Climate Conversations

Professor Dr Johan Rockström (pictured) from the Potsdam Univerity fears both environmental catastrophe and catastrophe reversal of human progress if we don't bend the curve away from fossil fuels. "A Kennedy daughter offers a hand to Pacific nations threatened by climate change"; "Foodprint Melbourne: Building the Res

Berry takes us on a journey into the mind of Doug Abrams on this recent episode of "Wisdom and Action". "‘Summer of grass fires’: Authorities warn of increased fire risk"; "On the Benefits of Changing One's Mind in Public": "Biden races to Trump-proof his climate legacy"; "Where the trees once stood"; "Despite Likely S

"Americans elect a climate change denier (again)"; "What Is COP29? Here’s What to Know About Global Climate Talks Next Week."; "A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job"; "U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts"; "What Trump’s Victory Says Ab

One of Australia’s preeminent philosophers, Raimond Gaita (pictured), a conversation enthusiast, delivered the second annual oration following the annual general meeting of the Melbourne-based "Climate at the Crossroads". The Importance of Conversation in the very Idea of our Common Humanity". He is a Honorary Professo

The State of the Climate 2024 - good and bad news, but mostly bad. "State of the Climate 2024: Australia is enduring harsher fire seasons, more ocean heatwaves and sea-level rise"; "Screams from retirement home in Spanish town where dozens died in flooding"; "Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troo

The Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy (pictured), most certainly got the memo. He parrots the words "keeping Australians safe" but then does nothing practical, other than talking the talk, about keeping Australians safe from the impacts of climate change. "Almost 100 including Briton killed in flash floods in Spain"; "A