OPINION: As Managing Director of Powertech, I had the privilege of attending the recent All Energy Conference in Melbourne – the Southern Hemisphere’s largest gathering focused on clean energy and sustainable power solutions. By Paul Carmignani Exhibiting for the second consecutive year, it was inspiring to be surrounded by industry […]
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CHOICE asks you to stand up for remote First Nations communities
Following the release of a CHOICE investigation that found groceries in some remote First Nations communities cost more than twice as much as in capital cities a coalition of organisations is urging the government to strengthen its proposed food security strategy to improve access to food in remote First Nations […]
Billionaires produce more carbon in 90 minutes than most in a lifetime
Fifty of the world’s richest billionaires on average produce more carbon in just 90 minutes than the average person does in their entire lifetime, a new Oxfam report reveals. Here in Australia, one hour of emissions from Australian billionaires’ super yachts and private jets equals what an average Australian emits in […]
Species on the brink send a dire warning
Much-loved and well-known Australian animals have been added to the international Red List of threatened species, sounding the alarm on the escalating extinction crisis here in Australia and around the world. There are now 742 endangered Australian plants and animals on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List […]
Biden asked for full pardon for Assange
Julian Assange, former WikiLeaks founder, may be free and back in Australia but the ‘free Julian’ campaign has now turned its attention to seeking a full pardon for the admissions he made to escape incarcetation and extradition to the US According to a statement issued by his brother, Gabriel Shipton, […]
Deaths in paradise: cancers and cover ups confirmed by Citizens Inquiry
The Future Sooner Citizens Inquiry into pollution from burning coal uncovered disturbing health stories from long- and short-term residents living near Eraring and Vales Point power stations in NSW and those who had lived near decommissioned sites at Lake Munmorah-Colongra and Wangi Wangi. “Life-threatening asthma, emphysema, respiratory disease, bowel, brain, […]
How to rocket a species to extinction
The bulldozing of habitat, shock waves, noise pollution and potential rocket fuel fires would be a disaster for this beautiful little bird
NT environment groups call for water Royal Commission
This is a complete dereliction of duty from Northern Territory decision-makers and raises serious questions about just how far the NT Government are willing to change the rules to accommodate big business.
Experts back massive sunshine project
Australia can be a renewable energy superpower generating cheaper, cleaner renewable energy for Australian households and Australian industries, creating jobs and bringing down prices in a way that’s great for the environment.
Invasive species hitching rides to Antarctica on plastic
There seems to be a constant bombardment of anything that floats – whether it’s kelp or a plastic bottle.
