“Since the end of native timber harvesting in 2024, Mr Nesbit and other volunteers from the Wildlife of the Central Highlands (WOCH) group have noticed an uptick in the number of large, older trees being marked for removal by FFMVic.“ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

“With the addition of South32's 2,700 square kilometre lease on the eastern side of the forest, Alcoa would have exclusive rights to explore and extract minerals across about 10,000 square kilometres.“ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07...

“Despite being among the three biggest LNG exporters in the world, Australia collects relatively little tax compared to other resource-rich nations such as Norway and Qatar.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“On 21 June, temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded the extraordinary highs observed at the same time in 2023 and 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Wednesday.“ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“Coal, oil and gas companies are spending tens of millions of dollars on programs in childhood settings, with a new report revealing the scale of investments by the resources industry to lift its brand and influence.“ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

“A long-promised New South Wales great koala national parkis set to go ahead after the Albanese government greenlit the state to receive hundreds of millions of dollars for protecting native forests previously earmarked for logging.“ www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“France has registered its hottest day on record as 40 people across the country were confirmed to have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas over the last few days.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

“Coal companies could receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for the diesel they use if the Albanese government greenlights just half the mine developments up for approval.“ www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“Death rates were extremely high, averaging 76% across the island, and up to 97% in one location. The results, which have been submitted as a preprint research paper, also included evidence of high seal pup mortality at McDonald Island.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“The policy proposal has survived the various changes in Victorian Liberal Party leadership since then and will be taken to the upcoming state election, on November 28, this year.“ reneweconomy.com.au/plans-to-res...

“The new winter peak temperature was logged by the Argentinian Esperanza base on the Trinity peninsula on 6 June amid a protracted heatwave, when the maximum daily temperature exceeded zero degrees for three consecutive weeks.“ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Ever longer term storage is eating gas's dinner according to energy analyst Tim Buckley. Check out his slideset here: lighterfootprints.org/wp-content/u...

Taxing gas producers is just the right thing to do. This issue isn't going to go away. Wealthy mining companies receive $4.5bn/yr to use diesel. Madness!

"rapid ecological decline" Snow gums are under threat: "We are now seeing the beginning of ecosystem collapse – drought, dieback and successive fires have altered the structure, composition, and condition of snow gum woodlands dramatically." themountainjournal.com/2026/03/19/l...

“The June climate meetings are considered a critical stepping stone to the annual UN Climate Change Conferences, which this year will be held Antalya, Türkiye, but with Bowen representing Australia as president of negotiations.“ reneweconomy.com.au/bowen-urged-...

“In an exclusive interview with the ABC, Astrid Puentes Riaño urged the Australian government to consider reviewing its decision to draw out the project's life span until 2070 and ensure compliance with international law.“ www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06...

“Environment Centre of the Northern Territory (ECNT) executive director Kirsty Howey said she was concerned “the project is a gateway to full-scale fracking in the territory.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

“The Grattan Institute warned the government had failed to acknowledge the decline and instead needed policies to further reduce gas use and avoid the need for expensive carbon capture technologies to meet net zero targets.“ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Timber Fibre Strategy - is a great way to ruin our water catchments and raze the homes of our forest animals.

Tonight we have our EV webinar! Follow this thread to learn more!

"Indonesia, home to the world’s third-largest rainforest, is recording its highest forest loss in years, new data shows, as environmentalists blame weak protections and the government’s food and energy self-sufficiency drive." www.arabnews.com/node/2639096...

"Scientists estimate the endangered bird’s population has slumped to about 750. But the logging agency responsible for clearing its habitat said it acted lawfully." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"The state's public healthcare system contributes to nearly 50 per cent of Queensland government emissions." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

"Multiple submissions detailed coordinated “astroturfing” campaigns, including fake social media accounts impersonating real Australians to manufacture opposition to renewable energy projects, alongside widespread use of misleading political advertising." reneweconomy.com.au/indefensible...

The electrification of homes and businesses and a big battery pipeline bulging to around 30 gigawatts have helped to push out forecast gas shortfalls by another year, according to the latest market update from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO). reneweconomy.com.au/gas-shortage...

"The United Nations body confirmed 2015 to 2025 were the hottest 11 years ever measured, but a still bleaker message was that the rising temperature experienced by humans on the surface was only 1% of the faster-accumulating heat in the wider Earth system." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Investigators with the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) also found landholders who had spoken with state environment agencies were given wrong or misguided advice that they did not need to seek approval under the new laws." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

"Over the past few months, multiple parts of the country have lurched from extreme heat to flooding — sometimes in a matter of weeks — in a summer that has been described as one of "breakneck climate whiplash" by the Climate Council." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

"It found federal and state governments will pay or forgo the equivalent of $31,020 each minute in 2025-26 to subsidise companies producing and using coal, gas and especially oil, mostly in the form of diesel." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

"Hothschild says the fossil fuel industry is desperately fighting for its existence, and cited the extraordinary progress of solar and battery storage – including in Australia – as a prime example." reneweconomy.com.au/a-tidal-wave...

Feeling the pinch lately? Did you know climate impacts make up around 20% of the #CostOfLiving increase since 2022? We think it's time that big companies also feel the cost of their climate pollution!

🚨 🚨 TONIGHT 7:30🚨🚨 we're hearing from Superpower Institute superstars Simon Holmes à Court and Reuben Finighan! Got tickets? Get to the arts centre!! Missed out? Catch the livestream on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/N3t2JFz...

"Documents released under freedom of information laws show the environment department advised the government in late 2024 that it should revoke a 2012 decision that allowed salmon farming to expand in the vast harbour on the state’s west coast." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

"Unlike oil, solar panels and wind turbines can avoid being shipped through maritime chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz. Renewables are not traded in the same globally centralised way." theconversation.com/the-strikes-...

"Top End Pastoral Company’s development would clear 2,723 hectares of woodland – an area 10 times the size of Sydney’s CBD – on Claravale farm and station in the Daly River region for crops, including sorghum and cotton." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

On TONIGHT online 7.30! What is really going on with Victoria’s forests? Renowned forest campaigners Virginia Young and Luke Chamberlain (EJA), plus why forests are so important to climate action - do not miss this big picture take! lighterfootprints.org/event/why-fo...

"The figure was compiled by researchers concerned the Australia government was "silent" on an international deadline to identify and eliminate spending that damages nature." www.abc.net.au/news/science...

If this hot weather is not for you, join us tomorrow to think cool, green thoughts! We have two incredible forests experts lined up to tell us all about the complex and critically important role of forests for planetary health! RSVP below to get the Zoom link - this one is not to be missed! 🌳🌿🍃

"The repeal will remove the regulatory requirements to measure, report, certify, and comply with federal greenhouse gas emission standards for cars." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Have you heard that renewables powered 50% of the grid in the December quarter? It's great news! But, just quietly - we knew this was coming. In his 2025 energy systems update to Lighter Footprints, Simon Holmes à Court highlighted the incredibly rapid growth of renewables.

"Freedom-of-information documents showed the resources minister, Madeleine King, had met at least 17 times with Japanese LNG representatives." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Love Australia's forests? Luke Chamberlain and Virginia Young know more than anyone about the vital role of forests in our planetary systems - and about how we can protect them! Don't miss these renowned experts at our free public webinar, 7:30pm Wed February 18th! RSVP below.

On in a few minutes! Find out more about how home batteries can increase your solar usage and drop your energy bills! Great speakers - Trent Jones CEO of All Electric Homes and systems engineer Russell Williams - watch the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/7f7UoAi...

"During hot weather events, Mission Australia's outreach service, Missionbeat, provides people who are homeless in Sydney with supplies like water, ice blocks, cooling towels and transport to cooling hubs." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

Lighter Footprints legend Amy is running a massive 62km to raise money for Tasmania's Takayna wilderness, via the Bob Brown Foundation! Can you chip in to help Amy protect nature? 🙌 takaynatrail2026.raiselysite.com/amy-hiller

"The record came as Australia went past another milestone, with renewable energy supplying more power than fossil fuels in a quarter for the first time." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

"Wilderness Society has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate the hardware and garden chain because it could be selling unlawfully logged timber, despite Bunnings’ policies and websites promoting responsible sourcing." www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

"It is believed populations have declined due to loss of habitat, predation by feral cats and foxes, increasing fire activity and low rainfall." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...