Australia is emerging as a global data centre investment hotspot with 162 data centres already built and more than 90 proposed projects. Without additional renewable energy capacity, data centre electricity demand will be met by more polluting coal and gas.

How good is this? The world is charging ahead with renewable energy investment 🥳 Around the world, renewable power is cheaper than fossil fuels for over 90% of projects. Renewables will grow faster than any major energy source in the next decade, making the transition from fossil fuels inevitable 💪

There is now good evidence that climate change is strongly related to economic outcomes, in turn driving cost of living, interest rates, investment in health & the labour market. So, how much economic damage has today’s level of warming already caused?

Australians are skeptical about the environmental claims made by major corporations, and with good reason. Several high-profile court cases across the consumer marketplace have shown that greenwashing is both entrenched and rampant.

Aussie households are outshining businesses with rooftop solar: households had installed 22GW in December 2025 but businesses have only a quarter of that – 5.6GW – despite consuming more electricity than households. IEEFA's report suggests government could help

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A new wave of data centre development is coming, driven in large part by a surge in demand for AI. Australia has become a global hub for data centres - in 2024, we ranked #2 worldwide for data centre industry investment. Today, there’s at least 90 data centre proposals already in the pipeline.

ABC reports that Australia's climate pollution dropped 2.1% in 2025 and is at its lowest point since COVID, largely driven by clean energy. Pollution from transport also continued to fall, with the impact of this year's surge in EVs yet to kick in. 💪💪💪

We are on the cusp of an El Niño. That means elevated bushfire risk, drought, and extreme heat. But what's different from 50 years ago is this: climate change has already shifted the baseline.

New research reveals frontline care workers in Australia are increasingly challenged by extreme weather events, impacting not only their ability to support others, but their own health as well.

Extreme temps are happening not just in summer, but also during critical spring flowering periods for crops like wheat. ANU prof Owen Atkin said: "We shouldn't think about heatwaves necessarily only being in the summer period because you can have unusually warm periods at other times of the year."

Great to see the broad coverage of our latest report that shows data centres need to be adding more clean, renewable energy to our grid ⚡️

Great to see the broad coverage of our latest report that shows data centres need to be adding more clean, renewable energy to our grid ⚡️

Driven largely by the AI boom, a new wave of data centre growth is coming to Australia. Left unchecked, data centre growth could pose real risks to Australians, including potential climate harms and surging power prices.

Australia is becoming a global hub for data centres, but experts warn households could be hit by higher power bills and the nation may not be equipped to handle the energy consumption. www.nine.com.au/australia-ne...

Fourth-generation farmer Sophie Nichols would usually be enjoying a hard-earned holiday in late autumn. Instead, she spent the usually temperate period on flood watch. www.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/927463...

Today, our incredible Climate Council community helped us raise over $310,000 for our Climate Fairness Fund.

Another month over, another set of near-record-breaking climate events. 🌡️🌧️ We must slash climate pollution and accelerate the clean energy transition, to make sure our kids inherit a safer world tomorrow.

After more than half a century of growth, the use of gas in Australia has peaked in all sectors and entered a “structural decline”, according to a new report from the Grattan Institute.

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Mining giant BHP has come under fire for spending over $500m on new diesel trucks & claiming $622m in govt diesel fuel rebates, despite promising a shift to electric trucks in its climate strategy. So, what is the diesel fuel rebate? And is this subsidy still fit for purpose? https://bit.ly/4uD6k2u

Driven by falling prices, global battery installations are taking off, with new capacity up 46% year-on-year according to Ember. Australia is leading the charge, ranking #3 in the world - but it might surprise you to learn which of our states is out in front of the mega battery race. bit.ly/3S6QVJl

Some Australians may be longing to escape the southern hemisphere's colder months, but a heat dome is bringing record-breaking temperatures to the UK and Europe as climate change threatens the 'Euro summer'. www.sbs.com.au/news/article...

The writing is on the wall for coal – a wall that came crashing down today with the demolition of Liddell Power Station in the Hunter Valley.

A cache of internal documents leaked to the Guardian and the ABC’s Four Corners show that BHP, one of Australia’s biggest historic emitters, has war-gamed ways to massively delay decarbonisation and put key renewables projects on ice. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Late last week, the UN General Assembly adopted an historic resolution affirming states’ legal duty to protect their own people from climate change. As the world’s third-largest fossil fuel exporter, Australia cannot continue to export climate pollution and expect to avoid accountability.

Recent job cuts at CSIRO may impact Australians' ability to understand and prepare for major changes in weather extremes like bushfire weather, flooding and sea level rise. theconversation.com/csiro-is-cut...

Hearing a bit about El Niño in the news? Let's take it back to basics Our Climate Councillor Professor David Karoly breaks down climate drivers El Niño and La Niña, and how they're impacted by climate change 🌡️⛈️🥵

A landmark General Assembly resolution has been adopted, which calls on all UN Member States to take all possible steps to avoid causing significant damage to the climate and environment. This includes climate pollution produced within their borders. Amazing stuff 💪👏

Some good hump day news: Substantial rainfall in parts of South Australia's Mallee and Riverland regions in recent months is giving farmers hope after years of drought. After 230mm of rain since January, including 40mm last weekend, local farmers say they are optimistic for the season ahead.

ICYMI: solar and wind are the MVPs when it comes to meeting new global electricity demand 💪☀️

Melbourne’s road and rail networks will incur the greatest costs in infrastructural damage from climate disasters, a new report reveals. According to the report, at least $57 billion worth of infrastructure in Victoria is at risk from more frequent and severe bushfires, floods and extreme heat.

YouGov's pre-Budget polling found that two-thirds of Australians want the government to make EVs more affordable and give them more control over their bills. New EV commitments will be vital to leave petrol bills and climate pollution in the rearview mirror.

“Projects of this scale are essential to replacing ageing fossil fuel generation, strengthening energy security and ensuring a reliable, affordable supply of clean energy for Victorians," said WestWind Energy managing director, Tobias Geiger.

✨clean energy hallelujah, climate action hallelujah✨

The Government missed an opportunity to cap fuel tax credits for imported diesel in this week's Federal Budget. For farmers like Simon Wallwork, fuel tax credits are a present-day necessity... www.gsherald.com.au/countryman/o...

Climate change harms us in many ways. Studies show climate pollution is increasingly having harmful effects on human health. The good news? New research from WRI shows investment in preparations can help us reduce climate-related health impacts and costs.

The Federal Coalition’s Budget reply looks set to push an out-of-touch fossil fuel fantasy.

Beep beep, a cleaner, brighter future's coming through! 🚙

Last night, Climate Council senior advocacy advisor Ben McLeod was in Canberra to get an insider look into the 2026-27 Federal Budget. These are his takeaways. TLDR: it's a $19 billion free kick for the fossil fuel industry.

The 2026-27 federal budget was an opportunity to accelerate our clean energy transition. We've assessed it against four immediate opportunities to take back control of our energy security, and the critical need to protect Australians from climate harm. www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/fe...

BUDGET BREAKDOWN: Here's everything you need to know.

A study released today has found a direct link between air pollution and hospitalisations in Australia. Researchers found that air pollution contributed to breathing difficulties, heart problems and stroke. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

At 8.30am tomorrow, Australia’s highest court will consider whether the local climate pollution of coal mining on communities like the Upper Hunter must be considered when assessing fossil fuel projects. The decision could set a major legal precedent for fossil fuel approvals across Aus. Let's go💪

Tomorrow's Federal Budget is a chance to wrestle control of Australia's energy supply from fossil fuel chaos and deliver permanent cost relief and lasting energy security.

Today we’re celebrating a whole century of one of Planet Earth’s number 1 fans - Sir David Attenborough. We’re indebted to people like David, who encourage us to keep fighting to protect the planet we love and all its inhabitants from the impacts of climate change. Happy 100th birthday, Sir David!

Some wonderful news for your Thursday: New South Wales will introduce new legislation designed to accelerate the delivery of critical solar, wind, battery energy storage, and network projects to support the state’s transition from coal-fired power to renewable energy. Great stuff, NSW!

We hope there's an encore, because this isn't a real plan. True energy security means unshackling ourselves from price hikes and supply shocks that foreign oil drives.

Australian families looking to cut their fuel bills and beat the energy crisis with clean solutions will welcome news that Labor will retain its electric vehicle discount in full for another year. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

GOOD NEWS ☀️ If you back clean, green energy over fossil fuels for securing Australia's energy future, you're in the majority!