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Documentary Review: The Hidden Life of Trees
July 03, 2025
Reviewed by: Laura Billings Watching The Hidden Life of Trees was like stepping into a secret world that’s been quietly thriving all around us—one I had barely begun to understand. Based on Peter Wohlleben’s beautiful book, the documentary takes you on an incredible journey...
Read MoreMoving Your Money: One of the Most Powerful Climate Actions You Can Take
July 03, 2025
When we think about climate action, we often think of solar panels, reducing waste, or joining a local campaign. But there’s one powerful action you can take right now—without even leaving your house—that can have an enormous impact on your child’s future: 👉 Move...
Read MoreKey Facts About Australian Fossil Fuels
June 26, 2025
When it comes to fossil fuels and climate change, clear and accurate information matters—especially for parents concerned about their children’s future. Decisions based on incomplete facts, assumptions, or misinformation can lead to serious long-term consequences, impacting the environment our kids inherit. Being well-informed helps...
Read MoreReview: Corals' Last Stand
June 09, 2025
Have you heard of Scott Reef? This remote and ancient coral atoll, 300km off the West Australian coast, is home to a breathtaking diversity of marine life. It’s one of the few truly wild and resilient reef systems left on Earth.
Read MoreIt Took All of Us: How Our Community Took On a Polluter—and Won
June 09, 2025
Not every parent knows this, but when Parents for Climate decided to take legal action against EnergyAustralia, it wasn’t a straightforward or easy decision. It was a leap of courage that came with serious risks—legal, financial, and reputational. Over two years, we've had to...
Read MoreShowing Up Matters: Reflections from a Local MP Meeting
June 06, 2025
Last week, I joined fellow parents Hugh and Meg to meet with our local MP for Fenner, Andrew Leigh, to share what members of the Canberra local group want to see in this term of government. Together, we managed to cover a lot of...
Read MoreThe Ocean Is My Happy Place — And It Needs Our Help
June 05, 2025
There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t feel deeply grateful to live by the ocean. It’s my happy place. It’s where I go to play with my kids, walk off a tough day, or find a moment of peace. It’s where...
Read MoreEnergyAustralia sends apology email to its customers after our court action
May 29, 2025
Dear Customer You’ve received this email because you are a current customer of EnergyAustralia’s and have participated in our Go Neutral program. As we previously advised you, we no longer offer our Go Neutral product and do not intend to offer the product in...
Read MoreAs Australia’s carbon offset industry grapples with integrity concerns, how can companies genuinely tackle climate change?
May 28, 2025
Andrew Macintosh, Australian National University Australia’s largest carbon market player, GreenCollar, has quit the federal government’s voluntary carbon neutral program, Climate Active. More than 100 companies have left the program in the past two years. Climate Active provides certification to businesses and other organisations...
Read MoreParents for Climate’s open letter to the Prime Minister in response to escalating violence to children in Gaza
May 21, 2025
Dear Prime Minister, Parents for Climate is a movement of mums, dads, grandparents and carers from every electorate, every political persuasion, and every cultural and language background. We are united by a simple, powerful commitment: to protect the children we love — and...
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