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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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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
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
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/
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
Every child in the world is under ‘immediate threat’ from climate and poor diet, landmark study shows
“In other countries, hunger is biggest motivator to recruit child soldiers which explains things like Saudis aerial bombing of irrigation paddies in Yemen, why is this not criminal? “It’s truly embarrassing for every Australian to be highlighted yet again as … Continue reading
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QBE warns of climate risk after $300m hit to revenue from extreme weather events
Need to make sure Government doesn’t do taxpayer handout subsidies to premiums, as happens in USA for poor little rich kids with beach front villas in Florida QBE chief warns that severe weather may force premiums to price out customers … Continue reading
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Why immediately revoking coal mining permits could be better for global economy
Oxford University research argues for immediate closure of world’s brown coal mines with new analysis suggesting they’re a net drain on the global economy. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/why-immediately-revoking-coal-mining-permits-could-be-better-for-global-economy-78141/
Oil and gas firms ‘have had far worse climate impact than thought’
Study indicates human fossil methane emissions have been underestimated by up to 40% — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/19/oil-gas-industry-far-worse-climate-impact-than-thought-fossil-fuels-methane
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