Byron Bay goes for net zero emissions target
Byron Bay is targeting “net zero emissions” in its desire to become the first regional shire to reach that goal. This move is in line with the direction that the northern area of New South...
Renewable Energy Party launched in NSW to champion renewables
The Renewable Energy Party was recently launched in New South Wales. This new political party will be the first in Australia that dedicates itself completely to the cause of renewable energy. A spokesperson for the...
Commercial industry encouraged to increase uptake of solar power
Lately, Australia has been in hot water due to the Abbott government's lack of action when it comes to climate change and the impacts this has been having on the solar industry. As a result,...
White House Launches Climate Education and Literacy Initiative
President Obama and the White House have just launched the Climate Literacy Initiative to ensure citizens and students are educated regarding climate change. Many Americans are not fully aware about the scientific facts surrounding climate change...
Australia at a disadvantage as Abbott avoids proactive policy
Global warming is happening in Australia and the rest of the world and yet PM Tony Abbott doesn’t seem to think that this is an issue that needs to be properly addressed. In 2014, it seemed Abbott...
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Carbon emission regulation deemed unnecessary by government
Sad news to green advocates as the Australian government confirms that the regulations which were lifted during the carbon tax era will no longer be reapplied. In fact, one of the biggest power resource projects in the country is operating...
Renewable investment drops significantly during the course of 2014
2014 was not a good year for Australia when it comes to large-scale renewable investment as the country's standing takes a nose dive with their commitment to climate change. In fact, Australia’s ranking went below Panama,...
Climate debate in Australia continues to slow down renewable progress
Have you heard of a climate debate? In Australia, the climate debate now divides the group, marking it Left versus Right, with the Left believing that there is a need for climate change action. This should...
Coal industry gains support from the Queensland Labor party
A point of some contention in Queensland recently has been the local Labor opposition and their renewed commitment to the coal industry. It seems the mounting evidence affirming the existance of climate change and some of the hottest temperatures on record were...
Dr Karl retracts support for government’s intergenerational report
Karl Kruszelnicki, simply known as Dr Karl, is a famous science broadcaster who has seen a ton of backlash regarding his participation with the Abbott government's intergenerational report campaign. The report, released every 5 years, predicts how the...
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Fossil fuel investment now at risk says energy secretary Ed Davey
Energy secretary Ed Davey has recently gone on the record to state that the world’s current actions to focus on renewable and other energy sources may put pension funds tied up in fossil fuel investment...
Governor of California outlines target of 50% renewable energy by 2030
Jerry Brown, Governor of California has announced a determined pledge on behalf of the state concerning the target set out to allow the state to be 50% powered by renewable energy within the next 15...
Wind Energy Coalition Campaign For Multi-year Extension For PTC And ITC
A letter to the House has been sent by the Governor’s Wind Energy Coalition group, together with the chairman, vice-chairman, and former chairman requesting for the approval of a multi-year extension of the Production Tax Credit...
Energy companies monopoly on industry weakens with rooftop solar
Traditional fossil fuel energy companies have held a monopoly on the electricity sector for a long time and would like for the public to see the industry as too complex to comprehend, when the actual fact is,...
Abbott Government’s RET cuts do more damage than good
The negative attitude shown by the Abbott Government towards renewable energy belies its bias for profit and more profit. His policies show that Abbott regards renewable energy as not economically feasible and therefore unnecessary. The...
Environmental efforts adversely effected by new spending bill
U.S. President Barack Obama signed the federal spending bill on December 9, 2014 which included a number of setbacks adversely affecting the country’s environmental efforts. The signing of this bill is one of the last acts of...