It’s an existential Groundhog Day as transport drives another quarterly emissions spike
Thursday, 1 September 2022
New national emissions data for the March quarter reveals climate pollution rose by 1.5 per cent, yet again largely driven by transport, showing the need for a revved up commitment to fuel efficiency standards.
Common ground has been forged between the ACTU and the Business Council on policy asks ahead of today’s jobs and skills summit, including the establishment of an authority to support coal and gas workers through the clean energy transition.
And the UN’s weather agency is officially predicting a "triple-dip" La Nina, stressing we must view the current extreme weather conditions in the context of human-induced climate change.
Data shows rise in Australian emissions
The latest update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory saw emissions rise 1.5 per cent in the year to March 2022.
Big business and unions reveal shared policies on three big ticket items ahead of jobs summit
The Business Council of Australia and ACTU released their shared policies, which include extended paid parental leave and an authority to support the clean energy transition.
Global weather agency predicts rare 'triple-dip' La Nina, pointing to another wet summer
The World Meteorological Organisation said it was likely the weather pattern would hold until the end of the year, stressing human-induced climate change is exacerbating extreme weather affecting rainfall patterns.
Hunter Environment Centre wants coal ash dams listed under the Contaminated Lands Act
The NSW EPA is reviewing the regulation of the state's ash dams in response to growing concerns about their impact on human and environmental health.
'Nature credits' could make Australia the 'Green Wall Street' for the world, Tanya Plibersek says
Tanya Plibersek has told a G20 environment ministers' meeting that Australia hopes to create its own "Green Wall Street", where global businesses can come to invest in environmental action.
Super funds query investment manager’s links to anti-ESG foundation in US
Some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds are being urged to review their partnerships with an investment manager facing a backlash for sponsoring a climate-change sceptic foundation in the US.