Carbon neutral cities plan revealed
The Federal Government today revealed its plan to help Australian cities, precincts and buildings go carbon neutral.
8 March 2016
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Paris agreement maps global pathway to clean energy future, more steps needed to support the vulnerable
World governments finalised a global agreement today in Paris that lays a foundation for long-term efforts to fight climate change.
12 December 2015
Australia agrees to 1.5-degree goal in Paris, while domestic targets still push 4 degrees
Australian Government has committed to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius, but the national targets are not enough to achieve this.
5 December 2015
Australian PM announces new commitments at Paris climate talks
WWF welcomes three new commitments towards tackling the climate change, but Australia can and should do more.
30 November 2015
WWF: landclearing triples & emissions soar, Qld must act to protect bush
New figures reveal that landclearing in Queensland has tripled, sending carbon emissions soaring.
28 November 2015
WWF welcomes Labor’s 2050 net- zero carbon pollution target
WWF congratulates the ALP on today’s commitment to net-zero carbon pollution by 2050, which is an important step in the effort to keep global warming below 2...
27 November 2015
Paris climate talks: Australians deserve a safer and better future
Australians taking part in the People’s Climate March this weekend call for a strong global deal in Paris next week to ensure a safer and better future for...
27 November 2015
Clear path to prosperous net-zero carbon Australia: report
Australia could successfully transition towards net-zero carbon pollution while maintaining similar rates of growth to the last five years if key actions are...
25 November 2015
Pollution reductions mean Australia can pick up pace to safer future
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has suggested Australia will meet its carbon pollution targets for 2020, giving Australia the chance to strengthen its target.
25 November 2015
Time to strengthen our climate goals, not rest on our laurels
WWF-Australia welcomes reports that Environment Minister Greg Hunt is confident Australia is on track to meet our 2020 pollution reduction target.
18 November 2015
“Safeguards” risk pollution reduction efforts going up in smoke
Emission Reduction Fund “safeguards” released today undermines the $2.55 billion being spent on pollution reduction projects.
8 October 2015
Stronger targets affordable, achievable, desirable
Government's own modelling on carbon pollution shows Australia can easily commit to stronger targets.
21 August 2015