climate change
For those not convinced we need to take urgent action against climate change, here's what happens to our planet between 1.5°C and 2°C of global warming.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments News & Commentary
BHP joins Morrison’s “Quiet Australians”, with support of dodgy carbon accounting
BHP reportedly endorses Morrison government use of Kyoto carry-over credits to effectively halve the ambition of its 2030 Paris climate task.
Australian Federal Government CleanTech Bites Climate Governments
Climate effort must be boosted five-fold to limit global warming to 1.5°C
United in Science report warns world needs to lift its efforts 5-fold to cap warming at 1.5°C, and reinforces call to end fossil fuel subsidies and bring an end...
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NT backs massive solar push to reach zero emissions target
Northern Territory backs massive investment in solar as part of goal to reach net zero emissions and create renewable export industry.
Climate Governments News & Commentary
How a climate strike can change minds (most importantly your own)
If you’re wondering what you, as an individual, can do to support action against climate change, joining a strike is a very good start. Here's why.
Climate Markets News & Commentary
Global divestment movement hits $11 trillion, pushes for more – and faster
Global fossil fuel divestment movement tops US$11 trillion as campaigners place further pressure on investors to respond to climate emergency.
Australian Federal Government Climate Governments
Why ‘predatory’ climate deniers are a threat to our children
The climate crisis has now grown so severe that the actions of denialists have turned predatory: they are now an immediate threat to our children.
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Coalition returns to climate denial roots as Morrison dodges UN summit
Climate denial is making a strong comeback in Scott Morrison's Coalition. So much so that it seems to be having an impact on the other side of politics.
Climate Governments Queensland Government Solar Utility PV
Brigalow solar farm caught up in Queensland bush fires
Queensland solar farm at centre of legal battle with state government narrowly avoids being damaged by fire, in one of more than 60 blazes across the state.
Australian Federal Government Climate Coal Governments
Australia tells Pacific Islands to “reflect” on climate action, dial down “crisis” talk
More detail on Australia's efforts with the red pen at the Pacific Islands Forum, deleting all but one mention of coal, and pushing for climate "reflection" rather than action.