In today’s news, Australia’s persistent climate inaction under Coalition governments has been called out by the former UN Secretary-General, who has warned of international punishments for failing to take action to limit global heating.

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy is abandoning plans to frack the Kimberley for gas, just a year after acquiring new exploration acreage.

And one of Australia's rarest mammals, known as a "suicidal reproducer", has been found in a national park south of Gladstone, Queensland, after fears the population had been wiped out by bushfires.

Australia slammed for being 'out of step' with other nations on climate change action

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has labelled Australia out of step with comparable countries on climate change action.

Forrest dumps Kimberley fracking on climate concerns

Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy is abandoning plans to frack the Kimberley for gas a year after acquiring new exploration acreage, but Squadron's partner may continue the work.

Andrew Forrest plans ‘green energy giant’ producing renewable clean hydrogen

Andrew Forrest’s upstart green energy arm has long-term plans to produce 50 million tonnes a year of renewable clean hydrogen, making it equivalent to the output of some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies.

World Heritage Area around Gnaraloo Station could house massive green hydrogen project

Paul Richardson nearly fell off his chair after opening his mail to find his iconic Gnaraloo Station could be developed into an industrial hub. The station borders a UNESCO World Heritage site and could soon be home to giant wind turbines and solar panels as the push for green hydrogen becomes a reality in Western Australia.

Endangered marsupial found surviving in burnt Queensland national park

One of Australia's rarest mammals, known as a "suicidal reproducer", has been found in a national park south of Gladstone, after fears the population had been wiped out by bushfires.

‘Paralysis by analysis’: financial sector focused on climate data instead of action, report says

The financial world is making the same mistakes regarding climate change as it did with the housing market in the lead-up to the 2008 global financial crisis, a new report warns.