Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland is dismayed at the Federal Government’s insufficient 2035 emissions reduction target, calling it a capitulation to fossil fuel interests rather than the health and wellbing of Australians.
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EnvA calls for urgent emissions cuts after release of the National Climate Risk Assessment
EnvA urges immediate emissions reductions following the National Climate Risk Assessment, warning of severe risks from climate change. We call for Australia to set science-based 2035 targets and halt new fossil fuel projects.
Australia needs a stronger 2035 climate target – and no new coal or gas
EnvA has made a submission to the Climate Change Authority’s 2025 Issues Paper, calling for urgent action to align Australia’s climate policies with science and international commitments.
Queensland risks breaking climate promise by propping up coal
The Queensland Government is backing away from its 75% emissions reduction target by 2035, instead committing $1.4 billion to ageing coal-fired power stations.
Environmental advocates warn this approach wastes taxpayer money and delays the transition to a clean energy future.
Federal Government must commit to net zero by 2035 to protect Australians from climate chaos
EnvA calls on the Albanese Government to commit to net zero by 2035, warning that weaker targets will fuel climate chaos, drive up disaster costs, and leave communities vulnerable to floods, heatwaves and soaring insurance losses.
Australia must end gas expansion to meet climate targets
EnvA urges the Federal Government to end gas production expansion to meet climate goals, citing its incompatibility with emission reduction targets and the mis-balance between domestic and export gas demand.
Coal mines are closing – opening new ones makes no sense
Bowen Coking Coal has entered voluntary administration, risking 500 jobs. The company’s future is uncertain due to declining coal prices and operational costs, while plans for a new mine face criticism amid environmental concerns.
EnvA’s 2025 AGM
Please join us for our next Annual General Meeting! This will be a great opportunity hear about what EnvA has achieved over the last twelve months and our ambitious plans for the next year. We hope you will leave the meeting inspired to be more involved in our work to protect our environment, our wildlifeContinue reading “EnvA’s 2025 AGM”
Opinion: Blaming royalties won’t stop coal’s decline
The coal industry’s decline is not about royalties, but a reality the demand for coal is declining as the worl is moving to a new lower-emission energy future. Queensland’s leaders must prioritise everyday people over fossil fuel giants and set us on a path to a sustainable future climate.
No barrier on emissions means no Great Barrier Reef
At the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Summit, the Climate Change Authority Chair, Matt Kean warned that climate change is pushing the Reef to the brink. Without urgent emissions cuts, up to 99% of corals could be lost.
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