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== 2019 == | |||
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[[Melbourne]] becomes first city with all council infrastructure powered by renewables, Jan 16 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/jan/17/melbourne-becomes-first-city-with-all-council-infrastructure-powered-by-renewables The Guardian]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
== 2018 == | |||
Climate change: Australian students skip school for mass protest, Nov 30 <ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46380418 BBC News]</ref> | Climate change: Australian students skip school for mass protest, Nov 30 <ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-46380418 BBC News]</ref> | ||
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Communities lead governments on climate action, Nov 14 <ref>[https://reneweconomy.com.au/communities-lead-governments-on-climate-action-34328/ RenewEconomy]</ref> | Communities lead governments on climate action, Nov 14 <ref>[https://reneweconomy.com.au/communities-lead-governments-on-climate-action-34328/ RenewEconomy]</ref> | ||
== 2017 == | |||
New Report Outlines How Australian Cities Can Achieve Climate Resilience, Dec 13 <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/new-report-imagining-commons-transition-in-2040 @Shareable]</ref> | New Report Outlines How Australian Cities Can Achieve Climate Resilience, Dec 13 <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/new-report-imagining-commons-transition-in-2040 @Shareable]</ref> | ||
Cities Are Driving a Public Library Boom in Australia, Apr 4 <ref>[https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/public-library-boom-australia-cities nextcity.org]</ref> | Cities Are Driving a Public Library Boom in Australia, Apr 4 <ref>[https://nextcity.org/daily/entry/public-library-boom-australia-cities nextcity.org]</ref> | ||
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Climate change: 90% of rural Australians say their lives are already affected, Jan 15 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jan/16/climate-change-90-of-rural-australians-say-their-lives-are-already-affected The Guardian]</ref> | Climate change: 90% of rural Australians say their lives are already affected, Jan 15 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jan/16/climate-change-90-of-rural-australians-say-their-lives-are-already-affected The Guardian]</ref> | ||
== 2016 == | |||
Here are 9 Aussie Towns Going 100% Renewable! Legends, Jun 22 <ref>[https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/9-australian-towns-going-100-renewable #renewables #climateaction @climatecouncil]</ref> | Here are 9 Aussie Towns Going 100% Renewable! Legends, Jun 22 <ref>[https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/9-australian-towns-going-100-renewable #renewables #climateaction @climatecouncil]</ref> | ||
'Largest community-owned' solar farm in Australia taking root in Canberra vineyard, Jun 28 <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/environment/energy-smart/largest-communityowned-solar-farm-in-australia-taking-root-in-canberra-vineyard-20160620-gpnu4k.html @smh]</ref> | 'Largest community-owned' solar farm in Australia taking root in Canberra vineyard, Jun 28 <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/environment/energy-smart/largest-communityowned-solar-farm-in-australia-taking-root-in-canberra-vineyard-20160620-gpnu4k.html @smh]</ref> | ||
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Australian first: Newstead aims to run on 100% renewable energy within five years, Feb 29 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/mar/01/australian-first-newstead-aims-to-run-on-100-renewable-energy-within-five-years The Guardian]</ref> | Australian first: Newstead aims to run on 100% renewable energy within five years, Feb 29 <ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/mar/01/australian-first-newstead-aims-to-run-on-100-renewable-energy-within-five-years The Guardian]</ref> | ||
== 2015 == | |||
How an Australian Mining Town Became a Solar Power Trailblazer, December 20 <ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-20/how-an-australian-mining-town-became-a-solar-power-trailblazer bloomberg.com]</ref> | How an Australian Mining Town Became a Solar Power Trailblazer, December 20 <ref>[http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-12-20/how-an-australian-mining-town-became-a-solar-power-trailblazer bloomberg.com]</ref> | ||
Organic farmers 'WWOOFing' mad as willing workers hit hard by working holiday visa changes, November 18 <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-13/organic-farmers-wwoofing-mad-as-willing-workers-hit-hard/6938276 Australian Broadcasting Corporation]</ref> | Organic farmers 'WWOOFing' mad as willing workers hit hard by working holiday visa changes, November 18 <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-13/organic-farmers-wwoofing-mad-as-willing-workers-hit-hard/6938276 Australian Broadcasting Corporation]</ref> | ||
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Blueprint for the future: Australia's first town to go emissions-free, October 6 <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/blueprint-for-the-future-australias-first-town-to-go-emissionsfree-20151005-gk1eua.html smh.com.au]</ref> | Blueprint for the future: Australia's first town to go emissions-free, October 6 <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/blueprint-for-the-future-australias-first-town-to-go-emissionsfree-20151005-gk1eua.html smh.com.au]</ref> | ||
Australians prefer renewables: 84% say solar their ideal energy source, 69% wind, August 10 <ref>[http://reneweconomy.com.au/2015/australians-prefer-renewables-84-say-solar-their-ideal-energy-source-69-wind-90747 Renew Economy]</ref> | Australians prefer renewables: 84% say solar their ideal energy source, 69% wind, August 10 <ref>[http://reneweconomy.com.au/2015/australians-prefer-renewables-84-say-solar-their-ideal-energy-source-69-wind-90747 Renew Economy]</ref> | ||
Following Dutch Footsteps, Activists to Sue Aussie Government on Climate. Landmark ruling raised 'energy and appetite of the community to stand up and use the courts when government fouls them,' says environmental lawyer, June 30 <ref>[http://www.commondreams.org/news/2015/06/30/following-dutch-footsteps-activists-sue-aussie-government-climate Common Dreams]</ref> | Following Dutch Footsteps, Activists to Sue Aussie Government on Climate. Landmark ruling raised 'energy and appetite of the community to stand up and use the courts when government fouls them,' says environmental lawyer, June 30 <ref>[http://www.commondreams.org/news/2015/06/30/following-dutch-footsteps-activists-sue-aussie-government-climate Common Dreams]</ref> | ||
== 2014 == | |||
Australia Blasted by Record Heat — Again, October 27 <ref>[http://www.climatecentral.org/news/australia-blasted-by-record-heat-again-18242 Climate Central]</ref> | Australia Blasted by Record Heat — Again, October 27 <ref>[http://www.climatecentral.org/news/australia-blasted-by-record-heat-again-18242 Climate Central]</ref> | ||
Australia's 2013 heat waves linked to human-caused climate change, studies conclude, September 29 <ref>[http://news.sciencemag.org/climate/2014/09/australias-2013-heat-waves-linked-human-caused-climate-change-studies-conclude news.sciencemag.org]</ref> | Australia's 2013 heat waves linked to human-caused climate change, studies conclude, September 29 <ref>[http://news.sciencemag.org/climate/2014/09/australias-2013-heat-waves-linked-human-caused-climate-change-studies-conclude news.sciencemag.org]</ref> | ||
Lord Howe Island tilts at renewable energy independence, July 29 <ref>[http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2014/07/lord-howe-island-tilts-renewable-energy-independence/ Government News]</ref> | Lord Howe Island tilts at renewable energy independence, July 29 <ref>[http://www.governmentnews.com.au/2014/07/lord-howe-island-tilts-renewable-energy-independence/ Government News]</ref> | ||
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Cattle prices tumble amid eastern Australia's drought, March 4 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26433502 BBC News]</ref> | Cattle prices tumble amid eastern Australia's drought, March 4 <ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-26433502 BBC News]</ref> | ||
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== Comment == | == Comment == | ||
''' | '''2019''' | ||
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'''Feb 11''' [[Melbourne]]: Regenerating forgotten urban places: 3000acres <ref>[https://locavoremagazine.co/regenerating-forgotten-urban-places-3000acres/ Locavore]</ref><br clear=all> | |||
'''2017''' | '''2017''' | ||
Young people want walkable neighbourhoods, but safety is a worry, Dec 17 <ref>[http://theconversation.com/young-people-want-walkable-neighbourhoods-but-safety-is-a-worry-88081 theconversation.com]</ref> | Young people want walkable neighbourhoods, but safety is a worry, Dec 17 <ref>[http://theconversation.com/young-people-want-walkable-neighbourhoods-but-safety-is-a-worry-88081 theconversation.com]</ref> | ||
Grow Free Improves Food Access in Australia, One Cart at a Time, Sep 11 <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/grow-free-improving-food-access-in-australia-one-cart-at-a-time @Shareable]</ref> | Grow Free Improves Food Access in Australia, One Cart at a Time, Sep 11 <ref>[https://www.shareable.net/blog/grow-free-improving-food-access-in-australia-one-cart-at-a-time @Shareable]</ref> | ||
What about the people missing out on renewables? Here's what planners can do about energy justice, Sep 10 <ref>[http://theconversation.com/what-about-the-people-missing-out-on-renewables-heres-what-planners-can-do-about-energy-justice-82975 theconversation.com]</ref> | What about the people missing out on renewables? Here's what planners can do about energy justice, Sep 10 <ref>[http://theconversation.com/what-about-the-people-missing-out-on-renewables-heres-what-planners-can-do-about-energy-justice-82975 theconversation.com]</ref> | ||
'''2016''' | '''2016''' | ||
As doctors, we are worried about climate change, Nov 20 <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/comment/as-doctors-we-are-worried-about-climate-change-20161119-gst9n7.html @smh]</ref> | As doctors, we are worried about climate change, Nov 20 <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/comment/as-doctors-we-are-worried-about-climate-change-20161119-gst9n7.html @smh]</ref> | ||
People-powered: renewable energy project changes Indigenous lives in Barkly, Jul 26 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/jul/26/people-powered-renewable-energy-project-changes-indigenous-lives-in-barkly The Guardian]</ref> | People-powered: renewable energy project changes Indigenous lives in Barkly, Jul 26 <ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/jul/26/people-powered-renewable-energy-project-changes-indigenous-lives-in-barkly The Guardian]</ref> | ||
'''2015''' | '''2015''' | ||
Australia’s powerful web of grassroots climate resistance, December 17 <ref>[http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/australia-flood-the-system-direct-action-melbourne/ wagingnonviolence.org]</ref> | Australia’s powerful web of grassroots climate resistance, December 17 <ref>[http://wagingnonviolence.org/feature/australia-flood-the-system-direct-action-melbourne/ wagingnonviolence.org]</ref> | ||
Transition in Australia: an open letter to Transitioners, September 3 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2015-09/transition-australia-open-letter-transitioners Transition Network]</ref> | Transition in Australia: an open letter to Transitioners, September 3 <ref>[https://www.transitionnetwork.org/blogs/rob-hopkins/2015-09/transition-australia-open-letter-transitioners Transition Network]</ref> | ||
Cotton wool could save endangered Australian bird, August 31 <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-31/cotton-wool-could-save-endangered-australian-bird/6736632 ABC News]</ref> | Cotton wool could save endangered Australian bird, August 31 <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-31/cotton-wool-could-save-endangered-australian-bird/6736632 ABC News]</ref> | ||
Free seeds swapped for stories at urban farming studio, August 5 <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-04/tch-seed-studio/6670024 Australian Broadcasting Corporation]</ref> | Free seeds swapped for stories at urban farming studio, August 5 <ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-04/tch-seed-studio/6670024 Australian Broadcasting Corporation]</ref> | ||
'''2014''' | '''2014''' | ||
Call to Action: Reclaim the Climate Movement (Australia), September 17 <ref>[http://www.resilience.org/stories/2014-09-17/call-to-action-reclaim-the-climate-movement-australia resilience.org]</ref> | Call to Action: Reclaim the Climate Movement (Australia), September 17 <ref>[http://www.resilience.org/stories/2014-09-17/call-to-action-reclaim-the-climate-movement-australia resilience.org]</ref> | ||
Connecting the dots to win on climate, February 26 <ref>[http://www.climatecodered.org/2014/02/connecting-dots-to-win-on-climate.html Climate Code Red]</ref> | Connecting the dots to win on climate, February 26 <ref>[http://www.climatecodered.org/2014/02/connecting-dots-to-win-on-climate.html Climate Code Red]</ref> | ||
=== News sources === | |||
[http://theconversation.com/au/environment Environment and Energy Views and Research, The Conversation] | [http://theconversation.com/au/environment Environment and Energy Views and Research, The Conversation] |
Revision as of 18:40, 13 February 2019
2019Melbourne becomes first city with all council infrastructure powered by renewables, Jan 16 [1] 2018Climate change: Australian students skip school for mass protest, Nov 30 [2] Communities lead governments on climate action, Nov 14 [3] 2017New Report Outlines How Australian Cities Can Achieve Climate Resilience, Dec 13 [4] Cities Are Driving a Public Library Boom in Australia, Apr 4 [5] Renewable energy spike led to sharp drop in emissions in Australia, Mar 9 [6] Australian consortium launches world-first digital energy marketplace for rooftop solar, Feb 22 [7] Climate change: 90% of rural Australians say their lives are already affected, Jan 15 [8] 2016Here are 9 Aussie Towns Going 100% Renewable! Legends, Jun 22 [9] 'Largest community-owned' solar farm in Australia taking root in Canberra vineyard, Jun 28 [10] Australia's emissions rising and vastly underestimated, says report, Mar 18 [11] Australian first: Newstead aims to run on 100% renewable energy within five years, Feb 29 [12] 2015How an Australian Mining Town Became a Solar Power Trailblazer, December 20 [13] Organic farmers 'WWOOFing' mad as willing workers hit hard by working holiday visa changes, November 18 [14] Australia’s first community owned retailer awarded licence, October 19 [15] Blueprint for the future: Australia's first town to go emissions-free, October 6 [16] Australians prefer renewables: 84% say solar their ideal energy source, 69% wind, August 10 [17] Following Dutch Footsteps, Activists to Sue Aussie Government on Climate. Landmark ruling raised 'energy and appetite of the community to stand up and use the courts when government fouls them,' says environmental lawyer, June 30 [18] 2014Australia Blasted by Record Heat — Again, October 27 [19] Australia's 2013 heat waves linked to human-caused climate change, studies conclude, September 29 [20] Lord Howe Island tilts at renewable energy independence, July 29 [21] Lismore City Council aims for 100 per cent renewables by 2023, May 21 [22] Climate change is already changing the Australian landscape, April 3 [23] Cattle prices tumble amid eastern Australia's drought, March 4 [24] |
CASwiki news articles have a focus on news of community action for sustainability. This article is an offshoot from Australia and is for news and comment in that global or international context.
Comment2019 Feb 11 Melbourne: Regenerating forgotten urban places: 3000acres [25] 2017 Young people want walkable neighbourhoods, but safety is a worry, Dec 17 [26] Grow Free Improves Food Access in Australia, One Cart at a Time, Sep 11 [27] What about the people missing out on renewables? Here's what planners can do about energy justice, Sep 10 [28] 2016 As doctors, we are worried about climate change, Nov 20 [29] People-powered: renewable energy project changes Indigenous lives in Barkly, Jul 26 [30] 2015 Australia’s powerful web of grassroots climate resistance, December 17 [31] Transition in Australia: an open letter to Transitioners, September 3 [32] Cotton wool could save endangered Australian bird, August 31 [33] Free seeds swapped for stories at urban farming studio, August 5 [34] 2014 Call to Action: Reclaim the Climate Movement (Australia), September 17 [35] Connecting the dots to win on climate, February 26 [36] News sourcesEnvironment and Energy Views and Research, The Conversation See also
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