Oct 31, 2022 08:38 am UTC| Nature
As the Victorian city of Echuca prepared for flooding this week, the council moved rapidly to build a temporary earthen levee as others sandbagged. This kept some homes dry, likely worsened flooding in others, and prompted...
Oct 13, 2022 11:48 am UTC| Business
Ahead of next months COP27 climate summit we have been given a stark reminder of the lengths still required to tackle climate change. A new report estimates that investments of US$1 trillion (904 billion) a year in...
Good news – there's a clean energy gold rush under way
Sep 05, 2022 04:31 am UTC| Insights & Views
This week, the Australian Energy Market Operator warned gaps in electricity supply are likely within three years. The reason? Coal plants are quitting the market earlier than expected, as well as becoming less reliable....
Pakistan floods: what role did climate change play?
Sep 05, 2022 04:28 am UTC| Nature
Pakistan is experiencing the most devastating and widespread floods in its history, with the countrys climate minister saying waters have reached across a third of the nation. The growing tally of impacts is dire. More...
Why tech companies must address emissions caused by streaming and scrolling
Aug 29, 2022 06:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Technology companies have been having a difficult year. The increased cost of living is turning people away from streaming, cryptocurrencies are faltering, Amazon has raised its prime membership costs, as has Twitter for...
In a climate crisis, how do we treat businesses that profit from carbon pollution?
Aug 24, 2022 11:06 am UTC| Insights & Views
Introducing the New Zealand governments first Emissions Reduction Plan in June, climate change minister James Shaw observed: The climate crisis is no longer something happening elsewhere, to someone else, in the...
No, not again! A third straight La Niña is likely – here’s how you and your family can prepare
Aug 21, 2022 17:32 pm UTC| Nature
Hearts sank along the Australian east coast this week when the Bureau of Meteorology announced a third consecutive La Niña was likely this year. La Niña weather events typically deliver above-average rainfall...
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