Category Archives: good news

Hawaii: Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty

Posted on 07/05/2022 by Dr Bob Rich

I love it. As often before, Hawaii is a world leader. They are about to pass a law designed as a model to other states in the first instance, but for the whole planet: BAN FOSSIL FUELS. You can read … Continue reading →

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Small country, big step: Panama recognises Nature as a person

Posted on 26/03/2022 by Dr Bob Rich

I wasn’t sure if this is “environment,” “inspiration,” “good news” or “politics,” but then all categories are fiction. There is only One, and the government of Panama has taken the inspirational political step to protect Nature, which is all life … Continue reading →

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Chile: New president, positive direction

Posted on 15/03/2022 by Dr Bob Rich

Please read this exciting article in Nature about the science-based new administration in Chile. The new president-elect is Gabriel Boric, who was a student activist. He has appointed prominent scientists to his ministry, and one of his first acts will … Continue reading →

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Amazon rainforest protected in Ecuador

Posted on 06/02/2022 by Dr Bob Rich

Ecuador’s president would like nothing more than to trade in rainforest for oil and mining ventures, because, you know, business is business, and business must grow. Indigenous people whose lives are the rainforest have been standing in his way. But … Continue reading →

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Gina Reinhart, climate scientist

Posted on 08/10/2021 by Dr Bob Rich

Gina’s greatest achievement has been to be born as the daughter of Lang Hancock, who discovered a huge iron ore deposit, and became a billionaire developing it. She is also famous for doing everything possible to disinherit his widow, and … Continue reading →

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Harvard Uni set to be unfossilised

Posted on 11/09/2021 by Dr Bob Rich

Two percent of Harvard’s investments are in fossil fuels. This amounts to $42 billion. After ten years of activity by sane students and staff, at last the university has buckled, though the announcement carefully avoids the term “divestment.” We mustn’t … Continue reading →

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Bushfire survivors force climate action

Posted on 27/08/2021 by Dr Bob Rich

During the past few years, legal challenges have been a wonderful means for forcing official change. The latest is in New South Wales, Australia: a court has mandated that in future, permissions for development include considerations of effect on climate … Continue reading →

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Even the loggers are going renewable

Posted on 14/07/2021 by Dr Bob Rich

The area of East Gippsland in Victoria, Australia is known for logging. My long term friend and comrade Jill Redwood has lived there for decades, often literally afraid for her life. Many locals drive around with stickers on their vehicles: … Continue reading →

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Dove for the future

Posted on 05/06/2021 by Dr Bob Rich

Until now, I knew that “dove” can have two meanings: a nice little bird that hangs around cities, and the past tense of “dive.” It’s because of this ambiguity that I always write “dived” instead of “dove” (for the action, … Continue reading →

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Reincarnated Barbie dolls

Posted on 31/05/2021 by Dr Bob Rich

Mattel, the makers of Barbie dolls, Matchbox toys and MEGA toys has started up a recycling program. If you visit the Mattel Playback site, you can print off a free shipping label and send them your outgrown toys for recycling. … Continue reading →

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