Lighter Footprints
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Lighter Footprints aims to influence Australians to take strong action to halt global warming. Authorised by Lighter Footprints Inc. 12 Segtoune Street, Kew VIC
“Surveys of an under-researched koala colony in central NSW have found a thriving population living in an ideal habitat.“
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Scientists warn 'critical' koala habitat under threat from mine expansion
Scientists mapping koala habitat in the NSW central west find it is larger than previously thought, but concerns remain over expansion plans at a nearby coal mine.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:05 AM
“Surveys of an under-researched koala colony in central NSW have found a thriving population living in an ideal habitat.“
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"The court identified that Torres Strait Islanders are facing an existential threat and that the Commonwealth did not use the best available science in setting its emissions targets."
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'Facing an existential threat': Landmark climate case appeal lodged
Two Torres Strait Islander uncles are appealing a federal court ruling that the Commonwealth does not owe a duty of care to protect their people from the impacts of climate change.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
"The court identified that Torres Strait Islanders are facing an existential threat and that the Commonwealth did not use the best available science in setting its emissions targets."
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Missed out on a ticket to tonight's event? You're welcome to join us on YouTube Live instead - we'll be livestreaming the event from 7:30pm! Livestream link: youtube.com/live/Z1EW3Y2...
November 10, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Missed out on a ticket to tonight's event? You're welcome to join us on YouTube Live instead - we'll be livestreaming the event from 7:30pm! Livestream link: youtube.com/live/Z1EW3Y2...
"Farmers For Climate Action, which co-commissioned the poll, says numbers remain mostly in line with polling from a year ago, which showed 70 per cent support and 17 per cent opposition to clean energy projects in REZs."
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November 6, 2025 at 10:13 PM
"Farmers For Climate Action, which co-commissioned the poll, says numbers remain mostly in line with polling from a year ago, which showed 70 per cent support and 17 per cent opposition to clean energy projects in REZs."
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"Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas."
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Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
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November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
"Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas."
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"Antarctic scientists have documented the fastest retreat of a glacier in modern history, after it lost eight kilometres of ice in just two months, according to a new report."
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Antarctic glacier shrinks at fastest pace in modern history
Antarctic scientists have documented the fastest retreat of a glacier in modern history, after it lost eight kilometres of ice in just two months, according to a new report.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
"Antarctic scientists have documented the fastest retreat of a glacier in modern history, after it lost eight kilometres of ice in just two months, according to a new report."
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"A hidden cluster of koalas has been found, with the use of thermal drones, at Avonside in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
There were doubts if koalas lived in the area, following a bushfire more than two decades ago."
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There were doubts if koalas lived in the area, following a bushfire more than two decades ago."
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'Incredibly exciting': Thermal drones detect hidden koala cluster
A hidden group of koalas is found for the first time in a remote area of the New South Wales Snowy Mountains.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
"A hidden cluster of koalas has been found, with the use of thermal drones, at Avonside in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
There were doubts if koalas lived in the area, following a bushfire more than two decades ago."
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There were doubts if koalas lived in the area, following a bushfire more than two decades ago."
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Today, the National Party announced they're dumping #netzero targets. Got you wondering where the climate ambition is in #auspol? Us too!
Join us on Monday 10th for a discussion, when we present @mon4kooyong.bsky.social in conversation with expert and @reneweconomy.com.au writer Tristan Edis!
Join us on Monday 10th for a discussion, when we present @mon4kooyong.bsky.social in conversation with expert and @reneweconomy.com.au writer Tristan Edis!
November 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Today, the National Party announced they're dumping #netzero targets. Got you wondering where the climate ambition is in #auspol? Us too!
Join us on Monday 10th for a discussion, when we present @mon4kooyong.bsky.social in conversation with expert and @reneweconomy.com.au writer Tristan Edis!
Join us on Monday 10th for a discussion, when we present @mon4kooyong.bsky.social in conversation with expert and @reneweconomy.com.au writer Tristan Edis!
"As Hurricane Melissa made its way from the Atlantic Ocean into the Caribbean and towards Jamaica this week, it passed through waters the temperature of a lukewarm bath."
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How Hurricane Melissa defied hurdles to become the 'storm of the century'
Dubbed the "storm of the century", Hurricane Melissa shook off three different meteorological conditions that normally weaken major hurricanes.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
"As Hurricane Melissa made its way from the Atlantic Ocean into the Caribbean and towards Jamaica this week, it passed through waters the temperature of a lukewarm bath."
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"South Australia – the country’s most advanced renewable state – has posted some remarkable new records over the weekend, including a new peak for wind energy, growth in battery storage and a stunning reduction in the role of fossil fuels." reneweconomy.com.au/wind-hits-re...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"South Australia – the country’s most advanced renewable state – has posted some remarkable new records over the weekend, including a new peak for wind energy, growth in battery storage and a stunning reduction in the role of fossil fuels." reneweconomy.com.au/wind-hits-re...
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Straya!!! Albanese, Bowen and Watt helping break the world record. Go ALP.
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Straya!!! Albanese, Bowen and Watt helping break the world record. Go ALP.
"Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found."
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Floods have devalued Australian homes by $42bn. Experts say that’s the cost of ‘a changing climate’
Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found
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October 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"Of the 2m flood-prone houses across the country, at least 70% have had values reduced, a new report by Climate Council and PropTrack has found."
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"Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm."
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Queensland anti-renewables group cited nonexistent papers in inquiry submissions using AI, publisher says
Exclusive: Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm
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October 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"Rainforest Reserves Australia has published submissions naming nonexistent government authorities and a nonexistent windfarm."
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"The New South Wales government rejected advice from an expert scientific panel before it attempted a failed reintroduction of koalas to a forest in the state’s south that resulted in the death of more than half the animals."
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NSW government rejected expert advice before failed koala reintroduction that left more than half dead
Exclusive: Documents reveal state environment department had ‘reckless indifference’ to fate of individual koalas, Greens spokesperson Sue Higginson says
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October 19, 2025 at 10:15 PM
"The New South Wales government rejected advice from an expert scientific panel before it attempted a failed reintroduction of koalas to a forest in the state’s south that resulted in the death of more than half the animals."
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"Australian tropical rainforest trees have become the first in the world to switch from being a carbon sink to an emissions source due to increasingly extreme temperatures and drier conditions."
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Australian tropical rainforest trees switch in world first from carbon sink to emissions source
Researchers say carbon emissions change in Queensland tropical rainforests may have global climate implications
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October 15, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"Australian tropical rainforest trees have become the first in the world to switch from being a carbon sink to an emissions source due to increasingly extreme temperatures and drier conditions."
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"Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns"
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Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’
Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns
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October 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
"Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns"
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"Modelling by the Grattan Institute finds that cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in line with the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will cut average household energy costs from about $5,800 today to about $3,000."
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Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests
Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate
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October 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Modelling by the Grattan Institute finds that cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in line with the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will cut average household energy costs from about $5,800 today to about $3,000."
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Today's Electrify Boroondara Expo is a triumph once again, with a huge turnout and a great buzz! Congratulations EB and City of Boroondara - best one yet!
October 12, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Today's Electrify Boroondara Expo is a triumph once again, with a huge turnout and a great buzz! Congratulations EB and City of Boroondara - best one yet!
If you're in #Boroondara, Lighter Footprints is your local #climateaction group! Come chat with us at tomorrow's Electrify Boroondara Expo.
We'll be brainstorming which climate issues are important to our community, and what more we can do locally - we'd love to hear your ideas!
We'll be brainstorming which climate issues are important to our community, and what more we can do locally - we'd love to hear your ideas!
October 11, 2025 at 12:26 AM
If you're in #Boroondara, Lighter Footprints is your local #climateaction group! Come chat with us at tomorrow's Electrify Boroondara Expo.
We'll be brainstorming which climate issues are important to our community, and what more we can do locally - we'd love to hear your ideas!
We'll be brainstorming which climate issues are important to our community, and what more we can do locally - we'd love to hear your ideas!
"The ACT government continues to reap the rewards for its early and bold push to 100 per cent renewables, which is now looking like the smartest policy of all – shielding its residents from the ravages of largely fossil-fuelled electricity price hikes."
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October 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
"The ACT government continues to reap the rewards for its early and bold push to 100 per cent renewables, which is now looking like the smartest policy of all – shielding its residents from the ravages of largely fossil-fuelled electricity price hikes."
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Do you have the right home energy setup? If you're not sure, drop by our stall at Sunday's Electrify #Boorondara Expo and ask the experts!
We can help you work through your bill, compare providers, & save money - and the planet!
#sustainableliving #melbourne #homeelectrification #melbourneevents
We can help you work through your bill, compare providers, & save money - and the planet!
#sustainableliving #melbourne #homeelectrification #melbourneevents
October 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Do you have the right home energy setup? If you're not sure, drop by our stall at Sunday's Electrify #Boorondara Expo and ask the experts!
We can help you work through your bill, compare providers, & save money - and the planet!
#sustainableliving #melbourne #homeelectrification #melbourneevents
We can help you work through your bill, compare providers, & save money - and the planet!
#sustainableliving #melbourne #homeelectrification #melbourneevents
"Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds."
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Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
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October 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds."
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Have you thought about installing a home battery? With new subsidies, it's more affordable than ever! Check out the links below to read more 😊⚡️🔋
#homebatteries #sustainableliving #myefficientelectrichome
#homebatteries #sustainableliving #myefficientelectrichome
October 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Have you thought about installing a home battery? With new subsidies, it's more affordable than ever! Check out the links below to read more 😊⚡️🔋
#homebatteries #sustainableliving #myefficientelectrichome
#homebatteries #sustainableliving #myefficientelectrichome