Modelling commissioned by the Morrison government reveals the federal government’s debts could double if it fails to cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement. 

The calling of the federal election has seen billions of dollars in funding for new energy infrastructure and ‘low emissions’ technologies promised by the Morrison government effectively evaporate, with key legislation lapsing as Parliament dissolves.

New South Wales is in the midst of a second major weather event within weeks, a sounding alarm that action on climate change is needed right now. But Australian politicians are preoccupied with the cost and logistics of potentially hosting the UN climate summit.

Instead of responding to the IPCC report’s stark warning that fossil fuel use must end, Energy Minister Angus Taylor is requesting a rule change to extend the notice period for energy companies looking to switch off their coal-fired power stations.

New South Wales residents have been told to brace themselves for another “rain bomb”, with the state expected to be hit by up to 500mm of rain over the coming days.

The latest report from the world’s leading authority on climate change has issued a final warning for governments on the climate, warning that we can still stave off the worst ravages of climate breakdown but only through a “now or never” dash to a low-carbon economy and society.

Let’s start with the good news - a new Clean Energy Council report shows that renewables have had another record year, despite a slow-down in investment, which has at least partially been driven by unsupportive Federal energy policy. The Wesfarmers conglomerate has inked a deal on a massive...

Residents of Lismore's CBD, as well as Lismore Basin, East Lismore and Girards Hill have been urged to leave immediately amid warnings that the town's levee will be breached about 8am this morning.

Northern NSW residents, who have already dealt with deadly flooding and weeks of rain, have been warned to evacuate again as floodwaters rise.

Life-threatening flash flooding and intense rainfall could hit some of Australia’s most disaster-ravaged areas with another dangerous weather system looming.