When you think of devastating deforestation and extinction you usually think of the Amazon, Borneo and the Congo. But eastern Australia ranks alongside these in the top 10 of the world’s major deforestation fronts – the only one in a developed nation. Most of the clearing is happening in Queensland, and it is accelerating. Only last Continue Reading
The amount of new coal mining output being assessed by the NSW government eclipses the Adani megamine proposed for Queensland and dwarfs its carbon emissions, according to analysis by Lock the Gate. A review of 10 major new mines or extension projects with key decision points during the coming year shows the potential for 75 million tonnes of annual Continue Reading
According to RenewEconomy.com.au , a web-site focusing on clean energy news and analysis, and climate policy, the latest modelling for the federal Coalition’s proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG) confirms the new policy would effectively shut the door on new renewable investment at national level in the next decade. The modelling is part of a 50 Continue Reading
