'We haven't seen a situation like this before': BoM holds off on El Nino declaration, but long-range forecast remains grim

The Bureau of Meteorology has painted a grim picture about the weather Australia will face in the coming months, with the globe's current record-breaking heat putting the planet in unprecedented territory. It comes as Iran announces a two-day public holiday due to extreme heat.

A decline in the number of gas customers in the ACT may threaten the economic viability of the network up to a decade before the territory is set to shut it off, a new government position paper suggests.

Land clearing figures from Queensland show a 50 percent reduction over three years, but some conservationists are calling for the laws to be tightened further to protect endangered species such as koalas.

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'We haven't seen a situation like this before': BoM holds off on El Niño declaration, but long-range forecast remains grim
The Bureau of Meteorology has once again held off on declaring an El Nino event, but has painted a grim picture about the weather Australia will face in the coming months. Hot and dry conditions are  on the way, with the current record-breaking heat across the globe putting the planet in unprecedented territory – and this could worsen over the next year.

Iran announces nationwide two-day holiday due to extreme heat
State media reported on Tuesday that government offices, banks and schools will be closed over the next two days because of the increasing temperatures in the country.

ACT gas network may become unviable before 2045 shut off as customers go electric
A decline in the number of gas customers in the ACT may threaten the economic viability of the network up to a decade before the territory is set to shut it off, a new government position paper suggests.

Land clearing figures show 50pc reduction in three years in Queensland, but conservationists warn it is not enough|
Fewer trees have been cut down in Queensland, but some conservationists are calling for the laws to be tightened further to protect endangered species such as koalas.

Cancelling Antarctic climate research will damage Australia’s reputation, experts say
Australia’s international reputation and diplomatic influence will be damaged unless the federal government intervenes to ensure crucial climate change research in Antarctica is not cancelled, international lawyers and environmentalists have warned.

Police 'ambush' climate protesters outside home of Woodside boss Meg O'Neill
Four climate protesters were charged in Perth on Tuesday for targeting the home of Woodside boss Meg O'Neill, with an ABC film crew documenting the incident. A lawyer who represents activist group Disrupt Burrup Hub said two members caught at the house had been charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and had their bail refused.

Victorian electricity transmission charges could more than double if Australia’s longest power line proceeds
The proposed 800km VNI West power line - that is likely to be the longest single power line in Australia's history - will be costlier than alternatives and won’t solve grid bottlenecks holding back new solar and wind, a think tank says.

Hydrogen buses to hit the streets of Adelaide this month
The South Australian government has announced it is taking a big leap towards a cleaner, greener future for public transport in the state. In a bid to showcase the potential of zero-emission transportation, the government is launching trials for cutting-edge hybrid trains and hydrogen buses to be integrated into the network.

Pilot Energy acquires remaining interest in Cliff Head Oil Field to transform into carbon capture storage
Oil and gas exploration company Pilot Energy will acquire Triangle Energy’s interest in the Cliff Head Oil Field transforming it into a carbon capture project.

Turns out there’s another problem with AI – its environmental toll
AI uses huge amounts of electricity and water to work, and the problem is only going to get worse – what can be done?

NT chief minister accuses 'Teals and trolls' of 'spreading nonsense' about Middle Arm project
In her speech at the National Press Club, Natasha Fyles took aim at "southerners" who have criticised her government's plan to try to double the NT economy within the next seven years.