Oxfam Australia has called the new global climate finance goal smoke and mirrors, responding to the COP29 climate finance agreement. At COP29 wealthy countries agreed to mobilise USD$300 billion per year by 2035 to support low-income countries cope with climate change impacts and switch to renewable energy. But Oxfam Australia […]
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Submissions close for EV inquiry
A Parliament of Australia inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles has received 142 submissions from individuals and stakeholders across the country. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy and Water determined to have the inquiry in January 2024 following a referral from Minister Chris Bowen. Chair […]
Nuclear not wanted here – message sent to COP29
As world leaders gathered for the opening of the COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Australian civil society groups sent a clear message to the conference and the federal Coalition, in the form of a statement opposing nuclear power in Australia. The statement will be shared with delegates and representatives […]
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 […]
Woolworths to stop sourcing beef linked to deforestation – ACF
The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed Woolworths’ announcement today that it will stop selling beef linked to deforestation, in accordance with the Science-based Targets Initiative. “No one sells more beef to Australians than Woolworths, so this commitment has enormous implications for nature and for people who want to make sustainable […]
Winter “scorcher” ringing community alarm bells
Whether its a statement from a bushfire survivor or the latest opinion poll, record high August temperatures combined with high winds, have left the community screaming for more climate action from our leaders. It used to be a slow news day when the weather was the main story – or […]
New methane measurements welcomed
The good news is that we already have the technology to rapidly slash methane from some of its biggest sources, particularly the coal and gas industries.
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.
Greenpeace delivers over 440k signatures against Woodside to Parliament
Nearly half a million people from every corner of Australia and around the world have spoken out against Woodside’s Burrup Hub
Artificial leaf can make ammonia from direct sunlight
This system works at ambient conditions and just uses sunlight to produce ammonium from nitrate-containing wastewater, which is an important chemical used in fertiliser.