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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.

Climate denial? Flat Earth? What’s the difference?

30 August, 2021 − People who deny that climate change is happening have something in common with people who believe in a flat Earth. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/climate-denial-flat-earth-whats-the-difference/

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More people face greater risk from extreme heat

27 August, 2021 − In a hotter world, periods of extreme heat are on the increase. And that presents a massive threat to life and health. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/more-people-face-greater-risk-from-extreme-heat/ Conventional aircon runs out of cooling and causes more emissions … Continue reading

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Central Banks Helping Funnel Trillions of Dollars into Fossil Fuels Despite Climate Pledges,

Central Banks Helping Funnel Trillions of Dollars into Fossil Fuels Despite Climate Pledges, Research Finds – DeSmog — Read on http://www.desmog.com/2021/08/25/central-banks-helping-funnel-trillions-of-dollars-into-fossil-fuels-despite-climate-pledges-research-finds/ Are bankers worse than small children? Sing song time, “Money is the root of all evil”

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Daily Energy Needs

An overview of the basic ideas related to the concept of energy — Read on home.uni-leipzig.de/energy/energy-fundamentals/04.htm  Just a spontaneous web search: US and German citizens consumed, per day, in 2019 about 219 and 120 kWh, while world average is 58kWh. If … Continue reading

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‘Everything is on fire’: Siberia hit by unprecedented burning

‘Everything is on fire’: Siberia hit by unprecedented burning | Russia | The Guardian — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/20/everything-is-on-fire-siberia-hit-by-unprecedented-burning Starting in April and expected continuing until Oct, bigger than all other fires combined, 1.5Million hectares, smoke 3000km to North Pole, then … Continue reading

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Australia COVID: Scott Morrison’s reopening plan is as easy as A, B or C

Australia COVID: Scott Morrison’s reopening plan is as easy as A, B or C — Read on amp.smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-s-election-plan-it-s-as-easy-as-a-b-or-c-20210825-p58ln6.html “Morrison has also sought to mask his failures by saying “we” have saved 30,000 lives since the beginning of the pandemic, a … Continue reading

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Australia is ‘more and more isolated’ on climate, former EU trade commissioner says

Cecilia Malmström warned climate change is an urgent global crisis and Australia, as a big economy and big emitter, needs to do more — Read on amp.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/25/australia-is-more-and-more-isolated-on-climate-says-former-eu-trade-commissioner The goal is to prevent “carbon leakage” – or the movement of emissions-intensive … Continue reading

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Victoria’s goes mandatory in plans to fight climate change

ANALYSIS: Victoria has leapt out in front on climate change. Again. This time with an infrastructure plan of action that leaves similar agencies and jurisdictions lolling in the shade. — Read on thefifthestate.com.au/business/government/victorias-goes-mandatory-in-plans-to-fight-climate-change/ But no testing during final inspection to … Continue reading

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Forest people offer the best hope of saving them

23 August, 2021 − Trees are vital for solving the climate crisis. But there’s nothing simple about the forested world, as forest people know. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/forest-people-offer-the-best-hope-of-saving-them/ but don’t our sad leaders insist it’s so simple, monoculture tree farms, … Continue reading

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Taxpayer $ prop viability coal powern

Letter to editor Just in case you missed it, web search doesn’t find any stories in mainstream media, we’re in danger of being slugged with fees on electricity bills, to keep coal power in business. Capacity Payment, by ESB (EnergySecurity … Continue reading

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