One third of corals have died in a section of reef near Cooktown. SOURCE: Australian Institute of Marine Science

National weather forecast for Tuesday November 19.

Australia’s two largest capital cities have far too little tree canopy, which leads to increased rates of obesity, depression, anxiety and heatstroke.

From harnessing the power of lightning to make fertiliser to using yeast to produce forest-friendly palm oil, these start-ups are helping solve big environmental problems.

National weather forecast for Wednesday November 20.

Rattled by Donald Trump’s victory and pushback against earlier commitments, the world’s climate diplomats have struggled to find common ground during COP29 talks.

National weather forecast for Thursday November 21.

“The Minns government can’t arrest their way out of the fact that people are freaked out about climate crisis and angry that the government is continuing to approve new coal and gas projects,” said protest organiser Alexa Stuart.

The UK has promised to cut emissions by 81 per cent by 2035. The Climate Change Authority is considering how much more we could do.

The need for consensus is delaying urgent action on climate – and consensus is needed to fix it.

National weather forecast for Friday November 22.

Parts of Queensland have been smashed by record amounts of rainfall, causing flash flooding.

National weather forecast for Saturday November 23.

The funding will help poorer countries deal with the impacts of climate change, with rich countries leading the payments.

Sydney is set to endure days of intense heat with temperatures hitting the high 30s.

National weather forecast for Monday November 25.

This week, in a port city in South Korea, delegates from around the world will gather for the most consequential negotiating session you’ve probably never heard of.

Andrew Forrest has implored those negotiating an ambitious treaty to end plastic production to include a tax on manufacturers, amid mounting research into the human health impacts.

A coal miner for 44 years, Grant Howard was among 170 people arrested at the Rising Tide blockade of the Port of Newcastle.

Blackout threat for NSW and Queensland today as heatwave bears down on the east coast.

National weather forecast for Tuesday November 26.

Public health authorities have warned Sydneysiders to take action around hot weather this week to avoid serious illness or even death.

Sydneysiders have been asked to lower energy use after 3pm as the hottest November day since 2020 offers a stark demonstration of the unreliability of ageing coal power stations.

NSW households brace for another day of sweltering heat, with temperatures forecast to hit 39 degrees in western Sydney.

National weather forecast for Wednesday November 27.