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Comfort with a Conscience
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Driving an EV doesn’t mean you have to give up on space or practicality. Whether you’re chasing a...
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No Room for Range Anxiety
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You’ve probably heard of the term ‘range anxiety’ when learning about EVs. It’s a term that is in...
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Swell Check Survey
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Surfers Are the Coastal Force for Climate Action
It’s official, something powerful is happening...
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2024 Impact Report
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2024 was a huge year of impact and growth for Surfers for Climate.Â
Historic legislation to ban o...
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TGS SCRAPS SEISMIC BLASTING PLAN IN OTWAY BASIN
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It’s clear that communities along the Otway coast, as well as surfing communities around Australia, don’t want to see any more damaging fossil fuel exploration in their waters - the days of social license for sucking up fossil fuels from our ocean are done.
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Sustainability Takes Centre Stage: Lessons from Paris 2024 for a Greener LA 2028
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The surfing events, held at the legendary Teahupo'o in Tahiti, were about 15,800 kilometres (9,800 miles) from Paris. Known for its powerful yet beautiful glassy, hollow waves that break over a shallow reef, Teahupo'o was the perfect stage for the world’s best surfers.
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Uruguay's Wind Energy Blueprint for Australia
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Quietly going about their business, Uruguay’s wind energy revolution is a transformation that off...
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Riding the Wave to Climate Action: Surfers for Climate and Polestar Team Up
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Surfers for Climate is beyond stoked to announce our exciting new partnership with Polestar. Since we paddled out in 2019, we've been all about educating, inspiring, and mobilising surfers to take action on climate. Now, with Polestar riding shotgun, we're gearing up to make an even bigger splash.
Declaration of Support for Offshore Wind from Young People in the Illawarra
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We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land, the Dharawal people and res...
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Our Official Position on Responsible Offshore Wind
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Surfers love an offshore wind - this one is a little different, but can be something special too....
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New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Submission Guide
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Great news! The Australian Government is introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). Having a vehicle efficiency standard means that car manufacturers will need to meet high standards of engine efficiency for new cars that enter Australia
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NSW Politicians Drawing a Line in the Sand on Gas off the Coast
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Yesterday, NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe and NSW Minister for the Centr...
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From Foam to Fungi: The Mycelium Revolution
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We explore the journey of mycelium surf vessels, reflecting on the past decade's pioneering efforts and looking into reasons behind its delayed adoption, despite its initial promise.
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Line In The Sand
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As surfers, we need to recognise that the greatest threat to our ocean is climate change, while some of the greatest solutions to climate change also come from the ocean itself. But navigating our way to a healthy and thriving ocean will take guts, focus and courage - qualities that surfers have.
It’s time for a line in the sand for our ocean.
Stop Seismic Testing
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Norwegian-owned TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Company has submitted an Environment Plan to 3D seismic blast an area of 45,000 km of pristine waters off the Victorian Coast in order to locate the best drill targets for new oil and gas. The Environment Plan is open for comment till 11th Aug.Â
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Statement of Support for the Referendum on a Voice to Parliament
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Our first value at Surfers for Climate that guides our sea-roots movement for positive climate action is to recognise the ‘true locals’. This is where our work starts. We believe that sustainable climate action is not possible without addressing climate justice. As we do the work, we honour and learn from First Nations connection to Country and culture.
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How Next-Gen Materials can Revolutionize Surfing
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Within the present-day realm of materials science, there are countless examples of low-impact alternatives that are currently vying to oust traditional materials. In a surfing context, it's about ousting materials that have been the mainstay since the late 1950s when polyurethane (PU) foam and polyester resin first made a seismic introduction to the surfing scene.
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How WSL Shaper Rankings can Evolve for the Environment
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The recently launched 'WSL Vissla Shaper Rankings' is a list of surfboard shapers who are ranked based on the performance of their surfboards in WSL events, but is there another step in the evolution of these rankings to benefit the planet?
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Flax Surfboard Ideology with Gary McNeill
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Gary’s been shaping since he was just sixteen years of age, when shaping was more of a necessity rather than a luxury. Shaping boards for his friends set him on his way to where he is today- a bespoke shaper of high-performance, unique surfboards, with a dedicated following that includes well-known surfers and musicians.Â
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Carpark Convos with Nick Colbey
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Nick Colbey is one of those classic Aussie blokes. Charges hard when the waves get nug, rips the bag, loves a bevy, and enjoys those wide open spaces. We had a little climate convo’ with him…
To Protect & Surf
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A Climate Change And Surfing Conversation with WSL, The Climate Council, Australian Marine Conservation Society
The Future of Surfing: Part I
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Welcome to the first of a two-part series asking innovators and crafty folk from the surfing world about the future of surfboards and the wider realm of surf culture. Part I comes from the East Coast of Australia and involves four innovators we know here at Wave Changer from various chit-chats and connections via mutual friends.
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Wine Dark Open Sea
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Ledendary musician Paul McCartney has teamed up with Jack McCoy and Surfers For Climate for the world exclusive music video premiere for Wine Dark Open Sea.