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NEWS: New research reveals unprecedented shocks to global energy sector

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New research reveals unprecedented convergence of security, climate and societal shocks impacting the energy sector 94% of global energy leaders say the current multi-faceted crisis is the most severe they have witnessed. Underscored by USD203 billion hit to global investment. Australia is better placed to de-risk the energy transition, where 68% of energy leaders have … Continued

Northsiders are more connected to nature than southsiders: study

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New research into Melburnians’ connection to nature is helping the City of Melbourne understand how to engage its community members in conservation efforts.   The study, led by RMIT University in collaboration with the City of Melbourne and Queensland University of Technology, surveyed over 1,500 City of Melbourne residents and visitors on their connection to nature … Continued

Big names unite to protect Tasmania’s forests

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Federal MPs, an Olympic champion and acclaimed authors are among dozens of high-profile names urging the Tasmanian government to end to native forest logging and reinvest the money into housing, health and education.   Independent federal MPs Zali Steggall, Zoe Daniel and Dr Sophie Scamps, Olympic legend Ian Thorpe, renowned authors Richard Flanagan and Tim … Continued

CDU researchers highlight emerging climate change risk to seafood industry

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Leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) environmental microbiology researchers have presented research focused on understanding tropical rock oysters and Vibrios and the implications for food safety and human health at an international Aquaculture conference held this week in Darwin. The research was presented by Dr Anna Padovan and Professor Karen Gibb from CDU’s Research Institute Environment … Continued

Franck Leroy, President of The Grand Est Region, Visits Loop Industries’ Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada Facility

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MONTREAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / May 30, 2023 / Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) (the "Company" or "Loop"), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and polyester fiber, hosted Franck Leroy, President of the Grand Est region in France, for a tour … Continued

Game over for fossil fuel sponsorships: Climate Council launches new code urging arts, sports bosses to sign

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WEDNESDAY, 31 MAY 2023   THE CLIMATE COUNCIL has today launched a new voluntary Code for sports clubs and arts institutions to remove fossil fuel sponsorship from their uniforms, stadiums and events.    The Code has been developed with researchers from Edith Cowan University, in response to mounting pressure from athletes, artists, fans and punters.  … Continued

Today: Health experts ask Vic Government to help households get off gas

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Healthcare workers will gather today on the steps of Parliament to ask Victorian Minister for Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio to support Victorians to switch from gas to renewable electricity urgently to protect their health.   Delegates from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine and Australian Federation of Medical Women … Continued