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 […]
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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.
Fishing for data on ocean temperatures
We’re essentially turning fishing boats into oceanographic research vessels
Gas expansion condemned
More than 80% of the gas extracted in Australia is exported, a portion of which could stay in Australia and be used to manage an orderly transition to clean energy.
Climate Council calls for end of offshore gas exploration
Exploring for more oil and gas now is like building Video Ezy stores in the age of Netflix.
No more fossil fuel handouts – ACF
ACF believes the public should not foot the bill on a technology upgrade for a mine that is seeking approval to extend its operations to 2050.