Category Archives: Gas

Greater gliders at risk as recovery plan fails to protect habitat in Central Queensland

A new submission by Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland says the Federal Government’s draft recovery plan for the endangered greater glider relies too heavily on research and offsets, while allowing ongoing destruction of known habitat by fossil fuel developments.

EnvA slams weak 2035 emissions target as a “burn baby, burn” future

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.

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.

Pushing Back on Queensland’s Land Release Reforms

EnvA has made a detailed submission to the Queensland Government’s 2025 Land Release Review Report, which proposes streamlining the way land is opened up for resource projects.

While the Review talks about efficiency and transparency, we’re concerned the suggested changes are missing the mark.

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”

Community group calls out fossil fuel greenwashing

Environmental Advocacy in Central Queensland has filed a complaint with ASX and ASIC, alleging Queensland Pacific Metals misled investors about its energy project. EnvA claims QPM’s project, which promises net-zero emissions, actually depends on new coal seam gas extraction, raising greenwashing concerns and prompting calls for a corrective announcement.

Queensland Government unveils a plan to develop five-year Energy Roadmap

Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki announced a five-year energy roadmap focused on affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, prioritizing economic and engineering principles. While the plan promotes gas and coal extensions, environmental stakeholders express concerns about transparency and potential backtracking on climate commitments, urging a balanced approach for communities and the environment.