Over the Past 5 Years, There Have Been Indications that Electric Vehicle Sales have Gained Momentum
Australia remains behind in charging facilities, with less than a third of the number of public chargers for every EV on the road compared to the worldwide average.... Read more.
The EnvA—Environmental Advocacy in Central Australia Group
For this year’s Climate Country Leader Award, I am taking the deliberate step of nominating a group rather than an individual: Environmental Advocacy in Central... Read more.
Opposition to Renewable Energy Projects and the Promotion of Nuclear Energy in Australia
Stances supported by right-wing political parties seeking to maintain the fossil fuel industry in the country and their traditional voting base Australia has... Read more.
Australian Forests Offset One-Third of the Nation’s Fossil Fuel Emissions
Australia is a large, dry country with diverse land cover. As of 2020, primary forest covered 134.01 million hectares, or 17% of the country’s approximately 769... Read more.
Australia Lags Behind Other Nations in the Percentage of Domestic Energy Consumption Provided by Renewables
Australia has long been known for its dependency on fossil fuel-produced energy, as well as its role as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel exporters, despite... Read more.
Leading Country Climate NGOs: Climate Action Network Australia
Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) is Australia’s largest organization, bringing together climate advocacy groups across the country. It is currently led... Read more.
Australia is the Only Country to Have Implemented and Repealed an Emission Trading Scheme
Australia is the only nation that has implemented and repealed a carbon emission trading scheme. This reversal was a direct result of what has been termed Australia’s... Read more.
The Importance of Queensland State Election for Climate Policy in Australia
Australia, like many countries around the world, will be holding many elections in 2024. All Australian states and territories have fixed-term political representative... Read more.
The Conflict Between Australia’s Fossil Fuel Dependency and its Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Commitments
Like many countries, Australia is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and has many years of experience with the environmental, human, and economic... Read more.
Australia’s Most Significant Climate Policies and Programs in 2023
The Expanded Capacity Investment Scheme Australia continues to lag in progress and ambition in the global decarbonization race. However, some past and recent climate... Read more.