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The Canopy is a weekday morning email newsletter provided by the team at Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
## [PM warns of a difficult summer as QLD bushfires destroy more homes](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/pm-warns-of-a-difficult-summer-as-qld-bushfires-destroy-more-homes)
Wednesday, 1 November 2023
A deadly blaze west of Brisbane has destroyed more Queensland homes than the 2019 Black Summer fires, amid fears even more will be lost. Firefighters are battling extreme conditions, with the Prime Minister warning of a “difficult summer” ahead.
## [Emissions from Beetaloo gas grossly understated](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/emissions-from-beetaloo-gas-grossly-understated)
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
New analysis by Climate Analytics shows onshore emissions of proposed fracking in the Beetaloo Basin are understated by up to 84%, stating these emissions are estimated to add up to 11% of Australia’s 2021 emissions.
## [Traditional Owners reject cultural heritage assessment on sea country](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/traditional-owners-reject-cultural-heritage-assessment-on-sea-country)
Monday, 30 October 2023
A major assessment of cultural heritage values by fossil fuel giant Santos has ignored the concerns of traditional owners, according to Tiwi Land Council chief executive officer Robert Graham. Santos plans to build an underwater pipeline through Tiwi sea country, but Mr Graham said an...
## [First Nations groups launch legal action against federal government](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/first-nations-groups-launch-legal-action-against-federal-government)
Friday, 27 October 2023
A confederation of 20 First Nations groups has launched a legal challenge against the federal government, alleging it failed to meet its legal requirements to engage and consult with Indigenous groups before approving the NSW Fractured Rock Water Resource Plan.
## [Cyclone Lola reinforces Vanuatu's calls for a Loss & Damage Fund](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/cyclone-lola-reinforces-vanuatus-calls-for-a-loss-damage-fund)
Thursday, 26 October 2023
Although Vanuatu’s Cyclone Lola has been downgraded from category five yesterday to category three this morning, the damage is expected to be extensive with Vanuatu’s Climate Change and Disaster Management Minister calling for the world to act and set up a loss and damage fund.
## [Queensland government promises an electric vehicle charger every 150 kilometres across the state](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/queensland-government-promises-an-electric-vehicle-charger-every-150-kilometres-across-the-state)
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
The Queensland government has promised to put an electric car charging station every 150 kilometres across the state, the ABC can reveal.The $42 million project will install an extra 2,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations over three years
## [Tiwi Island elders issue new challenge to Santos](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/tiwi-island-elders-issue-new-challenge-to-santos)
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
In a new push to stop Santos’ monster Barossa gas project, six Tiwi Island elders have applied to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to stop the installation of a critical gas pipeline due to start within days. The elders want Minister Plibersek to declare emergency protection for an area they...
## [East coast humpback whale population reaches record numbers](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/east-coast-humpback-whale-population-reaches-record-numbers)
Monday, 23 October 2023
[**Experts say east coast humpback whale population has reached record numbers, as tourism booms**](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-22/east-coast-humpback-whale-population-record-high-experts-say/102990590?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link)Beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean off Australia's east coast, record numbers of humpback whales are making their way south on their annual migration journey. After commercial whaling from the late...
## [Fuel efficiency standard needed to incentivise EVs](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/fuel-efficiency-standard-needed-to-incentivise-evs)
Friday, 20 October 2023
Some of Australia's most popular car brands have scored poor marks in a report ranking traditional automakers on their climate credentials and progress on delivering low-emission vehicles. Greenpeace Australia Pacific Campaigner Joe Rafalowicz said the report underlined the need for the government...
## [Australia’s High Court overturns Victoria’s EV taxes](https://blog.greenpeace.org.au/the-canopy/australias-high-court-overturns-victorias-ev-taxes)
Thursday, 19 October 2023
In a landmark ruling, Australia’s High Court has ditched Victoria’s controversial tax on electric and hybrid vehicles in finding that it was unconstitutional. This finding has set a precedent that will stop other states from introducing similar taxes that would slow the transition and hinder...
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