To 4th February – Climate And Nuclear News Australia

It’s going to be costly for the world to take real action on climate change. On the other hand, fighting climate change Is the cheapest option we have left, to ensure the survival of the human race. Australia is still in climate crisis, with a government strangely unaware of the reality of climate change, of its long-lasting impacts on this continent.

As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics draw closer, the Japanese government redoubles its efforts to downplay any radioactive problems to health and safety . Fukushima is the location for the start of the torch relay, and for some Olympic events. But radioactive trash bags are a defining feature of the Fukushima landscape. And Japan now plans to release over a million tonnes of radioactive water into the sea from the Fukushima power plant, as the radioactive water continues to accumulate.

A bit of good news – Even Under Trump, U.S. Renewable Investment Hit a Record in 2019.

This one really appealed to me –Rather Than Slip into Depression, Man Quits Job, Sells Possessions, and Travels the World With a Ferret

AUSTRALIA

NUCLEAR. A reminder to South Australian govt that nuclear waste dumping is illegal there. High Level Nuclear Waste: do we believe Canavan’s Queensland mates or official sources? Federal Government chooses Kimba farm Napandee on the Eyre Peninsula for nuclear dump. Strong rally in Kimba, South Australia, against nuclear dump plan. Dodgy #ScottyFromMarketing govt process for Kimba nuclear waste dump needs investigation.

CLIMATE.

Australia’s extreme bushfires – forests might not recover. Adaptation to bushfires might not be achievable without stronger action to curb emissions. The tide is coming: why our beaches are vanishing.
A clear path to climate action for Australia. Australia’s options for climate change action.
#ScottyFromMarketing has no climate target, because he is controlled by climate denialists. #ScottyFromMarketing is dodging the need for real action on climate change. Morrison questions importance of global climate treaties. Morrison’s refusal to move on climate, and the “prosperity doctrine”. Quid pro . coal: Morrison support for NSW renewables contingent on fossil fuel expansion. Scott Morrison, in the grip of fossil fuel lobby, is wrong about more gas for Australia.
Liberal Senator Jim Molan disgrees with the scientific evidence on climate change.
Dirty Politics: Clive Palmer spent $89m on election, fossil fuel lobbies back LNP and Labor.
South Australia to accelerate transition, emissions cuts, after bushfires.

Aboriginal peoples must be restored as custodians of Country.

Inhumane treatment of Australian Julian Assange by UK government.

RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Coalition energy policy void could reverse wind and solar price gains. Australia being left behind as global corporate renewable PPA market surges ahead. Morrison urged to act as Australian Renewable Energy Agency funding about to be exhausted CEC calls for action on grid issues as renewables investment cut in half.
South Australia encourages rooftop solar and battery storage in new homes. Solar installed in remote Bidyadanga with lower electricity costs. Fortescue to add 150MW solar and a big battery to Pilbara iron ore mines.

INTERNATIONAL

“Mercenary science”– crooked science funded by corporations.

Past time to listen to Greta. Meet the scientists quitting academia for climate activism.

Media has ignored climate strategies to stave off ecological disaster. BUT – Weather reporters now joining the battle against climate change. As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk. Could geoengineering strategies help tackle climate change?.

Katherine Hayhoe on A BETTER WAY TO TALK ABOUT THE CLIMATE CRISIS.

Oxford City Council says NO to nuclear weapons.

Dangers of Artificial Intelligence with Nuclear Weapons.

Westinghouse will acquire the Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear Systems and Services’ 11 locations in Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Surplus nuclear power has become an embarrassment. Inflexible baseload power no longer needed.

ARCTIC. Why Arctic glaciers are melting away at an accelerating rate.

JAPAN. With 170 tons more radioactive water added each day, Japan’s desperate plan for dumping Fukushima water into Pacific Ocean.

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EVENTS

22 February – Sydney – Climate Crisis: National Day of Action–

more at Action Australia

Victorian Government INQUIRY INTO NUCLEAR PROHIBITIONThe submission closing date is Friday 28 February 2020. more – https://antinuclear.net/2019/11/07/victorian-government-inquiry-into-nuclear-prohibition/

Climate Action (Nuclear has no role)- theme for February 2020

Climate Action Network https://www.cana.net.au/

OUR VISION

A fair and sustainable Australia free of climate pollution, where people and nature are protected from dangerous climate change.

OUR MISSION

Is to support our members and their allies to take actions to protect people at home and abroad from climate change, to safeguard our natural environment, and to build a fair, clean, healthy Australia for everyone.

To do this we will create a diverse network with distributed leadership that links people and organisations working toward our vision. The network will support the setting and achievement of shared goals and be the underlying infrastructure that supports us to work together.

TOGETHER WE WORK TO

Reduce Australia’s climate pollution to zero, and beyond.
Transition to a society and economy powered by clean energy and clean exports.
Protect people, water, air, land, and nature from the impacts of fossil fuel extraction.
Build climate leadership and resilience in communities most affected by climate change.
Ensure Australia does its fair-share in international efforts to confront the crisis.

WE WORK BY:

Building and aligning strategies in common areas of our work.
Co-designing and collaborating to deliver climate campaigns and projects.
Co-operating on community-led transition projects.
Engaging more people and diverse sectors to take action on campaigns connected to climate.
Developing policies and proposals that will help deliver on our vision.
Linking to international efforts, networks, and campaigns.

The Network provides infrastructure for ongoing communication between members, as well as convening meetings and working groups for particular regions, sectors, and issue areas.

The CANA Annual Report for 2018/19 details how our network members support each other to build a powerful, connected, diverse and innovative climate movement.

For more information on joining the network, see here.

Free Julian Assange, before it’s too late. Sign to STOP the USA Extradition

FEDERAL. Inquiry into the prerequisites for nuclear energy in Australia Read the published submissions on the Parliamentary website. Read the SUMMARIES of submissions here.

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