Unesco set to witness Reef bleaching as monitoring trip announced

A Unesco monitoring trip to the Great Barrier Reef will land in Queensland later this month just as forecasts suggest the risk of widespread coral bleaching will be at its highest.

The architects of the Natural Disaster Insurance Review commissioned following Brisbane’s 2011 floods say the federal government must adopt a publicly-funded national insurance scheme as national disasters become more frequent and intense due to climate change.

New data out today shows renewable energy accounted for nearly one-third of electricity in 2021, with a rapid increase in rooftop solar power displacing fossil fuels. 

Unesco to visit Great Barrier Reef as coral bleaching risk rises

Unesco has confirmed two scientists will carry out the Great Barrier Reef monitoring, lasting for 10 days from 21 March, which coincides with forecasts suggesting the risk of widespread coral bleaching will be at its highest. 

‘The government pays out every time’: Experts call for natural disaster insurance scheme

The architects of the $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool in northern Australia say the federal government must adopt a publicly funded national insurance scheme in order for premiums to remain affordable as floods, bushfires and cyclones increase.

Renewable energy generation hits annual record

Renewable energy accounted for 32.2 per cent of the electricity produced in the National Electricity Market in 2021, as a rapid rise in rooftop solar power displaced traditional fossil fuel generation.

Santos, Fortescue Future Industries and Origin Energy among SA hydrogen hub developers

Santos, Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Future Industries and Origin Energy are among the eight companies selected to develop a hydrogen hub at Port Bonython, with the State Government saying the total investment could hit $13bn.

Two-thirds of issuers target net zero by 2030: Westpac

Companies and investors in Asia Pacific are bringing forward their net zero plans to 2030, according to a Westpac survey, with clearer definitions and standards needed to help guide their efforts.

Rising temperatures are posing a threat to our most beloved Aussie animals

Australian wildlife has been forced to adapt to rising temperatures by changing their migration and feeding patterns. According to the ANU, some animals eat less when they get too hot, even when plenty of food is available.