This year’s climate talks saw real progress – just not on fossil fuels
Many feared global political instability and the US leaving the Paris Agreement would undermine COP30 talks. What did the conference deliver?
Keeping a weather eye open on COP28
Key priorities, funding updates and expectations of Australia at COP28, now at its midpoint.
People with disability more vulnerable to climate change
People with disability are becoming increasingly vulnerable as climate change effects worsen. Their inclusion and protection are at risk, and Australia’s First Nations people with…
Greenwashed? Australian parents take energy giant to court
Australian Parents for Climate Action have taken one of Australia’s biggest energy providers to court over claims of greenwashing.
Barrier Reef still in danger despite UNESCO deferral
Out of danger because the UN said so? Hardly – the world’s largest coral ecosystem remains under threat with summer just around the corner.
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On all fronts: Bushfire survivors challenge new coal
Bushfire survivors have challenged the extension of Whitehaven Coal’s large underground mine near Narrabri, NSW
UN win for Torres Strait Islanders on climate change damage
Australia violated the rights of Torres Strait Islanders by failing to act on climate change, the UN says. Here’s what that means.
Federal Court: April 2022
Reporting and analysis of the latest key Federal Court judgments. By JO SHEPARD AND DR DAVID J TOWNSEND.
Federal Court overturns landmark climate change duty of care ruling
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley is “committed to protecting the environment for current and future generations”, despite a court ruling the Minister does not have…
‘Hot law’: Law Society briefing paper identifies trends in climate change litigation
The Law Society of NSW Briefing Paper brings you up to speed with the latest trends, cases and future direction of climate change litigation.
Climate of Change in the Courtrooms
An expert analysis of recent cases in climate change litigation and what we can expect in 2022.