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Queensland Conservation Council is calling on the Queensland Government and Opposition to learn the lessons from the FNQ flood disasters, and take action to keep Queenslanders safe now and in the future. This includes bipartisan emission reduction targets, and climate resilient planning that properly assesses the impact of climate change. Statement by Dave Copeman, … Continued
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In the spirit of the festive season, the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) joyously declares Mirri as the Koala of the Month for December. This sweet and thoughtful Koala embodies the spirit of the holiday season with her adventurous nature and determined character, earning her the prestigious title. Mirri, renowned for her quest for the juiciest … Continued
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Dr Negin Nazarian, an award-winning researcher in urban heat from UNSW Sydney, shares her expertise to help us keep cool at home. Dr Negin Nazarian, from the School of Built Environment at UNSW, is an expert in urban heat. We asked her how the science behind urban heat research could help us keep our homes … Continued
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After being sworn in as Queensland’s 40th Premiere, Steven Miles uses his first speech to announce his government’s priorities, which included ramping up the state previously inadequate emissions reduction targets (ERT), bringing Queensland targets more inline with the ERT’s needed to avoid catastrophic climate harm. Leading Queensland environment groups had called for a target of … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has established two new advisory groups dedicated to shaping climate action in the mining and agriculture sectors. The Climate Change Advisory Groups are part of the EPA’s Climate Change Policy and Action Plan: 2023-26 launched earlier this year, outlining a comprehensive roadmap to guide NSW towards achieving net-zero emissions … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday 15 December 2023 RAPID RENEWABLE ENERGY investment will secure the country’s energy future as polluting coal is phased out, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) latest roadmap. The roadmap was released a day after New South Wales residents were asked to stop using non-essential appliances and turn up … Continued
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Victorian Minister for Climate Action, Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio has dealt another blow to Victorian homeowners, homebuyers, renters, and manufacturing workers with further unnecessary and ideological measures to restrict Victorians’ energy choices. Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association of Australia president Ross Jamieson said additional measures contained in today’s update to the Victorian Gas Substitution … Continued
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As Tropical North Queensland reels from the devastation left by the tropical low from ex-Cyclone Jasper, locals are weathering intense rainfall and flooding. Climate experts have modelling showing future cyclone seasons will move further south as we approach the year 2100. As the climate and oceans warm, tropical cyclones are predicted to move further … Continued
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Rewiring Australia has endorsed the Victorian Government’s Gas Substitution Roadmap Update and its sensible extension of the existing energy upgrades program, which will lower bills and emissions by making household electrification more affordable. The Victorian Government has today announced from next year rebates will be available to support Victorians to upgrade to electric induction … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2023 Victoria powers ahead with shift away from harmful gas THE CLIMATE COUNCIL welcomes the Victorian Government’s updated Gas Substitution Roadmap, outlining the next steps for Victoria’s shift from expensive, climate-wrecking gas to cheaper, efficient electric alternatives. Climate Council Head of Advocacy Dr Jennifer Rayner said: … Continued
