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Antarctica is no longer the sleeping giant of sea level rise. New research delved into the past and found when the Earth warms, its ice sheets can melt extremely quickly. Fiona Hibbert, Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Australian National University Eelco Rohling, Professor of Ocean and Climate Change, Australian National University Katharine Grant, ARC DECRA Postdoctoral Research fellow, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.

Co-leader Sian Berry urges £100bn a year to be spent on climate action at the party's campaign launch.

Fossils of a newly-discovered ancient ape could give clues to how walking on two feet evolved.

Pesticides found in reef catchment include Atrazine, a herbicide banned in 60 countries

Leading marine scientists have detailed a litany of “serious deficiencies” by Australia’s chemical regulator that have failed to prevent the ongoing pollution of the Great Barrier Reef catchment, where they found excessive levels of several pesticides banned by other countries.

A new paper, co-authored by reef water quality expert Jon Brodie and fisheries veterinarian Matt Landos, found that pesticide regulation and management in the reef catchment areas of Queensland had failed to prevent the exposure of ecosystems to the significant risk of agricultural chemicals.

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RGGI allowance (RGA) prices rose early on Wednesday as market participants took a bullish view of Democrats securing a majority in Virginia’s legislature late Tuesday, a feat that could allow the state to join the regional ETS in 2021.

The aerospace giant unveils its proposal for a lander that could take humans to the lunar surface.

The Royal Academy of Engineering wants to demolish stereotypes and attract more women to the industry.

China is likely to opt for the softer range of the proposed emission benchmarks for coal-fired power plants set to be brought into the national cap-and-trade programme next year as power companies baulk at the most ambitious options, according to observers.

Lawyers say police now face claims for false imprisonment from "potentially hundreds" of protesters.

Stimulus package comes after months of wrangling about the government’s response to the record dry spell

Drought relief worth more than $1.5bn that puts “money in the pockets of farmers” will be unveiled by the Coalition on Thursday, as the government moves to stem anger in the bush about its response to the record dry spell.

The announcement of a substantial new stimulus package, which comes after months of internal wrangling about the government’s drought response, will include a centrepiece $1bn concessional loan package for farmers and small businesses affected by the drought.

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EUA prices sank early on Wednesday, again returning towards the €25 mark following a bumper auction and signs that the European economy is barely responding to recent stimulus efforts.

Section 14 order issued to ban protest across London was not legitimate, high court rules

Hundreds of Extinction Rebellion protesters may now sue the Metropolitan police for unlawful arrest after the high court quashed an order banning the group’s protests in London last month.

In a judgment handed down on Wednesday morning, Mr Justice Dingemans and Mr Justice Chamberlain said the section 14 order imposed during XR’s “autumn uprising” in October was unlawful

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Australian researches show that Antarctica may be the key to predicting sea-level rise, and may have dramatic consequences for coastal cities.

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Generations yet unborn will face rising oceans and coastal inundations into the 2300s even if governments meet climate commitments, researchers find

Sea level rise is set to challenge human civilization for centuries to come, even if internationally agreed climate goals are met and planet-warming emissions are then immediately eliminated, researchers have found.

The lag time between rising global temperatures and the knock-on impact of coastal inundation means that the world will be dealing with ever-rising sea levels into the 2300s, regardless of prompt action to address the climate crisis, according to the new study.

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Regional roads and dozens of councils in drought stricken areas are set to receive hundreds of millions in funds.

Scientists say we are close to making fusion power a reality - but will it arrive in time to combat climate change?

British-Dutch oil major Shell expands into US, installing first electric vehicle chargers under Shell Recharge brand at Boston’s Logan airport – choosing designed-in-Australia chargers from Tritium.

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As more people do road trips like the "big lap" in electric vehicles, the more likely that savings from fossil fuel dollars will be injected into the local economy.

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Here's a look at how some of the UK's biggest tea brands are trying to tackle the plastic problem.

Ross Garnaut on why Australia can reach 100 per cent renewables in little more than a decade, and then go further and be a renewable superpower.

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