Scientists are warning the COP26 is unlikely to limit warming to 1.5 degrees.

Scientists say that unless the world commits to reaching net zero emissions, the target of two degrees of warming will be nearly impossible to reach.

The Federal Government is working with Queensland to reopen its borders.

Queensland’s international travel is set to kickstart before Christmas, boosting the economy and driving visitors across the nation.

Authorities are warning regional Queensland will miss the 80 per cent vaccination target. 

Acting Deputy Police Commissioner, Shane Chelepy, says more than 13,000 Queenslanders were vaccinated at the 113 schools, hosting pop-up clinics. 

Federal government figures indicate 33,473 doses were administered on Saturday in Queensland.

Australian of the year, Grace Tame, is among a multitude of influential Tasmanians who are calling on the state government to raise the age of responsibility to at least 14.

Currently the age of responsibility in Tasmania is 10, an age Former Premier Lara Giddings says is “too low”. 

Electric cars and home batteries are posing a waste problem in Australia as several product recalls indicate a need for a national plan for dealing with renewable energy waste. 

Hyundai has pulled the batteries from almost 1000 electric cars from the Australian market as part of a global recall with concerns they may lead to an electrical short and start a fire.

China has revealed a new plan to cut down the use of fossil fuels to under 20% by 2060.

The document released on Sunday reveals China's plan to implement more solar and wind power in order to eventually achieve carbon neutrality.

The pledge by President Xi Jinping will see China’s carbon emissions peak in 2030 and then neutralise by 2060.