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BREAKING NEWS: Türkiye will host COP31 - the world's biggest climate summit - next year.
But that’s not all...
But that’s not all...
November 20, 2025 at 5:16 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Türkiye will host COP31 - the world's biggest climate summit - next year.
But that’s not all...
But that’s not all...
It's official: Australia will allow Türkiye to host COP31 - the world's biggest climate summit - next year but Chris Bowen will lead negotiations there.
A pre-COP event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
A pre-COP event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
Australia hands COP31 to Türkiye but Bowen to lead negotiations
Adelaide will not host next year's COP summit, but Australia's Energy Minister Chris Bowen will lead the negotiations, and a pre-event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
It's official: Australia will allow Türkiye to host COP31 - the world's biggest climate summit - next year but Chris Bowen will lead negotiations there.
A pre-COP event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
A pre-COP event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
"A bit of a plan not to have a plan" business groups including ACCI line up to dismiss Coalition's policy to abandon net zero. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/18/business-and-energy-leaders-warn-coalition-dumping-net-zero-wont-cut-power-bills-and-demand-more-detail
Business and energy leaders warn Coalition dumping net zero won’t cut power bills and demand more detail
CEO of Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry calls Sussan Ley’s new policy ‘a bit of a plan not to have a plan’, e
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
"A bit of a plan not to have a plan" business groups including ACCI line up to dismiss Coalition's policy to abandon net zero. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/18/business-and-energy-leaders-warn-coalition-dumping-net-zero-wont-cut-power-bills-and-demand-more-detail
While there's a lot of focus on politics and net zero in the news right now, let's not lose sight of why we're working so hard to cut pollution and switch to clean energy - we want to protect the people and places we love.
📹 Video credit: UNclimatechange
📹 Video credit: UNclimatechange
November 17, 2025 at 2:59 AM
While there's a lot of focus on politics and net zero in the news right now, let's not lose sight of why we're working so hard to cut pollution and switch to clean energy - we want to protect the people and places we love.
📹 Video credit: UNclimatechange
📹 Video credit: UNclimatechange
Here's what you might have missed in the 10 years since we signed the Paris climate agreement (hint: there's a lot of good news) 👉https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ten-years-of-the-paris-agreement-what-have-we-achieved/
Ten years of the Paris Agreement: what have we achieved? | Climate Council
In 2015, the Paris Agreement made history. 195 countries came together at the UN Climate Conference (CO21) and agreed to
www.climatecouncil.org.au
November 14, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Here's what you might have missed in the 10 years since we signed the Paris climate agreement (hint: there's a lot of good news) 👉https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/ten-years-of-the-paris-agreement-what-have-we-achieved/
Walking away from net zero isn’t just a betrayal of future generations — it ignores what Australians want right now: strong, credible climate action.
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Walking away from net zero isn’t just a betrayal of future generations — it ignores what Australians want right now: strong, credible climate action.
"Australia has a choice," says Climate Councillor Tim Flannery.
"We can keep approving new coal and gas projects that push us further from safety, or we can finally pass a law that protects our magnificent environment, creatures and people," he adds.
https://bit.ly/4p7CkIO
"We can keep approving new coal and gas projects that push us further from safety, or we can finally pass a law that protects our magnificent environment, creatures and people," he adds.
https://bit.ly/4p7CkIO
Labor must not partner with climate vandals on Australia’s new environmental laws | Tim Flannery
If the government cuts a deal with them, it risks repeating the mistakes of the Abbott era, sacrificing progress for pol
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
"Australia has a choice," says Climate Councillor Tim Flannery.
"We can keep approving new coal and gas projects that push us further from safety, or we can finally pass a law that protects our magnificent environment, creatures and people," he adds.
https://bit.ly/4p7CkIO
"We can keep approving new coal and gas projects that push us further from safety, or we can finally pass a law that protects our magnificent environment, creatures and people," he adds.
https://bit.ly/4p7CkIO
Walking away from net zero aligns with more than 3°C of global heating and would spell disaster for Australia’s climate, economy, and household bills.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Walking away from net zero aligns with more than 3°C of global heating and would spell disaster for Australia’s climate, economy, and household bills.
As the Federal Opposition drops its commitment to Australia’s net zero climate target, super typhoon Fung-Wong has wreaked havoc in the Philippines and is now hitting Taiwan as a tropical cyclone.
November 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
As the Federal Opposition drops its commitment to Australia’s net zero climate target, super typhoon Fung-Wong has wreaked havoc in the Philippines and is now hitting Taiwan as a tropical cyclone.
The Liberal-National Coalition's plan to abandon Australia’s net zero target is a plan to let climate change rip.
It’s deadly negligence that would leave Australians facing more fires, floods and heatwaves, while hiking up power bills for Aussie families.
It’s deadly negligence that would leave Australians facing more fires, floods and heatwaves, while hiking up power bills for Aussie families.
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The Liberal-National Coalition's plan to abandon Australia’s net zero target is a plan to let climate change rip.
It’s deadly negligence that would leave Australians facing more fires, floods and heatwaves, while hiking up power bills for Aussie families.
It’s deadly negligence that would leave Australians facing more fires, floods and heatwaves, while hiking up power bills for Aussie families.
The Coalition's climate sabotage will cost every Australian if enacted.
This is not what Australians want.
The Coalition has taken weak climate policies to the last two elections and lost. If they keep ignoring voters, and the science, they’re heading for net zero seats.
This is not what Australians want.
The Coalition has taken weak climate policies to the last two elections and lost. If they keep ignoring voters, and the science, they’re heading for net zero seats.
November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The Coalition's climate sabotage will cost every Australian if enacted.
This is not what Australians want.
The Coalition has taken weak climate policies to the last two elections and lost. If they keep ignoring voters, and the science, they’re heading for net zero seats.
This is not what Australians want.
The Coalition has taken weak climate policies to the last two elections and lost. If they keep ignoring voters, and the science, they’re heading for net zero seats.
The Fed Coalition's reported plan to abandon Aus’s net zero target is a dangerous retreat from reality.
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Can we tackle global warming without net zero? Here's what it really means
The Coalition is debating whether to dump its commitment to the net zero climate target. Here's what that term actually means.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Fed Coalition's reported plan to abandon Aus’s net zero target is a dangerous retreat from reality.
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Beyond causing turmoil within the Federal Coalition, dropping net zero will likely bear a cost to Aussies.
Not only from the $$ of more disasters due to worsening climate change, but also in near-term lost investment opportunity in our renewable energy future.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Not only from the $$ of more disasters due to worsening climate change, but also in near-term lost investment opportunity in our renewable energy future.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The spectacular nonsense of the Coalition’s internal brawl over the 2050 net zero emissions target | Clear air
The public stoush is really about whether the party will drop the charade or maintain it while shuffling some words
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Beyond causing turmoil within the Federal Coalition, dropping net zero will likely bear a cost to Aussies.
Not only from the $$ of more disasters due to worsening climate change, but also in near-term lost investment opportunity in our renewable energy future.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Not only from the $$ of more disasters due to worsening climate change, but also in near-term lost investment opportunity in our renewable energy future.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We couldn't have said it better ourselves 👏👏👏
Original clip 🎥 antonioguterres
Original clip 🎥 antonioguterres
November 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
We couldn't have said it better ourselves 👏👏👏
Original clip 🎥 antonioguterres
Original clip 🎥 antonioguterres
“Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP,” says UN climate chief Simon Stiell.
Addressing 200 countries at COP30, Mr Stiell implored governments to transition to a low-carbon economy - before it's too late.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Addressing 200 countries at COP30, Mr Stiell implored governments to transition to a low-carbon economy - before it's too late.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP,” says UN climate chief Simon Stiell.
Addressing 200 countries at COP30, Mr Stiell implored governments to transition to a low-carbon economy - before it's too late.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Addressing 200 countries at COP30, Mr Stiell implored governments to transition to a low-carbon economy - before it's too late.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Today, the world's biggest annual climate summit - COP30 - is starting in Brazil.
Ten years on from the COP21 Paris Climate Agreement, just how much has global climate action taken off?
(Spoiler alert: we've done a lot! ☀️🌱🌏)
#COP30 #climateaction
Ten years on from the COP21 Paris Climate Agreement, just how much has global climate action taken off?
(Spoiler alert: we've done a lot! ☀️🌱🌏)
#COP30 #climateaction
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Today, the world's biggest annual climate summit - COP30 - is starting in Brazil.
Ten years on from the COP21 Paris Climate Agreement, just how much has global climate action taken off?
(Spoiler alert: we've done a lot! ☀️🌱🌏)
#COP30 #climateaction
Ten years on from the COP21 Paris Climate Agreement, just how much has global climate action taken off?
(Spoiler alert: we've done a lot! ☀️🌱🌏)
#COP30 #climateaction
10 years since the world came together to commit to climate action under the Paris Agreement, leaders are again congregating at the global climate summit.
Hosted near the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, COP30 has a focus on the issue of deforestation on climate change.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Hosted near the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, COP30 has a focus on the issue of deforestation on climate change.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
'Please wake up': Leaders and activists prepare for 'make or break' COP30 in Brazil
COP30 is being hailed as the most significant climate summit since the Paris Agreement was signed ten years ago.
www.sbs.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
10 years since the world came together to commit to climate action under the Paris Agreement, leaders are again congregating at the global climate summit.
Hosted near the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, COP30 has a focus on the issue of deforestation on climate change.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Hosted near the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, COP30 has a focus on the issue of deforestation on climate change.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
This week the Government was asked why they haven't ruled out fast-tracking coal and gas projects under their environment law reforms.
We're still waiting for an answer.
We're still waiting for an answer.
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This week the Government was asked why they haven't ruled out fast-tracking coal and gas projects under their environment law reforms.
We're still waiting for an answer.
We're still waiting for an answer.
A confidential West Australian Government report has warned that fossil gas exports risk slowing Asia’s shift to clean energy.
The findings directly contradict the Cook Government’s spin that Western Australian gas “cuts emissions overseas.”
The findings directly contradict the Cook Government’s spin that Western Australian gas “cuts emissions overseas.”
Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
A confidential West Australian Government report has warned that fossil gas exports risk slowing Asia’s shift to clean energy.
The findings directly contradict the Cook Government’s spin that Western Australian gas “cuts emissions overseas.”
The findings directly contradict the Cook Government’s spin that Western Australian gas “cuts emissions overseas.”
Congratulations to New York City's Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 💪
We love to see a candidate put climate action front and centre – and the people get behind it!
People power and climate action for the win! 💚
We love to see a candidate put climate action front and centre – and the people get behind it!
People power and climate action for the win! 💚
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Congratulations to New York City's Mayor-Elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social 💪
We love to see a candidate put climate action front and centre – and the people get behind it!
People power and climate action for the win! 💚
We love to see a candidate put climate action front and centre – and the people get behind it!
People power and climate action for the win! 💚
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Households in NSW, South Australia, SE Qld will get at least 3 hours of power FREE each day under the Federal Labor Government's new solar share scheme. Even if you don't have solar panels!
Australians to get at least three hours a day of free solar power - even if they don’t have solar panels
Labor announces ‘solar sharer’ program for households in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Households in NSW, South Australia, SE Qld will get at least 3 hours of power FREE each day under the Federal Labor Government's new solar share scheme. Even if you don't have solar panels!
The National Party has abandoned their target of net zero climate pollution by 2050.
So what is net zero and why is it so important?
Let’s get into it.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
So what is net zero and why is it so important?
Let’s get into it.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
What does net zero emissions mean? | Explainer | Climate Council
Everyone is talking about ‘net zero emissions’—but what exactly does that mean, why do we want to achieve it, and how do we get there by 2050?
www.climatecouncil.org.au
November 3, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The National Party has abandoned their target of net zero climate pollution by 2050.
So what is net zero and why is it so important?
Let’s get into it.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
So what is net zero and why is it so important?
Let’s get into it.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
In case you wanted some costume inspo from the Climate Council 😉👻
Happy Halloween everyone!!
Happy Halloween everyone!!
October 31, 2025 at 5:32 AM
In case you wanted some costume inspo from the Climate Council 😉👻
Happy Halloween everyone!!
Happy Halloween everyone!!