Greenhouse gas reduction figures based on unreliable land-clearing data

Meat and Livestock Australia says it has reduced emissions by 65% on 2005 levels but data analysis suggests figures underpinning claim are ‘erroneous’. 

Volkswagen, Hyundai lining up in favour of Vehicle Efficiency Standard, as car execs meet for crisis talks. At least three major car brands are lining up behind the government's proposal to cap the emissions of car makers, as car executives hold crisis talks on how to respond.

A tax on fossil fuel production could help fund Australia’s transition to becoming a carbon-free energy giant, lower the cost of living and assist the world to cut greenhouse emissions, according to two veteran economists.

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Australian red meat industry’s net zero target based on land-clearing data that is ‘not reliable’
Greenhouse gas reduction figures celebrated by Australia’s red meat industry are based on unreliable land-clearing data and could be erroneous, an independent analysis has found.

Volkswagen, Hyundai lining up in favour of Vehicle Efficiency Standard, as car execs meet for crisis talks
At least three major car brands are lining up behind the government's proposal to cap the emissions of car makers, as car executives hold crisis talks on how to respond.

Australian fossil fuel tax could raise $100bn in first year alone, Rod Sims and Ross Garnaut say
A tax on fossil fuel production could help fund Australia’s transition to becoming a carbon-free energy giant, lower the cost of living and assist the world to cut greenhouse emissions, according to two veteran economists.

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Schools and national parks close as Victoria faces worst bushfire conditions in four years
Schools and national parks have been ordered to close as parts of Victoria face the first catastrophic fire conditions since the black summer of 2019-20.

Rural Australia believes in self-sufficiency, so let’s set the terms of the renewable energy boom
The consultation and planning around the energy rollout has been lacking – so let’s knock the edges off and get investment that works for our communities.

Green roofs can cool cities and save energy: modelling
New research from UNSW shows rooftop greenery coverage can help cool down a major city while reducing energy demand. Extensive greenery coverage on building rooftops could significantly reduce temperatures at the city scale and decrease energy costs, according to a new study.

This can’t go on’: Calls to crack down on Australians buying huge cars
Australia’s obsession with giant trucks “can’t go on” if the country is serious about cutting emissions, according to one expert who has slammed the government’s “absurd” policy that incentivises large vehicles while taxing public transport.

Rise in e-scooter injuries concerns doctors
Victoria is experiencing a large rise in injuries linked to the use of e-scooters. It coincided with the rollout of a trial for rental scooters across Melbourne and the legalisation of private e-scooters on public roads.

From turtles to fruit bats, migratory species increasingly under threat, says UN
More than a fifth of migratory species under international protection are threatened with extinction, including nearly all nomadic fish, according to the first UN expert assessment.