Morrison Government’s last minute splurge on Reef puts polling above real climate action

The Morrison Government is pledging $1 billion for Great Barrier Reef conservation projects over the next decade, just days before Australia is due to send a report to Unesco about the state of the Reef and its plans to protect it. 

Renewable energy is squeezing dirty fossil fuels further out of the power mix, accounting for a record-high 34.9 per cent of electricity generation in the final three months of 2021, according to new figures from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). 

And gas stoves are contributing more to global warming than previously thought due to fugitive emissions, with a new Stanford University study revealing almost three quarters of methane emissions were recorded while appliances were switched off.

Morrison government announces $1bn pledge for Great Barrier Reef over the next decade

A re-elected Coalition would pour $1 billion into Great Barrier Reef conservation projects over the next decade, the government says, just months after campaigning to prevent the reef being listed as “in danger” by the world heritage committee.

Coal, gas power shrinking in Australia as renewable energy shines

Renewable energy accounted for a record-high share of average electricity generation in the final three months of 2021, threatening the viability of coal-fired power plants.

Cooking with gas? Research finds health and emissions risks even when stoves are off

New findings reveal more than three quarters of methane emissions from stovetops were leaking into houses while the appliances were not in use, highlighting the issue of fugitive gas emissions.

‘Living in swelter boxes’: January 27 the deadliest day for heatwave deaths

January 27 is the deadliest day in Australia for heat-related deaths, with heatwaves posing a greater threat to life than any other natural hazard including bushfires and floods.