What’s all the electric vehicle fuss? Did you know transport is Australia’s THIRD largest source of greenhouse gas pollution, contributing to almost 20 percent of our total emissions? To mitigate climate change, along with many other actions, it’s evident that...
THE CITIES POWER PARTNERSHIP has just announced the finalists for its national climate awards, recognising the work of local governments on the climate change frontline. The finalists were selected from a record number of entries submitted by diverse communities from...
With no credible Federal approach to climate change in sight on the horizon, it’s time for our regional cities to step up to meet the challenge of climate change. Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions are escalating, with a recent report suggesting that our country...
THE CLIMATE COUNCIL’S CITIES Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate alliance, has welcomed a new director to lead the program as it enters a fresh stage of growth. David Craven, formerly Australian representative for the C40 Cities Climate...
Margaret River, one of the world’s most beloved surf spots, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts unless urgent action is taken. That’s why the world’s top surfers joined forces with the Margaret River community to turn the tide on climate...
Ever wonder what a sea of 800K solar panels looks like? We found out on our South Australian Renewables Road Trip. Cities Power Partnership councils from across Australia gathered together to witness first-hand the renewable revolution occurring across the state. From...
I’ma keen follower of John Seaman’s weekly rural update (except, of course, for the atrocious jokes), even if he is blindly one-sided towards right wing conservative politics. I respect Mr Seaman for being upfront about his vote and his views...
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COUNCILS HAVE called on the State Government to commit to renewable energy target of 50% by 2030 and an 100% emissions reduction target by 2050 at a forum held in Perth on Thursday (30 May). 21 councils from across the state at the forum, hosted by...
Post-election, it’s clear that local governments will be instrumental in continuing to lead the charge on climate action by fostering renewable energy projects, encouraging efficiency, and reducing transport emissions in their communities – essentially leading...
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ACROSS WESTERN Australia have joined forces today to call for a renewed state commitment to renewable energy and tackling climate change. The 21 councils met at a Perth forum hosted by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s...
