Failure of Emissions Reduction Fund shows environment shunned

Australia’s $4.5 billion Emissions Reduction Fund has failed to cut pollution, is wasting billions of dollars worth of public money, and is even facilitating increased emissions, according to a new report from The Australia Institute. 

Thousands of submissions have been lodged as part of an environmental assessment process for a proposed gas terminal in Corio Bay, including strong opposition from Geelong Grammar School and its students due to concerns over the climate crisis, safety, and air quality.

A group of teenagers have launched an unregistered political party, Save the Planet Party, with a demand for more action on climate change and the introduction of minimum standards for consulting young people on environmental policies.

‘We risk wasting billions’: Australia Institute report seeks urgent review of Emissions Reduction Fund

Australia’s $4.5bn Emissions Reduction Fund was set up to cut pollution, but a new report reveals it’s failing to do that and is even actually facilitating increased emissions.

‘Older people destroying our future’: Geelong gas terminal plan sparks strong opposition

Viva Energy wants to bring a floating LNG terminal to Corio Bay, but some residents are concerned about safety risks, environmental impacts and climate change.

Election 2022: Young people launch new tongue-in-cheek Save the Planet Party for under-18s

Supported by Save the Children, a group of teenagers have launched an unregistered political party demanding more action on climate change and consultation of young people on environmental policies.

Charity boss: Governments should be ‘horsewhipped’ over energy policy

Smart Energy Council chief executive John Grimes has accused the federal government of committing an “economic crime” against the Australian people by blocking the renewable energy industry.

NSW government rules out coal exploration licences for two major regions

The NSW government has ruled out approving new coal projects in two parts of the state, but environmental groups have called for greater action to phase out fossil fuel projects if the government is to achieve its emission reduction targets.