Our opposition to new coal mines and our support for renewable energy are based on the fact that carbon emissions, primarily from coal-fired electricity generation, drive climate change. one current focus is starving coal mining companies of funds through divestment initiatives, e.g. Kittens for the Reef, a NQCC project. At the same time, we need to work on adaptation and other aspects of mitigation.

(May 06, 2016) Currently there are some 50,000 abandoned mines across the country. The companies have simply walked away and left the sites un- rehabilitated. Lock the Gate is running a campaign to stop the rot and make sure the industry is held accountable and fixes up its mess. Sign our petition to hold big mining to account for the costs of rehabilitate.

Right now in Australia, power companies such as AGL, Origin and EnergyAustralia are all investing their money in CSG mining. However, you don’t have to get your power from these suppliers! Energy provider Powershop provides a low cost alternative to pro-Coal Seam Gas (CSG) retailers.

HAVE YOUR SAY! Submit to the Senate Inquiry on Unconventional Gas Mining in Australia. THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 14th March 2016.

Despite being on the front line in terms of paying out on the impacts of climate change, Australia’s major insurers – IAG, QBE and Suncorp – continue to be major supporters of the fossil fuel industry by underwriting fossil fuel projects and investing in fossil fuel companies.