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Toyota ranked as one of the most negative companies on climate policy

Carmaker Toyota now finds itself sharing space with major oil and gas companies as one of the “world’s most obstructive companies on climate policy” in 2022. The company now ranks near Chevron and Exxon Mobil when it comes to overall climate policy footprint accorrind to new data compiled by ...

Europe’s climate warming at twice rate of global average

Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average in the last 30 years, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Europe is a 'live picture of a warming world', says the organisation and commented that even well-prepared societies are not safe...

One million electric cars on Aussie roads by 2027

Australian corporate giants have joined forces in an ambitious push to have one million electric cars on the road by 2027 and are calling for major changes to Australia's electric vehicle policies, including a fuel efficiency standard. Meanwhile, the European Union has struck a deal on a law to...

Act now on gas prices or businesses will fold, PM warned

Anthony Albanese warned factories would close unless a new price cap is slapped on gas producers "in the next few weeks" as energy ministers prepare to discuss a significant intervention into the electricity sector to provide relief for households. The government has asked ACCC to review the code...

Budget verdict: Small change to tackle the climate and energy crisis

Following last night's budget, Greenpeace Gas Campaigner, Richard George is calling for an end to the billions of dollars given in fossil fuel subsidies and a windfall tax on gas profits that could be invested into “turbo-charging” the shift towards renewables.

Victoria targets 95% renewable energy by 2035

The Victorian government is targeting 95% renewable energy by 2035, a major step towards lowering emissions and tackling the climate crisis, while delivering cleaner and more affordable energy for the state. 

Rising sea levels caused by climate change to inundate homes in Victoria

Rising sea levels are forecast to erode and inundate waterfront homes in the Victorian town of Inverloch by 2070. The Inverloch Region Coastal Hazard Assessment looked at the potential for flooding along low-lying coastal areas amid projections that sea levels will rise by 0.2 metres by 2040 and...

Rich countries must urgently help poor natioins hit by climate crisis

Twenty countries facing the worst impact of global heating submitted proposals for loss and damage payments, reported The Guardian this morning. Loss and damage refer to the most disastrous impacts of climate breakdown, such as hurricanes or severe floods like those that recently hit Pakistan.Up to...

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