Revealed: Properties in nature’s firing line
With Australians enduring intense climate-related disasters during the past five years, analysts and lawyers are warning that prospective homeowners and investors could be buying into […]
Environment
CSIRO study shows marine heatwaves have significant impact on microorganisms
CSIRO News Release A new study led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, shows that marine heatwaves (MHWs) are altering the microorganism communities that form […]
Australia finally joins rest of developed world on new vehicle efficiency standards
Electric Vehicle Council Media Release The Electric Vehicle Council has today congratulated the federal government on driving Australia into the global mainstream through the introduction […]
National fuel efficiency standard puts Australia on the road to fuel and pollution savings
The Climate Council Media Release Proposed settings for a strong fuel efficiency standard announced today by the Federal Government will give Aussies better access to […]
Why stronger environmental safeguards are a necessary part of climate action
By Dr Michael Seebeck Response to Dr Jennifer Rayner’s article arguing for exemption of renewables infrastructures from normal environmental laws – “Climate laws are key […]
Plastic packaging waste tax could raise billions
The Australia Institute Media Release New research from the Australia Institute shows a European Union-style tax on plastic packaging could raise nearly $1.5 billion each […]
Impact of Climate Change must be included in the Bureau of Meteorology Inquiry
Queensland Conservation Council Media Release The Queensland Conservation Council urges the Government to ensure that the impact of climate change is a key focus within […]
JASPER … You Mongrel !
Day One Wednesday – 13 December 2023 Increasing swirling wind with horizontal rain lashing house. Jasper is not our first cyclone since we moved to […]
False Transitions and Global Stocktakes: The Failure of COP28
The time has come to treat the sequence of UN Climate Change Conferences, the latest concluding in Dubai, as a series of the failed and […]
QLD steps up their ERT game: New Queensland Premier Steven Miles announces higher emission reduction targets and regional investment plan
Climate Media Centre: Media Release After being sworn in as Queensland’s 40th Premiere, Steven Miles uses his first speech to announce his government’s priorities, which […]
East Africa’s floods decimate almost entire rainy season harvest leaving over four million people with no food or income
Oxfam Australia Media Release As COP28 comes to a close, rich polluting nations must accelerate loss and damage compensation for countries hit hardest by climate […]
Blending the school curriculum to create eco warriors
University of South Australia Media Release They’re among our youngest citizens, but when children learn about sustainability in their own backyard, they’re more likely to […]
New CSIRO-Pacific Partnership to tackle region’s environmental challenges
CSIRO News Release A new scientific cooperation agreement for the Pacific will boost climate change risk and adaptation management, environmental protection and sustainable development for […]
Carbon emissions at a record high, new report finds
CSIRO News Release Total fossil carbon dioxide emissions are projected to be at a record high of 36.8 billion tonnes in 2023, as outlined in […]
Rapid decarbonisation can steer Australia to Net Zero before 2050
CSIRO News Release A new report by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows existing technologies will enable Australia to halve emissions by 2030 from 2020 […]