More reasons for optimism on climate change than we’ve seen for decades: 2 climate experts explain

For the first time, political will and global public opinion seem focused on profound climate action. This decade will be a decisive one.
— Read on theconversation.com/more-reasons-for-optimism-on-climate-change-than-weve-seen-for-decades-2-climate-experts-explain-159233

“And such change from below is significant: some research shows household emissions account for 72% of the global total”

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Some say we can ‘solar-engineer’ ourselves out of the climate crisis. Don’t buy it

What could go wrong with this idea? Well, quite a lot

— Read on amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/22/climate-crisis-emergency-earth-day

Scary progress Geo-engineering –“The Harvard group, in fact, has provided a whole roadmapto deployment including working on designs of aircraft to deliberately pollute the stratosphere. That can hardly be dismissed as merely “research”.

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The US climate target blows Australia’s out of the water

Australia’s 2030 target of a 26%-28% reduction is totally inadequate compared with those from our best friends and allies
— Read on amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/23/the-us-climate-target-blows-australias-out-of-the-water

Australia’s national emissions were 14% below 2005 levels in 2019 and about 19% lower in 2020, in part due to Covid. Reductions in land clearing mostly achieved before 2013 account for the entire aggregate reduction. Emissions of all other sources combined have actually increased since 2005, with a flat trend over the past five years.

Also spokesperson for EU says no Free Trade deal for countries without credible climate policies. And CBA(Carbon Border Tax) expected on all imports.

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Morrison finds shameless new way to fake climate action as world steps up

As major emitters took major steps to enhancing climate action, Scott Morrison figured out a stunning new way to fake emissions reductions.
— Read on reneweconomy.com.au/morrison-finds-shameless-new-way-to-fake-climate-action-as-world-steps-up/

How low will Scomo go with lies and deception? Does he have a gold pass for forgiveness from Dog at Hillsong?

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Building back better needs radical change − by us

20 April, 2021 − We’ve got the money, we’ve got the knowhow, but averting the worst of the climate crisis needs radical change − by us.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/building-back-better-needs-radical-change-−-by-us/

Words of climate wisdom from US Intelligence and UK cop, also today our own Australian Security Leaders Climate Group, ASLCG already on FB

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We need a safe climate with secure union jobs

We need a safe climate with secure union jobs | Megaphone
— Read on www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/safe-climate

Scumo says no climate action until he knows how much it will cost but, since 2008, no evaluation cost of no action!!

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“Jagged bulldust”: Why Murdoch media hates electric vehicles so much

Murdoch media serves up some “jagged bulldust” and delivers a record amount of myths and misinformation about EVs to its readers of “common clay.”
— Read on thedriven.io/2021/04/18/jagged-bulldust-why-the-murdoch-media-hates-electric-vehicles-so-much/

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A68: World’s biggest iceberg has melted away

A68: World’s biggest iceberg has melted away – CBBC Newsround
— Read on www.google.com.au/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/56791646.amp

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Great Australian Bight oil drilling approval to be challenged in Federal Court – ABC News

The Wilderness Society claims oil company Equinor failed to adequately consult environmental groups and Indigenous people before NOPSEMA granted it approval to drill off coastal SA.
— Read on www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-22/federal-court-challenge-launched-against-equinor-bight-drilling/11888650

even if this well gets into production, so deep and so far offshore, with any blowout like BP Deepwater Horizon, to get it back under control, it will need a rig from Singapore, if it’s available and slow towing, for weeks, to get it in place

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why not test for this? RACGP – ATAGI issues GPs with guidance for clotting condition ‘likely’ linked to COVID vaccine

RACGP – ATAGI issues GPs with guidance for clotting condition ‘likely’ linked to COVID vaccine
— Read on www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/atagi-issues-gps-with-guidance-for-clotting-condit

Why no discussion testing for low platelet count if it really is what’s implicated in blood clots for so few people?

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