Independent senator David Pocock says the Australian government is failing to listen to its “Pacific family” and must stop approving new fossil fuel projects that exacerbate “an existential threat for those nations” which is inconsistent with the depiction of Australia as part of the ‘Pacific...

Palau has become the first nation to officially approve and sanction the UN High Seas Treaty at the UN headquarters in New York, with Chile now soon to follow after its Senate voted unanimously in favour of ratifying the historic conservation agreement. Together, they are the first two of the 60...

There are five of the big climate and environment issues to keep your eye on for 2024:  global mass bleaching, First Nations water rights, greenwashing, biodiversity protection and offshore energy projects.

Tropical Cyclone Kirrily is expected to hit the Queensland coast this week. Before the cyclone makes landfall, crews will be pre-positioned to provide emergency support to at-risk communities and allow essential services to be restored as soon as possible. The cyclone is expected to cause flooding...

The federal government has signed two new gas deals with major exporters Woodside and Esso in order to boost domestic supply across the east coast where shortages are forecast to drive up energy costs for businesses and households.

As the New South Wales government decides on whether to extend the life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station, a new report has revealed closing Eraring in mid-2025 would not cause blackouts. The report’s author found progress made on new renewable energy and battery capacity in NSW...

The West Australian Symphony Orchestra has refused to be drawn on the future of its long-standing relationship with oil and gas giant Woodside amid revelations its partnership deal lapsed and is yet to be renewed. Amidst recent moves by other organisations to cut sponsorship ties including Fringe...

The Federal and NSW state government have announced a new $200 million package to help support energy saving upgrades for social housing and low income rentals in the hottest and coldest parts of New South Wales. Around 30,000 household will be eligible to receive support to upgrade heat pumps,...

Gas giant Santos has been granted permission to resume laying an underwater pipeline for its $5.7 billion Barossa gas project in the Timor Sea, north of Darwin. This ruling comes following months of legal arguments from Tiwi Islanders that Santos' cultural heritage survey had not properly addressed...

Good morning and welcome back to The Canopy for 2024! After a break over the holiday and new year period, we are returning with your daily digest of climate and environmental news updates every weekday.