WA to be the first Australian State Parliament to declare a climate emergency
Western Australia is set to become the second Australian Parliament to declare a climate emergency, after the Australian Capital Territory. Today, The Greens WA spokesperson for climate change, Tim Clifford MLC, will call on the Legislative Council to acknowledge the climate crisis, the impact it is having on Western Australia and its people, and to…
Read MoreThe McGowan Government declares climate change not to be an emergency
The Greens WA, today, called on the WA Parliament to acknowledge the climate crisis, declare a climate emergency, and note the catastrophic impacts it is having, and will have, on Western Australia and its people. Instead, the Environment Minister Stephen Dawson moved an amendment to allow the State Government to avoid its responsibility in addressing…
Read MoreWA Government net zero 2050 aspiration, not a climate commitment
“I welcome that the McGowan Government has publicly acknowledged the need to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, however to effectively address the climate emergency WA must transition away from fossil fuels immediately. Though this policy sets out some promising intentions, it fails to commit to concrete emission reduction targets for both big polluters and…
Read MoreWestern Australia’s political leaders have been called on to declare a climate emergency
The Greens WA spokesperson for Climate Change Tim Clifford MLC has given notice today of The Greens intention to call on the Western Australian Parliament to declare a climate emergency. The motion, which will be debated on September 4, calls on all members of the Legislative Council to: Acknowledge the climate crisis and declare a…
Read MorePremier’s LNG obsession is destroying our climate: WA Greens
The Greens (WA) have labelled Mark McGowan’s recent announcement of a cash splash for the LNG industry as regressive and damaging. At a LNG industry event in Shanghai the Premier announced that $10 million of government money would be splashed on a LNG plant, contradicting the need for WA to rapidly reduce its emissions. Greens…
Read MoreWA Labor, fossil fuel bullies: WA Greens
WA Labor have made an absolute mockery of the independence of the Environmental Protection Authority says Greens WA spokesperson for climate change Tim Clifford MLC. “The EPA was designed as an independent body to advise on the best way to protect the environment and reduce pollution,” Mr Clifford said. “Rather than heed the recommendations made…
Read MoreClimate change action still a pipe dream for Labor
The Greens WA have slammed the WA Labor Government for its continued inaction on climate change following its dismissal of the recent EPA recommendations. “Emissions have continued to rise, WA has the second highest per capita emissions nationally and Australia is not on track to meet its Paris targets,” The Greens WA spokesperson for Climate…
Read MoreState EV transition running on empty: Greens MLC
Greens WA spokesperson for climate change and energy Tim Clifford MLC said the Transport Minister’s comments about transitioning to electric vehicles were indicative of McGowan Government’s apathetic attitude towards combating climate change. According to the Transport Minister EVs will reach one per cent of new car sales in WA by 2022 and 1 per cent…
Read MoreEnergy reform for new WA batteries
The Greens (WA) spokesperson for Energy, Tim Clifford MLC, has welcomed the McGowan Government’s announcement to invest in renewable storage but calls on the government to ensure the batteries can be used locally. Given the growing demand for battery storage systems and clean, green societies, it is pertinent the State Government reforms the energy market…
Read MoreCoal-fired Budget linked to electricity price hikes
Greens WA Energy Spokesperson Tim Clifford MLC has slammed Synergy’s extensive planned investment in prolonging the life of ageing coal and gas-fired power stations in this year’s Budget. “The vast majority of Synergy’s asset investment for the next four years – more than 80 per cent – will be spent propping up ageing coal-fired and…
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