Queensland’s tree-clearing laws must be strengthened

17 May 16

Leading environment groups will today reiterate the need for stronger vegetation protection laws in Queensland to protect endangered species, ecosystems and the Great Barrier Reef.

Polls show voters demand election action on global warming: volunteers take it to the streets to talk climate

16 May 16

Environment groups representing more than 1.5 million Australians will be campaigning together this election in an unprecedented coordinated effort, calling for all candidates and parties to have strong policies to address global warming and transition to clean energy.

Endangered species deserve a better deal this election

12 May 16

Palaszczuk government acts to protect Queensland’s national parks

11 May 16

The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed the Palaszczuk government’s restoration of Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act, which will protect national parks from inappropriate uses, including grazing.

Transition from dirty to clean energy a priority election issue

11 May 16

What a waste: nuclear Royal Commission dumps on South Australia

09 May 16

A plan to store high level international nuclear waste in South Australia is dangerous and divisive and could turn remote SA into a permanent radioactive waste zone, the Australian Conservation Foundation said today.

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Love a sun-powered country? Get a yard sign

09 May 16

Cape York Ghost Bat joins threatened list as government considers new mine

06 May 16

Yesterday's listing of the Ghost Bat (Macroderma gigas) as vulnerable to extinction comes as the Queensland Government considers a proposal to mine rare habitat on Cape York Peninsula that would further threaten this species, the Australian Conservation Foundation warned today.