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Reconceiving self-interest to reverse global warming
Keith Mitchelson
Humanity faces a self-interest choice – destruction of our economies, societies and environment with unfettered global warming, or a massive transformation that eliminates man-made carbon outputs.
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Ecological Observance
National Thai Elephant Day – Thailand
Climate Change
No 10 must not cave in to Tory climate sceptics on fracking, says Ed Miliband
As government reviews UK dependence on Russian energy, Ed Miliband calls for clean sprint towards renewables
Climate tipping might not always be disastrous
The consequences of crossing a tipping point might often be much more subtle and less severe than generally assumed. That is the conclusion of a mathematical analysis of tipping in large, spatially heterogeneous systems, which natural systems like ice sheets, lakes, and forests often are.
Reconceiving self-interest to reverse global warming
Keith Mitchelson
Humanity faces a self-interest choice – destruction of our economies, societies and environment with unfettered global warming, or a massive transformation that eliminates man-made carbon outputs.
National
Questions to ask when buying a house in an age of extreme weather
Thinking of buying a property but concerned about climate change? Here are some questions you should be asking.
Who’s next? Water recedes in disaster zones, but flood fears rise elsewhere
Governments are being urged to take urgent preventative measures amid warnings that more communities will be in the “firing line” for devastating future floods.
Anxious nation: Eco-grief takes hold as ‘code red for humanity’ hits home
Psychologists warn that more people are experiencing ‘climate anxiety’ and ‘eco grief’, as the changing climate fuels a mental health crisis.
Why does the PM find it so hard to say sorry? And does it matter?
Jacqueline Maley
Perhaps the Prime Minister’s prevarication on climate action makes it difficult for him to stare down the obvious consequences of it.
Can we still afford a home among the gum trees?
Stephen Brook
The Queensland town of Grantham was reborn on a hillside after severe flooding. Other settlements should consider relocation.
Victoria
Five city-changing ideas for Melbourne’s roads
City streets around the world look a little different after the pandemic and offer potential solutions to Melbourne’s growing congestion.
Calls to pause work on $120bn Rail Loop [$]
An expert has warned the $120bn Suburban Rail Loop project is based on pre-pandemic projections which may no longer reflect Victoria’s transport needs.
New South Wales
‘Unprecedented’ support for NSW clean-up and more mobile homes on the way
More than 100 mobile home units are on their way to flood-ravaged communities in NSW, as the emergency services minister pledged “unprecedented resources” to help with the clean-up.
ACT
Canberra wine region adds drones to climate battle arsenal
Drone technology is being deployed to increase yields for Canberra region wineries, after some of the toughest successive years for the area.
Queensland
Beautiful and bizarre: Queensland as you’ve never seen it before
Since 2019, Queensland Museum photographer Gary Cranitch has been collecting images of rarely seen remote and beautiful parts of the state to document wetland regions.
South Australia
‘Shooting the messenger’: Adelaide tree loss excuse rubbished [$]
Adelaide’s National Park City status won’t last long if the government can’t accept the truth about the destruction of the city’s trees, conservationists warn.
Tasmania
Cash for Containers scheme finally comes to Tassie [$]
Tasmania consumers will soon be able to get cash for donated containers, becoming one of the last states in Australia to adopt the recycling scheme.
Western Australia
Mixed response to planned redevelopment at famed WA beach
Cable Beach is an Australian icon but designs for a multi-million-dollar foreshore development have some locals scratching their heads.
‘Uncontrolled’ bushfire unfolding in Shannon National Park
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services advises people in the vicinity of Chesapeake Road and Pingerup Road including the Bibbulmun Track to monitor the situation closely and follow DFES instructions.
Sustainability
US accuses Russia of violating nuclear safety principles in Ukraine
The US Energy Secretary says she is concerned by the lack of data from safeguard monitors at two Ukrainian nuclear power plants now under Russian control, but says there are no signs of radiological release.
Finland opens nuclear power plant amid concerns of European energy war
First European nuclear facility to open in 15 years will reduce need for imports from Russia
Gamification, Past Habits May Impact Future Eco-Friendly Tendencies Differently
Green consumer habits may not be impacted by gamification practices, but people who purchased environmentally friendly products in the past are likely to continue to do so, according to a team of researchers, who theorized that adding gamification techniques to a consumer’s eco-friendly purchasing habits would perpetuate green consumerism.
Scientists fabricate novel electrical component to improve stability of solar cells
In the future, decarbonized societies that use internet of things (IoT) devices will become commonplace. But to achieve this, we need to first realize highly efficient and stable sources of renewable energy. Solar cells are considered a promising option, but their electrical contacts suffer from a ‘tradeoff’ relationship between surface passivation and conductivity. Recently, researchers from Japan have developed a new type of electrical contact that can overcome this problem.
Ramesh Thakur
Three overarching goals have informed the Asia Pacific Leadership Network’s (APLN) approach to nuclear threats since its inception a decade ago: the imperative to hold firm against proliferation, the matching importance of credible steps toward disarmament, and defusing geopolitical tensions that heighten nuclear risks. All three are at play in Ukraine.
Environment: Wealthy are the major CO2 emitters
Peter Sainsbury
Victoria turns a blind eye to illegal logging while USA maps protected areas.
Watershed size plays major role in filtering pollutants, researchers find
Research has found that watershed size plays a major role in a river network’s ability to do this work. The findings further the understanding of which estuaries and coastal areas will be more impacted by human development in their watersheds and also casts a light on the intricacies of the global carbon cycle.
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