The Latest Breaking News from Climate Council

Coalition pulls out the chainsaw in energy debate

Incentives for renewable energy projects and net zero targets would be scrapped within one month of the next election if the coalition wins.

AAP · Sep 23

Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge

Climate Council forecasts more than 267,000 coastal properties will be damaged by flooding by 2100, costing hundreds of billions of dollars

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

The 'stealthy' price-setter of Australian energy bills

Australians wondering why they are paying more for power should be looking to pricey gas and dubious energy retailer conduct, the Climate Council says.

AAP · Feb 24

Hobart and Canberra ranked among top 10 global cities with lowest air pollution, analysis finds

Sydney the worst-ranked Australian city at 150th in Auto Trader analysis, receiving a poorer score than London

The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024

Report reveals childcare centres and schools exposed to harmful air

1 in 6 child care centres and schools exposed to pollution.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024

Mental health taking a hit as climate crisis worsens

Poor health outcomes are being attributed to extreme heat events, rapid rain bursts and worsening fire season as part of a growing climate crisis.

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Surprise state shines brightest in solar energy ranking

Victoria may have better coffee, NSW a more iconic bridge, but Queensland is winning the race for solar energy in a report card from the Climate Council.

AAP · Sep 3, 2024

Half of Australians in the five largest cities live too far from public transport to ditch cars

Climate Council analysis finds 7 million people living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide face huge barriers to public transport

The Guardian - AU · Jul 7, 2024

Gas guzzler or petrol pincher: call for better car data

A green group says drivers should be given more information about the vehicles brought to Australia under the upcoming New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

AAP · May 7, 2024

Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes

Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.

AAP · Apr 23, 2024