In turbulent times, voters identify climate change as most important issue

We’re living in turbulent times. With all eyes on Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine and unprecedented storms and flooding lashing the east coast of Australia, tonight the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will release its latest report on climate impacts and vulnerabilities, with some alarming findings expected.

Australian voters are paying attention, with a new poll showing climate change and the environment is the number one issue for readers of regional titles. 

Australian voters focus on environment and health in election year
A poll of regional newspaper readers has shown the number one issue for voters this election is climate change and the environment.

Climate emergency a ‘national security’ concern, says Red Cross
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Flood emergency in Lismore, Murwillumbah, Kyogle set to be largest on record
Lismore is bracing itself for the biggest floods since records have been kept, with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicting flood levels to peak at 13.5 metres.

Forrest stoking the renewables sector
Businessman Andrew Forrest has made a major play in the renewable energy sector with a $3 billion investment promising power for more than 650,000 homes.

Thinktank linked to tech giant Canon under pressure to remove ‘dangerous’ climate articles
A thinktank linked to Japanese technology giant Canon is coming under pressure to remove multiple articles from a research director that describe the climate crisis as “fake news”.