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A new report from Greenpeace says that for the world to switch from climate-altering fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050 would cost about $A1.39 trillion per year.

Swisse swings to HK firm for $1.67b

Australian vitamin supplier Swisse has been sold for $1.67 billion to Hong Kong-listed firm Biostime.

Ancient Aboriginal knowledge holds true

New studies have found valid historical information in Aboriginal myths and stories dating back thousands of years.

Councils pushed to build recycled roads

Councils in WA are being officially urged to use recycled construction and demolition materials in new projects.

Flower damage placed at tourists' feet

Experts are encouraging anyone thinking of stepping out to enjoy colourful wildflowers popping up around the country to be mindful of the potential damage trampling can have.

Low cost catalysts for water-fueled future

Engineers have developed a new way to create hydrogen fuel with a method potentially hundreds of times cheaper than before.

Malcolm makes waves with day one change

The first real act of Australia’s new Prime Minister has been to shuffle around government responsibility for water.

Plastic pervades more sea species

An international study shows more than half the world’s sea turtles have ingested plastic or other human rubbish.

Smog swamps body with radical risks

Smoggy, polluted and otherwise dirty air is well known to carry some serious health risks, but Australian scientists have for the first time got a glimpse of what might be happening at the molecular level.

CSIRO ship conscripted for Chevron search

A new deal will see CSIRO’s world-leading science vessel looking for oil in the Great Australian Bight on behalf of Chevron.

Buyback cap backed in Senate

The Federal Senate has capped water buybacks in the Murray Darling Basin at 1,500 gigalitres.

Green power waits on battery catch-up

Recent research reports suggest the energy storage market is about to take off.

Mining firm floats benefits of wave power

The WA port city of Bunbury will play host to the trial of an exciting new power source.

Nuclear hearings told of renewable boost

The royal commission into nuclear fuel cycles has opened in Adelaide, and its first witness has warned that Australia needs to catch up with other countries in combating greenhouse gas.

Coal drain drags on water for kilometres

New research has found that open-cut mines can affect groundwater and plants several kilometres away.

New stats show forests falling

The world’s forests have shrunk by three per cent since 1990 - an area equivalent to the size of South Africa – new studies show.

Outspoken CCA chair steps down

Bernie Fraser has resigned as chairman of the Climate Change Authority (CCA).

Small shark could thrive in climate decline

Researchers have made a surprising find about the climate change resilience of sharks.

Tiny neighbours want tougher stance

The nations of the Pacific islands are again raising their voices to prevent the destructive effects of climate change.

Blighty's bid for big new breeze

Approval has been granted for what will be England’s largest onshore wind farm.

Bold coal claims in black rock ads

The Minerals Council of Australia has launched its ‘Little Black Rock’ [http://littleblackrock.com.au/#home]advertising campaign to plug the benefits of the coal industry.