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What is ‘real’ action on climate change?

Polls suggest that Australians want to take action on climate change, and business leaders have joined the call for emissions cuts. Pressure is growing on the federal government to take more decisive action. But what form would greater climate change action take – and what would it cost?

Originally published: 16 January 2020

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Climate action must stay top of the global agenda as we emerge from COVID-19

COVID-19 is making it painfully clear just how interconnected our social, economic and environmental challenges are. The World Economic Forum emphasizes this in its latest Global Risks report. For the first time, the global top-five risks in terms of likelihood are all related to the environment.

Originally published: 22 May 2020

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Call of the wild: listen up, people, time is running out

For decades, humans have been ignoring Mother Nature’s warnings about the future of the planet. Exactly how loudly does she have to scream?

Originally published: 29 May 2020

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Climate crisis poses serious risks for pregnancy, investigation finds

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists already finds climate change to be an urgent threat to women’s health, in addition to a major public health challenge. Climate change is linked with worsening cardiac disease, respiratory disease, mental health and exposure to infectious diseases. But pregnant women and developing fetuses are especially vulnerable to its effects.

Originally published: 19 June 2020

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World has six months to avert climate crisis, says energy expert

The world has only six months in which to change the course of the climate crisis and prevent a post-lockdown rebound in greenhouse gas emissions that would overwhelm efforts to stave off climate catastrophe, one of the world’s foremost energy experts has warned.

Originally published: 18 June 2020

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