Climate Change Action

Our efforts to combat climate change:

These are just some of the steps Foaming Fury is taking to combat the effects of climate change and to help reduce our carbon emissions:

Energy efficient lighting.
We have become a Climate Action Innovator. This is a nationally recognised certification for businesses who are taking active steps to reduce their carbon footprint and practice sustainable tourism. For more information on the Climate Action program visit: www.sustainabletourismaustralia.com
We have movement activated lights in some work packing areas to reduce electricity wastage.
Our vehicles are serviced regularly to maintain optimum fuel efficiency.
Our vehicles are replaced every three years to keep up with the latest technology in fuel efficiency and carbon emission control.
A portion of our electricity comes from Green Power. Green Power is drawn from three renewable energy sources – Solar Power, Wind, Hydro and Biomass.
We have aligned our business with other businesses who are Climate Action Certified and environmentally conscious.

Climate change in a nutshell

Climate change is the result of changes in our weather patterns because of an increase in the Earth’s average temperature. This is caused by increases in greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere. These gases soak up heat from the sun but instead of the heat leaving the Earth’s atmosphere, some of it is trapped, making the Earth warmer.

Global warming and climate change

The terms 'global warming' and 'climate change' are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference.

Global warming is the gradual increase of the Earth’s average surface temperature, due to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Climate change is a broader term. It refers to long-term changes in climate, including average temperature and rainfall.

Climate change and Australia

In Australia, greenhouse gas emissions come primarily (70 per cent) from the energy sector. Within this category, electricity generation is the biggest offender, because we rely heavily on burning coal for power. After electricity generation, the largest proportion of emissions comes from road transport.

Australia generates only 1.5 per cent of total global greenhouse gas emissions, so its actions alone cannot avert the worst consequences of climate change. However, Australia is one of the world's biggest polluters on a per capita basis, so it is essential we play our part in the global effort.

Waste materials are minimised and recycled whenever possible.
Foaming Fury has been an Eco Certified business since 2000. All of our rafting tours have minimal impact on the environment and promote the unique areas we visit.