Sign our petition calling on the Government to deliver and power past Australia’s 70% 2035 climate target - www.climatecouncil.org.au/actions/peti...

The good, the bad and the ugly of Australia's 2035 climate target.

TL;DR: Australia’s new 2035 climate target paves a path forward for meaningful climate action. HOWEVER, we must aim to meet & push past the top end of the target range (70%) for our best chance at a safer future for all Australians.

Wildfires are getting deadlier and costing more. Experts warn they’re becoming unstoppable Of 200 fires in the past 44 years, half of the fires that cost US$1bn or more were in the last decade

New study led by Australian Dr Calum Cunningham shows wildfires ARE getting worse, becoming deadlier, harder to fight and more expensive. Dr Cunningham: “Climate change sets the stage for these disasters.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/02/earths-wildfires-growing-in-number

Climate change poses the single greatest threat to the future of our natural environment and the humans who dedicate their lives to care for it.

We hope to honour Jane’s legacy by advocating for greater action on climate change, to help protect and preserve our planet and all its inhabitants ❤️

Today we remember Jane Goodall as a champion for the natural world and all living creatures.

From her research and study of primates to her conservation efforts and activism, Jane has left a legacy of care and concern for our beautiful and diverse world.

Publications like those under News Corp put Australians in real danger when they conflate facts and evidence with 'science fiction'.

We must demand better from our news media.

News Corp embraces fantasy genre by turning climate crisis into ‘laughable’ science fiction | Temperature Check The National Climate Risk Assessment is attacked in the Daily Telegraph, while wind turbines became a frightening obstacle for firefighting planes and solar panels a source of mountains of landfill wa...

The way climate change is reported on, matters.

Australians deserve credible and factual coverage on climate change and how it will impact their lives, livelihoods, and future generations.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Nobody has ever been able to make energy as cheaply as we can now... the economics are showing that the world is getting on with [renewables]" - Federal Minister for Climate Change & Energy Chris Bowen.

https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/webinar-in-conversation-chris-bowen-2025/

What happens to renewables when they reach retirement age? | Climate Council As we continue to roll out more renewables, many of us are wondering: what will happen to all these wind, solar and battery projects once they reach retirement age?

Ever wondered what happens to wind turbines & solar panels when they reach their end-of-life?

Unlike fossil fuels, which cannot be re-used & must be extracted on an ongoing basis, minerals & metals from decommissioned renewable infrastructure can be reused & recycled continuously♻️

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There's still time to register for tonight's conversation with Federal Climate Change & Energy Minister @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social!

Get your free tickets here 👇

Cutting climate pollution isn't just about preserve cultural heritage - it's also crucial in protecting all Australians from worsening climate risk.

Our leaders must step up and stop approving extensions like they have for the North West Shelf.

Federal government agreed to weaken proposed protections for rock art from Woodside’s North West Shelf project Document outlines negotiations over contentious extension of gas giant’s development after conditional approval in May

In spite of knowing the risks to the deeply culturally significant Murujuga rock art, the Government chose to prioritise a fossil fuel project and weaken the protections for this world heritage site.

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

It's been a BIG month for climate & energy policy in Australia. So we've invited Federal Climate Change & Energy Minister @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social to answer all your burning questions!

📆 Tuesday 30 Sept, 6PM AEST.

REGISTER FOR FREE https://webinars.climatecouncil.org.au/

China has announced its first target to cut emissions in real terms. What does it mean for Australia? With China accounting for nearly a third of the world’s total emissions, any cuts it achieves will make a substantial di

"If we see emissions peak and fall in China, then we will see them fall everywhere" says Dr Wesley Morgan, Climate Council fellow.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/26/china-first-emissions-reduction-target-announced-global-impact

'Green scam': At UN, watched by drowning nations' leaders, Trump assails the ethos of climate change Some countries' leaders are watching rising seas threaten to swallow their homes. Others are watching their citizens di

Hmmm, let's take a look at some of US President Donald Trump's 'con job' claims: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/green-scam-un-watched-drowning-215701128.html

Let's not forget, however, that EVs alone won’t enable us to meet our climate goals. Increasing public transport, freight electrification, and access to more active transport options are also needed to cut transport-related climate pollution, so let's keep our foot on the accelerator!

Are we there yet? Everything you need to know about the electric vehicle revolution in Australia After a comparably slow start ‘it’s going to snowball’ says one industry expert as prices become more competitive and charging infrastructure catches up

Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing rapidly in Australia, with battery EVs now making up 9% of new car sales and a surge of new models and charging infrastructure set to accelerate adoption.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Are we there yet? Everything you need to know about the electric vehicle revolution in Australia After a comparably slow start ‘it’s going to snowball’ says one industry expert as prices become more competitive and ch

Australia's EV Council says an uptick in electric car sales is "certainly achievable" to meet Australia's new climate target https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/sep/23/are-we-there-yet-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-electric-vehicle-revolution-in-australia

Makes you think, doesn’t it 🤔

What if streets were designed for people, not cars? 🌏 Let’s make transport safe, clean & connected - with public transport, rideshare, bikes & walking options the priority. #WorldCarFreeDay

To help, we have a free climate anxiety resource on our website: www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/cl...

Know that we're all in this together! You're not alone 💚💙

This has been a huge week for all of us in the climate space.

From the National Climate Risk Assessment release to the new 2035 Australian climate target announcement, it's a lot to take in.

We're encouraging our community to take a moment and check in with yourselves this weekend.

Everything you need to know about Australia’s 2035 climate target | Climate Council Setting Australia’s 2035 climate target is one of the most important decisions the government has made. This rapid analysis explains Australia’s 2035 climate target, where it came from, and what it me...

Here's everything you need to know about Australia’s new 2035 climate target 👇

'How to keep the lights on' conversation totally ignores where we are already at We don't have to wait for moonshot technologies to reach our climate targets. Most of the solutions to the climate crisi

"The Keep the Lights on Conversation Ignores the Reality We're already at" ABC's Jo Lauder explains the technologies to reach Australia's new climate goals are rolling out around the world https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-19/climate-conversation-is-stuck-but-things-are-changing/105787796

Climate news getting you down this week?

Here’s our CEO Amanda McKenzie on the Today Show talking about Australia’s first ever Climate Risk Assessment, and what action we need to take to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

#StrongerTargetSaferFuture

The Albanese Government must meet the moment with the strongest possible climate target.

#StrongerTargetSaferFuture

The National Climate Risk Assessment should directly inform Australia's 2035 climate target, which is due to be announced this week.

The report shows that everything is at stake: our economy, our communities, our ecosystems, and our very ways of life.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

With Australia’s climate target set to be announced any day now, it’s time for the Government to step up to the plate.

We’ll be watching.

#StrongerTargetSaferFuture

The National Climate Risk Assessment makes it clear - Australia must commit to the strongest possible 2035 climate target to slash our climate pollution.

We know it, and now our political leaders do too.

"The longer we delay the deep and sustained cuts to climate pollution we need, the harder it becomes to protect communities from escalating heatwaves, floods and bushfire weather," says Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie.

Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050, landmark climate report warns Australia's first National Climate Risk Assessment predicts more frequent and severe climate hazards.

Australia's new Climate Risk Assessment reports a future so horrifying, it's made international news.

With 1.5 million Aussies at risk by 2050 from rising sea levels alone, the risk assessment warns of dire consequences if we don't urgently reduce our climate pollution.

www.bbc.com/news/article...