Climate Change

The WA government confirms it will reject a plan to protect mature trees put forward by two Perth councils, and instead develop its own urban greening strategy.

As Perth and parts of Western Australia swelter through a second heatwave in as many weeks, data shows hot weather has left almost five times more people in hospital than bushfires in recent years.

In its latest effort to shore-up supply, Water Corporation is adding thousands of plastic hexagons to dams to stop drinking water from being lost to evaporation.

Food charities helping struggling families put food on the table can no longer rely on excess produce being available as farmers count their own cost of extreme weather events.

Natural disasters have punctuated most years of their high school life, but this year's Heywire winners only have tales of resilience to share. 

More scorching hot weather is on the cards for Perth, just days after another heatwave broke weather records across Western Australia.

These glassfish were facing certain death in an almost dry lake before conservationists and government agencies whisked them to safety on the tray of a ute.

The Minns government will introduce a bill to stop a permit that allows the exploration and extraction of gas in NSW state waters. 

An expert says current battery developments only just scratch the surface of Victoria's energy storage needs, as Pacific Green Australia announces plans to construct a 30-hectare grid-scale battery park in Portland.

An analysis of sea sponge skeletons from the Caribbean suggests Earth has already hit 1.7 degrees and could be 2C warmer than before industrialisation in the next six years, but not all scientists are convinced.

The federal government has detailed its proposal to impose a CO2 standard on new cars. It will have a narrow road to travel to ensure it cuts emissions without driving up car prices.

After months of protests against offshore wind farm projects, people have gathered in support of turbines being developed off Australia's east coast, hopeful of more work and job security.

Work at the new federally-funded centre in Goolwa, SA will focus on climate change impacts and adaptation strategies for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth.

Kate Selway has spent the past two months battling subzero temperatures, perpetual sunlight, and getting stuck on the ice to help unlock the secrets of Antarctica’s melting glaciers.

Amid the worst drought on record in the Gascoyne, the impacts of extreme heat is being felt by people and wildlife alike, with emus digging up town pipelines and putting holes in them for a drink.

Poor engagement and consultation has led to "material distrust" of renewable energy developers in regional communities, according to a much-anticipated review.

A two-day trial begins after the Swedish environmentalist, who inspired a global youth climate movement, was arrested during a protest in October.

As rising sea levels lead to more fish in the ocean around Phillip Island, off Australia's southern coast, polyamorous little penguins are using the extra energy to breed.

A council plan to protect Perth's trees will be rejected by WA Planning Minister John Carey despite overwhelming community support, the ABC understands. 

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he would end funding to the Environmental Defenders Office if the Coalition wins government at the next federal election, accusing the group of engaging in unethical "lawfare" that frustrates mining and energy projects.

The dew point in some parts of the south-east of Queensland has tipped to 26C, exceeding that of equatorial countries like Singapore.

Temperatures are set to soar across WA this week as the state plunges into another heatwave, and while we may feel like having a grumble, the weather bureau says it's just a "fairly average" summer in the west.

Australia's most dominant climate driver, La Niña, has a strong chance of reappearing in 2024, shifting the odds to favour a wet year.

Wildlife rescuers are concerned by a rise in cruelty cases involving native species, as more extreme weather events and higher numbers of cars on the road paint a dire picture for animal welfare in years to come.

Turtles aren't usually seen in Tasmanian waters, but climate change means sightings may become more common.