Conservation SA

The voice for South Australia's environment.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

We can't save a burning planet with a firehose of fossil fuels.

We must accelerate a just, equitable transition to renewables.

The science is clear: The 1.5°C warming limit is only possible if we ultimately stop burning fossil fuels.

Not reduce.
Not abate.
Phase out.

#COP28

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

And South Australia is in a great position to lead the urgent phase out - as we race towards 100% renewables - starting with any fossil gas production purely aimed at the export market.
#saparli #Auspol2023

[Bill Hare @BillHareClimate]

Agreement to phase out fossil fuels would be huge for humanity.

“There is only one measure of success for Cop28: will it include a commitment to phase out fossil fuels or not”.

https://t.co/UFSXODK0Na

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

This is an exciting step forward.
More please @TKoutsantonisMP !
#saparli

[Gus Macdonald @Gus_Macdonald_]

Tonight at 6pm, @9NewsAdel will take you exclusively inside Adelaide’s newest bus.
It runs entirely off electricity and is set to transform public transport in the city.

[Gus Macdonald @Gus_Macdonald_]

Tonight at 6pm, @9NewsAdel will take you exclusively inside Adelaide’s newest bus.
It runs entirely off electricity and is set to transform public transport in the city.

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

A special shout out to @tanya_plibersek and @sarahinthesen8 for creating the breakthrough that gives our Mighty Murray a fighting chance!

#Auspol2023 #saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)
We’ve shown politicians the huge power of our grassroots movement.
Farmers, fishers, scientists, First Nations leaders and environmentalists – from every corner of the Basin – working together to speak up for healthy rivers 💙
The work starts now!
#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

Today’s deal is just the beginning.
It rescues the river from dire straits, but we’ll need a bigger, bolder plan to ensure the long-term health of the Murray-Darling.

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

Congratulations everyone who made this historic outcome possible and voted for the Bill! Water Minister @tanya_plibersek Greens Senator @sarahinthesen8 and crossbench Senators @DavidPocock @SenatorThorpe @JacquiLambie @TammyTyrrell_

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

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These are crucial wins for Australia’s biggest river system, the Murray-Darling.
This is a big moment to celebrate, for everyone who spoke up + demanded action.

#saparli @tanya_plibersek @sarahinthesen8

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

🚨 An independent audit of water recovery so far

We need a clear picture of how much water has been set aside for the river — and whether or not projects have delivered what they've promised.

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

🖤 💛 ❤️Crucial improvements for First Nations water rights
Along with increased money for Aboriginal water entitlements, the new deal creates a pathway for First Nations to have a much greater say over how their waterways are managed.
https://t.co/0f2JVa239d
#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

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🙅 The power to cancel dodgy water 'offset' projects – with the disastrous Menindee Lakes project likely the first to go.
These projects use clever accounting to help state govt's avoid actually returning water to the river.
#saparli
https://t.co/3wUgC7X2Z0

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

🐟 Opening the door to more flows in the Darling-Baaka

More flows are desperately needed to stop the massive fishkills. But the devil will be in the detail – we don’t yet know how these critical flows will be returned.

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

💧Ensuring that 450 billion litres of water promised for the environment will be delivered by 2027.

So far, less than 3% has been recovered. This legislation will make sure we can't continue to kick the can down the road.

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

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Thanks to huge public pressure from our movement, the govt, Greens and crossbench strengthened this plan to deliver more for rivers, communities and First Nations.

Here are the details:

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)
It means the govt can start buying water again to benefit the environment.
Buying water from willing sellers is the most affordable and effective way to get water for rivers and wetlands. But it’s been off the table since Tony Abbott put a legislated cap on this in 2015.

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

(THREAD)

The Basin Plan has been languishing for a decade — and it's our rivers that have paid the price. Dodgy political deals + delays have stopped vital water being recovered for the environment.

This legislation aims to get us back on track.

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

#BREAKING Wonderful news!
Thanks to @tanya_plibersek, @sarahinthesen8, @DavidPocock, @SenatorThorpe and others this Bill has now passed the Senate.

Here's what it means (THREAD)

#saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

#BREAKING The @AlboMP govt’s Restoring our Rivers Bill has just passed the Senate!

This legislation gives our rivers a lifeline ahead of the next drought.

Our reaction:
https://t.co/XWqZeE20Vn

#auspol2023 #saparli

[Conservation SA @ConservationSA]

#BREAKING The fed govt’s Restoring our Rivers Bill has just passed the Senate!
Wonderful, legacy work from @tanya_plibersek alongside @sarahinthesen8, @DavidPocock, @SenatorThorpe and others in the Senate.
This Bill gives our greatest river system a fighting chance.
#Auspol2023