Australian Conservation Foundation

Report reveals massive loss of Australia’s mature forests

A new report from the Australian Conservation Foundation has revealed that only a third of Australia’s mature forests remain. The ACF says weak nature laws and deforestation loopholes are allowing the destruction of vital habitats to continue unchecked. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Dr Paul Sinclair – ACF Acting …

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ACF challenging North West Shelf approval at the Federal court

The Australian Conservation Foundation is challenging the North West Shelf approval in the Federal court. The reasons for this challenge, according to the ACF, are the Minister for the Environment Murray Watt has failed to consider the physical effects of climate change as an impact, and the approval left out critical details. Image: Image supplied …

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Australia’s new emissions targets receive backlash from climate advocates

The Albanese government has announced a new target aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 62–70% per cent by 2035, a similar target to meet the worlds collective target of net zero by 2050. The pledge has received mixed reactions, with climate advocates across the country outraged at the figure, while industry experts reflect on what …

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