Matt Kean: Climate Crisis Threatens Australia's Economic Future
Former NSW energy minister Matt Kean delivers urgent warning on climate crisis impacts, calling for ambitious renewable energy transition to secure Australia's economic prosperity.
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Climate-Fuelled Floods Force 30,000 to Flee in Burundi
Devastating floods around Lake Tanganyika have displaced over 30,000 people in Burundi, compounding a severe humanitarian crisis driven by climate change and regional conflict.
Sussan Ley backtracks after climate targets admission
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley sparks outrage after revealing Coalition's stance against legislated climate targets, forcing rapid clarification amid political fallout.
Climate Change Wipes Billions from Australian Property Values
Exclusive report reveals climate change is no longer a future threat but a present financial crisis, devaluing properties and making insurance unaffordable across Australia.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Political Battle Revealed
Exclusive insights into Australia's contentious 2035 emissions reduction target. Senator David Pocock reveals the political challenges, ambition gaps, and what's needed for genuine climate action.
Experts Accuse Albanese of 'Bald-Faced Lie' Over Net Zero
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces a firestorm of criticism as energy experts and political opponents dismantle his net-zero emissions plan, accusing him of misleading the public on costs and feasibility.
Climate activists glue themselves to Melbourne CBD streets
Climate change protesters from Extinction Rebellion have caused major disruptions in Melbourne's CBD, gluing themselves to a key intersection during morning rush hour, demanding immediate government action on the climate emergency.
Bill Gates' Climate Crisis Paradox: Funding Both Sides
An in-depth investigation reveals how Bill Gates' vast investments simultaneously fund renewable energy solutions and fossil fuel expansion, creating a contentious dual role in the climate crisis debate.
Australia's Urban Heat Crisis: Maps Reveal Temperature Divide
New analysis reveals how Sydney and Melbourne's suburbs face drastically different heat risks, with western areas bearing the brunt of rising temperatures. Explore the data driving Australia's climate adaptation plans.
Australia's 'Oprah-Style' Climate Plan Falls Short
The Albanese government's new emissions reduction plan is branded a hollow 'Oprah-style' gesture, as experts warn Australia is dangerously off-track from its 2030 climate targets and real action.
Australia sets ambitious 65% emissions target for 2035
The Australian government has unveiled a bold new emissions reduction target of 65% by 2035, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's climate strategy. This ambitious commitment positions Australia as a global leader in the fight against climate
Australia's 2035 climate target lags behind global peers
Australia faces mounting international pressure as its proposed 2035 emissions target lags dangerously behind other developed nations, risking its economic future and global standing.
Albanese Sets Shock 70% Emissions Cut Deadline for Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sets a radical climate deadline, demanding Australia cut emissions by 70% within a decade. Discover what this unprecedented target means for industry, energy, and every Australian household.
Australia pledges 65% emissions cut by 2035
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils Australia's ambitious new 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, positioning the nation as a global leader in climate action while ensuring economic stability.
Treasurer brands net zero critics 'cookers and crackpots'
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers launches scathing attack on climate change sceptics, labelling them 'cookers and crackpots' while defending ambitious net zero policies in landmark economic address.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target Sparks Political Firestorm
Australia's Labor government faces intense scrutiny over its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley launches fierce criticism and Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the crucial climate policy.
Atlantic Ocean Currents Near Catastrophic Collapse
A new scientific study reveals the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is dangerously close to a tipping point, a shutdown that would trigger catastrophic climate impacts across Europe and North America, with Miami facing an existential thr
Australia's 2035 Climate Gamble: Planet at Crossroads
As global heating targets hang by a thread, Australia's Labour government faces a pivotal 'sliding doors' moment with its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction goal. Analysis reveals the critical gap between current pledges and what science demands to avert
Virgin Australia to Allow Pets in Cabins from 2025
Virgin Australia is set to revolutionise air travel by allowing pets in cabins on select domestic routes from 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy, including costs, eligible animals, and how it will work in practice.
Australia's Climate Everest: Political Resolve Tested
As Australia faces escalating climate disasters, a critical question emerges: does the nation possess the political resolve to implement the transformative policies needed for survival?
Human Activity Caused Two-Thirds of Europe's Heat Deaths
A stark new analysis confirms the devastating human cost of the climate emergency, attributing the majority of Europe's summer heat fatalities directly to human-induced global warming.
The Guardian's 2025 Climate Pledge Unveiled
The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.
UN limits COP30 staff due to Brazil's high hotel costs
Exclusive: The United Nations is drastically restricting staff attendance at the pivotal COP30 climate summit in Brazil due to skyrocketing hotel prices in Belém, raising concerns about the conference's effectiveness.
Sydney Airport Social Media Ban & PNG Treaty Signed
Breaking news from Australia: Sydney Airport implements a controversial social media ban, PM Albanese signs a landmark treaty with Papua New Guinea, and new climate emissions data reveals critical challenges.
Hastie threatens to quit over net zero in Dutton revolt
Senior Liberal MP Andrew Hastie issues ultimatum over net zero emissions policy, threatening to resign from shadow cabinet in major blow to Peter Dutton's leadership.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Govt Report Warns, Will Action Follow?
A stark new Australian government report outlines the severe and escalating threats of the climate crisis, raising urgent questions about the nation's political will to meet the challenge with concrete policy.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise
A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi
Australia's Climate Risk: Sea-Level Rise & Heatwave Threat
A landmark national climate risk assessment reveals Australia faces existential threats from rising seas and intensifying heatwaves, urging immediate government action.
Bali's Decade-Worst Flooding Triggers Regional Climate Emergency
Bali faces its worst flooding in a decade as torrential rains cause widespread devastation, with landslides and severe weather also wreaking havoc across India, Pakistan, and Australia, raising urgent climate concerns.
Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise
Exclusive: New scientific data reveals Australia faces a dual climate threat as heatwave fatalities soar and sea level rise projections threaten coastal communities with permanent inundation.
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