Renewable power is in our hands, Sydney Morning Herald, Paddy Manning, February 12, 2011 “…….Funds must factor in climate change Only the finance sector has enough power to take on Australia’s resources industry, but will it? Continue reading →
February 14, 2011
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that pattern is exactly what we would expect from climate change due to increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”…Despite this, mainstream politicians and media outlets have sought to deny or downplay the connection…….
Floods: Climate link can’t be denied, Green Left Weekly, January 30, 2011 Climate change was a big factor in the devastating floods that swept through Queensland and other states in January. For decades, scientists have warned that carbon pollution will lead to more frequent weather disasters. Continue reading →
January 31, 2011
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the core of what sceptics such as Monckton wish to achieve in their ideologically-driven and fossil-fuel backed quest (including Exxon funding). That mission is to spread doubt and it is being aided by our only national newspaper The Australian.
Is The Australian addicted to Monckton’s denial? January 28, 2011 , Crikey, Graham Readfearn His choice of the Gershwin song It Ain’t Necessarily So was unfortunate, if not a little ironic. Continue reading →
January 30, 2011
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“While we are open to the idea of a levy, the Greens see establishing a long-term, well-resourced disaster relief fund as a high priority in the face of climate change.” Senator Milne added deferring the top end corporate tax cuts planned for July 1, 2013, was a better way to save money.
Greens angry at climate cuts, Sydney Morning Herald, January 27, 2011 – The Australian Greens say they are angry the federal government flood recovery plan is turning its back on what it says is the disaster’s cause – climate change…… Continue reading →
January 28, 2011
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`It is remarkable that carbon abatement programs have been singled out while fossil fuel subsidies, such as fringe benefits tax benefits for car use and diesel fuel rebates for miners remain untouched,” The Climate Institute chief executive John Connor said.
Gillard government criticised for slashing funding for green energy projects to pay for flood rebuilding Kerrie Sinclair The Courier-Mail January 27, 2011 THE clean energy industry has criticised the Gillard government for cutting funding for climate change technology to help pay for the flood recovery. Continue reading →
January 28, 2011
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“We will have an increased frequency of quite major events similar to what we had, particularly the flooding event in south-east Queensland,
More natural disasters on Australia’s radar, ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), By Francis Tapim and Bruce Woolley Jan 23, 2011 An expert says Australia will see a higher incidence of extreme weather events like the flooding in Queensland. Global Change Professor Peter Grace from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) says greenhouse gases and global warning are contributing factors, whether people want to accept it or not. Continue reading →
January 23, 2011
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Why is the ocean warmer than ever? Because the extra carbon dioxide we have put into the atmosphere has trapped outgoing heat radiation and warmed the earth, notably the oceans……Even the cold spells in the northern hemisphere are being driven by stronger weather patterns in the Arctic which, while freezing the land of the climate deniers, are melting more and more ice in the Arctic
Humans add heat to La Nina cycles, The Age, Keith Burrows, January 18, 2011“………some basic climate science. Of course the floods are a consequence of an exceptionally strong La Nina. But why is this La Nina exceptionally strong? The El Nino-La Nina cycles are driven by heat stored in the ocean and the oceans are warmer than ever. Continue reading →
January 18, 2011
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“Sea surface temperatures across the north and northwest had been the “highest on record by some margin, which is favourable for heavy rainfall, since August-September”….The current La Nina is forecast to last into autumn.
Warm seas fuelling deluges across nation Brendan O’Keefe The Australian *January 15, 2011 RECORD warm seas across the Top End and off the northwest coast of Western Australian have fuelled this week’s deluge, experts say. Continue reading →
January 14, 2011
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But we need to start talking about what climate change actually looks like – and we don’t need to look much further than Queensland.
It’s time to talk of climate change, Sydney Morning Herald, Ellen SandellJanuary 14, 2011 What kind of world are we going to leave for the next generation? IN APRIL 2009 the Los Angeles Times ran the headline: “What will global warming look like? Scientists point to Australia”. The article said events unfolding in Australia – record-breaking droughts, killer bushfires and devastating floods – gave a snapshot of our future in a globally warmed world. Nearly two years on, it seems very little has changed…….. Continue reading →
January 14, 2011
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“The Energy Transition Plan—which supports the Sunshine Coast Climate Change and Peak Oil Strategy—maps out the path to get there and sets energy conservation, low carbon energy generation, demand management and fuel reduction targets not only for council, but for the whole Sunshine Coast.”….
Council fast tracking its energy change, My Sunshine Coast, 14 Dec 10, Energy efficient buildings, roof-top Solar PV, and using renewable fuels are three ‘spearhead’ projects that have kick started Sunshine Coast Council’s transition to a clean energy organisation.
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December 14, 2010
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former prime minister Kevin Rudd was right when he called climate change ”the greatest moral, economic and environmental challenge of our generation”…….”Our two major political parties are between them the worst combination to get things going,” he said. ”You’ve got Tony Abbott and his neanderthals and Martin Ferguson still stuck in last century.
Politicians blamed for climate ‘gridlock’, Sydney Morning Herald, Paddy ManningDecember 4, 2010 THE businessman Graeme Wood has condemned Australia’s failure to act on climate change, criticising ”scared” politicians for a lack of leadership. Continue reading →
December 6, 2010
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“We’ve got untapped supplies of wind and solar energy so I think the economics of developing those sorts of energy sources are going to far outweigh the benefits and the costs of developing a nuclear industry.”…….”I don’t think that the end result, which is the whole expense and difficulties of decommissioning and dealing with the waste, have been addressed.”
llawarra MPs oppose nuclear power proposal – ABC Illawarra NSW – Australian Broadcasting Corporation December 2, 2010 Illawarra Labor MPs have voiced their opposition to nuclear power amid talks of a debate on the agenda for next year’s national conference. Continue reading →
December 2, 2010
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ANU combines climate change, energy research – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), 2 Dec 10, The Australian National University has announced a new department which will bring together climate change and renewable energy research projects. Continue reading →
December 2, 2010
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There’s a lot happening out there in the world that Australians have been deceived about by the “the world isn’t acting, Australia shouldn’t lead” line. It’s a blatant lie and one that should be completely shattered by the time the Cancun negotiations are over, so we can get on with setting an effective carbon price as the Government’s number one priority in 2011.
C’mon Aussie c’mon…. seriously, c’mon!!!! Crikey November 30, 2010 – 9:55 pm, by Anna Rose.…………….After the UN talks in Copenhagen a year ago, we saw a concerted effort from Tony Abbott and his climate denier cronies to create an attitude in the community that the rest of the world wasn’t acting on climate change. This couldn’t be further from the truth Continue reading →
December 2, 2010
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“The level of wind energy being deployed in China shows what can be achieved with a carefully planned energy and industrial policy that elevates cleantech to a national strategic level,”
China secures the lead in renewable energy – UPI.com, BEIJING, 1 Dec. 10 — China is now the leader in the global renewable energy market, a report by Ernst & Young says. Continue reading →
December 2, 2010
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