After many months of speculation, The Nationals have formally abandoned a commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The leader of the Nationals, David Littleproud, said the party would shift its focus to climate adaptation instead of being “focused solely” on reducing emissions, noting Australia’s small share of global emissions. Let’s use a fireContinue reading “The Nationals abandon rural and regional communities to more disaster”
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Electric vehicles & fire. Don’t believe the hype.
People who oppose renewables love to talk up the perceived fire risks of wind turbines, batteries and electric and hybrid vehicles. And when accidents do happen, news is spread on social media which generates a sense that these events are common and pose unacceptable risks to firefighters, the environment and the community. The fact isContinue reading “Electric vehicles & fire. Don’t believe the hype.”
Renewables and fire risk – what are the facts?
Why renewables? Australia and other high-emission nations must take drastic action to stop climate change impacts becoming irreversible. As was noted recently by Professor Mark Howden, Director of the ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS) and Vice-Chair of the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): “2024 was the hottest year onContinue reading “Renewables and fire risk – what are the facts?”
AFCA responds to the State of the Climate report
The biennial State of the Climate Report, which is produced by the CSIRO and BOM has now been released. The report draws on the latest national and international climate research, monitoring, science and projection information to describe changes and long-term trends in Australia’s climate. Among a vast amount of information, there are some clear detailsContinue reading “AFCA responds to the State of the Climate report”
A volunteer remote area firefighting team for Victoria
This year’s Victorian fire season has officially started, with fire restrictions commencing in parts of the north west of the state this week. The CFA declared the first Fire Danger Period (FDP) for the 2024-25 fire season on Monday, 28 October and noted that ‘Victorians can expect a hotter and drier summer and communities shouldContinue reading “A volunteer remote area firefighting team for Victoria”
AFCA Launches Pre-summer forum for LGBTQIA+ firefighters
The AFCA is holding a pre-summer forum for members of the fire community that identity as LGBTQIA+, as well as allies in the fire community who would like to listen in and learn about how they can show in solidarity for their LGBTQIA+ peers. The first of these forums will be on the 18 NovemberContinue reading “AFCA Launches Pre-summer forum for LGBTQIA+ firefighters”
Australian Firefighters Climate Alliance 