North Queensland Conservation Council

"While the recovery we reported last year was welcome news, there are challenges ahead. The spectre of global annual coral bleaching will soon become a reality." A great article to help grapple with the truth behind some misleading headlines. theconversation.com/is-the-great-b…

We’re thrilled to hear that a new National Park is planned in north Qld, near Hughenden on Gudjala land. This will be 8,000 hectares of protected ecosystem where our friends @NQCC are based: queenslandconservation.org.au/new_national_p…

Breaking: The Federal Environment Minister @tanya_plibersek has just approved her first coal mine. This flies in the face of climate science, a clean economic future, and a safe climate for our kids. 💔

This Earth Day, we want more than empty words and cute graphics about protecting the planet. We want real environmental protection for Queensland, which starts with a Queensland EPA. #QldEPA @lilynothling @risa_utama @PTappy @katebanville Media release: assets.nationbuilder.com/nqcc2/pages/14…

The rapid rollout of #renewableenergy projects is here but Qld's planning & assessment processes are inadequate to ensure the transition to clean energy doesn't exacerbate our #biodiversity crisis. Read our submission to the Upper Burdekin Wind Farm PER: assets.nationbuilder.com/nqcc2/pages/13…

Queensland’s regional natural resource management sector is backing calls for an independent Environment Protection Agency in Queensland. More: bit.ly/3lZI6ky #nrmqld #conservation #QldEPA

For too long, polluters have been getting away with threatening our air, water, climate & habitats. To protect NQ's environment into the future, we need an independent EPA that can hold polluters to account. Now is the time, Queensland. #QldEPA @AnnastaciaMP @meaghan_scanlon

Our submission to Minister @tanya_plibersek re: the Waratah coal mine highlighted this point. ALL proposed coal mines threaten the #GreatBarrierReef - regardless of their geographical location. It's got something to do with this thing called #climatechange.

The news we'd been hoping for! Clive Palmer's proposed open-cut coal mine less than 10km from the Reef has been rejected by the QLD Govt! On the grounds of the very really risk of pollution and irreversible damage to the Reef!

The Australian Government is forming the first national Koala Recovery Team. It's seeking EOIs from organisations involved in koala conservation to join the Koala Recovery Team Community Advisory Committee. EOIs close 10 February. Details: rb.gy/wpl9di

The federal government has committed to a landmark overhaul of Australia's environment laws in a move Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says will reverse the decline of Australia's environment. abc.net.au/news/2022-12-0…

Fed Environment & Water Minister, Tanya Plibersek, accepted a letter from NQCC & @MackayConsGroup, outlining our concerns with the proposed Urannah Dam and asked the Minister to consider the likely adverse consequences for the climate, Great Barrier Reef and biodiversity. #auspol

Alongside other orgs from throughout Qld, NQCC is helping to drive a collaborative campaign to ensure Qld gets the kind of EPA we need. We were grateful for the opportunity to showcase the campaign at @Qldconservation's Qld Environment Symposium yesterday.

@arianewilkinson Thank you for sharing! Stronger together for sure. 💪

ACF welcomes the Albanese government’s announcement that Australia will sign the Global Methane Pledge – an important international push to tackle a potent climate pollutant. @BowenChris #auspol #climatechange #COP27 acf.org.au/positive-move-…

Very positive headline and story, but I think the most important points are outlined in the last two paragraphs. Legislation is key.

@RainforestsAus @senatorpennyqld Yes, we share your concerns, and commend CAFNEC for the great work they've started around this: cafnec.org.au/renewable-ener…

We were pleased to meet with Senator Penny Allman-Payne today. We discussed what the clean energy transition looks like for North Queensland's communities and nature. We look forward to continuing this dialogue, as there is much we can learn from one another! @senatorpennyqld

Queensland's schools, hospitals, police stations, museums and libraries powered by solar? Yes please! 🏥☀ More great news out of QLD's energy plan today: the State Govt has committed to working towards large government sites being powered by 100% renewable energy by 2030 🙌

Australia violated Torres Strait Islanders' rights by failing to protect them from climate change, UN says #auspol #TorresStrait8 #climatejustice #fossilfuels sbs.com.au/news/article/a…