Two-thirds of Australians back doctors' call for 'health trigger' for coal, gas projects

Global warming has increased the speed at which glaciers in Greenland are melting fivefold over the last 20 years, according to scientists from the University of Copenhagen. Greenland's ice melt is of particular concern, as the ancient ice sheet holds enough water to raise sea levels by at least 6 metres if it were to melt away entirely.

Some of NSW’s most prestigious locations have been identified at risk of coastal erosion in a new report, some under immediate threat and others under a cloud over the next 30 years. 

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Two-thirds of Australians back doctors' call for 'health trigger' for coal, gas projects
Two-thirds of Australians support the federal government making new fossil fuel project approvals dependent on an assessment of their health impacts, according to new research by Doctors for the Environment Australia and the Australia Institute.

University of Copenhagen study says Greenland's glaciers melting at five times previous rates over the last 20 years
Global warming has increased the speed at which glaciers in Greenland are melting fivefold over the last 20 years, according to scientists from the University of Copenhagen

NSW suburbs identified at risk of coastal erosion now and in 30 years
Some of NSW’s most prestigious locations have been identified at risk of coastal erosion in a new report, some under immediate threat and others under a cloud over the next 30 years. 

Renewables predicted to avert risk of blackouts as scorching summer looms for Australia
Heatwaves should lift electricity demand to decade-highs this summer, but regulators are confident extra renewable generation capacity will reduce the risk of blackouts.

Firefighters vs. EVs: Why EV Fires Are Harder to Put Out
Firefighters are finding out that fires caused by electric vehicles last longer and are more difficult to put out.

Ammonia for fertilisers without the giant carbon footprint
Green ammonia has the potential to drastically reduce the carbon footprint needed to produce fertiliser vital for crop-growing.

Malagasy Sacred Ibis Born In North America For First Time
A Malagasy sacred ibis has been hatched in North American Zoo for the first time ever. The Houston Zoo was home to this moment of history, marking a significant milestone for this endangered species in a North American zoo.

‘Obliterated’: Grim warning that Australia is in for hottest summer on record
Climate experts have issues a grim warning for Australians this summer, predicting that 2023 will be the hottest year on record

New Aboriginal opponents against Santos’ $5.8b Barossa offshore gas project emerge
New traditional owner opponents against Santos’ $5.8 billion Barossa offshore gas project in the Northern Territory have joined the legal battle, as a Federal Court proceeding kicked off that could be a key test case over underwater Aboriginal cultural heritage approvals.

SciencePollution could be turning Great Barrier Reef's green sea turtles female, study suggests
New research in the scientific journal Frontiers in Marine Science suggests the presence of trace heavy metals in green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) might be skewing clutches towards having more females than males.

Fines for trespassing on farms would double to $115,000 under Victorian biosecurity bill
New biosecurity laws being debated in Victorian parliament could see fines double for animal activists found trespassing on farms, in a move described as “ag-gag by stealth” by critics.

Australians severely underestimating financial and environmental cost of food waste
Planet Ark is encouraging Australian households to save themselves money and improve their environmental footprint this National Recycling Week by reducing food waste to landfill. 

Bandt backs students over climate protests – as it happened
“In this instance I think it is the students who are being the adults, who understand what is at stake and we have seen this movement right around the world. They have a right to protest and rather than trying to be silenced they should be listened to.”

Teens escorted from Victorian parliament after climate change protest
Three Victorian students who staged a protest in state parliament during question time say they were forced to act due to the government’s inaction on climate change.

Perth students to strike for climate and march on 2023 WA Energy Transition Conference
On November 17, students across the nation are coming together in a resounding call for climate action. 

Stop Work Order issued for forestry operations in Flat Rock State Forest
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued an immediate Stop Work Order to Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) to cease harvesting in parts of the Flat Rock State Forest, near Ulladulla on the south coast.