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WEBThe Climate Council is a charity that provides independent and evidence-based information on climate change and its impacts. Find out about Australia's methane challenge, public transport, electricity grid and more.
Climate Change Impacts on the Great Barrier Reef
WEBThe report shows that the reef is at risk of repeat coral bleaching events every two years by 2034 due to rising sea surface temperatures and ocean acidification. It also explains the causes and consequences of marine heatwaves and the need for urgent climate action to …
Climate Risk Map of Australia - Climate Council
WEBExplore the interactive map of climate vulnerable places in Australia, including rising sea levels, storms, fires and heatwaves. Enter your suburb or postcode to understand risks in your area and read the latest report on climate change impacts.
Hard to Swallow: How Climate Change is Affecting Australian Food
WEBClimate change is affecting the price, quality and seasonality of Australia's food supply, with farmers facing more droughts, heatwaves and extreme weather events. The report by the Climate Council reveals the impacts on wheat, beef, milk, wine and other foods, and the challenges for food security in a warming world.
Deforestation and Climate Change
WEBAug 21, 2019 · Deforestation releases carbon dioxide stored in forests back into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming. Learn how deforestation affects the carbon cycle, and why we need to protect and restore forests and reduce fossil fuel emissions.
What does net zero emissions mean? | Explainer - Climate Council
WEBNet zero emissions means achieving an overall balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and taken out of the atmosphere. The Climate Council recommends that Australia cut its emissions 75 percent by 2030 and aim to reach net zero by 2035, based on the Paris Agreement and the latest science.
What is COP26 and why is it so important? | Climate Council
WEBCOP26 is the 26th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, a global summit to coordinate action on climate change. Learn about the science, targets, issues and stakes of this crucial meeting in Glasgow, and how Australia compares with other countries.
What is Carbon Capture and Storage? - Climate Council
WEBCCS is a technology that captures and stores greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel projects, but it is expensive, ineffective and not a climate solution. Learn why CCS is a licence to pollute, a failure in Australia and around the world, and how renewables are the better alternative.
New global climate ranking sees Australia go from “dead last to far ...
WEBAustralia ranks 55th out of 63 countries in the global Climate Change Performance Index 2023, despite some recent progress. The index shows that no country is doing enough to prevent dangerous climate change and Australia needs to do more to catch up.
What is carbon offsetting and is it worthwhile? - Climate Council
WEBCarbon offsetting is when a company or organisation compensates for its emissions by buying carbon credits. Carbon insetting is when a company or organisation reduces its emissions by investing in projects that avoid or reduce emissions. Learn why carbon insetting is preferable to carbon offsetting and how …