Environment

Greenpeace Australia Media Release HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, Thursday 11 September 2025 – At the Pacific Islands Forum, Greenpeace Australia Pacific and the Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) have called for climate accountability from Prime […]

MEDIA RELEASE Community group challenges Council approval to protect Currunda Creek and cassowary habitat A newly formed community group, Redlynch Valley Action Inc., is challenging Cairns Regional Council’s approval of the proposed Currunda Trades and […]

Greenpeace Australia Media Release Greenpeace Australia Pacific has branded the Business Council of Australia’s latest report and modelling as dangerous, delusional and completely unaligned with the latest science. The BCA’s report comes as Australia looks […]

University of Auckland Media Release What happens when a national park or conservation area is created next to a business that emits toxic substances into the environment? A new study, co-authored by University of Auckland […]

Climate Council Media Release THE ALBANESE Government’s decision to approve the expansion of Glencore’s Ulan coal mine until 2035, revealed today, is a dangerous step backwards that undermines efforts to shield Australians from worsening climate […]

Climate Council Media Release Weary scientists make another offer to brief Nationals on climate. Climate scientists reacted with deep dismay today as Nationals Leader David Littleproud made the ridiculous statement this morning that “there’s a […]

Charles Darwin University Media Release Humanity and the environment’s adaptation to climate change is dependent on water but projecting how water resources will be impacted in the future is difficult. However, Charles Darwin University (CDU) […]

Doctors for the Environment Australia Media Release Doctors for the Environment Australia has expressed disappointment after the Federal Court today upheld the government’s approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environment plan, clearing the way for […]

Renewable-powered desalination, advanced recycling, and Traditional Owner land management could restore our rivers, protect us from climate extremes, and create thousands of regional jobs – if we have the courage to build it. Introduction Australia’s […]

University of South Australia (UniSA) Media Release Australian researchers have found that households with solar panels could boost their returns by selling surplus power directly to their neighbours, known as peer-to-peer (P2P) energy sharing, helping […]

Climate Council and Climate Action Network Media Release A NEW NATIONAL YOUGOV POLL SHOWS the majority of Australians support stronger climate action – including setting a strong 2035 climate target – as the Productivity Commission warns climate […]

Before the clenching constipation of reluctant and cloddish policy makers, climate change advocates have found courts surprisingly amenable to their concerns. Bodies of environmental law in national courts and international tribunals are now burgeoning on […]

UNSW Sydney Media Release With climate disasters on the rise, a new report urges governments to rethink housing policy – starting with local leadership, flexible planning, and long-term resilience strategies. As climate-related disasters become more frequent […]

Climate Council Media Release A historic and unanimous ruling of the International Court of Justice has confirmed countries’ strong obligations under international law to slash climate pollution, and set out the expected legal consequences for […]

Oxfam Australia Media Release The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages and provide climate finance to developing countries. […]