say they have serious concerns about the impact of climate change on the nation’s health.

Farmers sign up to $99m green fund

2 Dec 2011

The first round of the $99 million Action on the Ground programme to help farmers to cash in on Australia’s clean energy future is under way.

Greenhouse gas levels reach worst-ever levels

25 Nov 2011

The presence of greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere last year reached its highest levels since pre-industrial times, says a new report.

Coal mining to come under scientific scrutiny

25 Nov 2011

The Australian Government has moved to ensure that all future decisions about coal seam gas projects and large coal mining developments are based on rigorous scientific evidence.

China to set up climate change think tank

25 Nov 2011

China will establish its first national-level think tank on climate change issues, to focus on strategic research and international cooperation, said a senior government official.

UN pleads for ‘global conversation’

25 Nov 2011

The United Nations has launched a campaign ahead of its major conference on sustainable development (Rio+20) in June next year, inviting governments, non-governmental organisations and people everywhere to engage in a global conversation about the communities they want to see in the future.

Scientists issue warnings over Durban

18 Nov 2011

Scientists are warning world leaders against getting bogged down in the “holy grail” of a successor to the Kyoto Protocol at climate change negotiations in Durban this month.

Business getting serious about green investment

18 Nov 2011

Businesses and governments are accelerating investment in the green sectors of the economy, a just-released United Nations report shows.

New rules cut ship emissions, says report

18 Nov 2011

The implementation of United Nations-mandated energy-efficiency measures will lead to a significant reduction in carbon emissions from ships, says a new report.

Australia joins drive to change food system

18 Nov 2011

A major transformation in the global food system is needed to address future threats to food security, according to experts from some of the world’s leading science organisations.

Minister sets date for new carbon rules

18 Nov 2011

Australia’s new administrative body for the carbon pricing mechanism, the Clean Energy Regulator, will begin operation from next April 2.

Julia Gillard ... major milestone.

Gillard warns businesses to behave

11 Nov 2011

Australian businesses have been warned against trying to profiteer from the carbon tax passed into law on Tuesday.

Ban Ki-moon ... wants action.

UN expects firm decisions in Durban

11 Nov 2011

The Durban conference on climate change this month should produce agreement on limiting emissions of greenhouse gases, and launch the green climate fund for mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, says the head of the United Nations.

Coal plant rules flawed, says study

11 Nov 2011

A study identifies deep systematic flaws in the crediting rules of coal plants under the Clean Development Mechanism, the lobby group CDM Watch says.

No plain sailing for marine life

11 Nov 2011

Direct effects of climate warming on biodiversity pose a serious conservation challenge for marine life, according to new research published today in Science.

Pew Centre morphs into C2ES

11 Nov 2011

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), a new non-profit organisation promoting strong policy and action to address the twin challenges of energy and climate change, was launched this week in Washington with strong business backing.

Key carbon tax vote next week

4 Nov 2011

The Australian government's carbon tax is likely to pass the parliament early next week after an agreement between Labor and the Greens.

Environment needs urgent action, says report

4 Nov 2011

Concerted and rapid action is urgently needed to curb resource depletion and ensure human activities do not destroy the environment that supports economies and sustains life, warns a new report.

California scheme opens investment doors

4 Nov 2011

California’s newly approved cap-and-trade system will open up new possibilities for investments in clean technology, giving a boost to the sluggish market, says a UK carbon credits portal.

Ban names high-level team to push energy

4 Nov 2011

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the members of a high-level group tasked with mobilising action among governments, the private sector and civil society to provide clean and affordable energy for everyone.

China expecting huge growth in wind power

28 Oct 2011

China will be generating more than 11 gigawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2020, a new report says.

Solar seen as saviour of Great Barrier Reef

28 Oct 2011

The people charged with protecting Australia’s Great Barrier Reef are putting their money where their mouths are and going solar.

Investment giants call for urgent climate action

21 Oct 2011

The world’s largest investors have urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

Leaders must make changes, says report

21 Oct 2011

In light of recent extreme weather events, as well as long-term disruptions related to climate change, a major new report calls for different approaches to decision making by national leaders.

Study sheds new light on cattle emissions

21 Oct 2011

New CSIRO research indicates that the amount of methane emitted from cattle fed on tropical grasses in northern Australia is up to 30 per cent less than figures currently used to calculate the northern cattle industry’s contribution to Australia’s greenhouse gas accounts.

Young people put ideas for green economy

21 Oct 2011

Young environmental leaders from 18 developing countries are meeting in Germany this week to showcase their own, innovative solutions for sustainable development, ranging from eco-tourism to eco-friendly cooking fuel.

Greg Combet ... Australia on right path.

Historic moment as carbon tax gets a yes

14 Oct 2011

In what the Gillard Government is calling "a historic moment”, the Australian House of Representatives has passed clean energy legislation which will give the country a price on carbon.

Jillian Broadbent ... heading review.

Clean energy corporation has $10b bank

14 Oct 2011

The Gillard Government has given details of how it will set up a $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation, which will provide a new source of finance to renewable energy, energy efficiency and low emissions technologies.

Changing climate could lead to chocolate meltdown

14 Oct 2011

Climate change could transform the cherished chocolate bar into a luxury few can afford, according to a new study.

Islands need help to beat droughts

14 Oct 2011

Drought conditions in some Pacific islands have prompted calls for comprehensive risk reduction steps to be put in place to protect vulnerable populations living in delicate ecosystems.

Green industries essential, says UN

14 Oct 2011

Industries should take into account green measures for every aspect of what they do to be able to ensure their sustainable future, says the United Nations.

Homeless could reach 200 million, says UN

7 Oct 2011

Climate-related events could force up to 200 million people worldwide to flee their homes by 2050, warns the United Nations.

Agency to aid world of seven billion

7 Oct 2011

The United Nations Environment Programme has joined the 7 Billion Actions campaign, an initiative to encourage individuals, governments, businesses and organisations to take positive actions toward creating a more sustainable world with 7 billion inhabitants.

Global CO2 emissions show steep rise

30 Sep 2011

Global emissions of carbon dioxide - the main cause of global warming - increased by 45 per cent between 1990 and 2010, and reached an all-time high of 33 billion tonnes in 2010, says a European agency.

How ecotourism can help save forests

30 Sep 2011

The increasing demand for ecotourism can play a vital role in saving endangered forests, a United Nations-backed partnership believes.

UN to probe green impact of infotech

30 Sep 2011

Agreement has been reached on a globally recognised way of assessing the environmental impact of information and communications technologies (ICTs), and on the use of minerals from conflict areas.

Minister rates ties with Chile

30 Sep 2011

Growing partnerships between New Zealand and Chile on environmental issues will provide long-term benefits, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nick Smith says.

Cheap, clean energy critical, says UN

23 Sep 2011

A lack of access to affordable and clean energy is hampering the fight against poverty and disease, says the United Nations.

Wayne Swan ... jobs grow strongly.

Carbon price good news, says study

23 Sep 2011

The Gillard Government has released updated modelling of the impact of a carbon price which confirms Australia's economy will continue to grow strongly at the same time as pollution is cut.

Why Asia-Pacific needs green revolution

23 Sep 2011

Countries in Asia and the Pacific have been urged to embark on a green industrial revolution that takes advantage of improvements in resource efficiency.

Australia
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

No room for the timid: setting Australia’s 2035 emissions target is a daring tightrope act

Today 11:00am

Any week now, Australia will set its 2035 emissions target. It must signal the nation’s strong ambition on climate action, to drive policy and investment. And it must avoid being seen as either unrealistic or too costly.

United States
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California is backsliding on climate progress. It’s (mostly) Gavin Newsom’s fault

Today 11:00am

The California Supreme Court just gave state officials a golden opportunity to revitalize the rooftop solar industry, helping millions of homes and businesses lower their electric bills and fight the climate crisis.

China
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Is historically arid Beijing ready for a wetter future?

Mon 25 Aug 2025

Beijing's mountainous northern Huairou district and neighbouring Miyun district received a year's worth of rain in a single week, triggering flash floods that devastated entire villages and killed 44 people in the deadliest flood since 2012.

Europe
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EU wildfires hit new record as flames scorch area larger than Cyprus

Mon 25 Aug 2025

The area burned this year has exceeded the 1 million hectare mark for the first time since records started in 2006.

United Kingdom
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What happens to net zero if the trees don’t survive?

Wed 20 Aug 2025

When climate change undermines the climate plan.

Canada
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Challenges persist in bid to mine the deep sea, even after boost from Trump

29 Jul 2025

After years of delay, the deep-sea mining plans of Canadian firm The Metals Company (TMC) now appear to be progressing as it pursues a controversial new path to securing a license to mine in international waters under U.S. jurisdiction.

Asia
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India needs $467 billion climate finance by 2030 to decarbonise 4 key sectors

Mon 25 Aug 2025

India will need to mobilise USD $467 billion in climate finance by 2030 to put four of its most carbon-intensive sectors – power, steel, cement and transport – on a low-carbon pathway.

Pacific
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Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say

13 Aug 2025

Samoa, Fiji and Tonga among the worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as the planet warms.

Antarctic/Arctic
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Iconic Antarctic species at risk amid 'regime shift', with 'rapid and self-perpetuating changes'

Fri 22 Aug 2025

Scientists say there is emerging evidence of abrupt and potentially unstoppable changes in the Antarctic environment.

Africa
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Africa’s top climate change challenges: a fairer deal on phasing out fossil fuels and mobilising funds

Fri 22 Aug 2025

African countries have made binding commitments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. To do this, they will need to shift to renewable energy and stop mining and using fossil fuels like oil and coal.

South America
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Bolivia will choose a new president but environmental activists see little hope of progress

Fri 22 Aug 2025

Many Indigenous and environmental leaders doubt the election will bring progress in stopping deforestation, wildfires or pollution in the Amazon.

United Nations
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Brazil issues last-ditch plea for countries to submit climate plans ahead of COP30

Wed 20 Aug 2025

Only 28 countries have submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters yet to produce plans.

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