Aug 10, 2021 | Climate change and health, Climate Damage, Climate Emergency, Opinion
For far too long politicians and voters have avoided taking climate action because it is difficult or because they can leave it to future generations. The “too hard” option is now the only option. Massive change is already taking place. We must take immediate action...
Nov 27, 2020 | Clean Energy, Gas, Opinion
Key messages about the gas-fired recovery ‘Natural gas’ is a fossil fuel (methane) Methane leakage rates can make gas as bad as coal Methane contributes 25% of global heating New gas is not needed, and will not lower prices New gas will not...
Feb 7, 2020 | Climate Damage, Climate Policy, Opinion
“I was, again, shocked” After three riveting shows tonight on the bushfires, I’m still reeling. Four Corners showed us what it felt like to be in the middle of those terrors and just what the people were feeling like. I found myself watching with my hand...
Oct 27, 2019 | Clean Energy, Opinion
What is a major cause of recent wars? What do we have only 28 days supply of? What would reduce regional tensions, increase Australian resilience and increase the average life expectancy of our military age kids? I am betting that the answer isn’t to be found in...
Aug 20, 2009 | Climate Damage, Opinion, Taking Action
How psychology can help the planet stay cool A perennial problem faced by people trying to promote environmental issues is how not to bamboozle people with environmental scare stories, thus bringing about a state of apathy because it’s too late to do anything!...