Climate Change

Australia’s environmental scorecard went down in the ‘roller-coaster’ that was 2023

Australia’s environmental scorecard went down in the ‘roller-coaster’ that was 2023

From ABC News (19/3/24)…   Australia’s environmental scorecard went down in the ‘roller-coaster’ that was 2023 Australia’s environmental scorecard worsened in 2023, but the country fared better than much of the rest of the globe, according to a report from the Australian National University (ANU).…

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network newsletter

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network newsletter

From the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network (19/3/24)… Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network March newsletter Welcome to 2024. Even though it is only February, a lot has already been happening or is planned. Our newsletter reflects this in its bumper size, which includes two special features: one…

Drop in advanced economy emissions in 2023

Drop in advanced economy emissions in 2023

From Cosmos (6/3/24)…   Drop in advanced economy emissions in 2023 A new report out today has revealed global emissions in advanced economies have dropped to 50-year lows but overall emissions continue to reach record levels. The analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows…

Not such a bright idea: cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight back to space is a dangerous distraction

Not such a bright idea: cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight back to space is a dangerous distraction

From The Conversation (1/2/24)…   Not such a bright idea: cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight back to space is a dangerous distraction The United Nations Environment Assembly this week considered a resolution on solar radiation modification, which refers to controversial technologies intended to mask…

Forget the partisan hype, Aust farmers are preparing for the extremes of climate change

Forget the partisan hype, Aust farmers are preparing for the extremes of climate change

From Cosmos (3/3/24)…   Forget the partisan hype, Aust farmers are preparing for the extremes of climate change Australia’s farmers are “doing amazing things” and rising to the climate challenge by adopting a deep level of strategic thinking to almost everything they do, according to…

We can’t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse – but we shouldn’t wait to find out

We can’t say yet if grid-breaking thunderstorms are getting worse – but we shouldn’t wait to find out

From The Conversation (28/2/24)…   We can’t say yet if grid-breakingthunderstorms are getting worse – but we shouldn’t wait to find out On February 13, six transmission line towers in Victoria were destroyed by extreme wind gusts from thunderstorms, leading to forced electricity outages affecting tens of…

Time to go? The costly impact of climate change on the housing hip pocket

Time to go? The costly impact of climate change on the housing hip pocket

From Cosmos (26/2/24)… Time to go? The costly impact of climate change on the housing hip pocket In the Cosmos Synergy column, our staff writers explore how we’re dealing with the urgent issues of climate change. “It’s terrifying, you live with the absolute fear of…

Climate Change: Our Home – Our Future

Climate Change: Our Home – Our Future

From Peninsula Voice (20/2/24)…   Climate Change: Our Home – Our Future Peninsula Voice are holding a free Climate Change Forum at Peninsula Community Theatre from 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm on Thursday 29th February. Theforum will look at how climate change is impacting us now both globally and locally, and explore…

Staying ahead of the wave

Staying ahead of the wave

From Cosmos (17/2/24)… Staying ahead of the wave   A beautiful, sandy beach. Crystal clear waters. Fish. Thriving sand dunes. Coastal communities often depend on these tourism drawcards. So, how can councils anticipate the damage done by increasingly frequent storms? It’s a challenge close to…