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Storms changing our coasts, plastic in the ocean, and a call for geoengineering – ABC Radio National

The Science Show presents unique insights into the latest scientific research and debate. — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/the-science-show/14091532 “it’s cumulative, this concept of committed warming from past emissions is really central, that we have to see that this 670 billion tonnes … Continue reading

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These kids get to school on a pedal-powered bicycle bus – Active For Life

Children across Europe are getting to school in a pedal-powered bicycle bus called the S’Cool Bus. — Read on activeforlife.com/pedal-powered-bicycle-bus/ If 50% of car journeys are less than 5km and 70% less than 7km then surely our world needs fewer … Continue reading

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Climate policy 2022 no longer political bin-fire – but remains smouldering issue for voters

Notwithstanding COVID, this political term has been framed by extreme events such as the Black Summer bushfires and floods – and it will show at the ballot box. — Read on theconversation.com/climate-policy-in-2022-is-no-longer-a-political-bin-fire-but-it-remains-a-smouldering-issue-for-voters-181058

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COALition 20% emission reduction “Positive Energy” ads are lies – Australia’s emissions risen since 2005 (disregarding land use accounting tricks)

Australia’s emissions have risen since 2005, apart from land use accounting tricks | RenewEconomy — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/reneweconomy.com.au/australias-emissions-have-risen-since-2005-apart-from-land-use-accounting-tricks/amp/ If Positive Energy ads drive you crazy, here’s Graph by IPCC, showing Australia emissions increasing(not 20% reduction from shonky deforestation never proposed)

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Scott Morrison says there are only four countries in the G20 with a better emissions record than Australia. Is that correct? – ABC News

Coal is likely to be completely gone from Victoria’s electricity system by 2032 with most other parts of Australia not far behindPrime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia’s emissions have come down 20 per cent, a record he says is beaten … Continue reading

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Australia could easily meet a doubling of its 2030 emissions targets. Here’s how | RenewEconomy

We don’t need new taxes, hydrogen, CCS or a “gas-led recovery”. But we do need the federal government to either get involved or get out of the way. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/australia-could-easily-meet-a-doubling-of-its-2030-emissions-targets-heres-how/ hallelujah Prof Blakers #thiscantwait

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Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap

Climate scientists: concept of net zero is a dangerous trap — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/theconversation.com/amp/climate-scientists-concept-of-net-zero-is-a-dangerous-trap-157368 Why are so many of us sucked in, convinced by more and more delusions?

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Canberra is restricting Victoria’s emissions cuts by weak policy

Canberra is restricting Victoria’s emissions cuts by weak policy — Read on thenewdaily.com.au/finance/finance-news/2021/05/07/victorian-emissions/amp/ What a cockup that they plagiarised USA 28-30% emission reduction but didn’t bother to tea leaf the target date of 2025, not 2030!

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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 … Continue reading

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UK court urged to respect 1.5°C climate limit

1 April, 2021 − The UK faces growing pressure not to expand Heathrow airport but to respect the 1.5°C limit agreed on global heating. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/uk-court-urged-to-respect-1-5c-climate-limit/ about emission reduction promises, because they’re enshrined in law, head of Committee … Continue reading

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