Recent reports suggest that the Western Australian Labor government is planning on pushing ahead with its net-zero plan but without emission reductions targets. Maz Misiewicz reports.
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A recent High Court case, over undercover footage filmed inside a Victorian slaughterhouse, matters because whistleblowers have long played an important role in exposing exploitation that powerful interests would prefer to keep hidden. Greg McFarlane reports.
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Solar Citizens has criticised the budget for not assisting renters — about a third of the population — obtain access to cheaper energy. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Climate campaigners say NSW Labor’s decision to open the state’s west to gas exploration companies will harm the environment and make the transition to benign energy more difficult. Jim McIlroy reports.
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The massive investment in data centres to power rapid artificial intelligence growth has come under scrutiny for their enormous energy and water use. On this episode of the Green Left Show, Isaac Nellist talks to Ketan Joshi, Abigail Boyd and Sanaa Shah about the impact of data centres on climate and communities.
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Rallying against a transition from coal to weapons industry in Muloobinba/Newcastle. Video by Peter Boyle.
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Marxist economist Michael Roberts recently spoke to ecosocialist Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus about his new book, Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism’s Assault on the Earth System.
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Defence minister Richard Marles’ announcement that he plans to raise military spending by $53 billion will help boost weapons’ company profits and shore up Australia’s position as deputy sheriff for the United States in the Asia Pacific, argues Isaac Nellist.
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The call for a tax on gas corporations’ exports is growing louder by the day. Despite 80% of gas production being sent offshore, the government receives almost no return. Cas Smith reports.
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A 200-strong crowd braved the rain to protest outside Woodside’s annual general meeting at the Crown Casino, Perth, to demand it stop destroying the environment. Petrina Harley reports.
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The gas leak at Viva refinery, the result of machinery failures, is no surprise for locals, who say the company is not spending enough on safety and maintenance. Sue Bull reports.
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Hundreds joined a protest against the federal Labor government-supported transition from coal to becoming a weapons industry hub in the Hunter region. Peter Boyle reports.