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“The argument that gas is ‘cleaner’ than coal is outrageous. Make no mistake that gas is a polluting fossil fuel that is driving climate change and subsequent climate disasters.” climatecouncil.org.au/resources/rott…

"Norway taxes the fossil fuel industry & gives kids free degrees...In Australia, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry and charge our kids a fortune to go to uni." "Choices matter.” Richard Denniss cutting through the nonsense at the #NPC this week: australiainstitute.org.au/post/key-takea…

Global investment in clean energy and the larger low-carbon energy transition hit a new record in 2023, reaching $US1.77 trillion, up 17%, with China continuing to lead the way. ow.ly/i3FA50Qx2JW

Yes, the government collects more money from HECS than it does from the petroleum resource rent tax. We should tax things we want less of & subsidise things we want more of not the other way round Greg Jericho Jack Thrower #OffTheCharts australiainstitute.org.au/post/yes-the-g…

A memo for the conservative MPs raging against renewables in Canberra today: 'A survey of Aust/n farmers suggests that contrary to some claims, the majority support renewable energy infrastructure on their land, it's an essential source of farm income'. abc.net.au/listen/program…

👏👏👏 Pep-11 to be killed off under NSW government’s plan to stop offshore gas exploration #Auspol #NSWpol #FossilFuels #ClimateChange #Pep11 theguardian.com/australia-news…

South Australia went from 1% renewables in 2007 to 68% in just over 15 years. It's on track for 100% renewable energy by 2030. It can be done. We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #renewables #solar #wind

“Becoming a continent with clean, low-carbon, affordable energy and sustainable food and materials will make it resilient against future crises,” washingtonpost.com/climate-enviro… #renewables #NetZero #ClimateAction #ClimateEmergency

First turbine erected at what will be the biggest wind project in Australia. ow.ly/Mz5n50Qz2I6

Extreme heat is hurting us. Data from WA reveals that heat has caused 5x more hospitalisations than bushfires in recent years. We can’t keep stoking the fire if we want the room to cool down. Fossil fuels have no place in a safe future for our country. abc.net.au/news/2024-02-0…

We export more gas than Qatar, but Qatar collects 20x the revenue on gas than we do. 🤯 It's time to tax gas fairly. As Richard Denniss explains, we need to fix the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax. 📝 Add your name to our petition to increase the PRRT > theaus.in/increasePRRT. #auspol

Traditional owners of Adani's Queensland mine site have launched landmark legal action claiming the state government has breached their human rights by failing to stop potential contamination and other threats to their sacred wetlands. abc.net.au/news/2024-02-1… via ABC Australia

“What is the point of reforming our environmental laws when this power could allow the resources minister to bypass and ignore them?” theguardian.com/australia-news… #climatejustice #climateaction #netzero

[MEDIA RELEASE] Better travel options can halve climate pollution from transport by 2030 We can slash transport pollution by encouraging the uptake of shared and active transport – like walking 🚶 riding 🚲 electrified public transport 🚌 and rideshare 🚕 climatecouncil.org.au/resources/bett…

Battery storage will help shore up Australia's #CleanEnergy supply. Warwick Johnston Australian battery market report shows a record 57,000 home energy battery storage systems were installed in Aussie homes in 2023, bringing the cumulative number to 250,000 🔋 au.news.yahoo.com/record-batteri…

Fixing the PRRT could raise billions of dollars to support public services and invest in renewables. As gas prices soared, the PRRT has failed to capture a fair share of revenue for Australians. #auspol #insiders #Budget2024

A Solar Citizens study found that a national scheme to install solar panels on 5.7 million homes would create jobs & deliver big energy bill savings. Using the sun to access clean energy for our homes cuts climate pollution & household bills, a win-win. canberratimes.com.au/story/8590887/…

If you read one piece of analysis about the Future Gas Strategy, make it this one by Adam Morton , who outlines what such a strategy in a climate crisis should have focused on. We need a strategy to rapidly phase out fossil fuels, not ruin the climate. theguardian.com/australia-news…

"Most of the world’s scientists say we’re heading for disaster because of the burning of #fossilfuels, yet the government is promoting them." thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2024/0… #ClimateEmergency #ClimateAction #ClimateChange

"We have already exceeded many long-range forecasts. And we show no signs of slowing." abc.net.au/news/science/2… #ClimateAction #NetZero #ClimateEmergency