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Australia's carbon credit scheme is working, according to a review, but some of the nation's biggest polluters have become its biggest customers.

Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.

Researchers have corrected long-standing misconceptions about the Tasmanian tiger.

While the Pacific is often pitched as a geopolitical battleground, the region's leaders and advocates urge a focus on improving lives on the ground.

Climate change may have led to deadly flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border, as experts stress the importance of cross-border collaboration.

Marine heatwaves are threatening coral reefs, including those in Australia, but research shows they could recover if given a break between bleaching events.

New international regulations governing the high seas give the opportunity for better protections of well-used whale habitats, conservationists say.

Takeaway coffee drinkers are getting more than they bargained for with their caffeine, new research shows.

A collaboration between Australian researchers and tourism operators has unearthed surprising results about the feeding habits of migratory humpback whales.

Varroa mite, which has invaded Australia's beehives, could pose a major risk to food security by wiping out the pollinators before they can do their work.

Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.

Renewable energy and batteries are pushing down wholesale power prices but a report warns they could rise again when coal-fired plants power down.

With dry spring conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of the country are facing an increased risk of spring bushfires.