Australian ecosystems face collapse unless urgent action is taken
Contributed from Queensland In a ground-breaking report just released, 38 scientists and 29 universities have warned that 19 ecosystems are collapsing due to human impact….
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Australia’s electric vehicle policy steers us to a future based on fossil fuels
Simon Holmes à Court writes (The Guardian 8 February 2021), that the evidence shows electric cars would be a boon for individuals and Australia, and…
Force Morrison government to act on zero net emissions
Contributed by Joe Montero The latest Essential poll (The Guardian 1 December 2020) has revealed that 75 percent of Australians want net emissions cut to…
Morrison gives Santos nod to extract gas at Narrabri
Contributed by Ugly The Morrison government’s approval of the gas project at Narrabri made me angry. I bet I’m not the only one. A lot…
Zero carbon emissions target called for by community organisations
Contributed from Victoria A range of community sector organisations have called on the Australian government to act on climate change, and they have called for…
Australians want action on climate and there’s no excuse to look backwards
Matt Kean, the NSW Minister for Energy and the Environment wrote this opinion piece (Sydney Morning Herald 28 October 2020), where he makes it clear…
A petition to stop fracking in the Northern Territory is circulating right now
Contributed by Ugly Scott Morrison hands out millions to the gas industry and it is announced that fracking will go ahead in the Northern Territory….
Bottom falling out of coal market for coal mining companies
Contributed by Jim Hayes The future viability of the coal industry is looking even bleaker with China’s new policy the European Union’s new carbon emissions…
Adani has adopted a legal strategy to silence the right to report and speak out
Contributed by Adam Carlton The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) which among others represents journalists, has condemned the Adani corporation for attempting to use…
J B S Haldane was an early pioneer for renewable energy
Contributed by Glen Davis John Burdon Sanderson Haldane, known to his friends as Jack, was a biologist and geneticist in early 20th century England. Haldane…
