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Burrup Hub named among global ‘dirty dozen’ new fossil fuel projects that would wreck climate – new report
Two days ahead of the 5th Paris Agreement anniversary, 18 international organisations have released a joint report today showcasing 12 of the most polluting fossil fuel projects that are currently planned or under...
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10c recycling refunds will cut pollution and create clean jobs
Western Australia’s leading climate change and conservation groups have welcomed the start of WA’s long-promised 10c recycling refund scheme for drink containers today.
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Chevron should re-employ sacked workers to meet environmental obligations
Western Australia’s peak environment group has called on Chevron to re-employ sacked workers to help meet its environmental obligations.
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Binningup quarry proposal referred to environmental watchdog
WA's peak conservation group, the Conservation Council of WA, has referred the proposed limestone quarry in Binningup to the WA Environmental Protection Authority after experts and community members raised concerns about impact...
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Peak conservation group supports measures to temporarily reduce recreational fishing pressure
Western Australia’s peak conservation group, the Conservation Council of WA (CCWA), has thrown its support behind measures to temporarily reduce recreational fishing pressure following a call from the Shire of Shark Bay...
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BP’s planned shift to renewable energy should involve its withdrawal from Australia’s most polluting project – The Burrup Hub
BP’s plan for a 20-fold increase in renewable energy generation capacity and 40% reduction in oil and gas production within ten years must include the company’s withdrawal from the Burrup Hub, which...
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WA Green Jobs announcement highlights potential for conservation and land management jobs to boost economic recovery
The Conservation Council of WA has joined the Pew Charitable Trusts, WA Landcare Network, and South Coast NRM in welcoming the State Government’s announcement today that it will invest in conservation and...
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Morrison’s fast track for Australia’s biggest polluter will damage the environment and deny clean jobs for West Australians
Western Australia’s peak conservation group has strongly criticised the Morrison Government’s plan to fast track approval for Australia’s most polluting fossil fuel project – the Woodside Burrup Hub development - saying the...
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New onshore gas exploration leases spark fresh fracking and climate concerns
Western Australia’s peak conservation organisation has raised the alarm about the release of new onshore gas exploration leases in the Perth and Carnarvon basins, saying the leases undermine the McGowan Government’s commitments...
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Western Australians want to build back better, cleaner, and fairer: polling shows
Western Australians overwhelmingly support economic stimulus measures that deliver action on climate change and make the state a fairer place to live, according to new research conducted by Patterson Research Group and...
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State Recovery Advisory Group to Guide WA’s COVID-19 Recovery
The Conservation Council of WA has been appointed to the State Recovery Advisory Group which will support the State Government in WA’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Advisory Group includes representatives from business, industry,...
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Breakthrough moment: Woodside investors revolt on climate change
Last week, Woodside was hit with a record-breaking investor push to act on climate change.
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Ancient Southwest forest spared the chainsaw this year but protection must become permanent
Karri trees up to 500 years old in the state’s Southwest will be given a reprieve from logging by the McGowan Government as the ‘two-tiered’ Karri forest was removed from the Forest...
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Community groups call for urgent intervention to protect wildlife at Beeliar Wetlands
Community leaders and conservation groups have urgently called on State and Commonwealth Governments to suspend works on the Roe 8 Highway until legal clarity for the project can be provided and further...
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