In May 1953, scientist Gilbert Plass made some extraordinarily prescient comments.

The lawsuit alleges the companies misled the public by minimising the risks from fossil fuels.

“That’s not climate denial, this is climate denial”. Australia’s climate policies exposed to the world in parody billboard in Times Square.

Data from the Bureau of Meteorology shows the mean temperature across the country this winter was 1.53 degrees Celsius above the long-term average.

The return of Nero was scripted by Scotty from Marketing and blown up by his colleagues in Publicity at Newscorp. We must not kid ourselves into thinking he will change, writes Richard Flanagan.

The award-winning writer and environmental activist used a keynote speech to attack fossil fuel interests for hiding climate science from the public.

Archaeologists speak out against the removal of three rock art panels to pave the way for the construction of a new fertiliser factory in Western Australia.

The mining magnate has recorded a video for students at an exclusive Perth girls’ school telling them they should do their own research into global warming.

Tesla big battery at Hornsdale lifts revenue five-fold after playing crucial role in keeping lights on, and has already earned more than the cost of the battery.

The NSW Environment Minister has broken ranks with his federal Coalition counterpart Sussan Ley and backed the creation of an independent regulator to oversee compliance with national environmental...

Authorities are forecasting hotter, drier and windier conditions across Central Australia that will heighten the risk of catastrophic bushfires over summer.

Greek and Hawaiian islands have been ablaze recently, as has Canada, leading Australia's chief scientist to call for a rapid acceleration in the reduction of carbon emissions on Q+A.

The bravery of whistleblower David McBride does not warrant the ADF’s condemnation, but its gratitude.

On the same day that scientists warned of a deepening climate catastrophe, Labor declares gas is good and announces a plan to “lock it in” beyond 2050.

A net zero pledge from Scott Morrison is now all but certain as the political winds have shifted. But whether voters will reward the PM is an open question.

Authorities are forecasting hotter, drier and windier conditions across Central Australia that will heighten the risk of catastrophic bushfires over summer.

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no reduction in greenhouse gas effects, say ...

Human rights groups around the world express outrage over ‘disproportionate’ punishment of Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco

The U.N.'s latest climate report shows that combating climate change is too critical to be weighed against cost-benefit analyses.

With the continent holding enough ice to raise sea levels by many metres if it was to melt, polar scientists are scrambling for answers

Whether relieved or resigned to reality, Coalition MPs now broadly accept the Government is heading towards locking in the 2050 target of achieving net-zero emissions, writes David Speers.

Australian comedian Dan Ilic has raised more than $70,000 to publicly shame Australia's climate policy on billboards at the COP26 conference in Glasgow.

Authorities warn the looming fire season in Western Australia will be hotter and drier than normal, and start earlier than usual, with the South West Land Division at particular risk.

The British opposition has reportedly written to Boris Johnson demanding the UK oppose former finance minister’s nomination

A major European country has banned all domestic short haul air travel where an alternative public transport option exists instead.

Senator’s bill calls for new conditions in Climate Change Act to influence decision-making on projects that could raise greenhouse gas emissions

Counter-terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists.

Woodside's massive Scarborough gas development suffers a major blow, with the Federal Court finding an environmental plan for part of the project was not legally approved and was therefore invalid. 

New research shows fossil fuel subsidies over the forward estimates have increased to a record breaking $57.1b, up from the $55.3b forecast in 2022. As

It is critically important for citizens to be able to express their concern about the climate emergency in whatever peaceful way they would like to do so.

Herald Sun relegates bushfires to page 4 while Courier Mail brings good news via ‘Onion Oracle’

Soaring global temperatures will smash productivity and triple spending on natural disasters.

Exclusive: former US vice-president and climate activist says phase-out can be only measure of success for Cop28

Green groups have lashed the federal government and questioned its climate credentials after it approved its fourth coal project this year.

Lawsuit related to 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill reveals documents that suggest oil firm BP reviewed CSIRO studies

Official documents reveal the scale of the Morrison government's efforts to increase coal exports at a time of mass protests calling for action on climate change.

A lot of the trees that have been counted up to now will either die when Australia burns or die in the drought we’re about to have.

Independent senator David Pocock calls the Australian gas industry "leeches" in response to a report that found over half of Australia's LNG export facilities pay no royalties.

Australians should be clear that the “Future Gas Strategy” released last week is not in the national interest. It represents the greatest capitulation of any Australian government to the demands of...

Raelene Cooper has been granted an interlocutory injunction by the federal court in her case over potential impact on songlines

Woodside wins approval to carry out seismic testing for its massive Scarborough project off the Pilbara coast after an earlier approval was ruled invalid by the Federal Court.

Exclusive: Sunshine and available land offer a ‘world-class’ opportunity, expert says

Research institute NIWA predicts many of country’s most important glaciers will be gone within the decade

The Ford Ranger usurped Toyota’s HiLux as the most sold car model, while battery EVs accounted for 7.2% of sales

Documents have revealed low levels of the chemicals were being considered for use, despite the Department of Health ruling they be banned in any quantity.

How can Labor placate the Pacific while admonishing the Greens, who are asking for the same thing?

PwC pulled off a remarkable feat as Adani pushed to open its Carmichael Coal Mine — it got paid by the miner and its government overseer

Large bommies made of a stony coral known as porites underpin the World Heritage reef system. It's hoped they can help scientists predict how a warming world will affect the reef's health.

The Victorian government has approved an application for a project to extract gas offshore near Port Campbell, on the Great Ocean Road. It's the first application to be made since 2014.

The gleeful coal lobby stalked the Madrid COP25 meeting halls as the Morrison government threw out compassion and international citizenship

Sixteen-year-old Maddison's family pays $360 a week to live in a tent after having to move out of their rental home when it went up for sale. The teenager has big dreams, but she worries about her...

Even Tanya Plibersek sounded unconvinced by her feeble defence of the Isaac River coalmine

Premier says days ahead will be ‘extremely challenging’, as firefighters in neighbouring Northwest Territories fight to save city

Public good vs private profiteering on our resources. What Australia with its failed PRRT can learn from Norway's 78% oil and gas tax.

Broad terms of subpoenas a ‘chilling’ precedent that could undermine future climate litigation, legal experts say

The plan announced on Thursday offers the gas industry – and Western Australia in particular – everything it could want

The Australian Government has a legal and moral obligation to protect the Great Barrier Reef on behalf of all humanity.

An environmental group says Western Australian police pulled a firearm on an activist the day before a controversial protest at the house of Woodside's boss.

By not caring about 2050, our politicians are announcing their indifference to a world in which children have become parents

Patch of Tasman sea expected to warm over spring and summer to temperatures that risk significant losses to sea life

It is breathtaking that the need for national action has been removed along with any reference to fossil fuels.

The battle over the climate is escalating, and nowhere more than in Western Australia, where a new generation of protesters is prepared to break the law to make their point.

It should be an enormous relief to West Australian sports fans that commonsense has prevailed in the Fremantle Dockers-Woodside Energy sponsorship saga.