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Missing the bus on green public transport

Australia has started its transition to greener public transport but risks falling behind other nations if it does not pick up the pace, a new report warns.

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MacIntyre Wind Precinct to double in size, Queensland government announces

Queensland is set to become home to one of the largest wind farms in the Southern Hemisphere with the Queensland government announcing it will double the size of the MacIntyre Wind Precinct, west of Warwick.

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Lake council's electric dream becoming a reality

Lake Macquarie Council is helping lead the electrification of the state's transport sector, new Climate Council research shows.

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Nation faces summer of natural disasters

Australia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.

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Climate Council report finds Queensland bears highest cost of climate disasters in Australia

A Climate Council report released today reveals Queensland suffered higher economic damages from extreme weather disasters than any other Australian state or territory.

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States ranked in race for green transport

Some Australian states and territories are making better transport choices than others, according to a new report from the Climate Council.

AAP

Chefs, doctors and real estate developers among new coalition calling to rid kitchens of gas cooking

For decades, "natural gas" has sold itself to families as the fastest and most efficient way to cook. But now there's a battle for your kitchen stove, and a push to get you to embrace electric.

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Call for renewable energy storage target

Climate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.

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Insurers stop offering insurance to postcodes near flood-affected communities

A growing number of Victorians are finding it more difficult to insure their homes after widespread flooding in the state, despite not living in at-risk areas.

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Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

ABC News

Winners, losers named in electric car race

The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.

AAP

Race to zero emissions: These are the cleanest electric vehicle companies

The Climate Council took a look under the hood of electric vehicles to find where top-selling car makers rank in the zero-emissions race.

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Extreme weather smashes global records

Extreme weather records have been smashed on every continent in the year since world leaders last met to tackle climate change.

AAP

Give up the gas: switching to electric appliances could save Australians up to $1,900 a year, report says

Climate Council shows energy bill and emissions savings in each capital city for substituting hot water, cooktops and heating

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How Australia can speed up its lagging electric vehicle industry

Fossil fuel subsidies costs Australia billions, money which could be better spent on speeding up the electric vehicle transition.

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Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist

The government could fund electric vehicle chargers for every 12km of road with the $11.6 billion spent on fossil fuel subsidies, the Climate Council says.

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Major polluters put on notice as Labor mulls shakeup of major emissions scheme

The Climate Council has put the nation's largest emitters on notice

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Qld poised as nation's 'clean engine room'

Australia's vital coal and gas port of Gladstone could become a global hub of clean jobs and investment, served by abundant renewable energy.

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Australia should aim for net zero by 2040, new Climate Change Authority member says

Exclusive: Prof Lesley Hughes, a climate specialist appointed this week, says current target is not good enough

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Climate Council outlines 10 steps to beat government's 43pc emissions reduction target

A report from the Climate Council says the government's 2030 emissions target is too low, and that there are 10 areas we need to focus on to speed up our approach to net-zero.

AAP

Climate group wants fast track to net zero

Boosting battery storage and planning ahead for coal closures are among the steps of a plan mapped out by the peak body on climate action to reduce emissions.

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Warm welcome for climate law 'springboard'

Australia's newly enshrined emissions law provides certainty for industry and will foster technological breakthroughs for the energy transition, advocates say.

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NSW EPA releases groundbreaking climate change policy that could set new emissions targets and limits

The NSW Environment Protection Authority will set targets and limits on emissions to help the state get to net zero by 2050.

AAP

Aussies want green transport options, fast

Australians are hungry for a rapid shift to green transport solutions that will make cities more liveable and help fight climate change, a new survey shows.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says former PM owes apology to Australian people – as it happened

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