Australia’s biggest climate poll shows support for action in every seat
By Celine Lai
From the Sydney Morning Herald, August 30, 2021
A majority of voters in every federal seat in Australia support increased action on climate change and the adoption of renewable technology over the government’s plan for a gas-led …
How Spain is shutting down its coal industry to transition to renewables
By Celine Lai
The ABC News reported on 2 September that three years ago Spain’s Socialist Workers’ Party government signed an agreement with trade unions and energy companies to shut down the entire coal industry, in return for early retirement …
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock leads hundreds of sports stars in climate campaign
By Celine Lai
News outlets across Australia, such as a report by “The Guardian”, have reported that 300 high-profile Australian athletes, led by David Pocock, are joining the climate movement.
The campaign, named The Cool Down, was launched …
Amsterdam’s ‘doughnut economy’ puts climate ahead of GDP
By Celine Lai
Amsterdam is an example of a city with an economy that promotes a liveable climate.
Amsterdam’s ‘doughnut economy’ and circular city concept puts climate ahead of GDP.
PBS Newshour reports in their video (below) that Amsterdam is …
No Need For Scarborough Gas Campaign Updates August
The 350 Boorloo Perth team has been working hard over the past month on our campaign to keep Scarborough gas in the ground.
This dirty fossil gas project would release 1.69 billion tonnes of carbon pollution into the atmosphere, threaten …
European Commission’s policy to more than halve emissions by 2030
By Celine Lai
Michael Mazengerb from Renew Economy reported on 15 July 2021 that the European Commission has outlined an ambitious policy package to more than halve its emissions by 2030, a move which could have major consequences for climate …
Australia’s Energy Market Operator plans path to zero emissions grid by 2035
By Celine Lai

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Giles Parkinson of Renew Economy reports on 30 July 2021 that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is to model a range of scenarios that include a zero emissions grid by 2035, at the same time …
Sport can be a powerful force for positive climate change
By Celine Lai
Game, Set, Match: Calling Time on Climate Inaction is a 91-page report published in 2021 by the Climate Council. It describes how climate change is affecting sport in Australia, and how sport can …