by | Nov 6, 2023 | Blog, Climate
Author: Jules Seabright Jules volunteers with CAFNEC to raise awareness of climate change, its impacts, and what we can do as Wet Tropics residents to protect this special place, every day. While tree planting alone cannot curb atmospheric CO2 levels and the climate...
by | Nov 1, 2023 | Climate, Front Page, Submission
The Australian government currently has no duty of care to protect young people and future generations from climate change. This has allowed politicians and policy makers to make decisions regarding climate policy without considering how they affect future...
by | Jun 20, 2022 | Blog, Climate
I started learning about climate change, or global warming as it was more commonly called, back in school. Back then, climate change felt far away, and yeah, I was sad for the polar bears, but it really felt like one of those issues that the adults and those smart...
by | Jan 28, 2022 | Climate, Submission
The Cairns Climate Change Strategy 2030 sets a pathway for Cairns Regional Council to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and to support the climate aspirations of our local community. This strategy is Council’s commitment to the community on climate action, so they...
by | Apr 21, 2021 | Climate
REGISTER Our way of life in Far North Queensland is special, living side-by-side with the oldest living tropical rainforest, and the stunning Great Barrier Reef. The natural environment that surrounds us is such a big part of our everyday experience. The places we...
by | Mar 11, 2021 | Climate, Training, Volunteer
The next few years will determine the degree of suffering caused by climate change. Our governments are sitting idle on action on climate change, and playing a part in determining Australia’s suffering – exacerbating it. We need to take action into the hands of our...