The gas-transition debate
Alan Pears updates us on the latest IPCC report, discusses appliance and EV efficiency, and asks why makers of hybrid vehicles are not offering plug-in upgrades.
Read moreDoes Australia need a Green New Deal?
Does Australia need a Green New Deal? And if we do, is the Greens' Green New Deal the Green New Deal we need? Sophie Weiner investigates.
Read moreThe science behind the climate emergency
At a recent Renew branch meeting in Canberra, Climate Councillor and Emeritus Professor Will Steffen explained why the science supports declaring a climate emergency.
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It’s time to speak bluntly about the harsh realities of our changing climate, says Alan Pears. Business regulators are getting the message, but much more is needed.
Read moreDon’t mention the emergency?
Climate change or climate emergency? At a Renew Melbourne branch meeting, clinical psychologist and climate activist Jane Morton explained that the language we use is important.
Read moreWarming of 1.5 degrees: What we do now matters more than ever
We’re running out of time, and what we do now matters more than ever, was the message delivered by Professor Lesley Hughes when she spoke recently about the IPCC 1.5 report at Renew’s Illawarra branch.
Read moreGreenhouse gas footprint: What we do and don’t know about gas
Do you want to know the greenhouse footprint of Australian gas? Tim Forcey says, “how would we know?”—because no one is keeping track.
Read moreDrawdown: A plan to reverse global warming
Paul Hawken's Drawdown project brings together peer-reviewed science on the “top 100 solutions to climate change”, highlighting the benefits and costs of each. ATA member Tom Hunt met with him recently in Melbourne.
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