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'Very confusing' carbon neutral energy claims on notice

Energy companies still slapping 'carbon neutral' on their power plans paired with emissions offsets have been urged to reassess their language.

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

'Law on our side': parents push for bold climate target

Historic legal advice from the World Court has informed a Parents for Climate pursuit of science-based emissions cuts.

From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Here’s how the claims stack up

From ‘reef-friendly’ sunscreens to ‘sustainable’ super, greenwashing allegations are rife. Here’s how the claims stack up

Going “green” is not just good for the environment and climate, it can also be great for business. Consumers increasingly demand eco-friendly goods and services, and are willing to pay more for them.

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Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.

Afternoon Update: Energy Australia apologises to 400,000 customers; Gina Rinehart criticises media ‘gloating’; and The Who drummer fired for second time in a month

Energy company agrees to settlement after parental advocacy group makes allegations of greenwashing over carbon offset claims

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EnergyAustralia Apologises To 400K Customers & Settles Greenwashing Lawsuit

The energy giant was accused of misleading or deceptive conduct over the marketing of its Go Neutral carbon offset product.

Energy Australia apologises to 400,000 customers and settles greenwashing legal action

Energy Australia says carbon offsetting ‘not the most effective way’ to reduce emissions

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Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

Carbon offsets set aside following greenwashing lawsuit

EnergyAustralia has pledged to back away from the use of carbon offsets to deal with emissions, in a statement following a legal settlement.

Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims

Parents, energy company settle over greenwashing claims

A settlement has been reached between a parents' climate action group and one of Australia's largest energy companies over greenwashing claims.

Energy Australia is in court accused of greenwashing. What is the case about and why is it significant?

Energy Australia is in court accused of greenwashing. What is the case about and why is it significant?

Climate group alleges energy giant misled 400,000 customers about ‘Go Neutral’ product, arguing that carbon offsets don’t actually remove emissions

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Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims

EnergyAustralia will face the Federal Court to answer allegations some of its "carbon neutral" products were not as green as they seemed.

As Australian students brace for a heatwave, is it true that schools close when the temperature exceeds 40C?

As Australian students brace for a heatwave, is it true that schools close when the temperature exceeds 40C?

Children are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat because they sweat more, have a higher metabolism and spend more time outside, one expert warns

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