Media releases: Climate Change
US passes historic climate bill
Tackling climate change?
We've welcomed the historic passing of climate legislation in the US House of Representatives. It will reduce greenhouse pollution by providing significant support for the renewable energy sector. more »
Contradictory carbon claims - ACCC complaint
Big polluters
Our complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges six companies' public statements are exaggerated and contradictory compared with their disclosures to shareholders and independent analysis more »
Australia improves target to cut greenhouse pollution
ACF believes the Government’s announcement that Australia will reduce carbon emissions by 25 per cent by 2020 as part of a global agreement, improves the chances of a good outcome at the critical UN climate negotiations.
Take the lead on climate change at The Body Shop
This year world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to achieve a new global climate change agreement to replace the Kyoto Protocol. With your help, Australia has the opportunity to be a real leader.
Key findings from Greenhouse 2009 Conference
The CSIRO, in conjunction with the Australian Climate Change Science Program, presented GREENHOUSE 2009: Climate Change and Resources in Perth from 23-26 March 2009.
Bushfires: frequently asked questions
The devastating Victorian bushfires that started on 7 February 2009, now known as Black Saturday, have claimed more than 200 lives and 1800 homes to date.
The Climate Series
In this conversation filmed at the Ideas Festival (Brisbane) eminent scientist and climate change expert Prof Ian Lowe discusses the difficult path to sustainability and climate change stability with the ABC's Sandy McCutcheon. Their conversation is followed by questions from the audience.
Part 2 and other conversations can be viewed here »
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