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State and local governments leave feds in their wake, says Gore

State and local governments leave feds in their wake, says Gore

State and local governments worldwide are driving climate change policies more than national governments who are still captured by 'carbon polluters', according to the man who could have been the president of the United States.

  • by Tony Moore

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Half the people on NSW coast don't think rising sea levels will hurt them. Gary is not one of them
Vanishing coast

Half the people on NSW coast don't think rising sea levels will hurt them. Gary is not one of them

If communities fail to understand the impact of rising sea levels they're in for trouble, researchers say.

  • by Esther Han
Michael Bloomberg donating $715m to end coal in US
Coal

Michael Bloomberg donating $715m to end coal in US

The former New York City mayor is plunging $US500 million into an effort to put the nation on track toward a 100 per cent clean energy economy.

Today's lesson: a safe planet is a human right
Global warming

Today's lesson: a safe planet is a human right

A year 12 student implores politicians and fellow citizens to tackle climate change - and seize the economic opportunities of renewable energy.

  • by Ava Woodard
The educators at the forefront of Al Gore's climate campaign
Climate policy

The educators at the forefront of Al Gore's climate campaign

Former US vice-president Al Gore is now one of the world's highest-profile climate change campaigners and has inspired a legion of climate mentors both here and abroad.

  • by Tony Moore
Weather

Forget winter, as string of 'unusually' warm days on the way

The mercury will creep past 20 degrees on Friday and hover around 22 over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend before climbing to 26 next week.

  • by Esther Han
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Al Gore slams Adani, tells Queensland 'good luck' in selling coal to India
Adani

Al Gore slams Adani, tells Queensland 'good luck' in selling coal to India

Climate change activist Al Gore questions the sale of coal to India as it advances in renewable energy sources while carefully not mentioning the controversial Adani coal mine.

  • by Tony Moore
Monster waves in NSW
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Monster waves in NSW

A swell of up to six meters is expected along 1000km of NSW coastline.

Sydney lashed with wild weather
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Sydney lashed with wild weather

Sydney has been pelted with heavy rain, wild winds and massive waves, causing chaos for commuters.

Wild weather across the country
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Wild weather across the country

Wild weather is expected to batter the NSW coast today after Melbourne was hammered with heavy rain and strong winds yesterday.

Rollercoaster ferry ride during wild weather in Sydney
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Rollercoaster ferry ride during wild weather in Sydney

Wild winds and heavy rain made for a bumpy ferry ride from Manly across Sydney Harbour.