A digest of interesting news about climate change from around the world, compiled by us.
POST COVID-19 RECOVERY
Green - or Brown? A Six month window of opportunity. Imperative to move beyond fiddling at the edges.
'Sustainable Recovery' World Energy Outlook Special Report. International Energy Agency.
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How to Talk About Climate Change
How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way that Makes a Difference ... "why it's time to get emotional about climate change" ~Dr Rebecca Huntley. Review and interview by The Climate Council, Sydney. >>
Development of the Consumer Society
The impetus for the development of the Consumer Society. Victor Lebow's advocacy of throw-away consumerism in 1955. >>
Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day 2020 is on 22 August, when we've used our Planet's resources allocation for the entire year. >>
Climate Anxiety
‘Overwhelming and terrifying’: the rise of climate anxiety. Experts concerned young people’s mental health particularly hit by reality of the climate crisis. (The Guardian) >>
Climate Change and Well-Being
Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change on Mental Health and Well-Being. (American Public Health Association) >>
Global Warming and Violent Behaviour
Global Warming and Violent Behaviour (Association for Psychological Science) >>
climate change and mental health
How climate change affects mental health. Yale Climate Connections >>
FOSSIL FUEL CARS
Fuel Consumption of the Car Itself, Not Including Driver or Passengers. Where the Energy Goes: Gasoline [Petrol] Vehicles >>
Hydrogen Storage
UNSW hydrogen storage technology in world-first application of its kind. Professor Aguey-Zinsou said: “The H2Store technology is a compact and transportable hydrogen storage solution. It’s an effective way to store and generate renewable energy, mitigate the fluctuation of renewable generation and increase confidence in the security of supply.” >>