We think we’re so unique. We’re not. I think nature might’ve made a mistake with the human race. We don’t embrace what she offers. We harvest it. We take it for granted, and we don’t replace it. When you look at it that way, we’re not a very nice animal. I’m one of them, so that’s how it is. We are destroying the planet that supports us.
Jacquelene
Climate report card shows promise but transport needs a clean up
Australia could make solid gains by fast-tracking two major initiatives on clean transport and Australia’s environment law.
Household electrification needed to meet climate targets
The government must urgently support households to electrify their heating, hot water and appliances and install solar and batteries.
EPA chief to attend community meeting today
The EPA POEA Act says that it is there to reduce the risks to human health and prevent the degradation of the environment. How does handing out exemption orders to Vales Point fit in with that?
Administrator backs “steady as she goes” financial plan
And this is where the “steady as she goes” preferred scenario actually means IPART giving Central Coast Council another special rate variation in 2026-27 to compensate for the loss of the drainage charge. This may or may not result in higher costs for the ratepayer. That depends on what happens to the IPART rate peg between now and 2026-27.
Hart resolves to keep reserve
“The evidence wasn’t strong enough for me to say the sale should go ahead.”
Turning 16 days of activism into 365 days of action
While decades of campaigning has put ending gender-based violence high on national and international agendas, there is still not enough being done to prevent violence. This year, we are focused on turning the 16 Days of Activism in to 365 Days of Action – because women have the right to be SAFE. EVERYWHERE. ALWAYS.
Grandfathers still sailing between coal ports
We are now seeing the serious impacts of climate change around the world. To rescue the future from this growing maelstrom, we need to act quickly. We need to stop the burning of fossil fuels, and we need it yesterday if we want to save tomorrow.
Nature is in safe hands with 2023 BAT Award winners
She has been tireless in her devotion. She
has developed and educated a group of supporters and networked with other groups to end
logging in native forests in NSW.
Days remain to have your say on power station licence review
The current licence limits for toxic pollutants known to harm health such as nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, particulates and mercury remain too high and are much higher than limits placed on coal fired power stations in many other countries