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Category Archives: Climate change
The worst possible consolation
“I told you so” IS the worst possible consolation. The latest statement from the IPCC emphasises what I’ve been shouting for some years: the climate catastrophe is not a prediction, but history. It is here, and we are well within … Continue reading
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Another reason to do something about Poison Planet
Another reason to do something about Poison Planet Recent research has demonstrated two things: 1. Pesticide (in particular glyphosate) production generates enormous quantities of greenhouse gases, worsening the climate crisis; 2. Environmental changes due to a warming world make pesticides … Continue reading
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A few dollars may save his home…
I have written previously about Ben Pennings. The worst company in the world have taken him to court because he peacefully protested in order to save a future for his kids; for all the kids of Earth. The company is … Continue reading
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My mob! Grandparents facing jail for climate protest
I want to translocate to Queensland to hug a bunch of 14 people my age, who are willing to spend three years in jail for their actions in protecting a future for our grandchildren. One man has a serious heart … Continue reading
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A young champion of the environment
Innes Fitzgerald looks like a future Olympic champion. Though only 16, she has done well in open international distance running events. All her photos are copyrighted, but if you look at this page (then click on Images) and know anything … Continue reading
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Greta Thunberg says, “Enough is enough!”
Originally posted on Wibble:
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing. Me, Just now† I received an email today, imploring me to sign yet another petition. Those tend to have little…
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Why we need a time machine: answer to a Quora question
Someone has just woken up to the nightmare I’ve been struggling with since 1972, and asked on Quora, “How soon do you think humanity will reach a point where serious action must be taken in order to avoid large-scale damage … Continue reading
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Net Zero: the great con
“Net zero” is the concept that I can carry on my climate-wrecking activities by paying someone somewhere to do something that removes CO2 from the air. Then typically there is a date put on it: “Net zero by 2050” used … Continue reading
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Climate change ravages health: the facts
It’s a long read, but does contain a summary. This essay is intended as a resource for journalists to allow them to interpret the 7th Lancet report on the impacts of climate change on human health. It ain’t pretty. We … Continue reading
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Win for First Nations kids
A court in Queensland, Australia has just kicked destructive billionaire Clive Palmer up where the sun don’t shine. This fellow wants to open a huge coal mine that would generate more greenhouse gases than entire countries. He has spent many … Continue reading
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