The Latest Breaking News from Climate Council

Key senator still has concerns with safeguard mechanism

David Pocock says he still has issues with the government's plan to introduce a safeguard mechanism for the country's biggest polluters.

The New Daily · Mar 5, 2023

Adam Bandt says Greens could support key Labor climate policy if fossil fuels developments paused

Greens leader says party will negotiate in good faith on proposals that deal with the ‘untenable’ opening of new coal and gas mines

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023

As La Nina fades, Climate Council warns of devastating fires on the horizon

The summer of 2023-2024 will also almost certainly see a return to normal or above normal risk conditions for fires across most of Australia.

The New Daily · Feb 22, 2023

Will Steffen, ‘courageous’ climate scientist, dies in Canberra aged 75

Steffen remembered as a ‘truly leading thinker’ and someone who influenced scientific agenda and governments worldwide

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023

Spate of natural disasters takes a toll on Australians’ mental health, survey finds

Climate-induced extreme weather has damaged people and communities as much as buildings and land, researchers say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023

Natural disasters are taking a rising toll on the mental health of Australians

Frequent and intense natural disasters profoundly impact the mental health of Australians, according to a new poll.

The New Daily · Jan 18, 2023

Can the Albanese government finally drive down Australia's emissions?

A key plank of the Albanese government's climate change policy begins in July, but green groups fear it won't decrease emissions quickly enough, writes Gareth Hutchens.

ABC News · Jan 14, 2023

Federal government to lower emissions ceiling on biggest polluters by 4.9 per cent each year

The government will revamp a climate mechanism introduced by the Coalition government, proposing a 4.9 per cent cut on allowable emissions for the nation's biggest emitters each year to 2030.

ABC News · Jan 10, 2023

After the floods: Eugowra awaits the insurance payouts that may not come

Central-west NSW residents left homeless by November’s devastation are still waiting for claims, with many uninsured against floods

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2022

Scientists create Biodiversity Council in desperate bid to help save Australia’s threatened animals and plants

Modelled on the Climate Council, the body says it will be a ‘strong and trusted voice’ backed by science including First People’s knowledge

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022