AAP News Stories
Environment news from Australian Associated Press
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Beyond carbon: big four banks urged to capture more gas
It is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change, but a report has found Australia's major banks have yet to single out methane emissions.
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'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero
A handful of Australian companies are ditching the crutch that is carbon offsets and pursuing genuine emissions cuts, and it's been no walk in the park.
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Sea ice loss risks more icebergs, threatens wildlife
The consequences of Antarctic ice loss are serious and varied and monitoring the issue faces challenges as American contributions to climate science falter.
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Red alert for furry friends on sweltering hot days
Risk of dog death climbs during heatwaves and skyrockets on public holidays and weekends, fresh analysis suggests.
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Emission targets on track but nature in 'deep trouble'
NSW is making great strides expanding renewable energy but more needs to be done to address waste management, biodiversity loss and climate change.
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Poor sleep, menopause flare-ups: health in warmer world
Heatwaves have long been linked to higher death rates but more is being understood about the broader health and wellbeing impacts of hot, humid weather.
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More EVs, fewer V8s: changes coming for Aussie drivers
Motorists can expect more electric and hybrid vehicles to launch and some petrol and diesel vehicles to reverse after transport regulations finally take off.
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Global energy wobbles power-up electrification push
Australia's vulnerabilities to global energy price spikes run deep, sparking calls for rapid electrification of transport and other exposed sectors.
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Regional students to capture the sun in science program
Regional students will be challenged to experiment with renewable energy science kits in a bid to encourage them to consider roles in the energy transition.
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Aussies want solar batteries but many feel overwhelmed
The cost and complexity of installing a solar battery is keeping some Australians from taking the plunge despite incentives, a study has revealed.
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Caring for Country with ancient knowledge and science
Environmental DNA technology is being combined with Indigenous knowledge to care for Country in one of the world's oldest aquaculture systems.
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Clue to record-breaking temperatures in clearer skies
More sunlight is making it to Earth to warm the planet faster as reflective cloud coverage gets sparser, research suggests.
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Starry nights light the way for Bogong moth migration
An Australian moth uses the stars in the night sky to guide its migration, according to a study shedding light on one of nature's great mysteries.
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Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists.
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Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours
Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.
