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Climate Change

Extreme weather & extreme costs: rethinking climate adaptation in Australia

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The recent National Climate Risk Assessment warns of Australia’s increasing climate challenge, showing extreme weather risk are widespread, and likely to intensify without urgent action. The report also maps areas of high threat, providing guidance for planning, insurance, and adaptation. But Australians continue to witness skyrocketing costs from extreme weather, with recent analysis estimating losses of …

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Global mining group set to retire QLD’s largest coal station

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Queensland’s oldest and largest coal power station in Gladstone, could see an early retirement with co-owner, multinational mining company, Rio Tinto, flagging potential closure as early as 2029. While some environmental advocates welcome the move, it’s sparked serious questions amongst others. Queensland Conservation Council say early closure is necessary for a shift to renewables. The …

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How Australians with disabilities face climate change

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Most Australians are living with the consequences of climate change. However, those with disability are often faced with higher rates of comorbidity as a direct result of rising temperatures, according to the recently released National Adaptation Plan. As a survivor of the 2003 Canberra Bushfires, Eav Brennan understands how difficult it can be to manage …

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National Forum puts health and climate in the spotlight

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Experts from all sectors have delivered vital perspectives on two of the country’s major concerns at this month’s health and climate forum. Spearhead by peak advocacy body – Doctors for the Environment – the event came in the lead up to the Federal government’s renewed emission targets, welcoming local and international speakers to discuss policy …

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Six years since ‘Black Summer’: recounting, reflecting, and revising

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It’s been six years since the 2019-2020 black summer bushfires raged across Australia – seeing destruction in several parts of the country. Amongst the blaze – fires destroyed thousands of homes, killed hundreds of people, left wildlife severely impacted and communities reeling. Recovery efforts have seen the best part of three years in some areas, but …

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Cricket For Climate calls federal government to stump up $100 million for community sports clubs

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14 million Australians use community sport facilities, but 66% of community sport clubs are struggling to make ends meet, with climate impacts creating additional financial burden. Founder of Cricket for Climate, and, Australian Test Cricket Captain, Pat Cummins, backed by athletes, have petitioned the government for $100 million over five years with the launch of …

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