Author Archives: Climate Tasmania

Online Zoom forum

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Climate Tasmania

Please click here to register in advance for this webinar.You will be sent the details by reply email. About the speakers.

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Is Tasmania really a world leader in climate action?

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Climate Tasmania

What does this actually mean?

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Doughnut Economics

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Climate Tasmania

As we come out of covid… a different way to move our economies forward. A lot is being written lately about this new way of looking at economics, suited to the 21st century. How to apply this thinking to our … Continue reading →

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As the economy heats up again…. what then for climate?

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Climate Tasmania

Quite a number of government engagement processes are now under way as all three levels of government gradually shift into post-Covid recovery mode. Climate change policy once again hangs in the balance as our governments, keen to revitalize their economies, … Continue reading →

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The best ways to stop climate change?

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Climate Tasmania

It’s probably not what you think. Most people think of this question through the simple meme – replace fossil fuels with renewables. Problem fixed. Therein lies a thorny problem. Despite exponential growth of renewable energy during the past three decades … Continue reading →

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Climate change can’t remain unregulated

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Climate Tasmania

In the wake of numerous shocking and costly tragedies, like the Australian bushfires, pressure is mounting on all governments everywhere to regulate climate change through meaningful sets of laws. Continue reading →

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Reducing the carbon footprint of Tasmania’s cities

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Climate Tasmania

A significant component of the energy and carbon footprint of our cities stems from commercial buildings. To date, three states – Victoria, NSW and South Australia – have taken steps to tackle this problem through a innovative type of financing … Continue reading →

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How Tasmania can lead the world….

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Climate Tasmania

Slide presentation – supporting the development of stronger climate legislation for Tasmania. Continue reading →

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Hobart Public Meeting – Sept 25

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Climate Tasmania

The decoration at top and bottom of poster represents the barcode of climate change for Australia – from 1910 to 2017 (left to right). Dark Blue = coolest year.  Dark Red = warmest year. Please download poster HERE and share … Continue reading →

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The Global Climate Emergency in 5 charts

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Climate Tasmania

These 5 charts have been compiled by members of Climate Tasmania in an effort to distil the climate change challenge in an easy-to-digest form. Continue reading →

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