In a decision that highlights the finance sector's sensitivity to involvement in projects that might have environmental risks, Deutsche Bank has revealed it won't help fund the expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal.
A draft World Heritage Committee recommendation doesn't advocate immediately listing the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger', but leaves open the prospect if the Australian Government doesn't act on its concerns.
A new international report specifies eight key climate change risks for Australia, while a draft federal report says warming will 'dramatically affect' biodiversity across the continent.
NAB, Iluka Resources, Orica and Adelaide Brighton are among five Australian companies newly classified as global leaders for their efforts to decouple revenue growth from natural capital impacts.
The Federal Government on Friday issued regulations that specify what timber and paper importers must do to comply with the Illegal Logging Prohibition Act.