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Bushfire Survivors welcome new court action challenging the Environment Minister’s decision not to consider climate impacts of new coal

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Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action have praised environmental justice groups for launching a fresh Federal Court challenge today, arguing that the Environment Minister can and must consider the impacts of climate change in assessing new coal and gas projects.    Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) and the Environment Council of Central Queensland (ECoCeQ) are challenging the … Continued

THE WILDERNESS SOCIETY ANNOUNCES SHORTLISTED KARAJIA & ENVIRONMENT AWARDS FOR CHILDREN’S LITERATURE ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023

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A former Olympian, an Indigenous pop star and a 14-year-old entrepreneur passionate about the eradication of plastic in our oceans feature among many other diverse authors in this year’s shortlists.  In its 29th year, the Wilderness Society’s Environment Award for Children’s Literature is the world’s longest running award of its kind. The Karajia Prize for … Continued

New retail industry-led program launched to accelerate transition to circular economy & address the cost of living crisis

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Governments urged to support Good360 Inner Circle program and make better use of $400m annual funding for charities to purchase goods An innovative new program launched today to encourage, support and recognise manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers that have sustainability and social impact at their core will provide much needed relief from the cost-of-living pressures, while … Continued

AECOM and Infrastructure Sustainability Council call for paradigm shift in infrastructure sector to achieve climate positive Brisbane 2032

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Brisbane (June 5, 2023) — AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council today released recommendations to guide the industry in preparing for a climate positive Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.   According to AECOM and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council, the Olympics and Paralympic Games provide an opportunity to revolutionise … Continued

COLES PARTNERS WITH PLANET ARK TO HELP TACKLE WASTE AND RECYCLING

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Monday 5 June 2023   COLES PARTNERS WITH PLANET ARK TO HELP TACKLE WASTE AND RECYCLING Retailer supports World Environment Day’s focus on beating plastic pollution and waste   To mark World Environment Day, Coles has announced a new three-year partnership with leading environmental not-for-profit, Planet Ark, to help further its efforts to reduce food … Continued

Governments urged to support new Cost of Living Crisis initiative

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  Call for immediate funding to supercharge social and environmental benefits of Good360 Inner Circle to alleviate growing pressures on families With tens of thousands of Aussies plunging into extreme poverty from the cost-of-living crisis, Good360 will call on governments to join them and leading retailers and manufacturers to help divert $2.5b of new goods out … Continued

COLES PARTNERS WITH PLANET ARK TO HELP TACKLE WASTE AND RECYCLING

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Embargo 12.01am Monday 5 June 2023   COLES PARTNERS WITH PLANET ARK TO HELP TACKLE WASTE AND RECYCLING Retailer supports World Environment Day’s focus on beating plastic pollution and waste   To mark World Environment Day, Coles has announced a new three-year partnership with leading environmental not-for-profit, Planet Ark, to help further its efforts to … Continued

Climate experts at cinematic release of ‘The Endangered Generation?’

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The feature documentary The Endangered Generation? is set for its Australia-wide cinematic release. The Endangered Generation? premieres at Cinema Nova in Melbourne on 4 June before travelling to Sydney, Canberra, Newcastle, Brisbane and Adelaide Produced by Sweetshop & Green and narrated by renowned actress and producer, Laura Dern, the documentary offers eye-opening insights into the … Continued