World Heritage Status for Royal National Park stalled
A possible expressway extension may be the reason for stalling a push to give the Royal National Park global recognition, the Greens say.
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Peter Hannam
Peter Hannam is Environment Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald. He covers broad environmental issues ranging from climate change to renewable energy for Fairfax Media.
NSW government's waste claims dismissed as 'fiction'
The NSW government is claiming waste recycling rates about twice real levels and is refusing to amend its published data despite being presented with more accurate industry-sourced information, green groups say.
CommBank rules out lending to Adani's Carmichael coal mine
The Commonwealth Bank rules out lending to the proposed Carmichael megacoal mine in Queensland.
'Fairly impressive' burst of unusual warmth on the way
Another burst of unseasonable warmth is building over central Australia and will nudge temperatures towards 10 degrees above normal.
'Critical levels': Sydney bushfire warning for September
Forest regions of NSW, including areas around Sydney, are rapidly drying out, raising the risk of early and significant fire activity.
EPA refers itself to ICAC over claims it botched illegal waste probe
The NSW environmental watchdog has asked ICAC to examine allegations it botched investigations of illegal waste activities.
NSW EPA blasts conflicts of interest in forestry bill
A draft bill to revamp regulations for native forestry in NSW was slammed as "overly complex" and inequitable.
More claims of excess water extraction in NSW surface
More evidence has emerged of changes to water licences giving a handful of irrigators in north-western NSW the ability to extract huge volumes of river water even during dry periods.
Enjoy it while you can: Australia's ski industry faces 'terrifying' future
Australia's ski resorts face the prospect of a long downhill run as a warming climate reduces snow depth and cover.
'Disgrace': Australia's emissions increase accelerates
Australia's greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, making the task of future pollution cuts more difficult.
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