The European winter has been the hottest on record,

The European winter has been the hottest on record, scientists have declared, with temperatures 3.4C higher than the average from 1981-2010, and as high as 6C above average in cities like Helsinki in Finland.

European winter hottest on record

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North Sea dams could save Europe’s coasts

4 March, 2020 − There is a way to stop Europe’s coastal cities from vanishing below the waves – enclose the North Sea. But there’s a simpler solution.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/north-sea-dams-could-save-europes-coasts/

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Tasmania sets world-leading target of 200 per cent renewables by 2040 | RenewEconomy

Tasmania Liberal government says it will release a new Renewable Energy Action Plan in April, to chart the path to updated target of 200% renewables generation by 2040.
— Read on reneweconomy.com.au/tasmania-sets-world-leading-target-of-200-per-cent-renewables-by-2040/

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NT Fracking Worse than All Australian Coal Power Stations Combined

NT Fracking Worse Than All Australian Coal Power Stations Combined | The Australia Institute
— Read on www.tai.org.au/content/nt-fracking-worse-all-australian-coal-power-stations-combined

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Extreme weather explains ‘unprecedented’ mangrove deaths in NT

In early 2016 reports appeared that vast swathes of mangroves had died in the Gulf of Carpentaria. It now appears heat and drought were to blame.
— Read on mobile.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-14/extreme-weather-explains-unprecedented-mangrove-deaths-in-nt/8352488

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Who are the 75 Australian ‘scientists and professionals’ who say there is no climate emergency?

Who are the 75 Australian ‘scientists and professionals’ who say there is no climate emergency? – Fact Check – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
— Read on mobile.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-27/who-are–scientists-professionals-who-say-no-climate-emergency/11734966

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Industrial sector is waking up to energy efficiency

Good news.

Green buildings and sustainable cities – news and views
— Read on www.thefifthestate.com.au/articles/industrial-sector-is-waking-up-to-energy-efficiency/

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Qantas, Woodside chairman hits out at climate activists hijacking AGMs

How scary is this Burrup LNG our biggest carbon emitter? Except same claim is made for NT Beetaloo? Is it time to call these guys corporate terrorists?

<“If taken to production, the Burrup Hub development would become Australia’s largest carbon polluting project,” ACCR director of climate and environment Dan Gocher said.

“Woodside’s plans are simply incompatible with a safe climate and, if realised, may prevent Australia from meeting its commitments under the Paris agreement.”>

Richard Goyder has taken aim at activist investors hijacking shareholder meetings in an attempt to force boards to take stronger action on climate change.
— Read on www.theage.com.au/business/companies/qantas-woodside-chairman-hits-out-at-climate-activists-hijacking-agms-20200303-p546cj.html

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How fracking could threaten Australia’s Paris target – Background Briefing

Outstanding program 1000 km mangroves killed off, salt tidal water endangers Kakadu and loony claims LNG so good by Angus Taylor:

The Morrison Government claims Australia will meet its emissions targets “in a canter”. It points to Australia’s status as the world’s largest LNG exporter to show how the nation’s carbon footprint is getting smaller. But Background Briefing has seen bombshell emails by government advisors that reveal a very different picture. Jane Bardon investigates the true extent of Australia’s fracking emissions.
— Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/fracking-could-threaten-australias-paris-target/12006532

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Petition for Federal bill against corruption

Please just click and sign this, very quick:

https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1303

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