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This is on behalf of local climate change group. Material is selected by Bernie McComb and does not necessarily represent opinion of whole group.

Recordings – National Climate Emergency Summit

Highly recommended : Videos and podcasts from the National Climate Emergency Summit – held in Melbourne Town Hall on 14-15 February 2020 — Read on http://www.climateemergencysummit.org/recordings/

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Transport is letting Australia down in the race to cut emissions

The continued upward trend in our second-biggest source of emissions is a result of government inaction on a transport mix dominated by trucks and cars and a lack of fuel-efficiency standards. Our government has ignored recommendations to adopt mandatory fuel-efficiency … Continue reading

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All-electric solar homes save thousands over gas: report – Renew

All-electric solar homes save thousands over gas: report – Renew — Read on renew.org.au/research/all-electric-solar-homes-save-thousands-over-gas-report/

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The Australian press gallery needs to a take a long hard look at itself

Essential read from Crikey _ After its failure to uncover the sports rorts scandal, it’s time political journalists in Australia took a long hard look at themselves. — Read on http://www.crikey.com.au/2020/02/17/scott-morrison-shearer-press-gallery/

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Gerrymanders undermine American democracy – Jared Diamond – The Science Show – ABC Radio National

Serious risk USA soon a dictatorship, what is gerrymander and why is it a worry: A party may receive most votes in a state. But district boundaries mean the less popular party receives more congressional seats. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/gerrymanders-undermine-american-democracy—jared-diamond/11988140

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Vast stores of carbon dioxide in seabeds could be released as oceans warm – The Science Show – ABC Radio National

A scary one __Carbon dioxide collects in the ocean depths near vents. It is held in place at low temperatures under high pressure. As oceans warm, there is potential for its release. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/vast-stores-of-carbon-dioxide-in-seabeds-could-be-released-as-o/11988216

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A third of plants and animals risk mass extinction

How can mainstream media pretend climate crisis is not a huge risk? 25 February, 2020 – As planetary temperatures rise, the chances of species survival lessen. Mass extinction is coming. The challenge is to measure the loss. — Read on … Continue reading

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What Minister Angus needs to do – Climate target set by IPCC requires 12 Australian coal-fired power stations to close: Parliamentary Library report

Less than 2 degree warming climate target set by IPCC requires 12 Australian coal-fired power stations to close: Parliamentary Library report – ABC News — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/amp.abc.net.au/article/10368194

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Natural gas is a much ‘dirtier’ energy source, carbon-wise, than we thought

Coal, oil, and gas are responsible for much more atmospheric methane, the super-potent warming gas, than previously known. — Read on http://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/02/super-potent-methane-in-atmosphere-oil-gas-drilling-ice-cores/

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Climate Change Is a Threat to the Future of All Children

Time for negative growth of everything. UN FAO reports that by 2050 the world will need 60% more food and 20% more water when crop yields already dropping, soils depleted by chemical farming and droughts all around the world. Every … Continue reading

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