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06.06.18

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22 June 18 Climate Impacts NEG places unfair burden on nation’s farmers
24 May 18 Energy Australia’s Rooftop Solar Record Smashed
17 May 18 Energy Pollution in Australia: Emissions up, thumbs down
14 May 18
 
Pollution jumps as Australia buries its head in the sand
09 May 18
 
Budget blow: No cash to tackle climate change
30 April 18 Climate Impacts Reef cash: ‘a golden bandaid solution’
18 April 18 Climate Impacts Report: Catastrophic reef mortality confirmed on GBR
18 April 18 Energy COAG Countdown: Australia already powers past Government’s NEG 2030 target
13 April 18 Extreme Heat Abnormal April: Climate records topple
12 April 18 Energy Global Research: Australia scores energy storage gold
10 April 18 Extreme Heat SA swelters in record breaking heat
10 April 18 The Facts Briefing Paper: What are Stakeholders Saying About the National Energy Guarantee?
06 April 18 Renewable Energy Aussie renewable investment hits $8.5 billion
03 April 18 Energy ​Push from the past: Coal would send Australia backwards
27 March 18 Extreme Heat Tasman summer scorcher at land and sea
21 March 18 Renewable Energy VIC on track to a fully charged summer
20 March 18 Bushfires Australian Bushfire Threat: Longer & More Dangerous Seasons
28 February 18 Climate Impacts New data: Australia fails on emissions, yet again
22 February 18 Energy A world-first solar & storage project? Not bad for an old mining town!
21 February 18 Extreme Weather Broome Breaks Annual Rainfall Record
21 February 18 Renewable Energy SA charges ahead with clean energy combo
20 February 18 Coastal Flooding Aussie coastlines at risk of rising sea levels, if climate action delays
15 February 18 Energy The NEG: Kicking the climate can down the road
14 February 18 Renewable Energy Battery boom keeping Australia’s grid fully charged
07 February 18 Climate Impacts ​Climate firing line: Australia’s natural attractions at risk
05 February 18 Renewable Energy World’s largest virtual power plant a game changer
01 February 18 Renewable Energy SA to Oz: Follow our clean energy lead
23 January 18 Renewable Energy RET: Australia can capitalise on renewables boom
18 January 18 Factsheet Southern Storms: Climate change and extreme weather events
17 January 18 Renewable Energy Renewables Boom: Australia Climbs Global Leaderboard
09 January 18 Extreme Heat Latest research: Records topple in 2017 heat
20 December 17 Climate Change 2017: That’s a wrap!
18 December 17 Climate Impacts Hidden pollution data finally released and it’s not good
14 December 17 Solutions A comedian, a futurist and an EV put petrol cars to absolute shame!
01 December 17 Storms MEDIA ALERT: Southern Storms
21 November 17 Energy NEG Fact Check: Policy will hurt renewables, while pollution rises
19 November 17 The Facts New modelling: The NEG will reduce energy jobs by thousands
08 November 17 Factsheet COP 23 Factsheet
08 November 17 The Facts Critical Opportunity: Report confirms urgency to tackle climate change
08 November 17 International Action COP23 Vox Pop
30 October 17 The Facts ​Billion dollar boom: Queensland’s bright renewables future
26 October 17 Energy A Glass and a Half of Solar Power
23 October 17 Bushfires NSW​ ​bushfire​ ​threat​ ​escalating​ ​due​ ​to​ ​climate​ ​change
19 October 17 The Facts National Energy Guarantee: Media Briefing Paper
17 October 17 Australia Clean Energy Target Dumped
13 October 17 Energy Climate Critical To Energy Blueprint
10 October 17 Climate Change Abbott Out of Step With Reality
05 October 17 Extreme Heat BoM Confirms Sizzling Start to Spring
04 October 17 Energy Politics preventing Australia’s switch to 21st Century energy
04 October 17 Factsheet Clean Energy Target: Poll of Australians
03 October 17 Factsheet Liddell Closure: Poll of Australians
02 October 17 Energy New Poll: Public Speak Out On Energy Inaction
28 September 17 The Facts Transport Emissions: Driving Down Car Pollution in Cities
24 September 17 Energy New poll: Public Speak Out On “Old Lady” Liddell
21 September 17 Factsheet Energy Storage: Poll of Australians
20 September 17 Energy Liddell… it’s a no-brainer.
18 September 17 The Facts Hurricane Briefing Paper
18 September 17 International Action This California city is slaying the renewables game!
18 September 17 International Action Paris Agreement to continue with or without United States
14 September 17 Climate Impacts ​Millions of children at risk under intensifying climate change
13 September 17 Energy Government’s coal obsession out of step with economics, science
18 August 17
 
Australia vs California
14 August 17 Energy South Australia announces another world-leading renewable energy project
08 August 17 Australia Climate Council Response to the DGR Reform Discussion Paper
04 August 17 Climate Impacts Australia’s pollution levels climb again, while climate policy remains MIA
02 August 17 Extreme Heat The heat marches on as Australia experiences its hottest July on record
19 July 17 Cities/Towns ​Over 3 million Aussies represented under alliance to combat climate change
18 July 17 The Facts Clean Coal: Briefing Paper
07 July 17 Energy ‘Disappointing new heights’: Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions rise yet again
07 July 17 Energy SA set to become home to world’s largest lithium ion battery
06 July 17 Climate Impacts Government must focus on the biggest threat to GBR, not reputation
03 July 17
 
The power of everyday Australians
29 June 17 Energy Even America’s biggest “clean coal” plant isn’t using coal
26 June 17 Climate Impacts Reef report: 56 billion reasons to pull the plug on Adani’s coal mine
22 June 17 Climate Impacts Australia’s emissions hidden, as climate standoff continues
20 June 17 Energy Turnbull’s approach to power: serving coal corporations, not community
16 June 17 The Facts Unpacking the Finkel Review
13 June 17 Factsheet Fact Sheet: 10 Basic Electricity Facts To Help You Navigate the Finkel Review
09 June 17
 
GAS: Myth vs Facts
05 June 17 Climate Impacts UNESCO Warning: climate action key for Reef protection
02 June 17
 
Media Coverage on our Adani Mine Campaign
29 May 17 Energy Queensland Government Adani Decision Good for the Reef
17 May 17 Energy New report: Adani monster mine could damage climate, health, tourism
05 May 17 Energy Climate Review: Submission calls for urgent climate and energy action in Australia
27 April 17 Renewable Energy MEDIA RELEASE: CSIRO report shows cheap renewables solution to gas crisis
20 April 17 Coral Bleaching MEDIA RELEASE Great Barrier Grief: Bleaching could cost Queensland $1 billion annually
17 April 17 Extreme Weather WATCH: Groundhog Day On The Reef
17 April 17 Energy MEDIA ALERT: Report shows Aussies will pay the price for gas, while pollution rises
11 April 17 Factsheet Factsheet: Climate Change and Intense Rainfall and Flooding
09 April 17 Factsheet Fact Sheet: Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change
06 April 17 Coral Bleaching Media Release CORAL CRISIS: Loss of reefs could cost $1 trillion globally
03 April 17 Coastal Flooding Media Release: Climate Council warning: Extreme flooding events will intensify
02 April 17 Energy WATCH: Hazelwood switches off
26 March 17 The Facts Great Barrier Reef Launch Postponed Due to Cyclone Debbie
15 March 17 Energy WATCH: Can Australia Really Be Powered By Renewables 24/7 365 Days A Year?
09 March 17 Energy Climate Council to Finkel: Gas is polluting and expensive
08 March 17 Fossil Fuels Climate Council: Gas is a threat to power prices, emissions
07 March 17 Extreme Heat Angry summer: Over 200 records smashed in 90 days
07 March 17 Climate Impacts State of the Environment Report: Australia’s climate performance poor
22 February 17 Solar ​Solar power plants now cheaper than coal
22 February 17 Factsheet Clean Coal: Factsheet
15 February 17 Energy AEMO Report: It’s time to stop the energy excuses
13 February 17 Energy Turnbull’s energy deception is holding Australia back
10 February 17 Energy Australia’s energy grid isn’t prepared for extreme heat
02 February 17
 
WATCH: Solar is bloody BOOMING
01 February 17 Energy Turnbull’s speech on energy is misleading
18 January 17 Extreme Heat Global heat records broken for a third year in a row
15 January 17 Energy ​Clean energy investment cracks $4.2 billion in Australia
05 January 17
 
WATCH: Best of 2016
05 January 17 Extreme Heat 2016 named Australia’s fourth-warmest year on record
22 December 16 Solutions What’s the deal with transport emissions?
22 December 16 Climate Impacts Australia’s emissions continue to rise
21 December 16 Extreme Weather WATCH: Feeling the heat?
07 December 16 Bushfires New Report: Bushfires to intensify in NSW, ACT
23 November 16 Extreme Weather Climate change ‘invisible illness’ choking the health system
17 November 16 Extreme Heat 2016 on track for World’s Hottest Year on Record
02 November 16
 
Watch Leonardo DiCaprio’s new climate change documentary: right here, for free!
28 October 16 Climate Change Climate change driving many trends in BOM report
26 October 16 Renewable Energy The Renewables Cup: New Zealand vs. Australia
19 October 16 Extreme Heat 2016 on track to become the warmest year on record
07 October 16 Climate Science Climate science under attack? We’re still fighting back
06 October 16 Energy Experts agree at roundtable that Australia must modernise its energy system
05 October 16 International Action Australia missing in action as world ratifies Paris climate accord
05 October 16 Storms Severe storm triggers blackout: AEMO preliminary report
03 October 16 Extreme Weather VIDEO: South Australian storms – blaming the solution
30 September 16 Factsheet Fact Sheet: South Australian Storms & Power Outages
29 September 16 Extreme Weather Climate change is driving storms like South Australia’s
28 September 16 Solutions Storing carbon in land can’t solve climate change: new report
21 September 16 Extreme Heat Hottest August on record globally, new data reveals
17 September 16 Bushfires Bushfire risk increasing in Queensland: new report
08 September 16 Renewable Energy ACT renewables policies a model for other states: new report
04 September 16 The Facts CCA report ignores own prior recommendations
30 August 16 Climate Leaders Victorian Government bans onshore unconventional gas mining
25 August 16 Causes Humans have been causing climate change for 180 years: new study
24 August 16 Energy NT coal exploration approval ‘unbelievably reckless’
23 August 16 Renewable Energy Solar Smackdown: Australia vs. UK
07 August 16 Climate Impacts Climate change set to widen the gap between rural and urban Australia
05 August 16 Energy New report finds electricity price spikes in SA have reduced as renewable energy grows
03 August 16 Climate Science CSIRO announcement welcome but more to be done
02 August 16 Climate Science Censored UNESCO emails should be released in full
31 July 16 Renewable Energy From mining the earth… to mining the SUN
22 July 16 Climate Impacts Heat stress warnings as school begins
21 July 16 Energy New energy efficiency scorecard puts Australia’s 2030 claims further in doubt
14 July 16 Climate Impacts Coal data proof our climate policy is failing
05 July 16 Renewable Energy What do Mad Max, Priscilla and two million sheep have to do with powering Australia?
19 June 16 Renewable Energy [WATCH] Renewables: The Next Australian Jobs Boom
16 June 16 Renewable Energy New modelling reveals 50% renewables could create 28,000 jobs by 2030
16 June 16 Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Jobs: Future Growth in Australia
07 June 16 Storms Storms more damaging due to climate change: Climate Council
06 June 16 Extreme Heat Abnormal Autumn breaks temperature records
01 June 16 Renewable Energy Record-breaking year in renewables globally highlights lack of progress in Australia
27 May 16 Climate Science Science censorship allegations extremely troubling: Climate Council
24 May 16 Renewable Energy ​Renewables report card finds SA and ACT are topping class
19 May 16 Extreme Heat 12th month in a row of record-breaking global heat
11 May 16 Coral Bleaching Great Barrier Reef Bleaching Event: Communications Guide
06 May 16 Coral Bleaching New report: Reef recovery requires climate action
02 May 16 Extreme Weather Abnormal Autumn: temperature records tumble again
26 April 16 Climate Science New science centre welcomed but climate research gaps remain
22 April 16 Climate Science Scientists sound the alarm in full page newspaper ad
08 April 16 Climate Impacts Greatest long-term threat to reef is climate change, experts agree
22 March 16 The Facts Unpacking the IPCC Fifth Assessment Synthesis Report
19 March 16 Extreme Heat Climate records smashed during Mad March
16 March 16 Climate Impacts ​Global emissions flatline for second year running; Australia’s emissions continue to grow
15 March 16 Climate Impacts Emissions claims ‘pure Fantasyland’
08 March 16 Extreme Weather WATCH: Australian Panel on Extreme Heat & Health
08 March 16 Health Statement from the Australian Summit on Extreme Heat and Health
29 February 16 Climate Impacts Australia’s health sector underprepared for escalating extreme heat
24 February 16 Climate Science WATCH: Climate science – no one’s home
24 February 16 Energy New fossil fuel centre “nonsensical”
20 February 16 Climate Science Australia will breach Paris agreement if CSIRO losses go ahead: new report
04 February 16 Climate Science CSIRO cuts a devastating blow for science
31 January 16 Extreme Heat The Hottest Year On Record (Again)
31 January 16 Climate Impacts Climate change to blame for destruction of ancient forests in Tasmania
20 January 16 Extreme Heat Global heat records smashed again in 2015
18 January 16 Renewable Energy Doubling renewable energy would grow Australia’s GDP by 1.7%: new report
17 January 16 Energy US decision on coal puts Australia’s lethargy into harsh light
07 January 16 Climate Impacts Humanity’s impact on planet rivalling great forces of nature, new study reveals
06 January 16 Extreme Weather Farmers, homeowners and elderly suffer as climate change brings year of bushfires, drought and heatwaves
04 January 16 Climate Impacts Australia’s emissions jump again, buried report reveals
18 December 15 Extreme Heat November smashes global heat record
12 December 15 International Action Historic agreement in City of Light a beacon of progress
11 December 15 Climate Science Science likely to be centre of climate agreement
09 December 15 International Action Flannery: Countries Must Redouble Efforts for a Strong Climate Deal
08 December 15 International Action Australia bottom of the list for climate action
07 December 15 Climate Change Innovation no excuse for delay on climate action
06 December 15 International Action Global Solar Council Launches at Paris Climate Talks
02 December 15 Bushfires Clashing bushfire seasons put the squeeze on firefighting resources: new report
30 November 15 Renewable Energy Gates fund a golden opportunity for Australia
27 November 15 Australia Two degrees of separation: Climate science and Greg Hunt
26 November 15
 
The Paris climate talks… in under 2 minutes
24 November 15 Renewable Energy New Report: World’s in the Grip of Clean Energy Boom
18 November 15 Security Statement from the co-chairs of the Australian Climate Security Summit
11 November 15 The Facts Global warming passes critical one degree mark
05 November 15 Causes Time for financial institutions to bank climate change commitments
03 November 15 Renewable Energy What’s up with Australia’s electricity sector?
01 November 15 Renewable Energy Household battery technology can keep electricity prices down, new report finds
27 October 15 Security Defence experts weigh in as Australia’s first Climate Security Summit begins
21 October 15 Drought Third-driest September on record in Australia as global records tumble again
21 October 15 Climate Science Lomborg dumping a win for people power
20 October 15 Fossil Fuels Politicians polluting wind debate are blind to the impacts of coal
12 October 15 Cities/Towns Canberra suburb foreshadows new solar standard
09 October 15 Bushfires ​Record-breaking heat fuelling fires
06 October 15 Climate Impacts Hard to Swallow: How Climate Change is Affecting Australian Food
29 September 15 Renewable Energy Australia leads on household solar but losing large-scale renewables race
24 September 15 Climate Leaders ​We’re still here! The Climate Council turns two
21 September 15 Security Climate change must be a national security priority: new report
03 September 15 Renewable Energy Cost of renewable energy falls dramatically while coal, gas and nuclear increases
31 August 15 Bushfires Longer fire seasons leave Australia exposed
25 August 15 Extreme Weather Climate change increases risk of intense rain
24 August 15 Extreme Weather Climate system changing more rapidly than expected: new report
11 August 15 Climate Leaders How does climate change make you feel?
10 August 15 Australia ​Smoke and mirrors won’t cover up vastly inadequate targets
03 August 15 Climate Leaders US announces its strongest climate action yet
29 July 15 The Facts Does more renewable energy make power prices go up or down?
28 July 15 Extreme Weather Powerful El Nino could break records
12 July 15 Australia Flannery: Australia to become ‘global pariah’ without strong climate action
05 July 15 Extreme Weather UN issues first-ever guidelines on how to survive a heatwave
05 July 15 International Action New data showing jump in emissions likely to intensify international pressure
30 June 15 Fossil Fuels Galilee coal unbankable and unburnable
26 June 15
 
WATCH: Running out of time
23 June 15 Fossil Fuels Odds stacked against development of Galilee coal: new report
17 June 15 Renewable Energy Record-breaking year globally in renewables
16 June 15 Fossil Fuels Global shift away from coal represents economic opportunity for Australia
12 June 15 Wind PM is wrong: Wind power is one of the healthiest forms of energy.
08 June 15 Fossil Fuels Landmark G7 announcement signals end to fossil fuel age.
04 June 15 Renewable Energy Victoria the biggest loser from renewables investment exodus
02 June 15 Australia Australia singled out as climate change laggard ahead of Bonn probe.
01 June 15 Australia Australia among the worst emitters in the world: new report
01 June 15 The Facts Newman must resign after outrageous claims
01 June 15 Renewable Energy Global renewables job surge as Australia shrinks
18 May 15 The Facts The low down on Lomborg
12 May 15
 
What do we want for our kids? A Mother’s Day message from the Climate Council!
08 May 15 The Problem It’s official, Maurice Newman has gone completely rogue
01 May 15 The Facts The world’s carbon pollution is skyrocketing off the charts
27 April 15 The Facts Infographic: This is how we can avoid catastrophic climate change
22 April 15 The Facts A $4 million dollar insult to the scientific community
22 April 15 International Action A surprising map of the most energy efficient countries
15 April 15 The Facts The “pause” in warming myth: debunked
15 April 15 The Facts The Australian is spreading misinformation on climate change … again
02 April 15 International Action Who has (and hasn’t) submitted their pledge in the lead up to the Paris climate talks?
17 March 15 Renewable Energy Giga-what? Explaining Australia’s Renewable Energy Target
03 March 15 Climate Science The Critical Decade: Climate Change Science, Risks and Responses (2011)
25 February 15 The Facts WATCH: The difference between weather & the climate in 3 minutes.
20 February 15 Renewable Energy INFOGRAPHIC: 5 big myths about Australia’s renewable energy target busted in a few minutes.
29 January 15 The Facts What does climate change mean for your local area?
16 January 15 Renewable Energy Your city could soon be powered by these amazing ‘trees’
08 January 15
 
Christmas message from Tim Flannery
02 December 14 International Action The US-China Joint Announcement on Climate Change and Clean Energy Cooperation: What’s the Big Deal?
27 November 14 The Facts What do 35,000 walruses have to do with climate change?
03 November 14 The Facts How well do you know your climate change ABCs?
29 October 14 The Facts IPCC Working Group I Report: more certain than ever that climate change is underway
29 October 14 The Facts IPCC Working Group II Report: more certain than ever that climate change is underway
07 October 14 The Facts Relevant, immediate, local: guide to communicating climate change in Australia
17 September 14 Extreme Weather Angry Summer: Extreme Rainfall
17 September 14 Coastal Flooding Coastal flooding: the sleeping giant of climate change risks
17 September 14 The Facts 4 in 5 Australians live in coastal areas. What will the costs of sea level rise be?
10 September 14
 
An Update from the Climate Council
09 September 14 Extreme Heat Off the Charts: 2013 was Australia’s Hottest Year on Record
08 September 14 Energy Australia’s Electricity Sector: Ageing, Inefficient and Unprepared
29 August 14 International Action The Critical Decade: Global Action Building on Climate Change
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Your morning caffeine hit is at risk
28 August 14
 
Why climate change is like a giant game of Tetris
28 August 14 Extreme Weather Heatwaves: Hotter, Longer, More Often
28 August 14 The Facts Introducing… the climate system
28 August 14 Renewable Energy The Critical Decade: Australia’s Future – Solar Energy
28 August 14 Extreme Weather Measuring bushfire risk
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Climate Change Impact for South Australia
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Climate Impacts and Opportunities for New South Wales
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Impacts and Opportunities for Tasmania
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Climate Change Impacts for Gippsland
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Climate change impacts for Western Australia
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Illawarra/NSW south coast climate change impacts
28 August 14 Climate Impacts Climate change impacts for the New England/Northwest NSW region
28 August 14 International Action The world is moving to reduce global emissions
28 August 14 The Facts The difference between weather and climate change is…?
27 August 14 Climate Science Call on Maurice Newman to accept a briefing from the nation’s top climate scientists
27 August 14 The Facts Mythbusting Guide for Christmas BBQs.
27 August 14
 
A Message from Tim Flannery
27 August 14 The Facts All the top climate scientists in the world have something to tell you
27 August 14 Extreme Weather NBC climate change special report
27 August 14 Climate Science The phenomenal science of climate models
27 August 14 Extreme Weather This is what a year of climate change looks like … in under 2 minutes
27 August 14 The Facts What does a statistically representative climate change debate look like?
27 August 14 The Facts How many Australians REALLY think we should do nothing about climate change?
07 July 14 Renewable Energy Australia’s top solar suburbs
16 June 14 Renewable Energy C’mon Australia! The shift to renewable energy is already underway
30 April 14 The Facts Why climate change is bad news for oceans
14 April 14 Solutions One simple info-graphic to understand more about climate solutions
30 March 14 Extreme Weather The Angry Summer 2012/13 broke temperature records across Australia
21 February 14 Extreme Weather Fact: Climate Change is Already Making Heatwaves Worse.
09 January 14 Extreme Weather Infographic: Scary Number of Heat Records Broken in 2013
27 August 13 Renewable Energy The difference between installed capacity (MW) and energy generation (MWH)
16 August 13 Renewable Energy Generating savings: rooftop PV & solar hot water systems
16 August 13 Renewable Energy Plummeting costs, soaring solar capacity
16 August 13 Renewable Energy Australia the sunny country
16 August 13 Renewable Energy Solar: the people’s choice
30 April 13 The Facts Why to think about greenhouse gases like a doona
30 April 13 The Facts So what exactly is a feedback loop?
30 April 13 The Facts Climate change and the water cycle
30 April 13 International Action World renewables snapshot
30 April 13 International Action Who is leading the world on solar energy?
30 April 13 International Action China: Action on a giant scale
30 April 13 International Action USA: A commitment to lead
30 April 13 International Action Australia: Climate change, a changing future
30 March 13 Extreme Weather In just 90 days, 123 records were broken across Australia
30 November 11 Health How does climate change impact your health?