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Australia Commits $50 Million to Address Damage from Climate Change
The move complements existing commitments like the $100 million Pacific Resilience Facility pledge.
Regulator to Probe NSW Power Outage That Left Thousands Without Power for Days
The outage was caused after a major storm destroyed seven transmission towers.
Pacific Nations Band Together to Call for Climate Change Action: CHOGM
A new report says Australia, Canada, and the UK are responsible for 60 percent of emissions across Commonwealth nations.
Toilets Should Not Be at the Bottom of Priorities: WaterAid
Sanitation is a cornerstone of ‘climate resilience,’ said the organisation.
How Regenerative Farming Can Help Solve America’s Metabolic Disease Problem: Mollie Engelhart
“More than 50 percent of Americans are metabolically unhealthy,” says Mollie Engelhart, a regenerative farmer and entrepreneur.
State-Owned Renewable Energy Company to Be Embedded in Victorian Constitution
Shadow Minister for Climate Change James Newbury said that since the election, Victorians have seen broken promises and a waste of money.
Electric Vehicle Sales in Australia Slump While Hybrid Sales Soar
Battery electric vehicles were ‘disappointing,’ according to CEO Tony Weber.
What Is Eco-Anxiety and Why Is It on the Rise?
Fifty-nine percent of 16- to 25-year-olds said they were ’very or extremely worried' about climate change in one global study of 10,000 people.
Human Activity Responsible for Adding 0.5 Degrees to Global Warming: Researcher
‘This increase means methane concentrations in the atmosphere are 2.6 times higher than its pre-industrial (1750) levels,’ Pep Canadell said.
Major Insurer Converts Fleet of 900 to Electric Vehicles
The insurer is the latest in a string of Australian companies improving climate credentials as the government mandates reporting.
Climate Change Authority Calls for Campaign Against Misinformation, More Policy Interventions
The authority suggested the Capacity Investment Scheme could be legislated, administered by a standalone statutory agency and increased in size and pace.
Land Reclamation the Answer to Pacific’s Climate Risks, Says PNG Leader
James Marape wants the Pacific to tackle climate change head-on, taking direct measures rather than forcing people to leave their homelands.
New Zealand Leader Stands By Climate Stance Amid UN Calls for Urgent Action
Winston Peters has maintained his scepticism of the climate change consensus at the Pacific Island Forum also attended by the UN secretary-general.
Pacific Islands Forum Chief Says Climate, Regional Tensions Top Concerns
Rising sea levels and extreme weather events continue to occupy much of the debate at the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Tonga.
Australia’s Chief Scientist to Head New Methane Monitoring Body
The role which aims to improve the accuracy of emissions monitoring, with the Climate Council fearing under-reporting could be as high as 60 percent.
Climate Trumps Security as Key Issue for Pacific Leaders: Lowy Institute
Despite increasing geopolitical uncertainty and thre pressing need for economic development, it is climate change that most concerns Pacific leaders.
Net Zero Authority Passes Senate, Labelled a ‘Union Wish List Item’
However, the unions welcomed the passage of the new law.
New Climate Reporting Laws Passed: Businesses Face New Disclosure Requirements
The Opposition has warned the new measures could create an extra $2.3 billion in compliance costs for Australian businesses.
Australian Airline Qantas Invests in New Carbon Credit Fund
The fund secures Australian Carbon Credit Units by ‘acquiring or leasing’ agricultural land in Australia
