Coalition's net zero reversal faces Paris scrutiny
Leaked documents reveal Coalition MPs instructed to defend abandoning net zero target as 'consistent' with Paris Agreement, despite internal concerns about potential breach of climate obligations.
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Coalition abandons net zero in major climate policy shift
The Coalition has abandoned its net zero target, refocusing energy policy on prices over emissions. Guardian editors fact-check the claims and explore the risks for Australia's climate future. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Australia's Forest 'Sleight of Hand' Exposed
A new report reveals Australia's official deforestation figures hide ecological damage by counting new seedlings as equal to old-growth forest loss. Urgent action is needed to protect biodiversity.
Australia's $9tn Net Zero Cost Sparks Political Row
Australian politicians claim net zero transition will cost $9tn despite researchers saying figure is misrepresented. Explore the timeline of this climate policy dispute.
Liberal Party formally abandons net zero emissions target
The Australian Liberal Party has formally abandoned its net zero emissions target after a conservative-led revolt, creating major policy inconsistencies ahead of the next election.
Liberals Prepare New Climate Policy After Marathon Talks
The Liberal Party is finalising its new climate change and energy policy following intense discussions. The party is expected to abandon the 2050 net zero target. Read the full details.
Liberal Party Splits Over Net Zero Emissions
In a dramatic political shake-up, rebel Liberal MPs have quit the party to form a new 'Net Zero Coalition', challenging Australia's climate policy direction and threatening the opposition's unity.
Academics slam $9tn net zero claim as 'misleading'
Leading Australian academics have condemned the Nationals party for repeatedly using a discredited $9 trillion figure to attack net zero policies, calling the costing 'fundamentally misleading' and based on misrepresented research.
Net Zero Rebellion: Ley's Fiery Attack on Albanese
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley launches scathing attack on Anthony Albanese's Net Zero strategy, accusing government of 'making it up as they go' and leaving Australians in the dark about true costs and consequences.
Littleproud's Net Zero Claims: Real Action or Political Spin?
An in-depth analysis of the National Party's controversial climate commitments and whether their emissions reduction strategy represents genuine progress or clever political manoeuvring.
Liberal MPs push Sussan Ley to abandon net zero pledge
Deep divisions emerge within Australia's Liberal Party as conservative MPs demand Environment Minister Sussan Ley dump the net zero emissions commitment, fearing the 'tail is wagging the dog' on climate policy.
Nationals revolt over Australia's net zero target
David Littleproud confronts growing rebellion within Nationals ranks as party room meeting debates ditching Australia's 2050 net zero emissions commitment, exposing deep climate policy divisions.
Australian Nationals abandon net zero target
In a dramatic shift, Australia's National Party has voted to remove its net zero emissions target from official policy, sparking political turmoil and environmental concerns.
American's Australian nightmare: Homeless, jailed, spider attacks
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
Liberal Party rift deepens over net zero emissions target
Australia's Liberal Party remains deeply divided over climate policy as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley faces ongoing internal resistance to the government's net zero emissions target, exposing significant fractures within the opposition.
Australia's Net Zero Ambitions Face Parliamentary Test
Political tensions escalate as the Australian government faces opposition pushback on landmark environmental laws while navigating complex net zero commitments ahead of critical climate deadlines.
Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study
Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.
Airport expansion threatens UK net zero goals, MPs warn
Cross-party committee warns that government's airport expansion strategy threatens to undermine Britain's legally binding climate targets and carbon budgets.
Sussan Ley: Net Zero is a 'Compromise' Not to Be Extended
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley declares net zero a 'compromise' that shouldn't be extended, exposing deep divisions within the Coalition over climate policy ahead of potential early election.
Coalition net zero rebellion threatens more MP exits
Growing rebellion within the Coalition as speculation mounts over Sussan Ley's leadership and controversial climate policy backflips threaten to tear the party apart.
Plug-in hybrids emit 7x more pollution than tests show
New research reveals plug-in hybrid vehicles emit up to seven times more CO2 than official tests claim, raising serious questions about their environmental credentials and government policies.
Australia's 2035 Petrol Car Ban: EV Revolution Needed
Australia risks being left in the dust of the global electric vehicle transition. Experts argue that setting a firm 2035 deadline for banning new petrol and diesel car sales is essential to drive infrastructure investment and consumer confidence.
Australia's rainforests become carbon emitters in alarming shift
Groundbreaking research reveals Australia's tropical rainforests have transformed from vital carbon absorbers to net emitters, sounding urgent climate alarm bells.
Trump threatens nations before shipping emissions vote
Former US President Donald Trump issues stark warning to developing countries as crucial International Maritime Organization vote on shipping emissions approaches, raising fears of climate policy reversal.
Queensland climate policy undermines Australia's emissions goals
As Queensland doubles down on fossil fuel projects, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting challenges in delivering Australia's climate commitments. New analysis reveals how state-level political manoeuvring is jeopardising national environmental
UK Diesel Drivers: Claim Emissions Compensation Now
Millions of British motorists may be entitled to significant compensation payouts following the diesel emissions scandal. Find out if you qualify and how to claim.
Dieselgate 2.0: Carmakers Face UK Emissions Trial
Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Renault, Nissan, Peugeot and Citroën accused of installing illegal defeat devices in diesel vehicles, potentially affecting millions of British motorists.
Dieselgate Trial: UK Drivers Sue Over Emissions Scandal
Thousands of British motorists take legal action against vehicle manufacturers in groundbreaking Dieselgate case, seeking justice for alleged emissions cheating.
Dieselgate: UK Drivers Win Landmark Compensation Case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, British motorists deceived by diesel emissions scandals move closer to receiving compensation as courts rule manufacturers deliberately misled consumers about vehicle environmental performance.
Dieselgate Still Poisoning UK Air, Study Reveals
Groundbreaking research exposes how the Dieselgate scandal continues to poison Britain's air, with diesel cars emitting up to six times more toxic nitrogen dioxide than claimed.
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