Category Archives: Events local

Putting the ‘net’ into net zero targets: it’s time to start doing things that work

Posted on February 20, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

The best way to hit a net zero target would have been to stop building coalmines and gas fields 20 years ago next best is fast Action now, to make up for lost time.. — Read on amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/19/putting-the-net-into-net-zero-targets-its-time-to-start-doing-things-that-work-now

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coal imports: India to stop thermal coal imports from FY24: Prahlad Joshi – The Economic Times

Posted on February 19, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Here’s hoping we really can pity Mr Adani – coal imports: India to stop thermal coal imports from FY24: Prahlad Joshi – The Economic Times — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/industry/energy/power/india-to-stop-thermal-coal-imports-from-fy24-prahlad-joshi/amp_articleshow/74189630.cms

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UK airports must shut to reach 2050 climate target

Posted on February 19, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

They want the public to help by lobbying for airport closures, more trains, no new roads and more renewable electricity. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/uk-airports-must-shut-to-reach-2050-climate-target/

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Is greening a worry in Arctic?

Posted on February 19, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

apple.news/AKAbGo46qSKO5Qguptr402A …peat is drying out and burning in unprecedented wildfires. Lightning—a phenomenon more suited to places like Florida—is now striking within 100 miles of the North Pole

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Full presser: Climate Change Summit in Melbourne with Peter Garrett, Ian Dunlop, Michael Mann

Posted on February 16, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Highly recommended keynote speakers straight talking about how bad it really is, especially political lack of action – February 14, 2020. Full press conference: Peter Garrett, Ian Dunlop, Michael Mann speak to the media ahead of attending the Climate Emergency … Continue reading →

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Lord Mayors of Sydney, Melbourne to ramp up climate action – PM – ABC Radio

Posted on February 16, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

We’ve heard previously of effort by State Government, maybe not quite so much from Local Government, but here’s some plain talking from Mayors of both Sydney and Melbourne – The Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp, joins PM to discuss … Continue reading →

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Climate summit calls for urgent action after Australia’s fire-hit summer

Posted on February 16, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Thanks to The Guardian for this courage, missing from other media outlets, despite recent extreme weather catastrophe. Also it’s important to recognise that this event was sold out for Melbourne Town Hall, then sold out in Capitol Theatre for streaming … Continue reading →

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Year of the Locusts – Saturday Extra

Posted on February 11, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Move over El Niño, IOD( Indian Ocean Dipole) brings big wet to Somalia, big dry to India and much needed locust protein to Yemen, now that Saudis have bombed out farming. Why is East Africa being invaded by monster swarms … Continue reading →

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Who are Australia’s biggest tax avoiders?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Biggest evaders 2020 are coal, oil and gas trades nationals Independent financial journalist Michael West takes us through the list. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/who-are-australias-biggest-tax-avoiders/11941056

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Industry and society redesigning our transport and energy future not governments

Posted on February 8, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Intelligent discussion sensible future – Peter Newman says industry, innovators and society are designing our new transport and energy future, based on cheapest options and our need to account for and reduce harmful emissions. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/industry-and-society-redesigning-our-transport-and-energy-futur/11918256

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