Stubborn emissions threaten to blow world carbon budget Extraordinary growth in renewable energy is not enough to offset the "humungous challenge" of Australia's fossil fuels, a carbon tracker warns. AAP · Nov 13, 2024
Greenhouse gas levels soaring, report warns Global methane levels are following the "most pessimistic" trajectory for greenhouse gas emissions and rising faster than ever, a CSIRO scientist warns. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Nitrous Oxide Emissions Surge In Climate Threat: Study Global emissions of nitrous oxide -- a potent greenhouse gas -- are outpacing expectations and putting climate change goals in peril, a major study published on Wednesday found. International Business Times · Jun 11, 2024
Will Steffen, ‘courageous’ climate scientist, dies in Canberra aged 75 Steffen remembered as a ‘truly leading thinker’ and someone who influenced scientific agenda and governments worldwide The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023
Larger fires, heavier rains forecast in Australia as world warms Government report says rising temperatures may cause larger and more frequent fires in southern Australia. Al Jazeera · Nov 23, 2022
What is methane, how much does Australia emit, and will we sign the pledge? The Nationals say joining the global push to cut emissions of the greenhouse gas by 30% would ‘take away the backyard barbecue’. We look at the facts The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2022
Climate change targets achievable by keeping global emissions to COVID levels, scientists say Between 2019 and 2020, global CO2 emissions experienced the greatest year-on-year drop in recorded history. Researchers say we have to cut emissions by that much every year to keep climate change within safe boundaries. ABC News · Jun 30, 2022
Australia’s bushfire season has grown by almost a month in 40 years, study finds The season now lasts 130 days and will continue to lengthen even if global heating can be kept to 1.5C, researchers say The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2022
Australia's fire season now a month longer Australia's bushfire season is a month longer than it was 40 years ago, and the number of extreme fire weather days is also much higher, scientists say. AAP · Jun 30, 2022