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.
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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.
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.
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.
Devastating land clearing continues across Queensland
The latest SLATS report indicates a troubling increase in Queensland’s land clearing, with over 332,000 hectares affected, primarily in the Brigalow Belt, threatening ecosystems and exacerbating climate issues.
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.
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.
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.
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