Climate change could wipe over $570 billion off the Australian property market, according to a new report from the Climate Council. “The property market is expected to lose $571 billion in value by 2030 due to climate change and extreme weather, and will continue to lose value in the coming decades if emissions remain high,” said climate risk expert and report author, Dr Karl Mallon.

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Last week’s landmark youth protests against the government’s inaction on climate change has effectively spilled into a second week, with a student activist framing last night’s Q&A around the momentous issue.

As Australia’s energy debate heats up, some politicians are calling for cleaner and more efficient coal power stations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.