Environment
Global fossil fuel subsidies double as 2023 expected to be hottest in 100,000 years
Scientists say record-breaking temperatures are making the world a dangerous place for life, with many planetary “vital signs” at extremes.
- by Miki Perkins
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Bushfires terrify Queensland residents as evacuations ordered
Residents in western Queensland have been told to leave immediately as two bush fires rage through thousands of hectares.
Energy agency predicts peaks in global oil, coal and gas demand by 2030
The prediction, which has stirred controversy among oil producers, is a sign of a sweeping transformation in the global energy landscape.
- by Brad Plumer
Emergency bushfire warnings for residents in Queensland's Western Downs
Residents in Queensland's Western Downs urged to evacuate as bushfire burns.
Would you like insects with that? This chef hopes you do
New York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?
- by Laura Chung
Total fire ban in NSW as fire danger reaches 'extreme'
Parts of New South Wales are under a total fire ban as fire danger ratings hit extreme.