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Elaine Johnson Jan 21, 2023

Tom Quinn Jan 21, 2023

@ElaineJohnson @EDOLawyers amazing work! Congratulations!

Elaine Johnson Jan 21, 2023

It’s official. The NSW Environment Protection Authority will be regulating emissions for a safe climate - a first in Australia.

SO PROUD of @EDOLawyers clients Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action who sued the EPA for this and won! #Climate #Law #Litigation #ClimateJustice

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jan/20/nsw-environment-watchdog-to-require-big-polluters-to-show-how-they-will-hit-net-zero-and-then-nudge-them-to-improve

https://www.edo.org.au/2023/01/20/nsw-epa-finally-has-the-regulatory-teeth-to-help-reduce-emissions-and-protect-communities/

NSW environment watchdog to require companies to show how they will hit net zero and then nudge them to improve

The state’s EPA is unveiling what it calls Australia’s ‘most comprehensive plan’ to cut carbon emissions

The Guardian

Elaine Johnson Dec 2, 2022

Environmental Defenders Office Dec 2, 2022

#BREAKING: Tiwi Traditional Owner Dennis Tipakalippa has had his historic win over Santos’ Barossa Gas Project upheld by the Full Federal Court of Australia!

Today's decision sends a message to all gas companies that they cannot sideline First Nations peoples.

More to come.

Elaine Johnson Nov 24, 2022

Excited to be heading to Brisbane today to support our brave clients Youth Verdict and Bimblebox Alliance as they attend Court to receive judgment in Australia’s first human rights climate case…

https://www.edo.org.au/2022/04/20/landmark-hearing-into-clive-palmers-galilee-coal-project-legal-challenge-begins/

Landmark hearing into Clive Palmer’s Galilee Coal Project Legal Challenge Begins - Environmental Defenders Office

Youth Verdict and The Bimblebox Alliance’s epic human rights, nature and climate legal challenge to Clive Palmer’s proposed Galilee Coal Project has begun. Over six weeks, the Queensland Land Court will hear compelling evidence that the Mining Lease and Environmental approval for the mine should be refused. Our clients will argue coal from the mine [...]Read More...

Environmental Defenders Office

Elaine Johnson Nov 24, 2022

Aaron Dodd Nov 24, 2022

AGL to close big gas power station as switch to 100 per cent renewables marches on #auspol https://reneweconomy.com.au/agl-to-close-big-gas-power-station-as-switch-to-100-per-cent-renewables-marches-on/

AGL to close big gas power station as switch to 100 per cent renewables marches on

AGL fast tracks closure of the Torrens Island B gas generator as the switch to 100 per cent renewables in South Australia gathers pace.

RenewEconomy

Elaine Johnson Nov 23, 2022

Dont follow me, follow Greta Nov 22, 2022

”Global Witness found more than 600 people at the talks in Egypt are linked to fossil fuels. That's more than the combined delegations from the 10 most climate-impacted countries.” "If you want to address malaria, you don't invite the mosquitoes” #COP27 https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63571610

COP27: Sharp rise in fossil fuel industry delegates at climate summit

Data shared exclusively with the BBC show large numbers of oil and gas lobbyists attending COP27.

BBC News

Elaine Johnson Nov 23, 2022

Jagga Nov 23, 2022

This is truly shocking
Beloved Aussie, 78, unable to speak properly after violent arrest https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11459271/Danny-Lim-unable-speak-properly-suffering-brain-injury-NSW-Police-arrest.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubutton

Danny Lim 'unable to speak properly' after suffering brain injury from NSW Police arrest

Danny Lim was adorned with his signature sandwich-style boards when he was forced to the ground by two NSW Police officers in Sydney's Queen Victoria Building shortly on Tuesday.

Daily Mail

Elaine Johnson Nov 23, 2022

@EDOLawyers is in court to defend Tiwi Traditional Owner’s win over Santos’ Barossa gas.
We’re now awaiting judgment…
Hear from our brave clients of the Munupi Clan, who are fighting to save the Sea Country from Santos drilling rigs: https://youtu.be/QZ9NKPaRf2Q
More here:
https://www.edo.org.au/2022/11/15/were-in-court-to-defend-tiwi-traditional-owners-win-over-santos-barossa-gas/

Tiwi Senior Lawman Dennis Tipakalippa launched historic legal challenge to Santos Barossa Gas

YouTube

Elaine Johnson Nov 22, 2022

Wave of Climate-Related Actions by First Nations Peoples Considered Precedent-Setting
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/wave-of-climate-related-actions-by-9174284/

Wave of Climate-Related Actions by First Nations Peoples Considered Precedent-Setting | JD Supra

Three recent actions highlight an emerging trend of First Nations peoples bringing climate-related claims. Recent decisions in two of these actions...

JD Supra

Elaine Johnson Nov 14, 2022

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Maria Bernardi Nov 14, 2022

@ElaineJohnson
Be very welcome to this space, Elaine.