3C of devastation as research shows extent of Coalition’s catastrophic climate commitments

The Morrison government’s climate change commitments are consistent with more than 3C of global heating, bordering on 4C, which would lead to catastrophic global damage. With Labor’s targets in line with 2C of heating, both major parties’ targets ignore the proven risk of irreversible climate impacts if 1.5C is passed. 

Leading coral reef scientist Professor Terry Hughes has called on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to release maps showing the extent of coral bleaching, after the key reef snapshot report was delayed with no reason specified.

Anthony Albanese has ruled out increasing Labor’s emissions target to secure power in the event of a hung parliament, despite demands from the teal independents to increase the party’s goal from 43 per cent to 60 per cent by 2030. 

Coalition climate target consistent with more than 3C global heating, research says

The Morrison government’s climate change commitments are consistent with more than 3C of global heating, bordering on 4C, according to new analysis by Climate Analytics. 

Leading scientist calls for Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching report to be released before election

Coral reef scientist Professor Terry Hughes calls on the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to release its reef snapshot report after it delayed publishing for no reason, saying “we’re not supposed to live in a secret society”. 

Election 2022: There’ll be no shift on emissions, says Anthony Albanese

Anthony Albanese has ruled out increasing Labor’s emissions target to secure power in the event of a hung parliament, despite demands from the teal independents.

Australia’s beach that’s ‘one storm’ from disappearing

Popular Victorian tourist destination Inverloch Beach is “one storm away” from disappearing with the local council pleading for funding to save it.

Critically endangered possums to lose home to $1 billion WA road

Seventy-two critically endangered western ringtail possums in the state’s South West will be ‘displaced’ for a $1 billion road, with the parks authority unable to guarantee their survival.

Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund

The Australia Institute is calling for an overhaul of the troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, after the Morrison government’s climate policy was plunged into crisis by a series of surprise government interventions and questions about the credibility of the carbon offsets it issues.