“The more the green cover, the lower the heat.”
MPs are investigating false claims around renewables and weather trends.
“We’ve got to be agile and optimise where we can because we're dealing with this changing environment.”
“My biggest fear about Australia is that we're becoming less and less insurable.”
Residents in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges have had to live under the spectre of bushfires for decades, but is it worth the stress and health risks?
A recent study showed buildings have contributed to Melbourne’s maximum temperatures being four degrees higher than surrounding regions.
Victoria’s households required double the average demand from the energy network last night.
We spoke with The National Account's Archie Milligan about Melbourne’s public transport network – and how it can often be hostile in times of extreme heat.
From weekly commutes to freight networks, the transport sector contributed more than a quarter of the state’s carbon emissions in 2023.
As extreme heat conditions continue to worsen, how are Melbourne’s rail and tram systems making steps to prevent delays and health impacts?
United Workers Union members have had to lose hours or be sent home early due to heat-related illnesses, with an uptick in reports over the past six years.
Locals have reported the native birds mimicking swearing or non-natural sounds like chainsaws. Is human impact re-shaping how these special birds speak to each other?
