Climate & Energy Justice News

  The extensive development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres in Australia threatens to derail the renewable energy transition that is underway.   Mass build of new centres will entrench fossil gas and coal...

A number of false and misleading claims have been made about Friends of the Earth in The Australian newspaper today (April 1, 2026). In a long piece focusing on funding for environmental organisations, a...

The news is in – the Liberal party has officially abandoned their commitment to net zero emissions. They have caved to the deniers and axed climate from their agenda. It's another reminder that the...

After a strong election result that provided a clear mandate for the Albanese government to accelerate renewable energy in Australia, communities came together on Global Wind Day Sunday 15th June to celebrate the huge...

The shift to renewable energy is not just a necessity; it’s an incredible opportunity to shape a brighter future for our regions, and build a legacy of good jobs, revitalised industries and thriving communities....

On Friday 23rd May, community members came together for the Beyond the Ballot webinar, to share stories and experiences of how local groups got organised to resist nuclear and champion offshore wind in the...

In this federal election, Australians were offered a clear choice between competent governance and social inclusion or divisive politics. They decisively chose the former. While this election was ostensibly focused on cost of living...

Australia has taken a big step forward for offshore wind, with news that Gippsland project Star of the South will partner with Bluescope to explore using Australian made steel in a project that has...

Last week, Friends of the Earth made a submission to the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into Renewable Energy Zones (REZ). The REZ system seeks to connect renewable energy projects and storage across the state to deliver...

I have to admit that I didn’t get much work done on Wednesday. I dove into the US election rabbit hole, watching with ever growing anxiety as Donald Trump moved closer to regaining control...