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Byron Shire Council is calling on the federal government to make big polluters pay for climate damage. The motion will push to establish a National Climate Compensation Fund, funded by a levy on major coal, oil and gas companies. The Byron council says communities are being left to cover the rising costs of climate-fuelled disasters, with …
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Australia might soon become the latest country to ratify the High Seas Treaty. International waters make up two-thirds of the world’s oceans but these areas have been heavily exploited with almost no protection. This treaty could begin to change that. The agreement enables the creation of marine protected areas in international waters. Additionally, thorough environmental …
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Queensland’s coal-fired power stations will operate for at least a decade longer than originally planned, as revealed in the Crisafulli Government’s long-awaited energy roadmap. On Friday, Queensland Treasurer and Energy Minister, David Janetzki, said the plan would see some state-owned coal assets run until at least 2046. Conservationists and energy analysts have criticised the government’s …
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A new Productivity Commission report says tackling climate change is now crucial to Australia’s long-term economic prosperity. The report warns climate damage is already hindering productivity, with repeated floods, marine heatwaves and extreme weather affecting farming, tourism and small businesses. With renewables now supplying 43% of Australia’s electricity, speeding up the shift to clean energy …
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Macquarie Bank remains under fire from their members and shareholders, calling for greater transparency around the bank’s financing of coal and gas. With concerns about the climate risks posed by unsustainable energy sources, shareholders are calling on the company to outline how its funding for fossil fuels is aligned with its net zero commitments In …
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