Australia should claim Antarctica
“While the nations of the northern half of the globe arc up over hydrocarbon, what are we of the South doing? Feigning an interest in provincial rugby and trying to cut down on shower time. Pathetic. True, under various international treaties, mining is prohibited in Antarctica. But this should not stop Kevin Rudd from immediately ordering an expedition to stake a territorial claim to the entire Antarctic landmass. After all, divorce used to be illegal.” - Aaron Timms, SMH
IPCC Author: Australia should be carbon neutral by 2050
“I think all industrialised countries will need to be aiming to be carbon neutral by the middle of the century,” he said. – Chris Hammer, The Age
60% greenhouse cuts by 2030: achieveable and affordable
“A 30 per cent reduction in emissions (below 1990 levels) by 2020 and 60 per cent by 2030 can be achieved without major technological breakthroughs or significant changes in lifestyle.” – Adam Lewis, McKinsey & Co, The Australian
Yay for water restrictions
“…found 56 per cent of residents in Brisbane, which is under level 6 restrictions, believed they should not be eased.” – Peter Morley, Courier Mail
Adelaide Heatwave – Use your air-conditioner
“Temperatures peaked at 38.4C at 3.56pm yesterday, making it the ninth consecutive day of temperatures above 35C and the longest Adelaide heatwave on record…Adelaide faces another week of 38C and above temperatures.” “”It’s important that people… use fans and air-conditioners to stay cool,” she said. – Joanna Vaughan, The Advertiser
Supreme Court rejects development due to rising sea levels
“AN 80-lot subdivision at popular holiday destination Marion Bay has been knocked back due to rising sea levels and environmental impact.” – Gavin Lower, The Advertiser
Urban expansion a ‘climate threat’
Garnaut releases his transport and urban planning issues paper. – Clay Lucas, The Age. Download the paper.
Pledge on regulation of nano products
Nanotech products are already on sale in Australia, but the Federal Government says it will establish health and safety regulations. – Leigh Dayton and Siobhain Ryan, The Australian
The new VSU: keep the sport, cut the politics – Patricia Karvelas, The Australian
Peter Singer: Vegetarian, Utilitarian and Challenging
For those who can spare the time for a longer read. – Luke Slattery, The Australian
