Greenwashing crackdown: Government, ACCC set sights on carbon credit fraud

New research by the Australian National University’s Professor Andrew Macintosh has identified “systemic flaws” with the way regulators are handing out carbon credits to Australian businesses, calling the system a “fraud on the environment”. 

Meanwhile, the Climate Council has written to 10 of our biggest industrial polluters, including BHP, Chevron and Woodside, declaring the time for "pollution-as-usual is over" as the federal government strives to achieve its newly legislated climate targets.

Plus, a YouGov poll of 402 voters (commissioned by the Climate Council) in Queensland’s largest electricity-producing region, the Flynn electorate, has shown that 2 in 3 residents want the government to prioritise investment into renewables, such as hydrogen, rather than coal and gas.

Government, ACCC set sights on carbon credit fraud and corporate greenwashing
The Albanese government is reviewing Australia’s carbon credit system, with a report due in December on needed reforms to improve the integrity of carbon offsets.

Climate Council puts bosses of top 10 polluting companies on notice as Labor mulls safeguards mechanism overhaul
Major polluters have been put on notice to commit to real emissions cuts this decade, rather than rely on "questionable" carbon offsets and "special treatment" from government to reach abatement targets.

Invest in renewables, not coal and gas: Poll
Residents in Queensland’s largest electricity-producing region have spoken. This is what energy source they want the government to invest in.

AGL struggles to find its future
The company’s turbulence shows no sign of easing as it tries to navigate its way to a decarbonised future and Mike Cannon-Brookes steps up the pressure about timing, strategy and the new chair.

Hertz will order up to 175,000 EVs from General Motors
Eco-conscious vehicle renters can soon expect to see EVs from GM brands Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and even commercial delivery unit BrightDrop at Hertz rental locations.

BMW shows off game changing new electric car tech
German car maker, BMW, is on the cusp of a major breakthrough that’ll have a major effect on the cars we drive.

Denmark becomes first to offer 'loss and damage' climate funding
Denmark on Tuesday pledged over $13 million to support developing nations that have experienced losses caused by climate disruptions.

In moment of global unrest, dozens of global leaders, activists, and artists join 10-hour global event
Leaders from the worlds of politics, activism, business, culture, and sport will come together on the 21^st of September, the United Nations' International Day of Peace, to mobilise a global audience in collective efforts against violence.