Fresh food prices could soar
A food security summit in Brisbane is hearing fresh food could soon be unattainable for some people.
View ArticleSeptember rainfall breaks all records
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says Queensland has had its wettest September on record. Most areas of the state received above average rainfall for the month.
View ArticleCoral bleaching event worst since 1998
Marine scientists say the worst coral bleaching in more than a decade has struck reefs across the South-East Asian and Indian Oceans. In recent months, extensive bleaching has struck the richest marine...
View ArticleHotter, drier weather predicted for much of Qld
A Qld Government report on climate change predicts temperature rises of up to 2.2 degrees Celsius over the next 40 years.
View ArticleMayor gives local govt voice to climate change debate
Bundaberg Mayor Lorraine Pyefinch has become the only local government representative in Queensland on the Federal Government's Coasts and Climate Change Council (CCCC).
View ArticlePlan for future wild weather, councils advised
Queensland Climate Change Minister Kate Jones says recent severe weather events in the state are a stark reminder of the need for local councils to have accurate risk-planning information.
View ArticleFarmers seek more detail on carbon guidelines
Queensland rural lobby group AgForce has cautiously welcomed the Federal Government's release of guidelines for carbon farming opportunities.
View ArticleCall for farmers to play carbon mitigation role
Rural lobby group AgForce says if the agricultural industry is included in a carbon price scheme, there needs to be opportunities for farmers to take part in mitigation projects.
View ArticleScientists fear mass extinction as oceans choke
Australian scientists fear the planet is on the brink of another mass extinction as ocean dead zones continue to grow in size and number.
View ArticlePower station carbon capture begins
A pilot project will be launched today to capture carbon emitted from a South Burnett power station.
View ArticleFloods, freeze not the end of global warming: CSIRO
A CSIRO scientist says floods in Australia and blizzards over Europe and North America do not signal the end of global warming.
View ArticleMore natural disasters on Australia's radar
An expert says Australia will see a higher incidence of extreme weather events like the Queensland floods.
View ArticleTC Yasi caused by climate change: Greens
The Australian Greens say Tropical Cyclone Yasi is a "tragedy of climate change".
View ArticleCarbon price creates fears for regional Qld
The Member for Hinkler, Paul Neville, says regional Queenslanders will be hit hard by the Federal Government's plan to introduce a carbon price.
View ArticleCarbon tax fears aired for council
North Burnett Mayor Joy Jensen is concerned a carbon tax will affect council rates.
View ArticleCarbon capture scheme extended
More than 75,000 kilograms of carbon have been captured as part of a pilot program at a South Burnett power station.
View ArticleCarbon tax a 'miserable package' for Queensland coal
There has been little support for the Federal Government's carbon tax from Queensland industry groups.
View ArticleDairy farmers fear carbon tax squeeze
The Queensland Dairy Organisation says the carbon price could be the final nail in the coffin for struggling dairy farmers.
View ArticleMarine researcher wins science award for climate studies
A north Queensland scientist who uses satellites to study marine life has won a prestigious award for his research.
View ArticleDocument future history with the king tide
The history of the future will be documented next weekend as the summer king tide rolls onto Wide Bay shores.
View ArticleCarbon tax to push up power prices: competition watchdog
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) says average power bills would have fallen in the state this year, if not for the Federal Government's carbon tax.
View ArticleRural Report for Coastal Queensland, Monday, July 2, 2012
Michael Waring is unconvinced about opportunities for carbon farming on his cane farm at Ingham but says in an area of extreme climate variability and rising costs, there are still plenty of reasons...
View ArticleGlobal warming threatens Qld agriculture sector: report
The Federal Government's Climate Change Commission is warning in a new report of a looming crisis in Queensland's agricultural sector. The Climate Change Commission says Queensland's economy is...
View ArticleCarbon-eating algae the new environmental hero
A trial in southern Qld has attracted the interest of power stations and mining companies as it uses carbon-hungry algae to eat up emissions.
View ArticleGreen hills and greenhouses measure dairy emissions
A Wide Bay dairy farmer has made space in his paddocks and amongst his herd of cows for a collection of mini-greenhouses.
View ArticleHungry Beast
A pilot scheme in Queensland is trapping carbon dioxide from a power station using microscopic algae that can produce a range of useful by-products such as biodiesel and stock feed, offering the...
View ArticleSevere weather sparks call for more firefighters
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) says an extra 1,000 officers will be needed in Queensland in the next decade due to climate change.
View ArticleWave heights may threaten coastal communities
New research predicts climate change will cause not only sea level rises, but bigger waves.
View ArticleSugar mill nuts out plan to cut carbon footprint
A sugar mill at Bundaberg in southern Queensland is using macadamia nuts to create hotter and cleaner renewable fuel.
View ArticleResearch flags devastating climate change impacts on Barrier Reef
A new study examining the effects of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef shows corals could start dissolving into the ocean within 100 years if nothing is done.
View ArticleCSIRO trial captures power station carbon emissions
CSIRO scientists say a trial capturing carbon emissions from a power station in southern Queensland's South Burnett region has been successful.
View ArticleFraser Is group keen for more climate change focus
An environmental group wants the world-heritage listed Fraser Island to become a hub for studying climate change.
View ArticleResearchers say Irukandji jellyfish migrating further south along Qld coast
Marine researchers say climate change could be altering the migration patterns of the dangerous Irukandji jellyfish along Queensland's east coast.
View ArticleClimate change may see more crocs head south: expert
An authority on crocodiles says a rise in water temperature due to climate change could force more of the reptiles to migrate to south-east Queensland.
View ArticleGreat Barrier Reef: Green groups say 2050 plan does nothing to address...
Conservation groups unite in their criticism of the Reef 2050 plan designed to protect and save the Great Barrier Reef, labelling it a wishlist that contains no action on climate change.
View ArticleFraser Island management to be focus of Sunshine Coast conference
A conference on the Sunshine Coast today will discuss ways to best manage world-heritage-listed Fraser Island.
View ArticleResearcher warns dangerous irukandji jellyfish moving south
A marine researcher says the dangerous irukandji jellyfish will become common place on southern Queensland beaches within a decade.
View ArticleGreat Barrier Reef: Only 7 per cent not bleached, survey finds
Aerial and underwater surveys of the Great Barrier Reef by the National Coral Bleaching Taskforce find 93 per cent of the reef is affected by bleaching.
View ArticleCrikey! Crocs heading south and other changes forecast for Australia's wildlife
The chances of limiting climate change appear to be growing slimmer by the day and this may have big implications for Australia's wildlife.
View ArticleQueensland's 'abnormal' bushfires linked to climate change
Scientists say bushfires are burning more intensely than they have before, the season is extending and heatwaves are getting worse. Their message? Climate change is changing fire in Australia, take...
View ArticleFrom space, the ferocity of Queensland's bushfires is revealed
Satellite imagery and data captured over Queensland in recent weeks reveals not only the unprecedented nature of this natural disaster but also the incredible role firefighters played in protecting...
View ArticleGreat Barrier Reef changes image from marine park to theme park with...
Underwater statues and submerged hotels are some of the latest attractions on the Great Barrier Reef, concerning an old-school dive operator.
View ArticleSoaring temperatures in South East Queensland a 'taste of what's to come'...
South East Queensland is expected to experience summer-like weather this week due to predicted hotter-than-average temperatures, with Ipswich set to hit 36C and Brisbane 33C.
View ArticleSeagrass nursery in central Queensland could offset carbon emissions
A seagrass nursery set up to propagate seeds to restore lost seagrass meadows could also be a tool to offset carbon emissions.
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