أفضل بودكاسات Climate Conversations (2024)

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Environmental Film Festival: Renewable energy guru Dr Mark Diesendorf declares climate change an existential threat to civilisation 36:52

21h ago36:52

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Dr Mark Diesendorf (pictured) delivered a powerful and relevant address at the Saturday, June 15, Swanpool Environmental Film Festival. Dr Diesendorf is an associate professor from the University of New South Wales and is the co-author of "The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation". During his presentation, Dr Diesendorf pointed to the "Australian Con…

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Coffee or tea: Which comes with a bigger splash of climate guilt? 21:23

5d ago21:23

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The debate between coffee and tea is as old as time. For centuries, fans around the world have quarrelled over their health benefits, caffeine content, and popularity. But this week, Jack Board and Liling Tan serve up a different kind of argument – on the carbon footprint each beverage leaves behind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Meet a Kenyan teacher teaching children crucial environmental skills. 18:01

7d ago18:01

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Our children are the next generation. We, as humans, pass on our legacy to them, whether good or bad. The environment underpins humans’ survival today and tomorrow. As the world warms, it’s important to remember the vital role the environment's natural resources, such as forests, play in balancing human activities such as the burning of coal and ot…

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Webinar: Matthew Eisenson dispels myths and misinformation about renewable energy, wind turnbine bird deaths, whale casualties and electric cars 41:21

1d ago41:21

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Matthew B.Eisenson (pictured) from the Columbia Climate School Sabin Centre for Climate Change Law was the guest on a recent webinar where he talked about the "Myths and Misinformation about Renewable Energy". A recording from the session will be posted soon on the Columbia Climate School YouTube site, please check back there. --- Send in a voice m…

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Climate News: Alex Halliday has long championed the need for climate action; Listen to the Outrage & Optimism podcast 49:07

4d ago49:07

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Professor Alex Halliday founded the Columbia Climate School and has long championed the need for climate action. "US Elections: Could Trump Surprise Us On Climate?"; "Get on with orderly energy transition, says Origin boss"; "‘It makes our life easier’: Climate campaigns seize on Dutton’s refusal to set target"; "Talking the Talk: Dutton dumps clim…

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Climate News: Peter Dutton follows Trump's lead and wants to take Australia out of the Paris Accord - it's the 'climate wars', again 39:36

6d ago39:36

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Peter Dutton (pictured) has damned Australia's climate efforts, proposes nuclear energy and so will see Australia burst past its Paris agreement. Subsequently, the leader of Australia's Liberal Party seems to have cornered the news services, here are a few: "Dutton and Albanese both think they’re on a winner with nuclear power. Only one man can be …

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Climate News: Clive Hamilton and George Wilkenfeld have a change of consciousness and write 'Living Hot: surviving and thriving on a heating planet' 50:27

9d ago50:27

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Clive Hamilton and George Wilkenfeld continue to be urgently concerned about mitigation, but now see adaptation to be the primary issue of concern for all levels of government - listen to Hamilton as he talks with Michelle Grattan on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: "Politics with Michelle Grattan: Clive Hamilton on how Australians must ada…

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Heritage Lecture: Ross McPherson talks about the past, present and future of newspapers, the power of story telling and this episode relates that to tackling climate change 34:27

9d ago34:27

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Ross McPherson (pictured), the Chairman and editor-in-chief of the Shepparton-based McPherson Group of Newspapers, was the guest speaker at The Greater Shepparton Biennial Bruce Willson Memorial Heritage Lecture for 2024. The Wednesday, June 5, session was recorded, in both an audio and visual sense but the recording has not been posted as yet on t…

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Did we keep to our post-COVID promise of cleaner, greener cities? 22:22

12d ago22:22

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Car-free cities, greener pockets and more sustainable homes for the underserved - these were some ideas for cities to transform for a climate challenged world. But have these promises come to fruition? Jack Board and Liling Tan do their due diligence on old promises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Interview: Kent Getsinger sees the Modern Monetary Theory as playing a crucial role in addressing climate change 41:36

15d ago41:36

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Kent Getsinger (pictured) might be an organiser with the Victorian Allied Health Professionals Association, but he is also an ardent advocate of the Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). Arrangements to interview Kent were made at a Melbourne meeting of "Sustainable Prosperity Action Group – Naarm" earlier this year where about 40 people had gathered at th…

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Climate News: Mark Spencer embarks on a fresh adventure with his new 'Transmission' podcast 20:59

16d ago20:59

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Mark Spencer could never be a street-marching, placard-waving climate change protestor, but he was mighty comfortable behind a microphone doing all he could to alert people to the implications and complications of the climate crisis, and his latest adventure is through his new podcast, "Transmission". "Here comes winter … and more rain"; "Q&A: Al J…

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The clock is ticking on companies to decarbonise 28:56

19d ago28:56

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This episode is brought to you by Schneider Electric, a digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. Whether you buy a new phone or print a document at the office, every action has a carbon footprint. Jack Board and Liling Tan do the math and break down exactly what carbon accounting does. Our guest this week is Yoon Young Kim, Cluster Presid…

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Interview: The powerful idea of Letitions is driven by the passion and commitment of Geelong's Robert Patterson 19:57

19d ago19:57

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Letitions are a variation of the commonly used and understood petitions but are immensely more powerful. Geelong's Robert Patterson is the man behind letition.org and this powerful process is endorsed by some powerful people, including the Australian Captial Territory Senator, David Pocock. Many in the Geelong community had embraced the idea of the…

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How WhatsApp transformed 70-year-old Kenyan woman’s beaded basket sales 15:24

21d ago15:24

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This week, I was visiting a town in Makueni County, located in the southeastern part of Kenya. About an hour's drive from Makueni’s capital town Wote, I met a 70-year-old lady who, after a severe three-year drought hit the village, learned how to weave beaded baskets. She is relying on WhatsApp, her family, and Facebook to make sales. Have a listen…

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Climate News: "Looming over all of this are the huge challenges we are facing globally and of course climate change is the major one" - Dr Allan Patience 51:07

22d ago51:07

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Dr Allan Patience (pictured) an honorary fellow in political science at the University of Melbourne joined Emeritus Professor at La Trobe University in Melbourne, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Social Sciences, Convener of Conversation at the Crossroads, and Co-Convener of SHAPE (Saving Humanity and Planet Earth), Professor Joseph Camilleri …

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Climate News: "If I had children, I would want to be able to look them in the eye and say 'I did everything I could'", Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 50:17

24d ago50:17

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Stunning interview with Dr Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (pictured) - "The InterviewThis Scientist Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions"; "Politics with Michelle Grattan: Madeleine King on investment incentives and the pivotal role of gas"; "In one of the US’s hottest deserts, utilities push gas rather than solar"; "‘The fear has properly set in’: ho…

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Can AI better predict the weather? 18:43

26d ago18:43

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The use of AI is changing industries in unimaginable ways, especially in the climate change and sustainability space. But is it friend or foe? Jack Board and Liling Tan talk all things tech in this episode of Climate Conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم CNA

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Climate News: 'The more renewable we get, the more reliable our power supplies become' - Amory Lovins, U.S. energy expert 33:38

29d ago33:38

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Amory Lovins (pictured) is in Australia for an energy conference and was a guest on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's RN Breakfast and talked with host, Fran Kelly - "Energy efficiency guru Amory Lovins on Future Made in Australia"; "Dick Smith says no country has ever been able to run entirely on renewables. Is that correct?"; "Labor’s Fut…

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Climate News: 'This is sick', Executive Director of The Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, on Tuesday night's Budget 23:08

1M ago23:08

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Richard Denniss (pictured) heads The Australia Institute and is alarmed at the Australian Labor Government's latest Budget that champions gas, a fossil fuel. "More than 200 authors renew call for Baillie Gifford to divest from fossil fuel"; "Solicitor general to appeal over case of climate activist who held sign on jurors’ rights"; "Wet winter coul…

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Oat milk and impossible burgers – just how “green” are alternative foods? 23:33

1M ago23:33

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Food has an outsized impact on greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode of Climate Conversations, Jack Board and Liling Tan tuck into the world of alternative foods and whether they really are better for the environment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.بقلم CNA

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Climate News: 'It is pretty scary', former Chief of Defence, Admiral Chris Barrie, from 'Too Hot to Handle' webinar 22:39

1M ago22:39

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Retired Admiral, Chris Barrie (pictured), who once led the Australian Defence Force and who was speaking recently on the webinar, "Too Hot to Handle - the scorching reality of Australia's climate security failure", finds the rapidly unfolding climate crisis as "pretty scary". "Fossil fuel subsidies hit $14.5 billion in 2023-24, up 31%"; "Nations mu…

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Critical Minerals: has Africa learned from its past experience? 18:39

1M ago18:39

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African nations are blessed with 30% of the world’s critical minerals. Mineral that the world needs to develop solar panels, wind turbines, renewable energy storage, electric vehicles, defence infrastructures, communication infrastructure, digital economy and many more. However, past mining activities since colonial era has taught Africa taught les…

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Interview: Susan Lengyel champions conversation, especially those 'at the Crossroads' 15:27

1M ago15:27

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Susan Lengel (pictured) champions conversation about climate change, but beyond that, and critically, "Conversation at the Crossroads". Susan, who hails from South Australia and once worked for that State's National Parks and Wildlife Service", enriched her climate change experience and knowledge while working with "The Royal Parks" in London. Chec…

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Climate News: 'Reset, refocus, rethink, climate change is here'; Geelong meeting hears about the power of letitions; Gas driven confusion and despair 1:03:07

1M ago1:03:07

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From The Scotsman we hear: "After SNP's 17 years of failure on climate change, things are about to get worse"; "Harnessing the power of coming together"; "Cool Geelong"; "Vote Climate One"; "Geelong Sustainability"; "‘Not a single government dollar’: Albanese plays down gas policy push after blowback"; "‘Paying to be exploited’: Labor has now fully…

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Why should we care that corals are dying? 23:14

1M ago23:14

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Globally, coral reefs are being lost at alarming rates. Scientists estimate that half of them have already disappeared and 90 per cent could be gone by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise. Liling Tan and Jack Board explain why this doesn’t just affect our vacations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Climate News: Water talk will ignite the conversation; Experts urge renewed action on future of Murray-Darling Basin 32:59

1M ago32:59

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The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has today urged a suite of actions and investments to protect the future of the Murray-Darling Basin in the face of climate change, which is threatening the river’s health and sustainability. In a new essay series A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years: Actions in the face…

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Interview: Professor Andrew Blakers explains, again, how renewable sources can fully decarbonise energy in Australia 31:54

1M ago31:54

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"I’ve done the sums. All we need is 1,200 square kilometres. That’s not much. The area devoted to agriculture is about 3,500 times larger at 4.2 million square kilometres. The area of land that would be taken away from agriculture works out at about 45 square metres per person – about the size of a large living room. "We can ditch fossil fuels and …

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Climate News: Girt by Sea; Australia's security is about attending to climate change; EV charger cautions 31:43

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Those who understand climate change see adaptation and mitigation as key planks in national security and former international oil, gas and coal industry executive, chair of the Australian Coal Association and CEO of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Ian Dunlop, writes on Pearls and Irritations - "Climate security risks and Australia’s …

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Must climate communication be so dense? 24:42

2M ago24:42

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Explaining climate change can be an exercise in frustration and futility when jargon gets in the way. Climate academics Prof Winston Chow and Assoc Prof Terry van Gevelt from Singapore Management University defend themselves against Liling Tan and Jack Board, who dials in from scorching Bangkok where the "feels-like” temperature hit 52 degrees Cels…

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Climate News: The mirage of nuclear power; CSIRO: innovate or risk profits; Dangerous heat kills dozens 22:45

2M ago22:45

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Nuclear energy was given a brief platform on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Q&A program and was championed by the National Party Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie. "Charged up: WA town to home Australia’s biggest battery"; "GV Community Energy"; "Farmers must innovate or risk profits says CSIRO"; "Colbinabbin residents oppose huge s…

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Climate News: Teeny Tiny Stevies sing about climate change; Is "Climate Conversations" the wrong name? 49:12

2M ago49:12

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The much loved ARIA and AIR Award-winning children’s act Teeny Tiny Stevies, featuring sisters Byll and Beth Stephen, released their fifth record The Green Album via ABC Music. It is launched into the world with a new single and accompanying video, Climate Change. "Growing leaders in Maryborough: How a school groundsman and students tackle climate …

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Climate News: Sometimes, life gets in the way; Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Paris deal in doubt: Playing God With the Atmosphere 24:35

2M ago24:35

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Life often stands in the way of goals, but eventually, the fog lifts and you get back to the essence of those aims - "Playing God With the Atmosphere"; "Why won’t Chris Packham have a real debate on climate?"; "‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?"; "Global battery rollout doubled last year –…

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Why a complex problem like climate change needs multi-disciplinary expertise 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Studied history or philosophy in school? Your knowledge can help to solve the biggest problems of climate change. Professor David Taylor from NUS and NTU’s Dr Janice Lee speak to Liling Tan and Jack Board checks in from the Pacific Islands on this week’s Climate Conversations. This podcast episode is in partnership with the inaugural Ideas Festival…

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Climate News: New climate podcast drops first two episodes; Telling stories about climate change; UK PM slammed for climate stance 1:10:05

2M ago1:10:05

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Kyla Brettle (pictured) drops the first two episodes of her new podcast: "Everything We Need"; "Lessons in Climate Storytelling"; "America’s biggest wind farm | Repowering the West"; "Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says"; "What the Fossil Fuel Industry Doesn't Want You To Know"; "LSU’s fossil-fuel partners…

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Human Greed: The Silent Destroyer of Nature's Fragile Balance 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Humanly speaking, forests, minerals, oceans, water bodies, and other natural resources are seen as infinite by the human eye. Infinite in the sense that there are more resources to be mined or prospected for, more land to be utilized, a vast ocean and waterbodies that can handle enormous levels of pollution, vast underground water resources that ca…

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Climate News: Random recognition - 'Are you a podcaster?' - thrill as follower recognises my voice 23:28

2M ago23:28

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Joining a Melbourne workshop and arriving early, as I always do, I was helping a woman adjust some blinds and upon hearing me speak she said "Are you a podcaster?" In answering yes and adding that I host "Climate Conversations", she said she was a follower. I was thrilled! Anne is the co-host of RadioMMT, a program that can also be found on YouTube…

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Special Event: 'Two years to save the world' - UNFCCC Executive Secretary, Simon Steill 1:11:45

2M ago1:11:45

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Executive Secretary at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Simon Steel (pictured during Q&A at London's Chatham House), has declared we have "Two years to save the world". As a bonus, you can follow this link and go to "Outrage and Optimism" to hear an interview with Simon Steill and then listen as hosts, Tom Rivett-Carnac, C…

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How else can an air-con nation keep cool in a heatwave? 17:38

2M ago17:38

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In this first episode of a brand-new Climate Conversations, hosts Jack Board and Liling Tan tell you why the heatwave will create bigger problems in future than just wilting plants. Plus, quick climate news, a quiz and a sustainability word of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Climate News: Understanding how climate change impacts every aspect of our home; World-wide coral bleaching; Climate breakdown has begun 53:28

2M ago53:28

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"Investor heavyweights failing to boot directors on climate commitments"; Samantha Helps is full of praise for Violet Coco (pictured) in her piece on Pearls and Irritations: "XR blocking arteries of capitalism labelled “catastrophic inconvenience”"; "Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action" - Dana R. Fisher; "The EV revolution has s…

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Episode 20 - Cambridge Narrows III 45:28

2M ago45:28

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Full classroom, "in the round"-style. Bruce Langhus once again takes the reigns with an entire class of senior students at Cambridge-Narrows School, and this is one episode you don't want to miss, because it’s the last one!بقلم Voices of Community

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Interview: Modern Money Lab founder, Gabrielle Bond, helps me understand the myths of deficits 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Just 40 minutes, along with a fair bit of research, with Gabrielle Bond (pictured), the woman behind the Modern Money Lab at Adelaides Torrens University, changed, no, exploded my views about economic ideas, particularly those of Federal Government deficits. Gabrielle is an enthusiast of the Modern Money Theory (MMT) and an ardent supporter of her …

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Climate News: Seizing the Decade - Amanda McKenzie; Climate rights decision in Switzerland could ripple across Europe 32:23

2M ago32:23

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The Climate Council CEO, Amanda McKenzie (pictured) talks about "Seizing the Decade"; "Consumer Energy Summit"; "Verdict saying Switzerland violated rights by failing on climate action could ripple across Europe"; "Does "Every Little Thing" REALLY Stop Climate Change?"; "‘Historic’ European Court of Human Rights ruling backs Swiss women in climate …

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Why planting mangroves is not the solution. 42:00

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Mangroves are versatile and flexible forests that can cope with enormous disturbances. Dr. Judith Okello, a senior research scientist and mangrove ecologist at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, says that when sedimentation occurs, the mangroves can form a new cable rooting system and migrate when there is space on land. However, du…

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Climate News: All-electric garbage truck - fun ride; Nuclear focus forces resignation; Elizabeth Kolbert talks about hope 52:51

2M ago52:51

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Shepparton's Foott Waste is trialling an all-electric garbage truck and principal, Peter Foott (pictured behind the wheel of this revolutionary truck) took me for a "test ride" just a few days ago. "Understanding Climate Change: All the Natural and Human Causes"; "Split inside conservative green group over new nuclear agenda"; "Ontario's Nuclear Ad…

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Climate News: Greg Combet discusses Australia's pathway to net zero; After years of promises, fossil fuel companies backtrack 32:34

2M ago32:34

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Former Federal Minister, Greg Combet (pictured) was a guest this week on the National Press Club talking about getting to net zero: "Greg Combet - Chair of the Net Zero Economy Authority"; "After years of promises on climate change, oil giants are backtracking"; "Dive in: Climate change is affecting all types of weather"; "States brace for collisio…

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Climate News: The Paris Agreement is 'very, very important' - Catherine McKenna; Push to end Melbourne's treeless, hot, ugly outer suburbs 22:07

3M ago22:07

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Catherina McKenna (pictured) heaps praise on COP21 during an address to Columbia Climate School - "Catherine McKenna on Her Life, Work and Preserving the World for Future Generations"; "Ugly, treeless, hot: Push to force developers to plant trees in Melbourne’s outer suburbs"; "‘Opportunistic’ fraud and scams target disasters in a warming world"; "…

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Climate News: Flood takes Rick from one battle to another; Hannah Ritchie interview; Climate and inflation explored on Climate One 36:37

3M ago36:37

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Mooroopna's Rick Maloney (pictured) wrestled emotionally with the flood and now he is battling the insurance company: "Under water and under pressure: The fight to fix flood insurance"; "'Not the End of the World' author on tackling climate change"; "A data scientist’s case for ‘cautious optimism’ about climate change"; "Book review: ‘Saving Oursel…

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Climate News: Wildfires are cancer causing, George Broyles; Remy Shergill helps us understand how we communicate about climate change 28:49

3M ago28:49

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George Broyles was one of the guests on the "Big Burnout", a webinar presented by ProPublica. Remy Shergill (pictured) talked about and explained how to accurately, comfortably and conveniently talk with others about climate change. Remy was a guest on a webinar presented by Vets for Climate Action entitled: "How to talk about Climate Change and He…

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Singapore’s fight to protect the endangered straw-headed bulbul 16:16

3M ago16:16

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The Climate Conversations podcast heads outdoors in search of a beloved songbird – the straw-headed bulbul. Fewer than 1,700 of these birds remain in the wild worldwide, largely due to habitat loss and poaching. Julie Yoo meets the co-chairs of the Straw-headed Bulbul Working Group, Low Bing Wen from the National Parks Board and Alfred Chia from Na…

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Climate News: From Friends of Earth (Melbourne) to a teenage journey around Australia, working for the 'dark side' 28:10

3M ago28:10

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The Program Coordinator with Geelong Sustainability, Karina Donkers (pictured) encouraged me to talk about my time working with an oil and gas exploration company, The Western Geophysical Company of America. This word journey began for me following an unexpected meeting with the Melbourne-based Friends of the Earth. "VFF names policy and advocacy l…

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