Every child in the world is under ‘immediate threat’ from climate and poor diet, landmark study shows

Posted on February 21, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

“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 a world laggard in caring for the planet and caring for our “It’s truly embarrassing for every Australian to be highlighted yet again as a world laggard in caring for the planet and caring for our population,” she said.
— Read on http://www.sbs.com.au/news/every-child-in-the-world-is-under-immediate-threat-from-climate-and-poor-diet-landmark-study-shows

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QBE warns of climate risk after $300m hit to revenue from extreme weather events

Posted on February 21, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

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 for certain types of insurance in Australia and around the world.
— Read on www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/qbe-warns-of-climate-risk-as-300m-hit-to-revenue-alongside-unusual-weather-20200217-p541e3.html

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Why immediately revoking coal mining permits could be better for global economy

Posted on February 20, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

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/

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Oil and gas firms ‘have had far worse climate impact than thought’

Posted on February 20, 2020 by groundswellbasscoast

Study indicates human fossil methane emissions have been underestimated by up to 40%
— Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/19/oil-gas-industry-far-worse-climate-impact-than-thought-fossil-fuels-methane

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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 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

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…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 Summit in the Melbourne Toen Hall. (AAP Video/Alex Murray)
— Read on www.msn.com/en-au/video/sport/full-presser-climate-change-summit-in-melbourne-with-peter-garrett-ian-dunlop-michael-mann/vp-BBZZ0Kh

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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 plans to ramp up climate change action, prompted by the summer bushfire crisis.
— Read on www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/lord-mayors-of-sydney,-melbourne-to-ramp-up-climate-action/11967562

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