Carbon speeds crop growth but often for little gain

10 November, 2020 − More carbon dioxide speeds up crop growth with some key food harvests, but extra heat can hit the yield.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/carbon-speeds-crop-growth-but-often-for-little-gain/

– emissions in upper atmosphere cause reflective global cooling, reduction means more infrared penetrates so more heating, for just a decade or 3

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Climate change worrying more Australians than ever before, Australia Institute report reveals – ABC News

An Australia Institute survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic has not distracted from climate concerns. Rather, Australians are more concerned about the future of the planet than ever.
— Read on www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-28/australia-institute-2020-climate-change-report-concern-growing/12764874

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Ocean research plan seeks to preserve seas’ wealth

9 December, 2020 − A decade of ocean research is about to begin to try to save the planet’s richest habitat from human destruction.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/ocean-research-plan-seeks-to-preserve-seas-wealth/

Huge potential with blue carbon, does it need to be privatised to get $?

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China and Australia face a climate tipping point

8 December, 2020 − Once again, scientists warn that at least part of the world could be facing a climate tipping point. Two parts, in fact.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/china-and-australia-face-a-climate-tipping-point/

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Drylands hit harder by poverty than richer regions

7 December, 2020 − The arrival of the rains leaves the drylands hit harder than richer areas. Once again, climate change sows injustice.
— Read on

https://climatenewsnetwork.net/drylands-hit-harder-by-poverty-than-richer-regions/

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Can Queensland achieve net zero emissions by 2050? A look at the state’s carbon neutral scheme – ABC News

Can Queensland achieve net zero emissions by 2050? A look at the state’s carbon neutral scheme – ABC News
— Read on www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12950284

In 954 pages of budget papers, there is just one mention of “net zero” or “zero net” emissions — deep on page 152!!!!!

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UK vows to outdo other economies with 68% emissions cuts by 2030

UK vows to outdo other economies with 68% emissions cuts by 2030 | Greenhouse gas emissions | The Guardian
— Read on www.google.com.au/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/03/uk-vows-outdo-other-major-economies-emissions-cuts-by-2030

EU leaders will meet next week to decide on a potential 55% emissions cut by 2030

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Murray-Darling Basin: NSW government officials busted favouring irrigator groups

Rorts, Rorts and more…Federal ICAC ASAP

Emails on flood plain harvesting reveal the environment department singled out sympathetic groups and discussed how to sideline critics
— Read on www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/dec/04/murray-darling-basin-nsw-government-officials-busted-favouring-irrigator-groups

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Rising ocean heat leaves fish gasping for oxygen

2 December, 2020 − Lack of oxygen will leave some fish gasping as the thermometer rises. Deep time offers a guide to those at greatest risk.
— Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/rising-ocean-heat-leaves-fish-gasping-for-oxygen/

From 1000km dead mangroves in Gulf of Carpentaria, to destruction of GBR, to disappearance east coast kelp forest, to reef fish in Tasmania, Australia is really punching above its weight already!

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Noam Chomsky: Australia is one of the biggest ‘climate offenders’ in the world

According to Noam Chomsky, the top three climate offenders are the United States, Brazil and us. 
— Read on www.thebigsmoke.com.au/2020/11/27/noam-chomsky-australia-is-one-of-the-biggest-climate-offenders-in-the-world/

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