Climate change
Dismay at council’s green targets
Colac environmentalists are repeating calls for stronger short-term climate action from Colac Otway Shire Council, and say current plans don’t go far enough.
Call to scrap fossil fuel plans
Colac Otway climate campaigners have urged the Federal Government to heed a global energy agency’s warning against new fossil fuel investment to prevent drastic global warming impacts.
Emissions target welcomed, but method questioned
The Victorian Government has raised its climate action targets, in a move it says makes the state a world leader in tackling the global crisis.
Climate crisis consultation
Surf Coast Shire Council is seeking community input on people’s climate change experiences, impacts and actions.
Gas going underground
Scientists have started pumping 140 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the ground each day near Port Campbell as they test new technologies.
Climate debate to heat up
Colac Otway Shire Council could stop short of acknowledging a climate “emergency”, with debate likely to heat up on Wednesday.
Ag Minister looking for councillors
Victoria’s ongoing ability to produce high-quality food and fibre in a changing climate will be the key focus of a new advisory council.
Thousands back climate push
A group of Colac and district climate change activists are hoping for local government action after submitting a petition calling for Colac Otway Shire Council to acknowledge a climate emergency.