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A ban on combustion engines may be a tough ask – but it’s needed Introduction by Croakey: The Electric Vehicle Council called this month for an end to the sale of new petrol and

A ban on combustion engines may be a tough ask – but it’s needed
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Farage: epic grifter

How attacking healthcare has become a strategy of war

“I have not seen anything like the almost daily attacks on hospitals, the relentlessness of the repeated attacks, the indifference to the consequences of the attacks for patients and staff” - Len Rubenstein

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A two-part infographic showing relationships between five nexus elements: biodiversity, water, food, health, and climate. Part A shows projected future impacts across six different nexus archetypes, ranging from "Nature-oriented nexus" to "Nature overexploitation." Impacts are indicated using blue upward arrows (positive), red downward arrows (negative), and wavy lines (variable). Part B displays six network diagrams showing interactions among the nexus elements. Each diagram represents a different archetype, using circles with icons for each element. Arrows between elements show relationships: Blue arrows indicate positive influences Red arrows indicate negative influences Different arrow thicknesses show magnitude (high, moderate, low) The diagrams progressively show how relationships between elements change from balanced and positive interactions in the "Nature-oriented nexus" to predominantly negative interactions in the "Nature overexploitation" scenario. The visualization demonstrates how different management approaches affect the relationships between environmental, health, and climate factors.

🔍#Biodiversity. Water. Food. Health. #ClimateChange. All of them interact and intersect but how?

Check this new graphic from the @ipbes.net #Nexus Assessment and explore the interactions among the nexus elements.

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Hyundai: stop fueling the climate crisis Hyundai, the world’s third largest automaker, is desperately trying to promote itself as a green leader. But behind its glossy PR campaigns is a dirty, coal-fueled supply chain and a production line o

Tell Hyundai: stop fueling the climate crisis action.eko.org/a/hyundai-st...

Apple: Stop fueling biomes destruction for carbon credit Brazil’s Cerrado is burning so Apple can call its phones “carbon-neutral.” Fast-growing eucalyptus plantations, bankrolled by Apple’s offset budget, are swallowing savanna, draining water tables, and

Tell Apple to Stop Fueling Destruction in the Cerrado NOW action.eko.org/a/apple-stop...

Human-Caused Warming Tripled the Death Toll of European Heat Waves This Summer, New Report Shows - Inside Climate News Public health researchers struggle to track the accelerating pace of global warming impacts.

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Save the Ulu Belaga Forest Indigenous Forest Defenders put their bodies on the line to blockade encroaching palm oil plantations in the beautiful Ulu Belaga forest in Malaysian Borneo. Then, they were hauled into the police sta

Save the Ula Belaga forest from palm oil deforestation action.eko.org/a/save-ula-b...

So proud of you Sydney: the massive March for Humanity Introduction by Croakey: The turnout of massive crowds in Sydney on 3 August for the March for Humanity, calling for

Prof @simonchapman.bsky.social writes: So proud of you Sydney: the massive #MarchforHumanity
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I’ve quit Spotify for Tidal

So compared to electricity which accounts for at least half our GHG emissions, how much net gain is there in “decarbonising nicotine use” ?

Not true

Lula: Reject the Devastation Bill Brazil’s Congress just passed a bill that would be the death sentence for the Amazon – but President Lula has 14 days left to veto it! The bill, dubbed the “devastation bill”, will significantly weake

Tell Brazil's President Lula: Stop the bill that would be the end of the Amazon! action.eko.org/a/lula-rejec...

DEA will head to the Federal Court on July 14 -15 to challenge NOPSEMA’s approval of the Environment Plan for Woodside’s Scarborough gas project.

This is a pivotal moment – not just for climate litigation, but for public health in Australia.

Stay tuned.

I didn’t think so

Threat of US sanctions over Gaza forced me out, says ICC lawyer - The Observer

Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water.

The Victorian Government today announced plans that pave the way for the electrification of Victoria’s buildings 👏

Gas is a polluting fossil fuel that is harmful to human health. Getting your home off gas is good for your health, good for your hip pocket & good for the planet- it’s a win-win-win.

Woodside gas expansion plans – and approvals – face fresh legal challenges Woodside’s WA gas plans are facing fresh legal challenges, including an eleventh-hour bid to challenge approvals for the extension of North West Shelf gas processing facility.

Fresh legal challenges to gas expansions & approvals:

⚖️ Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper is taking legal action to protect sacred Murujuga rock art from Woodside’s Burrup Hub.
🩺 DEA is heading to the Federal Court to challenge NOPSEMA’s approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environment plan.

Our Antarctic expedition is hitting the screens today - ITV News coverage throughout the day, and for the next 2 weeks! Great that we can bring such important science to the public - huge thanks to Martin Stew, Mike Field and the ITV team for enabling this.

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Sanctions, Recognition & Peace for Palestine We call for an end to the occupation of Palestine and a just and sustainable peace in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, including the removal of illegal settlements, the withdrawal of I...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/re...

Orangutan extinction for gold? Only 800 of them remain, and now a mine expansion could wipe them out. Act now!

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YouTube video by The Australia Institute There's a huge new gas rig looming over our 12 Apostles

A gas exploration drilling rig has appeared within sight of one of Australia’s most loved natural wonders, the 12 Apostles.

We don’t need to turn our iconic natural wonders into gas fields. We need to prioritise Australians over exports.

@emmashortis.bsky.social went to take a look ⤵️

BBC: stop suppressing Gaza documentaries The BBC is suppressing a documentary about the plight of doctors in Gaza, saying the delay is linked to an internal review of a different film by a different producer. It makes no sense. The UK gover

Tell the BBC to stop delaying the documentary about Gaza doctors – broadcast it now! action.eko.org/a/bbc-stop-s...

What might our future power grid look like? This illustrated guide explains Our energy system is evolving at breakneck speed. Here we look at how our power grid works, what more renewables mean for energy prices, how nuclear fits into the picture, and how we might build a gri...

Australia’s energy future and why there is really no future for nuclear here www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

New report: Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan to cost $4.3 trillion - Michael West Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan would cost more than $4.3 trillion, says a new report, way above the Coalition's touted $331B

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Disenlightenment now in full swing

YouTube video by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Sen Whitehouse Issues Final Warning to Deputy Treasury Secretary of Economic Risks of Climate Change

This is a must-watch for anyone that misunderstands the impact of climate on the financial system….

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Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds Hotter seas supercharge storms and destroy critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and coral reefs

Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds

Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change. Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.

Some good news. Air pollution is a leading cause of illness, death, and poor quality of life, plus bikes and parks are awesome. wapo.st/42LaIRA

Temp distribution

Australia - extreme heat days

Add to that increase in “variance” also a feature of a warming (more energetic) atmosphere