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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.

Moped or Bicycle only to – Dutch Grand Prix

Moped or Bicycle – Dutch Grand Prix — Read on dutchgp.com/en/transport/moped-bicycle/ In Melbourne, if only….

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Study finds forest conservation carbon offsets ‘overestimated’ – Science with Jonathan Webb – ABC listen

Today, in the journal Science, a global team of researchers have published a study that casts doubt carbon credits based on forest conservation. Also this week, Japan started to release water from the Fukushima nuclear power station back into the Pacific Ocean. … Continue reading

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Resources Minister Madeleine King backs carbon capture, days after national conference voted to dilute support

Capturing carbon and storing it is a “key mechanism” in the fight against climate change, Resources Minister Madeleine King says. — Read on http://www.afr.com/policy/energy-and-climate/minister-backs-carbon-capture-days-after-labor-downgraded-it-20230821-p5dy WTF? “There is no net zero without the resources sector,” she says.

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Solar Up 20X, Fossil Fuel Use Down In California

Solar generation in California experienced an impressive growth, soaring nearly twenty-fold, wind generation demonstrated a commendable increase of 63%. — Read on cleantechnica.com/2023/08/22/solar-up-20x-fossil-fuel-use-down-in-california/ Success possible – Sadly, though, climate change is making the march to renewables a real slog.

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Just 15 of all these monster ships make more emissions than world of cars

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Pioneering wind-powered cargo ship sets sail – BBC News

Inventors hope maiden voyage will help usher in new era of greener shipping. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-66543643 Up front claim is Cargill is a shipping company. True but gigantic, dedicated to shipping most of worlds agricultural produce. Latest and biggest … Continue reading

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(6) An Ever-Smaller Board – by Bill McKibben

On which to play the human game — Read on billmckibben.substack.com/p/an-ever-smaller-board

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Toronto’s deep lake water cooling (DLWC) is the world’s largest. Here’s how it works. – Washington Post

Deep lake water cooling (DLWC) is used to cool over 100 buildings in the city. It saves enough electricity to power a town of 25,000 — and it’s so popular the city is pursuing an expansion. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/interactive/2021/toronto-deep-latke-water-cooling-raptors/Continue reading

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Montana Ruling a ‘Game Changer’ for Climate Legal Action in the U.S.

Our Children’s Trust Executive Director Julia Olson said in a statement August 14. “This is a huge win for Montana, for youth, for democracy, and for our climate. More rulings like this will certainly come.” — Read on http://www.theenergymix.com/2023/08/16/montana-ruling-a-game-changer-for-legal-climate-action-in-the-u-s/ Only … Continue reading

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Inspiration by Al Gore at TED

A must watch and act youtu.be/xgZC6da4mco

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