Category : Emissions


Coalition's net zero reversal faces Paris scrutiny

Leaked documents reveal Coalition MPs instructed to defend abandoning net zero target as 'consistent' with Paris Agreement, despite internal concerns about potential breach of climate obligations.

Liberal Party Splits Over Net Zero Emissions

In a dramatic political shake-up, rebel Liberal MPs have quit the party to form a new 'Net Zero Coalition', challenging Australia's climate policy direction and threatening the opposition's unity.

UK intensive farms fail to declare climate emissions

Exclusive investigation reveals how intensive livestock farms across Britain are avoiding mandatory climate emissions declarations, raising serious questions about environmental accountability.

Liberal MPs push Sussan Ley to abandon net zero pledge

Deep divisions emerge within Australia's Liberal Party as conservative MPs demand Environment Minister Sussan Ley dump the net zero emissions commitment, fearing the 'tail is wagging the dog' on climate policy.

Nationals revolt over Australia's net zero target

David Littleproud confronts growing rebellion within Nationals ranks as party room meeting debates ditching Australia's 2050 net zero emissions commitment, exposing deep climate policy divisions.

Electric Cars Produce More CO2 Than Petrol - Shock Study

Groundbreaking research challenges the green credentials of electric vehicles, showing some models generate higher lifetime emissions than traditional petrol cars, raising questions about Britain's net-zero strategy.

California Sues Exxon Over Climate Deception

California launches unprecedented legal action against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant concealed climate risks for over 30 years while publicly sowing doubt about environmental science.

Nissan partners with BYD to avoid EU emissions penalties

In a stunning industry move, Nissan has partnered with Chinese EV giant BYD to avoid billions in EU carbon penalties, reshaping the electric vehicle landscape and raising questions about Western automakers' survival strategies.

US pressure sinks global shipping emissions levy

Plans for a landmark global charge on shipping pollution have been shelved after intense US lobbying, dealing a major setback to international climate efforts and raising questions about America's environmental commitments.

Plug-in hybrids pollute nearly as much as petrol cars

Groundbreaking research exposes how plug-in hybrid vehicles are failing to deliver promised environmental benefits, emitting up to 89% more CO₂ than official tests suggest in real-world driving conditions.

Trump threatens nations before shipping emissions vote

Former US President Donald Trump issues stark warning to developing countries as crucial International Maritime Organization vote on shipping emissions approaches, raising fears of climate policy reversal.

Dieselgate: UK Drivers Win Landmark Compensation Case

In a groundbreaking legal decision, British motorists deceived by diesel emissions scandals move closer to receiving compensation as courts rule manufacturers deliberately misled consumers about vehicle environmental performance.

Coalition on brink of ditching Net Zero pledge

Internal turmoil rocks the Coalition as Senator Matt Canavan declares the party is poised to abandon its Net Zero by 2050 commitment. Senior figures urge Deputy Leader Sussan Ley to emulate Peter Dutton's Voice referendum tactics, signalling a major polic

Labour's Oprah-Style Targets for UK Emissions Reduction

In a radical departure from traditional policy, the UK Labour government unveils a new 'political solution' to climate action, empowering communities with personalised emissions targets. Critics question the substance behind the spectacle.

Australia sets ambitious 65% emissions target for 2035

The Australian government has unveiled a bold new emissions reduction target of 65% by 2035, marking a significant acceleration in the nation's climate strategy. This ambitious commitment positions Australia as a global leader in the fight against climate

Australia's 2035 Climate Target Sparks Political Firestorm

Australia's Labor government faces intense scrutiny over its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target of 65%, as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley launches fierce criticism and Energy Minister Chris Bowen defends the crucial climate policy.

Australia's 2035 Climate Gamble: Planet at Crossroads

As global heating targets hang by a thread, Australia's Labour government faces a pivotal 'sliding doors' moment with its ambitious 2035 emissions reduction goal. Analysis reveals the critical gap between current pledges and what science demands to avert

NATO's carbon footprint rivals entire countries

Exclusive analysis reveals NATO's staggering military emissions rival those of entire industrialised nations, raising urgent climate security questions as the alliance faces pressure to decarbonise.

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