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Hey there! We’re the Climate Council, it’s great to meet you!
Here’s a little bit about who we are and the work we do.
Follow us to stay up-to-date with the latest climate science and research ☀️🌱🌡️
Here’s a little bit about who we are and the work we do.
Follow us to stay up-to-date with the latest climate science and research ☀️🌱🌡️
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent fires ❤️ with many still facing dangerous conditions today. Thank you to all those working on the front lines to protect our communities.
📸 Images from the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade CFA
📸 Images from the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade CFA
January 9, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Our hearts are with everyone affected by the recent fires ❤️ with many still facing dangerous conditions today. Thank you to all those working on the front lines to protect our communities.
📸 Images from the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade CFA
📸 Images from the Sassafras-Ferny Creek Fire Brigade CFA
We’re thinking of all those affected by the fires, and the brave emergency services responders who are doing all they can to keep us safer ❤️
Thank you to Chloe from Somerset Farm for sharing her story.
Please stay alert and follow the directions of your local emergency services.
Thank you to Chloe from Somerset Farm for sharing her story.
Please stay alert and follow the directions of your local emergency services.
January 9, 2026 at 6:35 AM
We’re thinking of all those affected by the fires, and the brave emergency services responders who are doing all they can to keep us safer ❤️
Thank you to Chloe from Somerset Farm for sharing her story.
Please stay alert and follow the directions of your local emergency services.
Thank you to Chloe from Somerset Farm for sharing her story.
Please stay alert and follow the directions of your local emergency services.
Right now, there are a number of fire districts across southern Australia facing catastrophic fire danger ratings.
Here's a breakdown of what that actually means – and if you're in a danger zone, be sure to stay informed through your local ABC radio station and your state-based emergency service.
Here's a breakdown of what that actually means – and if you're in a danger zone, be sure to stay informed through your local ABC radio station and your state-based emergency service.
January 9, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Right now, there are a number of fire districts across southern Australia facing catastrophic fire danger ratings.
Here's a breakdown of what that actually means – and if you're in a danger zone, be sure to stay informed through your local ABC radio station and your state-based emergency service.
Here's a breakdown of what that actually means – and if you're in a danger zone, be sure to stay informed through your local ABC radio station and your state-based emergency service.
It’s a no from us: under Donald Trump, the US has become the only country in the world to withdraw from a key UN climate treaty 👎
The good news? One president can’t derail global climate action. The worldwide shift to clean energy is accelerating – and Trump can’t stop it ☀️💪🌏
The good news? One president can’t derail global climate action. The worldwide shift to clean energy is accelerating – and Trump can’t stop it ☀️💪🌏
January 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
It’s a no from us: under Donald Trump, the US has become the only country in the world to withdraw from a key UN climate treaty 👎
The good news? One president can’t derail global climate action. The worldwide shift to clean energy is accelerating – and Trump can’t stop it ☀️💪🌏
The good news? One president can’t derail global climate action. The worldwide shift to clean energy is accelerating – and Trump can’t stop it ☀️💪🌏
Former fire chief Greg Mullins explains what made the LA fires so dangerous, and what we must do here in Australia to better protect ourselves from a similar catastrophe.
January 8, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Former fire chief Greg Mullins explains what made the LA fires so dangerous, and what we must do here in Australia to better protect ourselves from a similar catastrophe.
With extreme to catastrophic fire danger forecast for parts of southern Australia this week, we have to acknowledge what's making bushfires more dangerous & deadly.
Climate pollution from burning coal, oil and gas is turbocharging Australia’s bushfire risk.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/not-normal-c...
Climate pollution from burning coal, oil and gas is turbocharging Australia’s bushfire risk.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/not-normal-c...
The facts about bushfires and climate change | Climate Council
The catastrophic bushfires across NSW and Queensland are not normal. Climate change is making these bushfire threats worse. Take a look at the facts to decide for yourself.
www.climatecouncil.org.au
January 8, 2026 at 12:14 AM
With extreme to catastrophic fire danger forecast for parts of southern Australia this week, we have to acknowledge what's making bushfires more dangerous & deadly.
Climate pollution from burning coal, oil and gas is turbocharging Australia’s bushfire risk.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/not-normal-c...
Climate pollution from burning coal, oil and gas is turbocharging Australia’s bushfire risk.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/not-normal-c...
This week, millions of Australians will swelter through the most severe heatwave in years.
We know climate change is driving hotter, longer, more frequent and more deadly heatwaves - here's how.
We know climate change is driving hotter, longer, more frequent and more deadly heatwaves - here's how.
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM
This week, millions of Australians will swelter through the most severe heatwave in years.
We know climate change is driving hotter, longer, more frequent and more deadly heatwaves - here's how.
We know climate change is driving hotter, longer, more frequent and more deadly heatwaves - here's how.
“Every Australian in every city, suburb and town is already paying a price today for worsening fire conditions driven by climate pollution," says Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie.
"Surviving and recovering from fires has cost us billions since 2009," she added.
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"Surviving and recovering from fires has cost us billions since 2009," she added.
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Sprawling Aussie suburbs face dangerous problem already threatening the United States
The warning comes after California experienced the unthinkable a year ago. Find out more.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:05 AM
“Every Australian in every city, suburb and town is already paying a price today for worsening fire conditions driven by climate pollution," says Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie.
"Surviving and recovering from fires has cost us billions since 2009," she added.
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"Surviving and recovering from fires has cost us billions since 2009," she added.
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One year since the devastating LA fires, what have we learned?
How did climate change play a role, and what lessons should we apply here in Australia?
How did climate change play a role, and what lessons should we apply here in Australia?
January 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
One year since the devastating LA fires, what have we learned?
How did climate change play a role, and what lessons should we apply here in Australia?
How did climate change play a role, and what lessons should we apply here in Australia?
“If you live in suburbia and think bushfires don’t concern you, think again. Nearly every Australian capital city has a dangerous mix of preconditions for a catastrophic fire like LA," says Greg Mullins AO AFSM, Former Commissioner Fire & Rescue NSW, Founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action.
January 6, 2026 at 6:15 AM
“If you live in suburbia and think bushfires don’t concern you, think again. Nearly every Australian capital city has a dangerous mix of preconditions for a catastrophic fire like LA," says Greg Mullins AO AFSM, Former Commissioner Fire & Rescue NSW, Founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action.
New report: millions living in risky urban fringes as climate pollution drives worsening fire conditions. "Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said suburban Australian homes potentially in the path of fires would be worth billions...”
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January 5, 2026 at 10:04 PM
New report: millions living in risky urban fringes as climate pollution drives worsening fire conditions. "Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said suburban Australian homes potentially in the path of fires would be worth billions...”
https://shorturl.at/fJRer
https://shorturl.at/fJRer
On the outskirts of many of our cities, the same dangerous traits exist for a catastrophic urban fire like what we saw in LA:
🔥 severe winds
🔥 extreme dry periods
🔥 steep slopes
🔥 bushland near homes
🔥 a history of destructive fires
🔥 severe winds
🔥 extreme dry periods
🔥 steep slopes
🔥 bushland near homes
🔥 a history of destructive fires
January 5, 2026 at 9:56 PM
On the outskirts of many of our cities, the same dangerous traits exist for a catastrophic urban fire like what we saw in LA:
🔥 severe winds
🔥 extreme dry periods
🔥 steep slopes
🔥 bushland near homes
🔥 a history of destructive fires
🔥 severe winds
🔥 extreme dry periods
🔥 steep slopes
🔥 bushland near homes
🔥 a history of destructive fires
NEW REPORT: Could the catastrophic LA fires happen here in Australia?
The uncomfortable truth is that many of the factors that led to the LA disaster are already present in Australia - and getting worse.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
The uncomfortable truth is that many of the factors that led to the LA disaster are already present in Australia - and getting worse.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
When Cities Burn: Could the Los Angeles fires happen here? | Climate Council
The uncomfortable truth is that many of the factors that led to the LA disaster are already present in Australia — and getting worse.
www.climatecouncil.org.au
January 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
NEW REPORT: Could the catastrophic LA fires happen here in Australia?
The uncomfortable truth is that many of the factors that led to the LA disaster are already present in Australia - and getting worse.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
The uncomfortable truth is that many of the factors that led to the LA disaster are already present in Australia - and getting worse.
www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/wh...
Lots of things can spark a bushfire, including people. But climate pollution decides what happens next.
Drought, heat, relative low humidity, strong winds & high fuel loads are all being turbocharged by climate pollution. That’s why today’s bushfires spread faster, burn hotter & are harder to stop.
Drought, heat, relative low humidity, strong winds & high fuel loads are all being turbocharged by climate pollution. That’s why today’s bushfires spread faster, burn hotter & are harder to stop.
January 5, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Lots of things can spark a bushfire, including people. But climate pollution decides what happens next.
Drought, heat, relative low humidity, strong winds & high fuel loads are all being turbocharged by climate pollution. That’s why today’s bushfires spread faster, burn hotter & are harder to stop.
Drought, heat, relative low humidity, strong winds & high fuel loads are all being turbocharged by climate pollution. That’s why today’s bushfires spread faster, burn hotter & are harder to stop.
Climate pollution is increasing the intensity & frequency of heatwaves in Australia. Heatwaves are becoming hotter, lasting longer & occurring more often.
With temperatures at and over 40°C this week, many of us will be feeling the impacts of global heating.
www.news.com.au/national/sco...
With temperatures at and over 40°C this week, many of us will be feeling the impacts of global heating.
www.news.com.au/national/sco...
www.news.com.au
January 5, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Climate pollution is increasing the intensity & frequency of heatwaves in Australia. Heatwaves are becoming hotter, lasting longer & occurring more often.
With temperatures at and over 40°C this week, many of us will be feeling the impacts of global heating.
www.news.com.au/national/sco...
With temperatures at and over 40°C this week, many of us will be feeling the impacts of global heating.
www.news.com.au/national/sco...
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WINS: South Korea, one of Australia’s biggest coal customers, pledged to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040, signalling a major shift toward clean energy.
This move highlights the opportunity for Australia to accelerate renewable progress!
This move highlights the opportunity for Australia to accelerate renewable progress!
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 AM
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WINS: South Korea, one of Australia’s biggest coal customers, pledged to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040, signalling a major shift toward clean energy.
This move highlights the opportunity for Australia to accelerate renewable progress!
This move highlights the opportunity for Australia to accelerate renewable progress!
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: Coming into effect on 1 Jan '26, regulations require new Sydney residential buildings to go all-electric, cutting reliance on gas for a healthier, more efficient future.
The move will help Aussies save on energy bills while reducing climate pollution from fossil fuels.
The move will help Aussies save on energy bills while reducing climate pollution from fossil fuels.
December 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: Coming into effect on 1 Jan '26, regulations require new Sydney residential buildings to go all-electric, cutting reliance on gas for a healthier, more efficient future.
The move will help Aussies save on energy bills while reducing climate pollution from fossil fuels.
The move will help Aussies save on energy bills while reducing climate pollution from fossil fuels.
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: Despite its claim as the world’s top climate polluter, China is set to exceed its 2035 climate goals!
The country aims to cut climate pollution by 7-10% by expanding renewables, promoting electric vehicles, and achieving overall greenhouse gas reductions.
The country aims to cut climate pollution by 7-10% by expanding renewables, promoting electric vehicles, and achieving overall greenhouse gas reductions.
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: Despite its claim as the world’s top climate polluter, China is set to exceed its 2035 climate goals!
The country aims to cut climate pollution by 7-10% by expanding renewables, promoting electric vehicles, and achieving overall greenhouse gas reductions.
The country aims to cut climate pollution by 7-10% by expanding renewables, promoting electric vehicles, and achieving overall greenhouse gas reductions.
In 2025, global renewable energy generation surpassed coal, for the first time in history!
Solar, wind & hydro continue to surge, driven by plunging costs, rapid deployment & strong public support.
This marks a major turning point; coal is losing ground as renewable energy becomes the new default.
Solar, wind & hydro continue to surge, driven by plunging costs, rapid deployment & strong public support.
This marks a major turning point; coal is losing ground as renewable energy becomes the new default.
December 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In 2025, global renewable energy generation surpassed coal, for the first time in history!
Solar, wind & hydro continue to surge, driven by plunging costs, rapid deployment & strong public support.
This marks a major turning point; coal is losing ground as renewable energy becomes the new default.
Solar, wind & hydro continue to surge, driven by plunging costs, rapid deployment & strong public support.
This marks a major turning point; coal is losing ground as renewable energy becomes the new default.
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: From 1 July, suppliers and manufacturers were required to meet emissions targets under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for new cars sold in Australia.
This is helping Aussies save money on fuel while reducing transport-related climate pollution.
This is helping Aussies save money on fuel while reducing transport-related climate pollution.
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 AM
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: From 1 July, suppliers and manufacturers were required to meet emissions targets under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for new cars sold in Australia.
This is helping Aussies save money on fuel while reducing transport-related climate pollution.
This is helping Aussies save money on fuel while reducing transport-related climate pollution.
Did you know that here in Australia, our main energy grid is already powered by more than 40% renewable energy?
More wind and solar power backed by storage is the fastest way to bring down power bills, and the only way to secure a safer future for our kids and communities.
So let’s keep at it! 💚💚💚
More wind and solar power backed by storage is the fastest way to bring down power bills, and the only way to secure a safer future for our kids and communities.
So let’s keep at it! 💚💚💚
December 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Did you know that here in Australia, our main energy grid is already powered by more than 40% renewable energy?
More wind and solar power backed by storage is the fastest way to bring down power bills, and the only way to secure a safer future for our kids and communities.
So let’s keep at it! 💚💚💚
More wind and solar power backed by storage is the fastest way to bring down power bills, and the only way to secure a safer future for our kids and communities.
So let’s keep at it! 💚💚💚
Tis the season 🎅
Happy holidays from us here at the Climate Council!
Happy holidays from us here at the Climate Council!
December 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Tis the season 🎅
Happy holidays from us here at the Climate Council!
Happy holidays from us here at the Climate Council!
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: The 2025 Super Bowl made history by airing the first-ever nonprofit climate ad, created by Science Moms, reaching millions with a powerful call to protect what we love.
December 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: The 2025 Super Bowl made history by airing the first-ever nonprofit climate ad, created by Science Moms, reaching millions with a powerful call to protect what we love.
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: The Belém Declaration - signed at COP30 - is a non-binding declaration, which means countries aren’t legally required to take action, BUT it’s the strongest language we’ve seen from the Australian Government yet about the need to switch away from fossil fuels.
December 23, 2025 at 6:53 AM
MAJOR 2025 CLIMATE WIN: The Belém Declaration - signed at COP30 - is a non-binding declaration, which means countries aren’t legally required to take action, BUT it’s the strongest language we’ve seen from the Australian Government yet about the need to switch away from fossil fuels.
MAJOR 2025 WIN: Australia just recorded one of its biggest-ever drops in climate pollution this year, driven by a surge in renewable energy replacing coal.
Let’s go 2026!
Let’s go 2026!
December 22, 2025 at 6:00 AM
MAJOR 2025 WIN: Australia just recorded one of its biggest-ever drops in climate pollution this year, driven by a surge in renewable energy replacing coal.
Let’s go 2026!
Let’s go 2026!