DCAN’s Dispatch April edition is available now. Read about the ‘Make Big Polluters Pay’ campaign, the ‘Inquiry into renewable and affordable energy for apartments' and our examination of a significant report into the Climate Disinformation War plus much more. Read it here: www.darebincan.org.au/news
Seem to be back up again now. Maybe a denial of service attack.
Fuel sovereignty is possible, if we choose to invest in it. Image is a map of Australia showing the National Freight Charging Network
Fuel sovereignty is
possible, if we choose to
invest in it.
#ClimateEmergency #ElectricTrucks #FuelSecurity #auspol
In one trial a loaded electric truck ran Sydney–Canberra for about $50 in energy compared to around $300 for diesel. Image of a SCANIA electric semitrailer on the highway at night
In one trial a loaded electric truck ran Sydney–Canberra
for about $50 in energy
compared to around $300 for diesel.
#ClimateEmergency #ElectricTrucks #auspol
And they’re already working. Trials in Australia show electric trucks can: * travel 400–500km on one charge * charge in under 30 minutes * run at a fraction of diesel cost Image of an electric truck charging
And they’re already working.
Trials in Australia show electric trucks can:
travel 400–500km on one charge
charge in under 30 minutes
run at a fraction of diesel cost
#ClimateCrisis #ElectricTrucks #auspol
Electric trucks change the equation. When powered by renewable electricity generated in Australia, they don’t rely on imported fuel. Image of a white electric semitrailer.
Electric trucks change the equation.
When powered by renewable electricity generated in Australia, they don’t rely on imported fuel.
#ClimateEmergency #ElectricTrucks #auspol
That leaves us exposed. When fuel costs rise, so does the cost of food and goods. Image of pumps at petrol station.
That leaves us exposed.
When fuel costs rise, so does the cost of food and goods.
#climatecrisis #costofliving #auspol
Australia runs on diesel. Heavy trucks do most of the work, moving around 80% of freight. Image of a black primemover.
Australia runs on diesel.
Heavy trucks do most of the work, moving around 80% of freight.
#climateemergency #diesel #electrictrucks #auspol
Australia doesn’t control fuel prices. When prices spike overseas, we pay the price at the pump. Image of a diesel bowser.
Australia’s freight system depends on diesel, leaving us exposed to global fuel shocks and rising costs.
Australia doesn’t control fuel prices.
When prices spike overseas, we pay the price at the pump.
#climatecrisis #diesel #auspol
Truth-telling is about healing, respect and national repair. DCAN believes there can be no climate justice without justice for First Peoples. We would love to see you there!
Check out the schedule of events and register at www.walkfortruth.com/walk-with-us
Crowd marching carrying a banner that says "WALK FOR TRUTH" and the Indigenous flag.
The National Walk for Truth kicks off this Sunday at Parliament house at 9.00am. Please join us in supporting First Peoples who are calling on the Federal government to commit to truth-telling.
#Indigenous #WalkForTruth #auspol
Just because you have solar panels....... Many households have invested in solar panels over the past 15 years, but that doesn't mean your journey to reduce household emissions is done. Here are some ideas to reduce your carbon emissions further: * Change your petrol/diesel car to an EV and save around 2500 kg/yr * Change your gas heating to reverse cycle AC and save 1600 kg/yr * Swap 1 kg of beef for vego dishes per week and save 3000 kg/yr By the way, you will save money too!
Need some help going all electric?
DCAN offers a free advisory service to Darebin residents on home electrification. So far we've helped 41 residents. Sign up for a free chat with Graham at www.darebincan.org.au/electrify and start your journey today.
#climatecrisis #electrify #auspol
The Australia Institute - POLITICS IN THE PUB GAS, TAX & FAIRNESS with Senator David Pocock 6.30pm AEST Wednesday 15 April LIVE on Facebook and YouTube
Gas companies are making billions while Australians face rising energy bills. So what would it look like to tax gas properly and make the system fair?
Join David Pocock, Richard Denniss and Leanne Minshull for a live conversation on gas, tax and fairness this Wednesday April 15. 🕡 6.30pm AEST
$17 billion per year Australia Institute research shows a 25% tax on gas exports would raise $17 billion each year to fund essential services.
The Australia Institute has built a live tracker showing that lost revenue in real time. The tracker is now on digital truck billboards circling Parliament House as a constant reminder to politicians.
~$49,800,000 per day Nearly $50 million every single day, seven days a week, flowing to multinational LNG exporters instead of Australian schools and hospitals.
Australia is one of the world’s biggest gas exporters, yet we tax gas exports far less than other countries. That has cost Australians tens of billions of dollars in lost public revenue.
Australia's Gas Giveaway $577 per second $34,600 per minute $2,080,000 per hour $348,900,000 per week
The Albanese government has now backed an inquiry into how gas is taxed in Australia. That means real reform is finally being considered.
#climatecrisis #gas #auspol
Data Centres: A Growing Climate and Water Challenge Smart Planning for Energy and Water Efficiency
AI is rapidly reshaping our world — but what does it mean for the climate? While #AI holds promise as a powerful tool for tackling the climate crisis, its growing appetite for energy, water, and materials is already driving significant environmental impacts.
#climatecrisis www.darebincan.org.au/news
Total subsidies to coal mines, gas companies and major diesel users was up 9.4%. By contrast, despite widespread suggestions that its growth is ‘unsustainable’, the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) increased by only 7.6% over the same period.
Photo of a coal mine with excavator and truck in foreground.
Australian state and federal governments provided $16.3 billion in subsidies to fossil fuel producers and major users in 2025-26, according to new research from The Australia Institute.
#climatecrisis #fossilfuelsubsidies #auspol www.darebincan.org.au/news
Also hear from local resident Luke Middleton who will share his experience of building an efficient all electric home for his family.
Reserve your free spot here: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/electrify-...?
Great to see this free event happening at Northcote library on Wednesday 1st April at 6pm -7.30pm. Find out how to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint and also how government rebates and the Darebin Energy Upgrade Program can help.
BIG GAS TAKES 56% OF OUR GAS FOR FREE
Finally, the Albanese government is considering a new tax on gas exports.
The fossil fuel lobby is trying to shut it down.
The Australia Institute is crowdfunding a TV ad to push back.
Support the campaign: nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate-sky-n...
#makebigpolluterspay #climateactionow #auspol
Cyclone Narelle
Make big polluters pay.
Sign the petition.
www.makebigpolluterspay.org.au/petition
#ClimateEmergency #MakePollutersPay #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #auspol
A climate disaster levy on fossil fuel exports would help pay to rebuild communities after events like Narelle.
Cyclone Narelle
A climate disaster levy on fossil fuel exports
would help pay to rebuild communities after events like Narelle.
#ClimateEmergency #MakePollutersPay #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #auspol
Communities are hit again and again. Homes damaged. Roads washed out. Lives disrupted. Photo of a flooded road with sign "WATER OVER ROAD" Flood photo by Wes Warren
Cyclone Narelle
Communities are hit again and again.
Homes damaged. Roads washed out. Lives disrupted.
#ClimateEmergency #MakePollutersPay #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #auspol
Burning coal and gas drives climate change which is making extreme weather more frequent and intense. Gas Refinery photo by Chris Leboutillier
This isn't random. Burning coal and gas leads to climate change which is causing more intense and frequent extreme weather events, and communities should not be left to pay for the results.
#ClimateEmergency #MakePollutersPay #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #auspol
Fires. Floods. Heatwaves. This is our reality. Photo a forest fire on a hillside. Bushfire photo by Matt Palmer
Cyclone Narelle.
The 5th natural disaster declaration this wet season in the NT.
Fires. Floods. Heatwaves. This is our reality.
#ClimateEmergency #MakePollutersPay #ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #auspol
A couple standing at the back of their vehicle with a hillside strewn with debris surrounding them. Credit: Chandler Cruttenden - unsplash
Cyclone Narelle.
Communities are hit again and again.
Homes damaged. Roads washed out. Lives disrupted.
#ClimateEmergenct #MakePollutersPay #auspol
