Why Robyn Williams won’t broadcast ‘shameless’ climate science deniers

Not recent but here to advocate “fairness and balance” with what remains of ABC and 99% of other media_ Robyn Williams won’t broadcast ‘shameless’ climate science deniers

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/planet-oz/2015/nov/09/why-legendary-science-broadcaster-robyn-williams-wont-broadcast-shameless-climate-science-deniers-any-more?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress

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Manchester makes Beeline for new Dutch-style cycling network

$1Billion or $30 per person per year

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/jun/27/manchester-makes-a-beeline-for-new-dutch-style-cycling-network?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_WordPress

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Great Barrier Reef needs $10bn for chance of survival, scientists say | Environment | The Guardian

From 2016, “Last chance” report, while COALition now wants applause for $443M via tin pot GBR Trust(not)

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/19/great-barrier-reef-needs-10bn-for-chance-of-survival-scientists-say

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California slashes emissions, hits major greenhouse gas goal years early

For how many years now has Climate Emergency been something that California has seen coming? In 2016, their emissions were less than 1990. This was target set in 2006 to be met by 2020. Economy is not hurt, growth is 4.9% and unemployment is record low. New target is 40% more by 2030. In comparison, how can we let our lot make us look such a bunch of no hopers?

https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/California-hits-2020-greenhouse-gas-reduction-13066821.php

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Hydrogen fuel breakthrough in Queensland could fire up massive new export market – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-08/hydrogen-fuel-breakthrough-csiro-game-changer-export-potential/10082514?pfmredir=sm

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Toyota slams fuel quality standards

Another cock up, they want “growth” but insist on cheapness of E91 petrol and coal fired electricity, disregarding fuel saving and better performance with E95 petrol and zero cost fuel, zero pollution for renewables. Go figure..

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/motoring-news/toyota-claims-fuel-quality-standards-are-blocking-hitech-superefficient-cars/news-story/86c42083536425d7d213031008a8efb4

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Barrier Reef Foundation grant ‘unthinkable, mind-blowing’, former board member says – ABC News

Yet another cock up…

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-09/barrier-reef-foundation-grant-shocking-myer-former-board-member/10090780

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Earth at risk of ‘hothouse climate’ where efforts to reduce emissions will have no impact, study finds – ABC News

Say no more, this a compulsory read:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-07/climate-heading-for-tipping-point-and-risk-of-hothouse-earth/10080274

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‘Big call’: Minister refuses to link drought to climate change on Q&A

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U.S. Government being sued over climate change, and Supreme Court just ruled that Trump Admin must face them in court. #YEARSproject

Wonderful video looks like times might finally be changing, onya kids…

https://www.facebook.com/foemelbourne/

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