Mar 24, 2022 | Climate change, National security
The Australian Security Leaders Climate Group (ASLCG) is a non-partisan network of Australian security and policy professionals that is working to reframe the climate debate and make climate an immediate security priority in Australia. The Australian Security...
Mar 23, 2022 | Climate change, Extreme weather, Floods
A woman trapped on the roof of her car awaits rescue during the 2010-11 Toowoomba flash flood. Attribution: Kingbob86 (Timothy) Unprecedented but not unexpected We have all been struck by the devastating flooding in Queensland and New South Wales. Stories of lives and...
Mar 23, 2022 | Climate change, Food security, Security
A farmer prepares his field for the planting season near Nathenje on the outskirts of Lilongwe, Malawi. Australia is using its expertise and experience to help improve food security in African countries. Attribution: Stephen Morrison/AusAID Food production is a...
Mar 2, 2022 | Clean Energy, Climate change, Climate Policy, EV, Lighter Footprints Events
Australia is so well positioned to transition rapidly to clean energy, with vast potential to rapidly clean up our manufacturing and value add clean energy in decarbonised exports. Our energy system is becoming more resilient and distributed, and households are likely...
Mar 1, 2022 | Electric vehicle, EV
Touring Tassie in ‘Tezzie’ the Tesla As Australia’s EV uptake begins to gather speed, my family feel privileged to be among thousands who purchased a Tesla Model 3 last year. It was the first brand new car we have ever owned. The lure of going electric and optimising...