Category : Climate Action


Victoria Faces 49C Heatwave and Extreme Fire Danger

Victoria and South Australia are under extreme fire danger warnings as temperatures are forecast to hit 49C in Ouyen, potentially breaking the state's all-time heat record set during Black Saturday.

Extreme Heat to Double by 2050, Study Warns

New research reveals the number of people living with extreme heat will more than double by 2050 if global heating reaches 2°C, affecting 41% of the world's population.

Otways Fire Threatens 1,000 Homes in Victoria Heatwave

Residents in Victoria's Otways region are urged to evacuate as a massive bushfire, already burning 9,400 hectares, threatens to spread east towards Lorne amid extreme heatwave conditions forecast for Tuesday.

Lawsuit Over EPA-Approved Pesticide with Testicular Harm

Public health organisations are taking legal action against the EPA for approving a PFAS insecticide that research shows reduces testicle size and sperm count in rats, raising concerns about children's health.

Trump Attacks UK Net Zero Policies at Davos

Former US President Donald Trump singled out the UK's net zero commitments during a speech at the World Economic Forum, criticising North Sea energy policies and wind farm expansion.

UN Declares Era of Global Water Bankruptcy

A UN report reveals the world has entered an era of water bankruptcy, with overuse and pollution threatening billions. Critical systems are collapsing, causing sinkholes, conflicts, and food insecurity.

32 Firms Responsible for Half of Global CO2 Emissions

A new Carbon Majors report reveals that just 32 fossil fuel companies produced half of global CO2 emissions in 2024, with state-owned firms dominating the list and facing accusations of sabotaging climate action.

Gates Foundation fossil fuel investments rise to $254m

Analysis reveals the Gates Foundation Trust's investments in fossil fuel extractors like BP and Chevron reached a nine-year high in 2024, despite Bill Gates's past divestment claims. Explore the data and the ongoing debate.

Albanese's Busy Month on Environmental Policy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spearheaded a series of significant environmental initiatives this month. Discover the key policies and their potential impact on Australia's green future.

Antarctic Ice Melt: 843 Billion Tonnes Lost Each Year

New research reveals Antarctica's ice shelves are melting from below at an alarming rate, losing the equivalent of 843 cubic km of ice yearly. Scientists warn of profound impacts on global sea levels and ocean currents.

Bolivia's Uru Chipaya people battle extinction

The Uru Chipaya, one of South America's oldest cultures, confronts a climate crisis that is salting their land and forcing migration. Can their 4,000-year heritage survive?

Page 2 of 13