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Tag: Climate Council
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Report: 2024 was the hottest year on record
Climate scientists have confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year since records began, raising concerns for the 1.5°C barrier set by the Paris Agreement.
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The gamechangers to boost Australia’s race to zero
The Climate Council has named 10 actions Australian governments can immediately begin to fast-track emissions reductions, tackle the energy and cost-of-living crises, and create new jobs. The Power Up: 10 Climate Gamechangers report is designed to provide a roadmap for the federal government to speed up its climate action in the 2020s, to ensure Australia […]
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Renewable reset for Australian energy policy
A meeting of Australia’s energy ministers on Friday has been hailed as a vital step towards net zero, with the environment to be included as part of the National Energy Objectives. Ministers agreed the vision, principles and key initial priority areas for a new National Energy Transformation Partnership. They described this as “a fundamental reset […]
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No decision yet on 7 star homes
Industry bodies are keeping up the call for higher energy efficiency standards in the National Construction Code 2022. Although the NCC 2022 is due to come into effect in September, there has still been no clear signal about whether one of the key changes will be included: the raising of minimum energy efficiency standards for […]
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NSW invests $750 million in industrial net zero program
NSW has announced a $750 million program to promote low-emission industries and drive the state towards its 2050 net zero target. Energy Minister Matt Kean says the Net Zero Industry and Innovation Program is about co-investing with industry to reduce carbon emissions and develop low-emissions technologies for the future. “NSW was one of the first […]
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Renewables all the way in WA with clean energy plan
The Western Australian government has announced a $66.3 million renewable energy technologies package, which aims to kick-start the state’s economy, create jobs, and reduce energy costs. In Western Australia’s North-West, $44.5 million worth of infrastructure will be installed as part of a Regional Infrastructure Stimulus package. This includes an additional 50 standalone power systems, the […]
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Northern Territory to be a net zero hero by 2050
The Northern Territory has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Recently the NT government released its Climate Change Response: Towards 2050 document and a three-year action plan, which are built around four key objectives. The objectives are: Slashing emissions to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 Building a resilient Territory that adapts and […]