Nuclear already proliferated

…exacerbating nuclear risks and jeopardising international security. She cited Russia’s deployment of nuclear weapons to Belarus and the US’ long-standing deployment of nuclear weapons in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Türkiye, with NATO support, as of great concern.

Will Australia start to feel safe if it gets membership if NATO? What sense will it make? What % world GDP is consumed by current arms race?

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If only, COWES Cultural

BCSC attention was drawn to this kind of building.

Building hosting Olympic event in Paris


What have we got in COWES ?

Massive slabs foam from petrochemical. With such bright idea so many bricks and mortar, for energy intensive material as well as labour intensive construction.

Congrats to rats responsible. BERNIE.

PS how about reno, with thermal insulation for west facing glass walls?

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100% renewable energy already

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‘Project 2025’: plan to dismantle US climate policy for next Republican president | Climate crisis | The Guardian

Rightwing groups penned a conservative wish list of proposals for the next conservative president to gut environmental protections
— Read on www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/27/project-2025-dismantle-us-climate-policy-next-republican-president

Hiw can we trust USA?

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Canada Restricts Oil and Gas Subsidies, Leaves Open Door for Indigenous Projects, CCS?

Environment and Climate Minister Steven Guilbeault has unveiled detailed plans to phase out “inefficient” oil and gas subsidies, based on guidelines released this morning that take effect immediately and are meant to fulfill a 14-year-old pledge by G20 countries.
— Read on www.theenergymix.com/2023/07/24/canada-restricts-oil-and-gas-subsidies-leaves-open-door-for-indigenous-projects-ccs/

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How Big is the Market for Crude Oil?

The crude oil market is bigger than the 10 largest metal markets combined, with production value exceeding $2 trillion annually.
— Read on www.visualcapitalist.com/how-big-is-market-for-crude-oil/

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Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | US EPA

Sources of greenhouse gas emissions, inculding electricity production, tranportation, industry, agriculture, and forestry.

2021Transport sector BIGGEST EMISSIONS
— Read on www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions

https://www.epa.gov/system/files/styles/medium/private/images/2023-04/total-ghg-2023.png?itok=x_KbW8o9

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We need an Earth System Treaty to save civilisation. And we need it now – Pearls and Irritations

The world stands in urgent need of a universal accord to ensure it remains a Planet that our children and grandchildren can inhabit and enjoy
— Read on johnmenadue.com/we-need-an-earth-system-treaty-to-save-civilisation-and-we-need-it-now/

Can anybody feel this?

Why do we not react to imminent prospect of mass worldwide suicide?

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World’s largest wind turbine is now fully operational and connected

Three Gorges Energy has connected the world’s first 16-megawatt monster offshore wind turbine to the power grid. With a mind-boggling 260-meter (853-ft) rotor diameter, this towering colossus will supply clean energy for about 36,000 Chinese homes.
— Read on newatlas.com/energy/worlds-largest-wind-turbine-myse-16-260/

0.68MWh/sec!!!

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Vienna’s housing strategy—How this city became one of the most equitable and affordable in Europe – ABC Radio National

Australia is facing a housing crisis – shortage of affordable housing, essential workers no longer live in areas they work, and families homeless…developed a housing strategy that works for most of its citizens – Vienna.

https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/rearvision/rear-vision/102525750

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