Over the past three years, almost all of the world's reefs have experienced summertime heat stress.

In his first message to staff in his new ministry, Matt Kean said he was "determined to take decisive and responsible action on climate change''.

Hopes for quenching rains that would aid farmers and ease the bushfire risks appear to be dimming with fresh indications of El Nino thresholds will be surpassed by the end of spring.

Fabulous places, fascinating friends and buying stuff: having an admin job in a global circus is a blast, says Melbourne woman.

The world’s single most important construction material is responsible for nearly 10 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s set to change.