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We are on the cusp of an El Niño. That means elevated bushfire risk, drought, and extreme heat. But what's different from 50 years ago is this: climate change has already shifted the baseline.

The writing is on the wall for coal – a wall that came crashing down today with the demolition of Liddell Power Station in the Hunter Valley.

Hearing a bit about El Niño in the news? Let's take it back to basics Our Climate Councillor Professor David Karoly breaks down climate drivers El Niño and La Niña, and how they're impacted by climate change 🌡️⛈️🥵

Last night, Climate Council senior advocacy advisor Ben McLeod was in Canberra to get an insider look into the 2026-27 Federal Budget. These are his takeaways. TLDR: it's a $19 billion free kick for the fossil fuel industry.

May the 4th be with you today 🌌🚀

Over a dozen former oil and gas leaders have written to the Australian Government to warn of the risks of doubling down on fossil fuels, and to call for greater investment in our renewable future.

Major Japanese gas exporter INPEX conceded during last week's senate inquiry that a tax on gas exports wouldn't impact prices for consumers - and would only eat into the profit margins of gas corporations. ...ah yeah, that's kind of the point 😎

We could create a reel talking about climate solutions and how they're here and ready to go, or we could let the crew at Subway Takes do it instead! And FWIW, we 100% agree.

Wonder how gas corporations have been getting away with profiteering for so long? Climate Councillor and former fossil fuel exec Greg Bourne broke it down at yesterday's Senate Inquiry into a gas exports tax.

From fires to floods, heatwaves to rising sea levels, different countries will all be impacted in different ways, but the underlying cause remains the same: climate change. 🎥 Video credit: UN Climate Change

This is another reminder of the volatility and riskiness of fossil fuels. It shows that a system built on ageing infrastructure leaves Australia vulnerable to fuel insecurity and price shocks. We are relieved to hear that all workers on site are safe.

This week, the Queensland Premier said he wants to fast-track the Taroom Trough. So... why has that reserve not already been exploited? Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie breaks it down for us.

Getting fossil fuels out of homes, businesses and transport, and instead powering ourselves with renewable energy, can provide real, lasting protection from overseas energy shocks. Learn more here: climc.nl/energysecurity

What's happening to Australian summers? Climate scientist and Climate Council fellow Dr Linden Ashcroft helps to break it down 🥵🔥🌡️⛈️📈

🔄 Green Music Australia Right now, gas corporations are taking our resources, driving climate pollution and pocketing massive profits – leaving Australians to pay now and into the future. It’s time for big polluters to pay their fair share.

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Look how much has changed in 10 years! We’re heading in the right direction, but we’ve still got to step up the pace.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle has traversed the coast from Queensland to the Northern Territory, making most recent landfall in Western Australia. Before its arrival in Shark Bay, strong winds picked up dust which led to the appearance of an eerie, red sky.

Climate whiplash is hitting us hard, and putting Australians lives and livelihoods at risk. We need deep and rapid cuts to climate pollution now to keep Australians safer. Here's meteorologist and Climate Councillor Andrew Watkins to break it down.

The Albanese Government has just approved a new gas export project, directly exposing Australians to more climate damage, price hikes and rising costs of living. The project is approved until 2081 – more than THREE DECADES after Australia plans to finish its switch to clean energy.

Climate whiplash is hitting us hard, and putting Australians lives and livelihoods at risk. We need deep and rapid cuts to climate pollution from coal, oil, and gas to help keep Australians safer. Find out more in our latest report: https://climc.nl/summerwhiplash

Look how much has changed in 10 years! ☀️ We’re heading in the right direction, but we’ve still got to step up the pace. ⚡

Temperatures all over the world are rapidly rising 🌡️📈 Climate pollution from coal, oil and gas is driving global heating that is endangering our lives, our communities, and our livelihoods. Video source: NASA Science

Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie joined 7News to speak about why Aussie power prices are so high, and who's to blame. Turns out, it's the exact culprits you'd expect. Learn more about power bills in our new 'Power Games' report via the link in bio!

Climate change is creating a hotter, more dangerous world. In Australia, heatwaves kill more people than all other climate-fuelled disasters combined. We must address the cause - climate pollution from burning coal, oil & gas - to keep us all safer from the impacts of our rapidly warming world.

POV: When you learn that Australia taxes beer more than polluting gas exports And the cherry on top? That gas is driving climate change and worsening extreme weather – no matter where it’s burned. Thanks for the hot tip @davidpocock.bsky.social

Our oceans are an integral part of the Australia we know and love - but they're absorbing huge amounts of excess heat generated by climate pollution. Marine heatwaves are becoming more severe & frequent, with devastating consequences for coral reefs & many beloved marine species 🪸🐬🐠 🎥 Open Planet

Record high global climate pollution. Record high temperatures forecast for Victoria. Here in Melbourne, temperatures are sitting at 45ºC, and it feels like walking through hot jelly. This is climate change.

2025 was ranked the second most expensive year for Australians since 1980 for overall insurance losses caused by extreme weather events 💸💸💸 That’s according to Munich Re, one of the world’s largest insurers.