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New Research: Woodside's Scarborough project the most polluting development in Australia

The Conservation Council of Western Australia and The Australia Institute have today released new research showing that the Woodside and BHP Scarborough LNG development is one of the most polluting developments proposed in Australia. The research shows the project would release in excess of 1.6 billion tonnes of carbon pollution – equal to 15 coal-fired power stations every year.

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IEA Global Energy Roadmap shows the writing is on the wall

A major new report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that global expansion in the gas industry must cease and demand for LNG must fall dramatically under a global energy scenario that achieves the global goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 as required under the Paris Agreement.
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Conservation groups welcome end to shark drumline trial; call on community to get behind more effective measures.

Western Australia’s peak conservation group has strongly welcomed the announcement today that the shark drumline trial will be discontinued, and the McGowan Government will focus on alternative shark safety measures that do not involve the capture of sharks on drumlines.

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Conservation groups welcome commitment to legal protection of Beeliar wetlands

The Conservation Council of Western Australia has welcomed and celebrated the announcement today that legislation to protect the Beeliar Wetlands will be a priority for the McGowan Government.

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Woodside LNG expansion facing opposition and uncertainty

Woodside’s $50bn LNG expansion plan, including the Scarborough LNG development, is facing growing concerns from investors and strengthening opposition from environment groups who are stepping up in their fight against the projects as the company holds its Annual General Meeting.

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Media Statement: Woodside LNG expansion facing record opposition and uncertainty

Woodside’s $50bn LNG expansion plan, including the Scarborough LNG development, is facing growing concerns from investors and strengthening opposition from environment groups who are stepping up in their fight against the projects as the company holds its Annual General Meeting.

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Conservation Groups welcome new WA Environment Minister and new portfolio for Climate Action

Western Australia’s peak environment group congratulates Amber-Jade Sanderson as Western Australia’s new Minister for the Environment, and strongly welcomes the creation of a new portfolio for Climate Action.

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FMG carbon target has potential to demonstrate genuine climate leadership

The Conservation Council of WA today welcomed FMG’s announcement that the mining company would bring forward its target for net zero carbon pollution, but has warned that such targets must be scrutinised closely to ensure they operate to reduce emissions in practice.

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It’s time to clean up, not start up

On the 10th anniversary of the Australian uranium-fuelled Fukushima nuclear disaster, it is time for a rethink on uranium Australia wide and for WA to look beyond mining towards rehabilitation. WAs four proposed uranium mines and the 85 exploration sites have been unable to develop into and all pose serious environmental, economic and public health risks. Some of the companies involved no longer exist, others are hanging on by a thread. With a stagnant uranium price and a global nuclear power industry that is struggling to maintain status quo, we should be looking to clean up Barnett’s failed attempt to establish uranium mines in WA and close that chapter in our history book.

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Environment groups call for bipartisan approach on renewable energy and climate change in WA

Environment groups have welcomed further funding commitments to renewable energy, carbon farming and recycling projects from the McGowan Government, calling on the Premier to refrain from political point scoring and seize the opportunity for a bipartisan approach to renewable energy and climate change in WA.

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