The Latest Breaking News from Climate Council

Climate anxiety high after record-breaking summer

More Australians are worried about the prospect of having to relocate due to extreme weather events, a survey has found.

AAP · Mar 20, 2024

Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars

Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.

AAP · Mar 15, 2024

The 'filthy five' cars the Climate Council say cause more pollution than coal mines

Car makers accused of dragging their feet on emissions.

The Canberra Times · Mar 5, 2024

‘Paying too much’: what could you save on your holiday road trip if Australia had fuel-efficiency standards?

Climate Council finds average Australian car needs more petrol to travel same distance as more efficient models common overseas

The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024

Switching to an EV could save Canberrans hundreds on their next road trip

Researchers say drivers are avoiding road trips due to petrol costs.

The Canberra Times · Jan 10, 2024

Councils want electric vehicles but the answer isn't simple

'We're right on a cusp. There's a lot of knowledge here today.'

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2023

End of the road trip: Aussies drive less to save fuel

Seven in every 10 Australian motorists are driving less to avoid rising fuel prices, a new survey shows, amid widespread support for new standards.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

'Every choice matters': hundreds gather at climate change forum

'Should our governments allow new coal in the climate crisis?' was the question.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 9, 2023

Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal

The Fremantle Dockers have extended a sponsorship deal with Woodside despite high-profile fans and scientists urging the AFL club to ditch the fossil fuel firm.

AAP · Sep 27, 2023

Dally M awards 2023 red carpet – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023