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‘Terrible for the climate’: Victoria’s native logging emissions equivalent to 700,000 cars

For the first time, a new report measures the extent of carbon emissions from logging in Victoria – and they’re the annual equivalent of the pollution from 700,000 cars. — Read on http://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/terrible-for-the-climate-victoria-s-native-logging-emissions-equivalent-to-700-000-cars-20221101-p5buqm.html

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Cycling makes Seniors active, 30%, communities in Holland, important in mental health to “belong”

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Green lights simultaneously all 4 directions!

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Australian farmers have no defences left against ‘extraordinary’ weather events that have become all too common | Pete Mailler #ClimateCrisis #Hyperthreat #PlanE – Climate Action Australia

Scientists have been telling us about the impacts of increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere for decades. What surprises me is the idea that some farm leaders and politicians continue to feign shock at the weather as we seem to … Continue reading

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Climate Citizen: Victoria sets 75-80% emissions reduction target for 2035, New Renewables Targets VRET of 65% by 2030, 95% by 2035

Climate Citizen: Victoria sets 75-80% emissions reduction target for 2035, New Renewables Targets VRET of 65% by 2030, 95% by 2035 — Read on takvera.blogspot.com/2022/10/victoria-sets-75-80-emissions-reduction.html Huge news…

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Norway shows how Australia can get a fair return from oil and gas – The Australia Institute

Australians are not receiving an appropriate share of the booming gas revenues. The way the industry is taxed in Norway shows the way. — Read on australiainstitute.org.au/post/norway-shows-how-australia-can-get-a-fair-return-from-oil-and-gas/ Australia – do bottomless pit politicians receive any reward for acting on behalf … Continue reading

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Logging regulator not adequately detecting illegal logging, Victorian Auditor-General’s Office finds – ABC News

Victoria’s logging regulator is failing to fully use its powers, and cannot assure the public it is reducing the risk of illegal logging, a Victorian Auditor General’s Office report finds. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-07/logging-regulator-vicforrests-auditor-general-report/101508096 The book Wounded Country reports Murray … Continue reading

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Federal government opens “discussion” on a national energy efficiency strategy | RenewEconomy

Albanese government launches consultation on how to deliver long overdue energy efficiency improvements across the economy, starting with a discussion paper. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/federal-government-opens-discussion-on-a-national-energy-efficiency-strategy/ per Climate Change Performance Index,  independent monitoring tool, at annual UN Climate Change Conference: (Australia’s) … Continue reading

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These kids get to school on a pedal-powered bicycle bus – Active For Life

Children across Europe are getting to school in a pedal-powered bicycle bus called the S’Cool Bus. — Read on activeforlife.com/pedal-powered-bicycle-bus/ If 50% of car journeys are less than 5km and 70% less than 7km then surely our world needs fewer … Continue reading

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