3 h. ago On the environment, failure to act does not protect the future

Age readers respond to this week’s report on the effects of climate change on Australia.

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12 h. ago How Australia’s climate target could stack up against the rest of the world

So far, 31 countries have announced their 2035 emissions-reduction targets, but only two have released targets consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

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29 h. ago Ambitious targets now, and, please, no more denial and delay

The National Climate Risk Assessment confirms what Australians are already experiencing: worsening fires, floods and heatwaves.

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8 d. ago Germany the winner if Australia and Turkey deadlocked on bid for climate summit

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hopes to use UN assembly to persuade Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to drop rival bid for COP summit.

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1 week ago Jody fought drought for 20 years and now, her worst fears are confirmed

Australia’s comprehensive outline of the climate threat is overdue, but the outlook is already diabolical.

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2 w. ago It took a suicide attempt at 16 for Dee to get mental health support. Now a mother, she wants change

Large-scale issues such as housing pressures and climate change are fuelling a mental health crisis among young Australians, experts say.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Climate 200 founder pays $15K for joyflight with Sussan Ley as Midwinter Ball starts with charity auction

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

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3 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese to accelerate 5 per cent deposit scheme for first home buyers; Lambie criticises ‘rude’ Trump administration

Follow live as we bring you the news from Australia and beyond.

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3 w. ago Australians have their say on new climate targets as Coalition prepared for another brawl on net zero

A more ambitious 2035 emissions-reduction target gets support from a range of Australians, even from Coalition voters.

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3 w. ago Australians have their say on new climate targets as Coalition prepares for another brawl on net zero

A more ambitious 2035 emissions-reduction target gets support from a range of Australians, even from Coalition voters.

Events

3 w. ago Sydney is copping a sensational spray and probably will for months. But don’t say it’s La Nina

The US did not hesitate when predicting La Nina’s imminent arrival. Australia’s climate experts disagree, even though it’s “very likely” we’ll be seeing rain at Christmas.

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