News & Views Scott Morrison refuses to sign world leaders’ pledge on biodiversity & climate Other countries that have have not signed the Leaders’ Pledge for Nature, include China, the US, Brazil, and Russia.
News & Views Independent MP Helen Haines’ ambitious plan for renewable energy projects in regional Australia Federal MP Helen Haines has unveiled a $483 million plan to develop locally owned renewable energy projects in regional Australia.
Uncategorised Jacinda Ardern pushes climate action at New Zealand’s first election debate Tuesday night marked the first of New Zealand’s election debates, with Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern and National Party leader Judith Collins taking the stage.
Climate As a teenager, Tara Tolhurst experienced drought, floods and bushfires in her town. She wants a climate safe future Tara Tolhurst, is a young northern NSW university student who experienced three climate-related disasters in her teenage years.
Climate These Aussie teens have launched a landmark climate case against the government. Win or lose, it’ll make a difference These teens are finding creative avenues to pursue climate action, even if it means taking a long shot, writes Laura Schuijers.
News & Views As bushfire season approaches in the midst of a health pandemic, reducing Australia’s air pollution has never been this urgent Environmental lawyer Bronya Lipski shares this piece as new reports show the alarming health burden from unregulated air pollutants in Australia.
News & Views Zali Steggall relaunches climate change bill with support from women MPs on crossbench Zali Steggall has relaunched her Climate Change Bill campaign with the support of fellow female crossbench MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Helen Haines.
Climate Air pollution from Australia’s coal-fired power stations generate $2.4 billion in health costs annually: report Coal-fired air pollution costs Australians an estimated $2.4 billion in health costs annually, according to actuaries, economists and lawyers.
News & Views Olympia Yarger’s startup Goterra is changing how we manage food waste. And proving that climate-friendly tech is excellent business Sustainability in business is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’, it’s imperative for tackling climate change and for recovery from the COVID-19 economic crisis.
Climate Women farmers are taking the frontline of global hunger crisis. They must be supported The UN’s warned that hunger could escalate as a result of COVID-19. Supporting female farmers during this time could help mitigate these risks.
News & Views Two lord mayors oversee switch to 100% renewables on council-owned infrastructure & buildings from July 1 The City of Sydney and the City of Adelaide, both councils with female Lord Mayors, will be 100 per cent powered by renewable energy.
News & Views Australia’s devotion to coal has come at a huge cost. We need the government to change course, urgently Because we are rich in coal and gas, Australia has been plagued with two decades of wars over climate policy, writes Judith Brett.
