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5 reasons why Australia needs to break up with gas

For too long, Australia has been in a toxic relationship with gas. So here are 5 reasons why we need to break up with gas. For good. The post 5 reasons why Australia needs to break up with gas appeared first on Climate Council .

What is the best, lowest-cost way to provide the energy Australia needs? A roadmap for our energy system

We break down the Australian Energy Market Operators latest report and explain its Integrated Systems Plan. The post What is the best, lowest-cost way to provide the energy Australia needs? A roadmap for our energy system appeared first on Climate Council .

Why nuclear energy is not worth the risk for Australia

Nuclear energy risks our energy security, our economy, the safety of our communities and our kids’ future. The post Why nuclear energy is not worth the risk for Australia appeared first on Climate Council .

Seizing the opportunity to do data centres right

As demand for data centres surges, driven largely by the growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, we need to carefully manage their impact on our grid and environment. The post Seizing the opportunity to do data centres right appeared first on Climate Council .

What is the diesel fuel rebate, and why is the government paying big miners to pollute?

While everyday Australians tighten their belts, big mining corporations are pocketing billions in government fuel subsidies, padding their profits and pumping up pollution. The post What is the diesel fuel rebate, and why is the government paying big miners to pollute? appeared first on Climate Council .

Four Ways to Unlock Lasting Energy Security in this Year’s Federal Budget

In the face of a global energy crisis, the Australian Government has introduced short-term measures to manage fuel supplies and price spikes, including releasing emergency stockpiles and halving the fuel excise. The post Four Ways to Unlock Lasting Energy Security in this Year’s Federal Budget appeared first on Climate Council .

From Belém to Santa Marta: The first global conference on phasing out fossil fuels, explained

In November 2025, a group of countries — including Australia — signed the Belém Declaration on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels at the COP30 climate summit. Here’s what it means, what’s happening in Colombia, and why it matters for climate action, global fuel security and energy independence. What is the Belém Declaration – […] The post From Belém to Santa Marta: The first global…

Guide: Top Tips For Taking Back Control Of Your Energy

We asked our community what steps you’re taking to cut their power bills and reduce your energy usage. This is what you told us is working. The post Guide: Top Tips For Taking Back Control Of Your Energy appeared first on Climate Council .

How will sea level rise impact your city?

Sea-level rise is driven by climate pollution which has warmed the Earth’s average surface temperature. The post How will sea level rise impact your city? appeared first on Climate Council .

Deforestation and Climate Change

Forests act as carbon sinks that draw carbon dioxide from our atmosphere and stabilise our climate. How does that work and what does it mean for our warming climate? The post Deforestation and Climate Change appeared first on Climate Council .