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Jess Davis
Canberra, ACT
Jess Davis is the Climate Reporter for the ABC's National, Regional and Rural Team. Jess is a video journalist who has reported for programs across the ABC, including 7.30, Landline, digital, flagship radio current affairs programs, AM, The World Today and PM, as well investigative radio documentaries for Background Briefing. Jess has worked across the ABC, including for the Federal Parliament Bureau and began her career as a rural reporter in Horsham and Ballarat.
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'It's not just me': How an idea to ditch school sparked a global climate movement that's giving kids hope
From the streets, to the courts, to the halls of power — school strikes may look smaller but students are finding other ways to fight for climate action and a better future.
Hottest 12 months in probably 125,000 years, with El Niño only just getting started
Between November 2022 and October this year, the average global temperature was more than 1.3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and more record highs are on the way.
How Australia's push into rooftop solar is powering the suburbs
Satellite data shows the massive explosion of rooftop solar from above, but the rest of Australia's energy transition is falling behind. Search for your suburb's rooftop solar count.
Gagged and grief-stricken, yet defiant: Ecologists and climate scientists reveal devastating culture of suppression
The beauty and wonder of the natural world is what keeps scientists like Dana Bergstrom fighting to protect it. She's one of many who say speaking out comes at a cost but not speaking up can take an even greater personal toll.
Tracey is one of six firefighters in a town that'll swell to 10,000 over summer. She's struggling to recruit volunteers
As firefighters prepare for the hottest and driest conditions since the Black Summer bushfires, there's a push to reduce our reliance on the defence force.
'Humanity has opened the gates of hell': Key world leaders missing at UN summit as emissions targets go unmet
World leaders are told "the future is not fixed" and urged to "make up time lost to foot-dragging" on reducing emissions at the UN Climate Ambition Summit in New York.
'It's not their fault': Crackdown on climate activism sees older, law-abiding citizens risk jail to join the fight
After 40 years fighting bushfires, and becoming increasingly alarmed at their intensity, Alan risked jail to join young climate activists like Violet. He's not alone and here's why
How scientists are modelling an 'alternative universe' to understand climate change's impact on extreme weather
Scientists are getting better at measuring the impact climate change is having on extreme weather events, with the Bureau of Meteorology getting ready to release climate attribution statements.
Feral cats, rabbits and fire ants driving biodiversity loss in Australia, but report finds one success story
A new global report is released, providing the most comprehensive assessment on biological invasions to date.
Caught in a Catch-22: Ski resorts grapple with climate change threat amid dilemma over artificial snow
The sight of grassy slopes at Australia’s ski resorts this winter has been the stuff of nightmares for skiers, snowboarders and mountain lovers. As research shows how climate change could impact the future for Europe's ski resorts.
Climate Change Authority board members accused of conflicts of interest
The department in charge of the Climate Change Authority (CCA) has told senate estimates it's seeking legal advice over potential conflicts of interest on the authority's board.
Councils called to push landlords to make vacant or holiday homes available for renters
The chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of Australia says a solution to the rental crisis is to make better use of existing houses and to build more.
Charities struggle to meet rising demand as donations drop
More people are turning to charities for help as the cost of living rises but the increased demand for services is not being met with more funding or resources.
Mina's body is broken and battered after running 200 marathons to raise awareness of the global water crisis
Mina Guli's body is broken and battered after she completed her 200th marathon in a year, traversing 8,440 kilometres across the world and arriving at the first UN Water Conference in 46 years.
Farmers warn unlimited carbon offsets will set 'dangerous precedent'
Farmers are raising concerns the federal government's plan to reduce the emissions of big polluters would rely too heavily on carbon credits from agriculture.
Emergency service volunteers' burden is growing as natural disasters increase, so what can be done?
Natural disasters are putting the volunteer workforce under increasing pressure at the same time as volunteer numbers are declining, so how can it be made more sustainable?
From 'moonscape' to 'oasis', the pitfalls of controlling water in worsening climate extremes
Tracing the epic journey of rivers from source to sea highlights the complexities of managing water in Australia as drought and flood extremes intensify.
When I caught COVID, I thought I'd get back to normal. I was wrong
Long COVID made me retreat from the world, entering into the realm of invisible illnesses where sufferers are ignored, dismissed and struggle to find the help they need.
A growing number of Australians believe they're feeling the impacts of climate change now
Over the past 15 years, Australians have weathered myriad natural disasters, including catastrophic bushfires, droughts and floods. A new report shows attitudes to the threats posed by climate change have shifted.
International report warns many nations placing too much emphasis on planting new trees to offset fossil fuel emissions
Many countries' pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions depend partly on removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by relying on projects such as planting trees and restoring degraded ecosystems, but a new report has found the promises are unrealistic.
As climate change intensifies storms, Australians need to rethink how they prepare
Storms are the nation's most costly natural disaster, yet many people are not prepared for their devastating impact. Now, as scientists warn that climate change will make storms more intense, how can we limit their damage?
On-farm renewable energy overlooked by government, report finds, as transition to zero accelerates
Farmers' contributions to emission reductions through mid-scale renewable projects are being overlooked by policy makers, a new report says, as it recommends changes that allow them to share power.
How has Australia’s energy sector fared after a turbulent year and through its biggest transformation?
After a turbulent year in the energy sector, two major reports highlight energy affordability as a significant challenge in Australia's transition away from fossil fuels to renewable power.
Communities on front line of energy transition concerned they'll be left behind
The transition to net zero will be one of Australia’s biggest transformations, and many believe we need a national body to coordinate and plan the change.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirms unauthorised vessel from Sri Lanka has been intercepted
The Prime Minister has used his last appearance before voting closes to confirm an unauthorised vessel from Sri Lanka has been intercepted on its way to Australia.