Keep Coal in the Ground
A campaign identity for Queensland Conservation promoting the idea of no new coal mines and a shift away from the reliance on coal as urgent and achievable tasks.
Australia uses around 70% coal power for electricity. Approximately 90% of our current coal reserves will need to be left in the ground for Australia to help limit global warming to no more than 2C.
According to the Climate Council: “Work by ClimateWorks Australia and ANU shows Australia can decarbonise the economy with little or no cost through energy efficiency, low-carbon electricity (renewables, nuclear and carbon capture and storage), and electrification and fuel switching (from petrol to electricity or biofuel).”
The campaign focuses on engaging the broad electorate in a readily relatable language.
The logos are bold typographic illustrations – evoking the impact of open cut mining, and suggesting the subterranean sedimentary nature of coal (its rightful place!)