The McGowan Government has committed to enshrining WA's net-zero 2050 target in law - along with a pledge to reduce government sector emissions by 80% by 2030.
An Australian start-up exploring technology to radically reduce methane emissions in agriculture has secured financial support from Bill Gates-founded climate investment firm, Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV).
The federal government's Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has agreed to increase its financial support for the Yangibana Rare Earths Project to $220 million, accelerating the search for minerals used in technologies critical to achieving net zero.
The NSW EPA has committed to regulating greenhouse gas emissions with the help of specialised advisory groups under its new Climate Change Policy and Action Plan released today.
This year's Global 100 rankings of the most sustainable corporations has revealed an ongoing correlation between environmental business and high returns, with Australian logistics operator, Brambles continuing its climb up the table despite increasing competition.