Environment
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Natural environment
Report
'I can't cool': extreme heat and human rights in the context of climate change
The intersecting climate and human rights crises are going to become progressively more challenging This report examines the consequences and risks of extreme heat through a human rights lens and offers concrete recommendations for actions that can be taken – starting now – to protect populations from harm.
Discussion paper
Textiles waste in Australia: reducing consumption and investing in circularity
Every year, over 300,000 tonnes of clothing is either sent to landfill or exported from Australia. The authors of this paper argue that banning the export of textiles waste, meaningful regulation, taxation and investing in Australia’s capacity to manufacture and recycle domestically, are better solutions for creating a circular economy for this industry.
Policy report
Considerations for the establishment of the Net Zero Economy Authority
This paper addresses three topics as they relate to the net zero transition: economics, social change, and regional communities. The authors have drawn upon their collective expertise and experience and reviewed global research and case studies around similar transitions and transition-focused institutions.
Report
From provider to parasite: excess LNG export capacity and state energy policies as emerging threats to WA’s domestic gas market, environment, and economy
This research shows that excess liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity at Woodside’s Burrup Hub, and a lack of timely renewable energy development, are shaping up as major threats to Western Australia’s domestic gas supply and local energy consumers.
Policy report
Future made in Australia? Evaluating Australia’s 2024 green energy related policies and its potential impact on Asia
This policy brief evaluates Australia’s 2024 green energy-related policies and examines their potential impact on Asia. The paper predicts that Australia’s green energy initiatives will have a ripple effect across Asia, promoting the adoption of clean energy technologies and practices.