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Climate Change

Los Angeles fires highlight Australia’s urgent need for firefighting fleet

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The devastating fires currently sweeping through Los Angeles highlight a growing challenge for Australia in managing its own wildfire seasons. As fire seasons lengthen in both hemispheres, Australia faces increasing difficulty securing firefighting resources from northern hemisphere countries. We speak with Cam Walker from Friends of the Earth about the urgent need for Australia to …

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Nuclear power radioactive to budget bottom-line

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On Friday the Coalition’s shadow climate change minister Ted O’Brien releasing costings from Frontier Economics that claimed nuclear power in Australia would provide consumers with lower power costs. This is despite concerns about the economic feasibility of nuclear power from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and the CSIRO GenCost report. Stephen Hill …

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Australia’s climate finance commitment inadequate for vulnerable Pacific nations

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Ahead of Australia’s bid to host COP31 in 2026, Oxfam is calling on the Australian Government to increase its climate finance commitments, especially to support recovery from loss and damage in vulnerable Pacific nations. New research from Oxfam indicates the number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific region has increased by more …

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Methane in the Environment Mostly Man-Made, Study Finds

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According to studies by the Global Carbon Project, two-thirds of the current methane levels are a direct result of human activity. The ‘Global Methane Budget 2024’, undertaken by the GCP, has revealed the number of man-made factors that contribute to increased methane levels and climate change. Dr Pep Canadell, Executive Director of the Global Carbon …

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National Tree Day: tree planting can help with mental health

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Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Tree Day. Planet Ark an environmental organisation, is encouraging Australians to connect with nature to help their mental health. Since 1996, over five million volunteers have planted more than 27 million native trees. The day promotes environmental responsibility and the psychological benefits of nature. Jennifer McMillan, Planet Ark’s …

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