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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

Car pollution kills 11,000 Aussies, hospitalises more

More than 11,000 Australians are dying prematurely each year from vehicle pollution, according to a new study that calls for more cuts to car emissions.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023

NSW plan to offer emissions offsets with car registration sends wrong message, critics say

It ‘could undermine people’s intent to find ways to reduce emissions from driving. Offsets don’t really reduce emissions,’ climate scientist says

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2023

Australia to push for cleaner fuel rules

New rules about fuel quality in Australia could ban the sale of some vehicles but see a new generation of green cars hit local roads.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Volvo won't sell petrol cars here by 2026. Will the likes of Toyota and Ford follow their lead?

Automotive lobbyists are applauding Volvo's decision to stop selling petrol powered cars in Australia within four years, but say this sort of commitment will be tougher for brands that sell cheaper cars en masse.

ABC News · Nov 7, 2022

Winners, losers named in electric car race

The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.

AAP · Nov 7, 2022

Race to zero emissions: These are the cleanest electric vehicle companies

The Climate Council took a look under the hood of electric vehicles to find where top-selling car makers rank in the zero-emissions race.

The New Daily · Nov 7, 2022

Climate Council issues pre-budget wishlist

The government could fund electric vehicle chargers for every 12km of road with the $11.6 billion spent on fossil fuel subsidies, the Climate Council says.

AAP · Oct 6, 2022

Aussies want green transport options, fast

Australians are hungry for a rapid shift to green transport solutions that will make cities more liveable and help fight climate change, a new survey shows.

AAP · Aug 30, 2022

Action on climate change is action on the cost of living

Making the transition to a zero-emissions economy can save Australians cash on their power bills, at the petrol pump, and in the supermarket.

The New Daily · Jul 29, 2022