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Doctors warn climate change is already impacting health

In today’s news, doctors and nurses warn that the health system is already being impacted by climate change and have called on the Morrison government to commit to stronger action to slash Australia’s contribution to global warming.

Decade long battle against NSW coal mine ends in victory

In today’s news, a decade long battle over a coal mine has ended in victory for the Southern Highlands community after the New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) rejected plans for the mine, finding it posed an unacceptable risk to underground water.

New poll finds overwhelming support from Australians for more climate action

Australia’s biggest ever polling on attitudes to climate change, carried out by the Australian Conservation Foundation, has dropped today, finding support for stronger climate action across the board, with 59 per cent of Coalition voters saying they would reconsider their vote at the next election...

Bushfire survivors win climate change case against NSW EPA

In today’s news, Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action has had a massive win in the NSW Land and Environment Court against the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The ruling states that the NSW EPA must develop environmental quality objectives, guidelines and policies to ensure...

Australia becoming 'more and more isolated' on climate action

In today’s news, the EU’s former trade commissioner has warned that Australia’s failure to act on climate change is making the country increasingly isolated as much of the world steps up its efforts to prevent further climate chaos.

Energy industry calls on Govt to drop 'Coal-keeper'

In today’s news, emerging and innovative energy companies – including Tesla – have called on Australian energy ministers and the Energy Security Board to abandon a proposal to financially prop up coal and gas generators.

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