COP26 Climate Summit attracts $4 billion investment in smart agriculture and food systems
The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) officially launched at COP26 is backed by 30+ countries and 40+ non-governmental organizations. AIM for Climate seeks to increase global investment in climate-smart agriculture and food systems innovation to increase food security and tackle the climate crisis. The Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) […]
Victorian feral horse plan could be a win for Alpine National Park says ISC
According to the Invasive Species Council,the Victorian Government plan for controlling feral horses in the Alpine National Park, if implemented, will help protect native Australian wildlife and ecosystems for future generations. “The Victorian Government’s new plan to reduce destructive feral horse numbers in the Alpine National Park will see horses removed entirely from the Bogong […]
Get on board for climate change says UNSW’s School of Psychology
It’s like riding the bus without a ticket, says Professor Ben Newell from the Cognitive Psychology unit at UNSW’s School of Psychology, but we can all make a difference on climate change. We often think that it’s up to governments and industry to play a major role in tackling climate change. But there is a […]
Sir David Attenborough tells world leaders that the world is watching
At the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), People’s Advocate, Sir David Attenborough set out the challenges facing our planet, calling on world leaders to act to put our planet on the path to recovery and create a better, stable future for us all. In a powerful live speech delivered at the […]
One year since Royal Commission report into Natural Disaster Arrangements released
The Climate Council is angry that it’s one year since the Bushfire Royal Commission released its final report on the horrific 2019/20 fire season, and it’s clear that the federal government has dropped the ball on delivering the Commission’s urgent recommendations. The Royal Commission into Natural Disaster Arrangements report, responding to the horrific 2019/20 fire […]
Climate Council calls for a net zero commitment with rapid emission cuts
The Climate Council says a national net zero target is long overdue, and must be accompanied by accelerated action to deeply cut emissions this decade so Australians can reap the economic benefits of a global transformation. The net zero by 2050 announcement, and an indication that Australia may exceed its weak 2030 emissions target by […]
Climate Council says inaction on climate control putting jobs at risk from carbon tariffs
A report released by the Climate Council says the lack of federal government climate policy exposes the nation to serious economic consequences – including tens of thousands of jobs at risk in New South Wales and Queensland – from carbon border tariffs. The report called “Markets are moving: the economic costs of Australia’s climate inaction” […]
Wind farm noise found to be no worse for your sleep than a barking dog
Residents who live within 10km of a wind farm were part of a survey that has found no worst adverse sleep affects than other irritants. The report went on to identify more sleep issues from other sources, such as insomnia, stress and snoring spouses, than the nearby wind farms, a Flinders University study has found. […]
Farmers in SE Asia’s biggest cropping countries see climate change as a threat
Farmers in SE Asia’s biggest cropping countries see climate change as a threat Research reveals growers in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam are increasingly impacted by effects of cimate change. The finding, officially released today, highlight the key challenge with regional food production, chiefly that 68.5% of growers in Southeast Asia’s largest […]
The Australian Koala Foundation launches social media campaign for Save the Koala Month
September marks the beginning of the annual fundraising and awareness campaign Save the Koala Month (STKM) from the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF). Each September the AKF invites the public to join them to celebrate and help save the Koala through month-long festivities. The AKF has created the ‘30 Days, 30 Ways to Save the Koala’ […]