Media releases
31 January, 2019
NSW Fisheries Minister Niall Blair has refused to meet two of the state’s peak environment groups to discuss the health of the Darling River after it suffered two of the biggest fish kills in the state’s history.
NSW ParliamentRivers and wetlands
30 January, 2019
NSW is facing potential power reserve shortages today and tomorrow because the state Coalition government has wasted eight years when it should have cleaned up and strengthened the state’s electricity supply.
Climate and energy
30 January, 2019
More than 30 North Coast #SaveOurKoalas volunteers will doorknock homes across Lismore this weekend to make deforestation and the survival of koalas a priority issue in the 2019 state election.
Forests and wildlife
30 January, 2019
Climate action groups are calling on the major parties in NSW to prioritise clean energy by adding 4000 MW of renewables to the state’s capacity during the next term of government, and helping families install rooftop solar.
Climate and energy
23 January 2019
The major parties in NSW have missed an opportunity to lead the nation in the adoption of electric vehicles and development of an EV industry.
Air pollutionClimate and energy
23 January 2019
NSW political leaders should commit to using state planning powers to block any coal- or gas-fired power stations if the Federal Government’s decides to subside new projects in this state through its Underwriting New Generation Investments Program.
Air pollutionClimate and energy
21 January 2019
The Berejiklian government’s shocking underperformance on climate and energy continues today with the launch of its NSW Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Plan.
Climate and energy
21 January 2019
NSW Nature Conservation Council and the Inland Rivers Network welcome NSW Labor’s plan for a special commission of inquiry into management of the Darling River system, especially if it results in new measures to ensure environmental water flows are protected.
Rivers and wetlands