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As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Albanese Government’s climate target is absolutely fucked.
September 18, 2025 at 5:07 AM
The Albanese Government’s climate target is absolutely fucked.
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What is a climate target, and how does Australia’s new one for 2035 stack up against other countries?
What is a climate target, and how does Australia’s new one for 2035 stack up against other countries?
Labor’s new goal for 2035 is for emissions to be 62% to 70% lower than in 2005. It’s less ambitious than the UK’s target but higher than in Japan, Canada and NZ
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Climate experts have described the setting of Australia’s new climate target on Thursday as a historic “sliding doors moment” for the country and the most important decision by a government for a century.
But what is this all about? Let’s get back to some basics.
Graham Readfearn is Guardian Australia’s environment and climate correspondent Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
What is a climate target, and how does Australia’s new one for 2035 stack up against other countries?
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Chris Bowen says the net zero transition is our best economic opportunity.
A climate target of 62-70% is blowing that opportunity.
A climate target of 62-70% is blowing that opportunity.
September 18, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Chris Bowen says the net zero transition is our best economic opportunity.
A climate target of 62-70% is blowing that opportunity.
A climate target of 62-70% is blowing that opportunity.
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5 things Trump did this week
1. Tanked the stock market
2. Falsely claimed Honda was building a new plant in Indiana
3. Flip flopped on tariffs again
4. Suggested the two stranded astronauts could fall in love
5. Flew to Florida to go golf
1. Tanked the stock market
2. Falsely claimed Honda was building a new plant in Indiana
3. Flip flopped on tariffs again
4. Suggested the two stranded astronauts could fall in love
5. Flew to Florida to go golf
March 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
5 things Trump did this week
1. Tanked the stock market
2. Falsely claimed Honda was building a new plant in Indiana
3. Flip flopped on tariffs again
4. Suggested the two stranded astronauts could fall in love
5. Flew to Florida to go golf
1. Tanked the stock market
2. Falsely claimed Honda was building a new plant in Indiana
3. Flip flopped on tariffs again
4. Suggested the two stranded astronauts could fall in love
5. Flew to Florida to go golf
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March 6, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say
Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say
Scientists called the news ‘particularly worrying’ because ice reflects sunlight and cools the planet
Global sea ice fell to a record low in February, scientists have said, a symptom of an atmosphere fouled by planet-heating pollutants.
The combined…
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Global sea ice hit ‘all-time minimum’ in February, scientists say
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Lismore region prepares for major flooding
www.theage.com.au
March 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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A Democratic Congresswomen was holding a “this is not normal” sign behind Trump. A Republican ripped it out of her hands and threw it over Trump’s head.
March 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
A Democratic Congresswomen was holding a “this is not normal” sign behind Trump. A Republican ripped it out of her hands and threw it over Trump’s head.
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The main thing I'm learning from this season of Severance is how much I don't remember about the first season of Severance.
March 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The main thing I'm learning from this season of Severance is how much I don't remember about the first season of Severance.
A useful graphic from the Climate Council in the theme of tropical cyclone #alfred. Climate Change is thought to reduce the frequency, but increase the intensity of tropical cyclones in the future. This is worrying for TCs expected to make landfall in population dense areas like the #GoldCoast.
March 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
A useful graphic from the Climate Council in the theme of tropical cyclone #alfred. Climate Change is thought to reduce the frequency, but increase the intensity of tropical cyclones in the future. This is worrying for TCs expected to make landfall in population dense areas like the #GoldCoast.