Media releases
7 March 2019
The Nature Conservation Council calls on all parties to use state planning powers to block two 1000MW coal-fired power stations proposed for former Hunter Economic Zone near Kurri Kurri.
Climate and energy
1 March 2019
Destruction of koala habitat has nearly doubled across three regions of NSW since the axing of the state’s Native Vegetation Act in August 2017, a new report has shown.
Forests and wildlife
28 February, 2019
Annual climate pollution from the state’s five coal-fired power stations has eclipsed 50 million tonnes for the first time since 2012-13, according to National Greenhouse data released today.
Climate and energy
28 February 2019
The Nature Conservation Council welcomes Labor’s commitment to tackle climate change and calls on the Berejiklian government to join the race to power NSW with clean energy.
Climate and energy
28 February 2019
The Nature Conservation Council welcomes the NSW Labor’s pledge to end the state’s deforestation crisis by remaking environmental laws and calls on the party to commit to an immediate suspension of clearing of koala and threatened species habitat.
Forests and wildlife
24 February 2019
The biggest single challenge facing people on farms and in regional communities in NSW didn’t rate a mention in the NSW Nationals state campaign launch today.
Climate and energy
24 February 2019
Conservative voters want to see a plan to boost clean energy and reduce the state’s contribution to climate change, according to the latest Essential Media poll.
Climate and energy
22 February 2019
Repower-Monaro is calling on all candidates running for the seat of Monaro to support the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. All candidates except Monaro MP John Barilaro have pledged to attend a meet-the-candidates forum at the Kangaroos Club in Queanbeyan from 7pm on March 6.
Climate and energy
18 January 2019
The Nature Conservation Council and Inland Rivers Network welcome the Academy of Sciences report on the Menindee Lakes and Darling River fish kills, which confirms mismanagement of water in the Northern Basin is largely responsible for the catastrophe.
Rivers and wetlands