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Is the media getting the messaging right on climate change?

Is the media getting the messaging right on climate change?

From "climate change" to "climate crisis"; experts say there are pros and cons to every doomsday prediction.

Australia's greenhouse emissions surge

Australia's greenhouse emissions surge

Australia is making a "substantial global contribution" on greenhouse emissions, Angus Taylor declared today. He's correct — our emissions have surged again.

Can we really flip the story on the climate crisis?

Can we really flip the story on the climate crisis?

2040 director Damon Gameau sees the election as a "failure of storytelling". One side failed to sell their vision — for the country and the environment.

Major infrastructure projects are killing us

Major infrastructure projects are killing us

Deaths related to air pollution number in the thousands, and industry and big engineering projects are major contributors to our poor air quality.

Stopping Adani won't stop climate change

Stopping Adani won't stop climate change

You don’t reduce emissions by banning a coal mine. You reduce them by providing a credible and affordable way of making electricity that can replace coal.

After watergate, will Barnaby Joyce lose New England to an independent?

After watergate, will Barnaby Joyce lose New England to an independent?

In Saturday’s election, Barnaby Joyce is widely expected to stroll to victory. Who is the new independent getting in his way?

Coming extinction crisis could be mitigated by Indigenous knowledge

Coming extinction crisis could be mitigated by Indigenous knowledge

A landmark United Nations report makes a compelling case for turning to Indigenous groups for knowledge to prevent further environmental destruction.

'Better than nothing': how Labor's revamped NEG will work

'Better than nothing': how Labor's revamped NEG will work

Could Bill Shorten's revamped NEG stabilise the grid and end years of uncertainty in the Australia's energy sector?

Does Australia really have a 'green tape' crisis?

Does Australia really have a 'green tape' crisis?

As evidence mounts of a major environmental crisis, Scott Morrison says "green tape" is deterring investment and destroying jobs.

Watching for the rural revolution in Farrer

Watching for the rural revolution in Farrer

The dominant feeling of the country is that of being slighted, blindsided and ignored. Now add social change, general political dissatisfaction and water scandals.