Explainers
Our explainers break down complex issues and translate climate science so it’s clear and easy to understand. We often publish explainers when we hear people in the media or politicians getting their facts wrong about an important climate issue.
Burning Issues
Federal Budget 2026–27: Does it deliver on energy security and climate?
What Australians want in this year’s Federal Budget
Australians want budget measures to help electrify their homes and transport, and the government to prioritise renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels, a new poll has found.
Climate Impacts Explainers
Climate impacts are all around us, disrupting our way of life and threatening everything we know and love. We’ve broken down some of the most important issues to help you understand how climate change is affecting our lives.
Farming Down Under: Agriculture’s role in Australia’s climate pollution
Agriculture has always been an important part of Australia’s identity, our economy and society. Our farmers provide essential foods and fibres, and support good jobs in every part of the country.
Energy Explainers
Australia’s shift to clean energy is well underway, with around 40% of the electricity in our main national grid coming from renewable sources. Find out more about our energy transformation and how we can become a world leader in renewable energy.
11 countries leading the charge on renewable energy
Here are the top eleven countries using renewables—wind, electricity, geothermals—to lead the way to a low-carbon, zero emissions future.
Climate Science Explainers
We’ve translated complex climate science so you don’t have to. Take a read of our easy-to-understand breakdowns.
What does net zero emissions mean?
Everyone is talking about ‘net zero emissions’—but what exactly does that mean, why do we want to achieve it, and how do we get there by 2050?
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