A digest of interesting news about climate change from around the world, compiled by us.
Climate Change Criminology by Robert White
Is it criminal to ignore climate change?Ideas of ‘state-corporate crime’ and 'ecocide’ are introduced and explored in this book.
Climate Change Criminology by Robert WhiteBristol University Press 2018
Expensive book to buy, but available in the Tasmanian State Library.https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/climate-change-criminology
Creating a Sustainable Food Future
Creating a Sustainable Food FutureA Menu of Solutions to Feed Nearly 10 Billion People by 2050.
Coal Transition in Australia
Coal Transition in Australia (ANU)" report explores pathways, implications and policy options for Australia to move beyond domestic coal use during the next 2 decades ..."
Water Security: Deluge & Drought
Water Security:Deluge & Drought: Water Security in a Changing Climate (Climate Council)"Australia’s water security has already been significantly influenced by climate change. Rainfall patterns are shifting and the severity of floods and droughts has increased."(automatic download from this link)
Food and Agribusiness
Food and Agribusiness - CSIRO: The food and agribusiness (F&A) sector is a vital contributor to the Australian economy.
Aquaculture viability
Aquaculture viability. A technical report to the Australian Government from the CSIRO Northern Australia Water Resource Assessment, part of the National Water Infrastructure Development Fund: Water Resource AssessmentsCSIRO Report
SLT Links Digest - 12 June 2019
Climate Change Links Digest for 12 June 2019from Sustainable Living Tasmania
This week's News:
First shipment to Japan of 'green' hydrogen produced at Queensland University of Technology's pilot plant, in conjunction with Japanese petroleum of Japan.
Solar Communities ... Not waiting for neanderthal and indecisive governments - and getting on with it!
The electrification of transport ... "One of the mega-trends expected to shape our long run operating environment is the electrification of transport."
Book: Climate Change Criminology
Councils and Shires Initiative: Local governments which have declared a Climate Emergency
Building Materials: Latest update regarding Cross Laminated Timber
Compostable Packaging
The Sustainable Engineering Society Seminars
Hydropower Status - Worldwide
Carbon Lobby's Demands
Industrial Evolution - Making British Manufacturing Sustainable
A Report covering revitalising British Industry in light of Climate Change and issues of Sustainability.There's some info in this Report that may also be of interest to the Tasmanian Government.'Industrial Evolution - Making British Manufacturing Sustainable'Described as: Report from the UK Manufacturing Commission Inquiry into Industrial Sustainability in which vital measures are outlined that government and industry should take to ensure that British manufacturing is here to stay.Deals with Industrial Sustainability through to Circular Economy.https://www.policyconnect.org.uk/apmg/sites/site_apmg/files/report/2598/fieldreportdownload/industrialevolution-makingbritishmanufacturingsustainable.pdf
Senate Report on Electric Vehicles (January 2019)
The Senate Select Committee report on Electric Vehicles (January 2019)https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Electric_Vehicles/ElectricVehicles/~/media/Committees/electricvehicles_ctte/report.pdf
Deluge And Drought
Deluge And Drought: Australia’s Water Security In a Changing Climate“Climate change is shifting our rainfall patterns and increasing the severity of droughts and floods.”https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Climate-Council-Water-Security-Report.pdf