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Parents at the Global Climate Talks #COP28

Posted by · 1 Dec 2023

Parents for Climate Co-Founder and hardworking volunteer Leanne has been busy helping to coordinate the attendance of parents from around the world at the global climate talks in Dubai over the...

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NSW Parliament puts families first with a strong commitment to climate action

Posted by · 30 Nov 2023

Media Release November 30 2023 Parents, grandparents and carers across New South Wales can breathe a little easier tonight knowing that the NSW Parliament has legislated some of the most ambitious...

The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars

Posted by · 27 Nov 2023

We hop in the car to get groceries or drop kids at school. But while the car is convenient, these short trips add up in terms of emissions, pollution and petrol cost....

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Rooftop solar for early learning

Posted by · 24 Nov 2023

Parents for Climate (formerly Australian Parents for Climate Action) welcomes today’s recommendation by the Productivity Commission that all Australian children be entitled to three days a week of high-quality early education and care. “Along with...

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Illawarra Offshore Wind Project

Posted by · 8 Nov 2023

Are you are based in the Illawarra region? There is less than one week to add your voice to the Illawarra Offshore Wind proposal and support climate action. Can you make a...

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Proposed ban on greenwashing claims denies justice to parents trying to protect kids from climate harms

Posted by · 4 Nov 2023

Parents for Climate strongly opposes the proposed three-year ban by the federal government on litigation over misleading climate claims. Representing more than 17,000 supporters, Parents for Climate filed a claim against EnergyAustralia...

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What harm could one coal mine do? Plenty – 1.7 million Hiroshima bombs of heat for starters

Posted by · 26 Oct 2023

Shutterstock This year, the Australian government rejected Clive Palmer’s coal mine proposal – but approved three others. Over 100 more fossil fuel projects are in the decision pipeline. Why are we...

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A small change to reach millions more Parents for Climate

Posted by · 18 Oct 2023

We’ve shortened our name to Parents for Climate, it’s easier to say and remember. This will help us reach and engage even more parents, carers, and grandparents in securing a safe climate...

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Setting our sights: our response to the Climate Change Authority targets review

Posted by · 25 Sep 2023

Did you know that Parents for Climate has made 14 formal submissions to our various national, state and local Governments this year alone? Each submission is carefully presented to the relevant State...

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Climate groups call for no Eraring extension

Posted by · 5 Sep 2023

The New South Wales Labor Government is facing a major test on its commitment to meaningful climate and energy policy as Cabinet considers extending the life of Australia’s largest coal fired power...

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