Category Archives: Events National

Climate adaptation: how this ‘ugly cousin’ went from zero to … hero?

Posted on April 14, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

If you’re not something straightforward like a lawyer or a teacher or an electrician, there’s a question you hate getting at dinner parties – what do you do? And this week on Ockham’s Razor we’re hearing from someone who particularly … Continue reading →

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Australia’s climate failures could double spiralling debt costs, government modeling shows

Posted on April 13, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Government modelling shows failure to act on climate change could add tens of billions of dollars a year to cost of servicing Australia’s spiralling debt. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/australias-climate-failures-could-double-spiralling-debt-costs-government-modelling-shows/ say no more, nod’s as good as a wink

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“Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies

Posted on April 6, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Investing in new fossil fuels infrastructure is moral and economic madness. Such investments will soon be stranded assets — a blot on the landscape and a blight on investment portfolios.” — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/dangerous-radicals-un-takes-aim-at-australia-over-fossil-fuels-and-climate-lies/ And no sign of any improvement.

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COALition 20% emission reduction “Positive Energy” ads are lies – Australia’s emissions risen since 2005 (disregarding land use accounting tricks)

Posted on April 6, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Australia’s emissions have risen since 2005, apart from land use accounting tricks | RenewEconomy — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/reneweconomy.com.au/australias-emissions-have-risen-since-2005-apart-from-land-use-accounting-tricks/amp/ If Positive Energy ads drive you crazy, here’s Graph by IPCC, showing Australia emissions increasing(not 20% reduction from shonky deforestation never proposed)

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“Dangerous radicals:” UN takes aim at Australia over fossil fuels and climate lies

Posted on April 5, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

“Climate activists are sometimes depicted as dangerous radicals. But, the truly dangerous radicals are the countries that are increasing the production of fossil fuels,” Guterres said. “Investing in new fossil fuels infrastructure is moral and economic madness. Such investments will … Continue reading →

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Australia plans to be a big green hydrogen exporter to Asian markets – but they don’t need it

Posted on April 5, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

New research finds Japan has 14 times more solar and offshore wind energy potential than needed to supply all its current electricity demand. It doesn’t need Australia. — Read on theconversation.com/australia-plans-to-be-a-big-green-hydrogen-exporter-to-asian-markets-but-they-dont-need-it-179381 do we trust blind faith in COALition that export … Continue reading →

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Australian fossil fuel subsidies surge to $11.6 billion 2021-22

Posted on March 31, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Australian fossil fuel subsidies surge to $11.6 billion in 2021-22 – The Australia Institute — Read on australiainstitute.org.au/post/australian-fossil-fuel-subsidies-surge-to-11-6-billion-in-2021-22/ you need to let them know you know and help get rid of them

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Australian fossil fuel subsidies surge to $11.6 billion in 2021-22

Posted on March 29, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Australian fossil fuel subsidies surge to $11.6 billion in 2021-22 – The Australia Institute — Read on australiainstitute.org.au/post/australian-fossil-fuel-subsidies-surge-to-11-6-billion-in-2021-22/

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Energy efficiency guru Amory Lovins: ‘It’s the largest, cheapest, safest, cleanest way to address the crisis’

Posted on March 29, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

Energy efficiency guru Amory Lovins: ‘It’s the largest, cheapest, safest, cleanest way to address the crisis’ | Energy efficiency | The Guardian — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/26/amory-lovins-energy-efficiency-interview-cheapest-safest-cleanest-crisis “outsolation”. “You can design out the pipes by putting a sort of tea cosy … Continue reading →

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Michael McCormack’s movie nights cost taxpayers $2,500 a ticket

Posted on March 24, 2022 by groundswellbasscoast

“It would’ve taken me, seriously, 10 minutes … — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/mar/24/michael-mccormacks-movie-nights-cost-taxpayers-2500-a-ticket-and-his-scene-was-cut again, the better money managers, better than what?

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