Rapidly melting Antarctica likely to be key driver in dramatic sea-level rises, researchers say — RenewEconomy
Australian researches show that Antarctica may be the key to predicting sea-level rise, and may have dramatic consequences for coastal cities. The post Rapidly melting Antarctica likely to be key driver in dramatic sea-level rises, researchers say appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Australia could fall apart under climate change, or it could be a renewable superpower — RenewEconomy
With abundant low-cost renewable electricity, Australia could grow into a major global economic force. The post Australia could fall apart under climate change, or it could be a renewable superpower appeared first on RenewEconomy.
This solar farm has to switch off every second day due to negative prices — RenewEconomy
When Australia reached its major milestone of 50% renewables on the main grid on Wednesday, this solar farm had to watch from the sidelines. It often does. The post This solar farm has to switch off every second day due to negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Engie targets 2GW of Australian solar and wind, backed by new fund — RenewEconomy
French energy giant flags plans to ramp up development of large-scale wind and solar development in Australia via a purpose built investment fund. The post Engie targets 2GW of Australian solar and wind, backed by new fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Climate change emergency – 11,000 scientists say crisis accelerating, demand action — RenewEconomy
More than 11,000 of the world’s scientists have signed a joint declaration of a climate emergency, saying world is facing “untold human suffering” . The post Climate change emergency – 11,000 scientists say crisis accelerating, demand action appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Trump begins formal process to take US out of Paris climate agreement — RenewEconomy
Donald Trump lodges official request to pull United States out of Paris Agreement, a move that will take effect one day after the next presidential election. The post Trump begins formal process to take US out of Paris climate agreement appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Slow progress on energy efficiency puts climate targets at risk, misses $2.6 trillion of benefits — RenewEconomy
International Energy Agency says global primary energy intensity improved by only 1.2% in 2018 – the slowest rate since the start of the decade. The post Slow progress on energy efficiency puts climate targets at risk, misses $2.6 trillion of benefits appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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For a nuclear-free, climate friendly nation – New Zealand shows the way – theme for November 19
Citizen Advocacy: The Achievements of New Zealand`s Peace Activism, Asia Pacific Journal Pinar Temocin and Noriyuki Kawano, October 1, 2019 Volume 17 | Issue 19 | Number 2Abstract
Aotearoa New Zealand provides an important example of successful citizen activism in the form of anti-nuclear peace advocacy. The collective efforts by peace actors over several decades resulted in the successful demand for a nuclear-free nation. This paper highlights the widespread participation and political support that facilitated the process and assesses its achievements.
Introduction New Zealand, a small and isolated country, is a rare example of a nation achieving nuclear-free status. The peace-seeking nation unified around an anti-war narrative, and moved from activism based on public awareness and engagement to the passage of laws that eliminated nuclear weapons through a number of stages: from the first generation of movements against the atomic bomb after 1945 to the response to French nuclear testing in the late 60`s to US and UK nuclear warship visits in the 70`s and the early 80`s. As part of this shift, the US-led military alliance with Australia and New Zealand (ANZUS) was redefined by New Zealanders from a guarantee of security to a threat that posed a security dilemma. As this essay shows, social consciousness and activism was ultimately successful in bringing fundamental change. The Labor Party, in particular, played a critical role in translating strong public participation on the part of a broad section of the population into a significant policy outcome: `the creation of a peaceful and nuclear-free nation`.
This mobilization involved persistent and substantial public pressure over decades. Public pressure to change the nation’s foreign policy also included opposition to involvement in the United States-led coalition in the Korean and Vietnam wars. As these wars came to an end, the matter of nuclear testing became a hot-button election issue forcing each political party to adopt a policy on nuclear weapons. The anti-nuclear argument was placed within a broader moral vision. New Zealand peace advocates problematized the threatening conditions and demanded a solution under the narratives of a `democratic, egalitarian, decolonized, independent, non-violent, non-militarist nation which is intrinsically based on `a peaceful nation`. A peaceful nation for them required a nuclear-free approach in its domestic and foreign policies. To achieve this, they organized actively, coordinated professionally, sustained effective campaigns, and engaged in the policy-formation and shaping process.
Since the end of the 60s, successful protest movements have established new modes of political participation in advanced democracies.1 In some democratic societies including New Zealand, social movements have benefitted from tolerant political structures. Their success depends further on specific configurations of resources, trustworthy institutional arrangements, and historical precedents for social mobilization that facilitate the development of protest movements.2
Strong democracies are conducive to positive engagements and interactions between citizen and the state. The strengthening of practices of participation, responsiveness to a majority, and the development of inclusive and cohesive societies are powerful components of the democratic decision-making process. Therefore, citizen participation in governance with a responsive, open, and tolerant state can produce positive effects based on popular consensus……https://apjjf.org/2019/19/Temocin.html
New Zealand passes historic zero carbon bill with near unanimous bipartisan support – The New Zealand parliament has passed landmark legislation that enshrines the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement into law, and will see the country achieve zero net carbon dioxide emissions by 2050 ….. https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-zealand-passes-historic-zero-carbon-bill-with-near-unanimous-bipartisan-support-33500/
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November 17 – Port Lincoln, South Australia – Say NO to Nuclear Waste on the Eyre Peninsula
December 3rd 2019 “The fate of journalism and Julian Assange”. Kristinn Hrafnsson: National Press Club Australia Event
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The Federal Government wants to put a National Radioactive Waste Facility in Kimba or the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. The Department is calling for submissions and says these will be “one of the factors the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia may take into account when determining broad community support for the Facility.” If you live outside the ballot area, a submission is the only way to have your say! It only takes a minute to voice your opposition – use our online proforma submission and add whatever comments you like.
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