Australia faces a political disconnect on climate change, with rising denialism despite scientific evidence and affordable solutions. While renewable energy adoption surges, political discourse struggles to address the crisis's impacts and the government's commitments.
Australia is preparing for an imminent El Niño, with forecasters predicting its development in the coming months. Experts warn of a 'dangerous double act' with climate change, potentially leading to hotter, drier conditions, increased drought, heatwaves, and bushfires.
Australia is preparing for a likely El Niño event, with forecasters predicting its development in the coming months. The phenomenon historically brings hotter, drier conditions to eastern Australia, increasing drought and bushfire risks.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has delayed decarbonization efforts despite public commitments, benefiting from $622m in diesel tax credits while paying only $9m under Australia's safeguard mechanism.
Leaked documents reveal mining giant BHP has scaled back climate action, delaying emission reduction projects and renewables. Minister Chris Bowen insists polluters like BHP must cut onsite emissions, while MP Kate Chaney calls for reforms to the diesel tax credit scheme.
BHP has delayed and cancelled significant climate action commitments, including solar and wind projects, and doubled down on diesel trucks. This reversal, revealed in leaked documents, adds to global heat-trapping pollution and makes Australia's climate targets harder to reach. The company's actions contrast with its past rhetoric and its significant contribution to historical emissions.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has cancelled and delayed significant climate action, including shelving a solar farm and delaying a major renewable energy project by five years. The company's emissions reduction claims are questioned, with scope-three emissions increasing.
