Media releases: Climate Change
View clean energy map »International progress at Durban important but slow
Jacob Zuma at the opening of COP17 in Durban, South Africa
Every year representatives of 194 countries meet to discuss how to work together to tackle dangerous climate change. Negotiations in Durban have delivered important progress which set the world on a path toward truly global action. more »
Landmark climate law decades in the making
Saying YES to a price on pollution
Australia’s new clean energy law, passed through the Senate on Tuesday 8 November, is the result of more than a decade of effort by countless Australians who have worked tirelessly for action on climate change. more »
Australia's pollution pricing package: ACF analysis
We believe that the Government's ‘Clean Energy Future’ package is an important step to start Australia’s transition to a low carbon economy. We’ve prepared an exclusive summary on the details. more »
Big polluters’ scare tactics not supported by facts
Say yes to making big polluters pay
Big polluting companies have been out in force claiming the economic sky will fall in if Australia finally puts a price on pollution. Download our PolluterWatch briefing papers that directly refute claims that Australian industries will suffer from a price on pollution more »
News about our Say Yes movement
Tell your neighbours about climate action
Download the community flyer, fold it, personalise it and drop it into your neighbour's letterbox to help spread the word. Deliver five, deliver 50, deliver 500. Watch our video of the ...
-10-Jun-2011
Thankyou for saying YES on 5 June 2011!
Congratulations to the 45,000 people who turned up to rallies on World Environment Day. You stood up to SAY YES to action on climate change and YES to a price on ...
-6-Jun-2011
Find out more about our Say Yes movement
We have joined forces with Australia's largest and most influential environmental NGOs and civil society groups to make sure 2011 is the year Australia puts a price on pollution.
-9-May-2011
Share this page with your friends
Causes and consequences of a changing climate
The Australian Academy of Science has clearly explained the causes and consequences of a changing climate in a major new report The Science of Climate Change, Questions and Answers. more »
Get the truth on power prices
In many parts of Australia, electricity prices have gone up in the last five years, and are forecast to go up more. What’s going on? Get the truth on power prices. Why are they really rising? more »