In today’s news, The UN’s top climate official has called on Australia to stop burning coal for electricity by 2030 to help prevent further climate chaos.

Climate change has seen Indonesia’s iconic Komodo dragon listed as endangered because of rising sea levels and rising temperatures.

And did you know that blue tongue lizards have have developed a resistance to the venom of the red-bellied black snake? 

Top UN official calls for Australia to urgently dump coal

The United Nations’ top climate official has urged Australia to have a “more honest and rational conversation” about urgently abandoning coal power, which he said was in the nation’s and the world’s best interests.

Rural Australia should see opportunity in reducing carbon emissions, EU ambassador says 

Rural and regional communities can win from policies that address climate change, according to the European Union's top diplomat in Australia.

Komodo dragon, sharks and trees make IUCN endangered species red list, tuna on the 'path to recovery'

The Komodo dragon is now listed as endangered, notably because of rising sea levels and rising temperatures in its Indonesian habitat.

Wollongong Coal's mine extension approved by federal government despite company's $1 billion debt

The Federal Environment Minister, Susan Ley has granted final approval for Wollongong Coal’s Russell Vale Colliery extension. The colliery has been in care and maintenance since 2015 with the company revealing in its 2020 annual financial report its total debt has ballooned to $1,089,243,000.

Political forces back independent candidates in climate change power bid

A well-connected network of philanthropists, activists and political operatives plans to support independents gunning for Liberal seats in Sydney and Melbourne in next year’s federal election, hoping to increase climate action by shifting the balance of power in Parliament.

Blue-tongue lizards are resistant to red-bellied black snake venom, Australian study finds

Blue-tongue lizards have developed a resistance to the venom of the red-bellied black snake, according to new research.