Environment
Can we follow the French out of gridlock on climate?
Last week,President Macron announced a $24 billion program in response to a Citizens’ Assembly on climate change.
- by Luca Belgiorno-Nettis
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Weather
National Forecast for Tuesday, July 7 2020
Tuesday July 7: Showers and possible thunderstorms ahead for WA, Tasmania and parts of the east coast.
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National Forecast for Monday, July 6 2020
Monday July 6: A low pressure system with associated front and trough will generate rain over southwestern Western Australia.
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Biodiversity
Green groups call on Bunnings to extend Victorian timber ban to NSW
Environmental groups have called on Bunnings to extend to NSW its recent halt to sourcing native timber from Victoria's state forests, fearing supply will simply shift to the state's fire-hit forests.
- by Peter Hannam
Weather
Most states in for a wet Sunday
A low and front will clip southwest Western Australia on Sunday, generating strong winds, rain and storms.
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National Forecast for Saturday, July 4 2020
Saturday July 4: Several states are in for an icy weekend with a cold front expected to bring wind, rain and possibly hail to the south east of the country.
Animal rights
The fight to save the brumbies stirs old animosities
In the high country, there are echoes of old and bitter disputes over land, culture and identity.
- by Nick O'Malley
Extreme weather
Trend towards worsening heatwaves is accelerating, new research finds
Heatwave trends are accelerating worldwide, as the planet warms, new research from Australian researchers shows.
- by Peter Hannam
Emissions
Greens announce ambitious new emissions targets in line with Paris
In a bid to push the major parties to embrace deeper cuts to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, the Greens have targeted net zero emissions by 2035.
- by Nick O'Malley and Mike Foley
Weather
National Forecast for Friday, July 3 2020
Friday July 3: There is a considerable amount of cloud across Queensland in the northern part of the state although the southern parts of the state will experience sunshine.
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Hydrogen
'Alchemy of energy': Breakthrough offers mass hydrogen storage options
The promise of low-cost hydrogen storage to power our homes and businesses may be a lot closer to becoming a reality if new technology can make a speedy transition from the lab.
- by Peter Hannam