The Latest Breaking News from The Climate Council

Thirsty and power hungry: Australia is in the middle of a datacentre boom – but are they good for the economy?

They’re a key part of the digital and AI economy but they come at a high environmental cost and offer few operational jobs

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21

Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate

In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growth

The Guardian - AU · Jun 3

These voices are the loudest in Australia’s ‘climate wars’

There’s a reason political commentators refer to Australia’s “climate wars”. Every time a climate policy is put on the table, supporters and opponents come out in force and duke it out.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Australia could double solar power by 2030, report says

Putting solar panels on the roofs of businesses, new homes and social housing could double Australia's renewable power, a study has found.

AAP · Sep 18, 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

Methane is turbocharging unnatural disasters – Australia must get serious about reducing emissions

One of the most significant achievements of the 26th United Nations climate conference in Glasgow (COP26) three years ago was the launch of the Global Methane Pledge. The goal is to reduce global methane emissions at least 30% by 2030.

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

Call to cut exports, not follow 'wrong' future gas plan

A phase-down of gas exports and reserving supplies for dwindling local use would be a "real future gas strategy" for Australia, according to a climate body.

AAP · Jun 11, 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

Petrol car ban, greener taxis could halve emissions

Australians could halve transport pollution by the end of the decade and improve people's health with a new study showing the hard changes needed to get there.

AAP · Apr 8, 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