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The Cost of Extreme Weather

Sep 26, 2022
'The consequences [of Climate Change] are upon us, and there are both severe direct and indirect costs for every single Australian.' (The McKell Institute, Sydney.) >
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'Victory Plan' for a Changing Climate

Sep 19, 2022
Background: After Pearl harbour, America was initially in no position to engage in war. It's civilian industries needed an industrial retooling plan to manufacture military equipment - a 'Victory Plan'. And, this was accomplished within a few months. Based on that concept, The Climate Mobilization has published 'The Climate Mobilization Victory Plan' Whilst written from the American perspective, this is relevant internationally - and urgently. (Climate Mobilization, USA) >
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State of the Environment

Sep 19, 2022
The Report '...provides an independent, comprehensive and evidence-based assessment of the state of Australia’s environment.' (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Canberra) >
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Fossil Fuel Climate Disaster Levy

Sep 05, 2022
Make fossil fuel producers pay a climate disaster levy. 'A $1 levy per tonne of carbon pollution on fossil fuel production in Australia would currently raise around $1.5 billion a year for the National Climate Disaster Fund.' (The Australia Institute, Canberra) >
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A Climate Just Transition

Aug 28, 2022
Just Transition: A whole-systems approach to decarbonisation. 'The notion that a decarbonization transition must encompass multiple forms of justice is gaining ground. In response, the concept of Just Transition has become ever more popular – and confusion about its meaning ever greater'. (Climate Policy journal) >
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Rescuing the Economy of the Sea

Aug 08, 2022
'The blue commons are our oceans: they feed us all, link our continents, provide a natural economy on coasts around the world and are a crucial part of our ecosystem. But in recent years the oceans have been plundered. They are currently undergoing an existential crisis that demands a global response.'Author: Guy Standing ... He has a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge. (Penguin Books) >
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Climate Engineering Governance

Aug 03, 2022
Starting The Dialogue On Climate Engineering Governance: A World Commission. POLICY BRIEF: Fixing Climate Governance Series - PDF file. (The Centre for International Governance Innovation) >
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DEEP DECARBONIZATION STRATEGIES

Aug 03, 2022
Getting models and modellers to inform deep decarbonization strategies. 'An increasing number of countries issue Deep Decarbonization Strategies (DDS). While DDS contents are well analysed, the processes by which they are developed attract less attention. This paper investigates what numerical model(s) are used in these processes, how they are used, and how models, modellers and stakeholders jointly contribute to the production of DDS.' (Climate Policy journal) >
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Reconsider these 19 New Coal and Gas Proposals

Jul 25, 2022
Reconsider these 19 new coal and gas proposals – and protect Australia's living wonders. 'The science is overwhelming. The evidence is stark. It's time to face this.' (The Environment Council of Central Queensland) >
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The Electric Resilience Toolkit

Jul 04, 2022
...'an Electric Resilience Toolkit to support policymakers and stakeholders working on issues around electric sector regulation and climate resilience planning.' [while oriented to the American system, it should have useful information for Australia] (Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law) >
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