Thousands of students skip school for climate strike
Thousands of school students across Australia are taking a sick day from school today to strike for stronger climate action.
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Would you have children in a climate crisis?
More people are choosing not to have children in a climate crisis because of “eco-anxiety”, according to a review by PLOS Climate.
Is Australia on track to reach net zero by 2050?
Last year, the Australian Government legislated to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
It’s official: the BoM has confirmed El Niño is underway
The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) has confirmed an El Niño weather event is officially underway.
Sydney has been covered in a blanket of smoke. Why?
Controlled burns are taking place across Sydney to minimise the risk of future bushfires. This is why it’s smoky in Sydney right now.
Welcome to Earth’s new chapter
You may not have heard of Crawford Lake in Canada… because at first glance, it’s really just a sinkhole. But for those in the know, this little body of water holds the key to understanding humanity’s impact on the planet: from hydrogen bomb tests to the use of fossil fuels. In today’s deep dive, TDA’s deputy editor Emma Gillespie is going to share with us what secrets have been discovered so far and what it all means for humanity.
A win or a warning for the Great Barrier Reef?
UNESCO has delayed its decision to classify the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’, welcoming steps from the Australian Government to protect the reef. While the Government has been quick to call this a win, this doesn’t mean the reef is in the clear, with UNESCO noting more regular and severe coral bleaching events as a cause for concern. In today’s deep dive we’ll look at what’s going on with the reef and what UNESCO’s decision actually means.
Europe will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035
Petrol and diesel cars will be banned in Europe by 2035. This will be to meet its climate targets, but there’s a clause for one fuel source.
We’re not on track to limit climate change: IPCC report
A major new IPCC climate change report warns the world is not on track to avoid dangerous and irreversible warming. How can we change course?
A global agreement has been reached to protect 30% of the world’s land and waters by 2030
A United Nations conference has concluded with a global agreement to protect 30% of earth’s land area and 30% of its marine area by 2030.
Here’s what Victorian politicians are promising on climate change
Like many state and territory governments, Victoria has its own targets for emissions reduction and for the use of renewable energy.
The Federal Government has delivered the first ever climate change statement
It says Australia is not on track to meet its new emissions reduction targets
Why 2 Degrees of Warming is a Big Deal for Coral
How To Save The World’s Oldest Rainforest
Climate: Australia ranks where!? The governments fighting climate change
Climate: The 3 Changes YOU Can Make to Help Prevent A Climate Disaster
Climate: Why 120 world leaders gathered in Scotland at the same time
