A climate revolution is sweeping town halls and governments of the UK
Something strange is happening in the UK: Suddenly, almost everyone is talking about the climate change emergency.
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Sixty per cent lower power bills by 2060 is possible
Brief: A “slow decline” by 2060 is what will happen in Australia under new CSIRO modelling showing what will happen to the country if economic, social and environmental challenges are ignored. The Australian National Outlook compares this scenario to one in which these challenges are tackled head on. This scenario results in power bills potentially […]
Auckland latest council to declare climate emergency
Greta Thunberg and the Climate Extinction protestors are having an impact with governments and local governments declaring we have a climate emergency.
The Paris task: we’ve accepted financial instability but still failing to act
“With risks to the world economy rising, there’s precious little appetite to discuss how the Paris objectives might drive short-term financial stability risks. That’s a problem if we want to achieve them.”
How can Australia meet its climate emissions reduction obligations?
Australia is not headed in the right direction to curb its greenhouse gas emissions. Is there anything companies can do themselves to turn this juggernaut around?
New Zealand’s car addiction putting its environment under pressure
New Zealand’s carbon emissions are continuing to rise according to the new Environment Aotearoa 2019 report released this month.
How to avoid a climate flood disaster – a hypothetical says it’s very difficult
Green Cross Australia is using hypothetical scenarios to explore the problems homeowners and stakeholders face when affected by changes to sea-level rise and flooding caused by climate change.
Extinction Rebellion is just common sense – but what is the best response?
Opinion: The related extinction and climate crises that are threatening the survival of life on earth can only be solved by reducing our ecological footprint – systematically curbing impacts and repairing nature to a level that sustains us within the planet’s means.
What our leaders said about the school climate change strike
Tens of thousands of students plus some adult supporters (The Fifth Estate included) turned out on Friday, a school day, to protest inaction on climate change.
On why climate change is a bigger threat to capitalism than the striking kids
Just two days after the Reserve Bank of Australia declares the climate emergency is an economic emergency, this propaganda mouthpiece runs a piece of vitriol against children fighting for their future in global protests and school strikes on Friday.
Actuaries blowing the whistle on climate change risk
Actuaries are the serious number crunchers who measure risk and that insurers rely on to keep ahead of the curve. They’re saying climate change is now a serious risk on property.
RBA warns we need urgent climate action
The Reserve Bank of Australia Guy Debelle on Tuesday launched an urgent call to action on climate change. On the eve of two elections, as the entire country seems to be falling into agreement on climate, the RBA has weighed in with the powerful argument that climate change threatens economic stability. Here is the full […]
It’s time for all investors to wake up and save the planet
Big firms the world over are being targeted by a clutch of recent reports urging them to wake up and change their approaches to tackle the planetary emergency.
Startups work on climate solutions in The Netherlands
An Australian startup that collects data from green spaces to see how urban environments react to climate impacts has been selected for the Arcadis accelerator program in the Netherlands.
Celebrity activism ramps up with a call for the pope to go vegan if he wants to save he planet. Thanks to “ Million Vegan”
First celebrity couple Beyoncé and Jay Z showed their support for veganism, promising a lifetime supply of free tickets to fans who adopted a plant-based lifestyle.
Ten years ago, climate adaptation research was gaining steam. Today, it’s gutted
Ten years ago, on February 7, 2009, I sat down in my apartment in central Melbourne to write a job application. All of the blinds were down, and the windows tightly closed. Outside it was 47?. We had no air conditioning. The heat seeped through the walls.
Polyamorous marriage? It’s a must for sustainable cities
We need multi-partnered relationships of trust and collaboration – equal to the very best marriages – to achieve the outperformance that will give us a sustainable built environment.
Five ways cities can step up on climate change
New leaders are emerging to meet the climate challenge. Cities and towns in Australia and across the world are taking charge of their future and moving swiftly to reduce their climate impact and secure a clean energy future for their residents.
The Perth Protocol – a manifesto for the planet at a time of extreme urgency
If there is one thing you need to read as COP 24 daily calls out the fierce urgency for climate action, it’s this manifesto for the planet.
On ambitions big, very big and indifferent
It’s exciting this week to bring you a special report that proves that sustainability and green investment is the winning track to be on.
Time to talk about saving humanity, not just the planet
Maybe it’s time to have a serious conversation on how to save humanity from the negative impacts of climate change rather than sticking with the old “save the planet” rhetoric, writes Anil Bhatta from Carbon & Clean Energy Solutions. The recent IPCC report 2018 has confirmed that human activities have already caused 1°C of global warming […]
Why bitcoin is a bit rich for the planet, getting water out of air, Bruce Pascoe and the first urban planners
OXYGEN FILES: Researchers are flagging Bitcoin as a possible threat to the two degree warming target, in part due to its energy-intensive data mining process.
Australia is out on a limb, warns global business leader
Australia is in danger “floating away in a direction no one else is going” on climate change, warned Dutch businessman and president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Peter Bakker.
Climate Action day, Anthony Albanese, fast fashion, Portland Oregon, US Mid-Terms, Renew
The Oxygen Files gives life to stories from around the web on sustainability and the environment you may have missed during the week.
Bill Gates on tackling 100 per cent of climate change
IN BRIEF: This week Bill Gates reminded us that electricity generation is not the only contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, electricity is responsible for only 25 per cent of all emissions each year. The other 75 per cent falls into four other major categories: agriculture (24 per cent), manufacturing (21 per cent), […]
Industry, councils leading on climate action despite policy uncertainty
Businesses, local government and retail investors are stepping up to the challenge with a range of programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their own accord.
Next few years the most important in history – IPCC’s wake-up call to world (pity Australia is opting out)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has published a vital wake-up call to the world to take the urgent action to limit global warming to 1.5°C
Big Business, time to step up on global warming: this is a clarion call
We can’t stop global warming entirely but we can still try to make it safer, the IPCC says, as more than 480 global companies, with a combined market capitalisation of nearly $14 trillion agree.
Mini Paris: California dreaming of a net-zero carbon future is getting real
There’s a counter force to climate denialism in the US and Australia that’s arguably bigger and more powerful and is on a growth curve. In California last month it showed its muscle.
Heroes report: renewable energy sector blooming in the Tough Love Garden
A new report, Heroes building Australia’s low carbon economy by 350.org Australia celebrates the people and organisations building a clean future for Australia.