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IPCC climate report - Australia and Queensland already facing big temperature increases which means Queensland’s new Climate Action Plan 2030 must act rapidly
Posted by · 9 Aug 2021
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth Assessment Report released today shows that global temperatures have already increased by 1.1 degrees Celsius, with land areas in Australia warming by 1.4 degrees....
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Qld Govt Climate Action Plan comes at a crucial time, with not a second to spare
Posted by · 30 Jul 2021
Today’s announcement of a Climate Action Plan 2030, driven by a Cabinet sub-committee chaired by the Premier, has the opportunity and responsibility to commit to power up Queensland with 100% renewable energy...
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Age of Queensland coal “reliability” is over
Posted by · 27 Jul 2021
First estimated to return within two weeks, it took two months for C3 to return to use after its neighbouring turbine exploded leaving nearly 500,000 people from the NSW border to north...
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100% renewable energy before the Olympics
Posted by · 20 Jul 2021
Olympians team up with Queensland Conservation Council in demanding that the Qld Government commit to achieving 100% renewable energy by the 2032 Olympics.  Four time Olympic gold medallist swimmer, Libby Trickett, has...
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Qld Premier’s letter to Morrison Govt prompts calls for Qld LNP MPs to act on climate
Posted by · 14 Jul 2021
Queensland Conservation Council strongly supports the Queensland Premier’s call for greater Federal action on emission reduction and water quality to protect our awesome Great Barrier Reef. QCC has today followed up the...
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Nationals leadership playing same old climate game
Posted by · 21 Jun 2021
“Queenslanders are tired of politicians playing games with climate change for their own political gain,” said Dave Copeman, Queensland Conservation Council’s Director.    “We have faced bushfires, floods, drought, and rising insurance costs....
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A budget for renewable energy transformation, but not national parks.

Posted by · 15 Jun 2021
For Immediate Release The Queensland Conservation Council has today welcomed the Palaszczuk government’s investment in renewable energy and land restoration. 
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Queensland taxpayers will never profit from coal fired generators
Posted by · 15 Jun 2021
9 June, 2021: The coal-fired power stations owned by the Queensland Government’s Stanwell and CS Energy will never make a profit again after 2023-24. These are the latest findings of a report...
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Borumba Pumped Hydro position
Posted by · 11 Jun 2021
Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro proposal While the investment in renewable energy and storage is welcomed, the proposal to build a pumped hydro power plant at Borumba Dam in the Sunshine Coast hinterland...
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Huge investment in renewable energy future is a win for Qlders
Posted by · 11 Jun 2021
10 June, 2021: Queensland Conservation Council strongly welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement today of $2bn for storage to support renewable energy in the state. “This is a great step towards a clean...
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