Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Morton

It's often said the 2020s will be a ‘defining decade' for the planet and action on the climate crisis. Starting this week, the proposal to extend Woodside gas's processing plant in Western Australia's remote north-west by 40 years awaits the new environment minister, Murray Watt – the first of many consequential decisions facing him during Labor's second term in government. Labor has secured a massive majority, with the possibility of another six years on the government benches. So what are the party's plans for the climate and environmental reforms? Nour Haydar speaks with Adam Morton about why there will never be a better chance for Labor to deliver on climate

In past elections, debate about climate policy has been front and centre. Labor and independents campaigned hard on the environment back in 2022. But during the current campaign Labor and the Coalition have focused their messaging almost entirely on cost of living.Nour Haydar talks with deputy editor Patrick Keneally and climate and environment editor Adam Morton about the consequences of climate action fading from the campaign

For months, the Coalition has been spruiking nuclear power as the answer to Australia's rising energy prices. This was until opposition leader Peter Dutton's budget reply speech, when gas appears to have become the main focus of the Coalition's public messaging on energy. With slim details and more questions than answers, the climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, tells Reged Ahmad how the plan might work and what it means for climate change You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

The Australian government recently shelved key environmental protection commitments indefinitely, including the establishment of an environmental protection agency, and a robust accounting of the nation's ecological health via an environmental information authority. The latest suspension was announced by the Prime Minister just ahead of a federal election. Australia initially proposed these “nature positive”  reforms in 2022 and hosted the first Global Nature Positive Summit in 2024 to great fanfare, but has not implemented any substantial domestic legislation to overhaul its old environmental laws. Joining the podcast to explain this situation is Adam Morton, the environment editor at The Guardian Australia. In this podcast conversation, Morton details what the Australian government promised, what it reneged on, the potential global influence of its backtracking, and why the nation's environment will continue to degrade without intervention.  "I think that the message internationally from this term in parliament has been that the resources sector is winning, and environmental protection is losing out. Now, that's a very simple dichotomy, and it doesn't have to be one or the other, but on every front at the moment, that's how it feels in Australia. That applies to fossil fuel extraction. It applies to native forestry [and] logging, which still continues in a significant amount," Morton says. Subscribe to or follow the Mongabay Newscast wherever you listen to podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, and you can also listen to all episodes here on the Mongabay website. Image Credit: A koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) in Queensland, Australia. Image by Rhett A. Butler/Mongabay. ----- Timecodes (00:00) Australia breaks a key promise (07:30) What does 'Nature Positive' mean? (16:39) Koala protection sidelined (20:53) How to 'right' the 'wrongs' (28:30) Credits

Fresh questions have been raised about the environmental impact of salmon farming in Tasmania with conservation groups funding attack ads aimed at Labor. Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, speaks to Reged Ahmad about how the controversial salmon farming industry has risen to the top of the federal election agenda

The opposition leader has finally released the Coalition's costings for its proposal to build seven nuclear power stations in Australia. Peter Dutton says the plan will cost tens of billions of dollars less than Labor's transition to renewables. But experts say the plan is not credible and fails to address the climate crisis. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Nour Haydar why the plan doesn't stack up.

We talked with Adam Morton recently about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the culture war over the new biopic film, and how to think critically and charitably about figures of history. A friend from Mockingbird Ministries, Adam is the Teaching Associate in Christian Theology, Faculty of Arts at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.Adam's thoughts on the Bonhoeffer film which prompted our conversation:Too many people write, speak, opine about the guy (now me included). There are too many bad reasons to take him up (needing to find a 'good German' in the disaster of the Third Reich, wanting martyr fairy dust for one's arguments, finding his still developing theology easy to cherry-pick for a range of positions) that easily overwhelm the good ones. Yes, he's intellectually interesting. That's not why you know his name.Consider what would have happened if he'd survived the war - he likely becomes a significant figure in postwar German theology, as subject to suspicion as the rest of them. Aside from those of you who are actually into 20th century German theology in a big way, you'd never have heard of him.All that makes me think that the overwhelming bulk of the power of Bonhoeffer as a name is not in his theology or in what little resistance he mustered, but in our psychological and spiritual need to confirm that if we ourselves were ever put in an untenable situation like that, we could come out virtuous and heroic. I guess I find that sort of self-soothing dangerous rather than inspiring. Well, it is inspiring, in a way - but not in a way that I'm confident comes from God.All that is to take nothing away from the man, and what his life and work were. (It's also no shot at the people who've done good work on him.) But if it were up to me we'd impose a 25 year moratorium on the Bonhoeffer Industry, including its academic side, and once that's run its course we could check and see where we're at with the guy and what role we actually need him to play in our theological universes.Show NotesSummary:The conversation delves into the complexities of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theology and legacy, particularly in light of recent cultural interpretations and the release of a new film about him. The speakers discuss Bonhoeffer's historical context, his theological development, and the implications of his martyrdom. They also explore how Bonhoeffer is often misinterpreted or oversimplified in modern discussions, especially in relation to contemporary culture wars. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of historical figures, particularly Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and how their legacies are interpreted and utilized within the church. They discuss the importance of understanding the multifaceted nature of these figures, the challenges of navigating cultural differences, and the nuances of patriotism in a global context. The conversation emphasizes the need for thoughtful engagement with history and theology, encouraging listeners to approach these topics with care and depth.Takeaways:Bonhoeffer's legacy is often oversimplified in modern discourse.Understanding Bonhoeffer requires a deep dive into German Lutheranism.His martyrdom leaves us with an incomplete theological picture.Cultural context is crucial for interpreting Bonhoeffer's actions.Bonhoeffer's resistance was complex and morally ambiguous.The use of Bonhoeffer in culture wars can distort his message.His writings reflect a developing theology that was cut short.Bonhoeffer's context was vastly different from American evangelicalism.The film about Bonhoeffer raises questions about historical accuracy.Engagement with Bonhoeffer's work should be nuanced and critical. No historical figure is pristine; they are complex and multifaceted.Bonhoeffer's legacy belongs to the church, not just his family.It's important to speak truthfully about historical figures without idealizing them.Understanding Bonhoeffer requires knowledge of his time and context.Cultural differences can shape our perceptions and experiences.Clergy should avoid censorship and engage thoughtfully with culture.Getting to know historical figures is a slow and nuanced process.Patriotism can be complicated, especially in post-war contexts.The church must be the ultimate arbiter of theological interpretations.Engagement with history requires time and careful consideration.

This week the Albanese government hosted what has been billed as a “global nature-positive summit” in Sydney. When announced nearly two years ago by the environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, it was hoped the event would highlight Labor's leadership in developing new nature laws. But the criticisms have been rolling in, with environment advocates saying the summit is all talk and no action. Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, tells Reged Ahmad about the protests, policies and promises made at the government's environment summit this week

When Anthony Albanese's government came to power in 2022 it declared that, after decades of disaster and neglect, the environment was going to be a top priority. But more than two years later and with a federal election looming, has anything changed? Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, speaks with Matilda Boseley about whether Labor has walked their talk on the environment

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The lads are back at Podcast HQ this week, with Adam Morton showing his face to discuss the now infamous Battle of Station Fields in midweek... The team preview this weekend's fixtures, look ahead to FC Isle of Man v Bury plus the contrasting fortunes for the Isle of Man national teams in the draw for next year's Island Games. Plus there's the usual 'delights' of Combi Corner and Dave Reads the Weather.

For the past two weeks climate protesters in Newcastle have been disrupting the world's largest coal port. But as activists take to more extreme means in their efforts to highlight ecological collapse, new laws have been introduced around the country to try to stop them. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and climate and environment editor Adam Morton about why, despite the prospect of arrest and jail time, climate-focused civil disobedience is not going away

After months of speculation, opposition leader Peter Dutton revealed his party's nuclear policy – naming seven power plant sites across the country but leaving many questions unanswered. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton and chief political correspondent Paul Karp join Nour Haydar to discuss the problems with the Coalition's nuclear policy You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

If elected, the opposition leader Peter Dutton says he will abandon Australia's 43% emissions reduction target for 2030. The prime minister Anthony Albanese labeled his comments divisive, and climate experts say his position will put Australia in breach of the landmark Paris climate agreement. Bridie Jabour speaks to editor-in-chief Lenore Taylor and climate and environment editor Adam Morton about the consequences of putting politics ahead of good climate policy

Last month the government unveiled its plan for a vehicle-efficiency standard to incentivise carmakers to supply more low- and zero-emission cars. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Nour Haydar about the plan to make electric vehicles more affordable – and why some carmakers and the Coalition are standing in the way You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

As Australia's average temperature increases by 1.5C and extreme weather events become more severe, the public has made its feelings clear. Most Australians want to transition to clean energy. But in this country, the climate wars never die. The Coalition, which claims to back a target of net zero by 2050, seems to oppose any policy that could help get us there, while the Labor government often appears on the back foot when defending even their modest policies. Gabrielle Jackson talks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton and national news editor Patrick Keneally about why the public support for clean energy is being met with hostility

In this special episode of The MadTech Podcast, Richard Ottoy, general manager EMEA, Sharethrough, and Adam Morton, chief product officer, UM London, join ExchangeWire's research lead Mat Broughton to discuss the growth and role of attention within digital advertising. Following research conducted last year, Ottoy and Morton outline how media buyers are using attention KPIs within their media strategies, and how the use of attention will develop through 2024, considering the flight towards sustainability and the deprecation on the third-party cookie.

The Cop28 climate summit concluded in Dubai last week with a deal that some have described as ‘historic' and others merely ‘incremental'. This caps off a year when the Albanese government pushed ahead with significant climate and environmental reforms, all while remaining the world's third-biggest fossil fuel exporter. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the biggest environment and climate stories of the year and why Australia is a country at odds with itself on the climate crisis. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

A false claim about wind turbines killing whales is spinning out of control in coastal New South Wales – appearing on posters, placards and social media. The Albanese government has earmarked six offshore wind zones across the country but some say genuine community concerns about these developments are being warped online. Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton about Australia's plans for offshore windfarms, and why whales are at the centre of the debate. You can support the Guardian at theguardian.com/fullstorysupport

In the second edition of this season's Manx Footy Pod, Adam Morton makes his podcast debut and gives the lowdown on all the southern clubs. We look ahead to all of this weekend's Premier League and Division Two fixtures, plus FC Isle of Man's clash with Prestwich Heys.  And of course, there's also Combi Corner and Dave reads the weather. 

Microsoft owns some of the biggest data centers in the world. And as the demand for computing capacity continues to grow, so do the challenges. Adam Morton, Senior Director at Microsoft, is responsible for introducing new technology at Microsoft's hyperscale data centers. From liquid cooling systems to power supplies, emission regulations to robots, Adam and his team work tirelessly to keep up with Microsoft's insatiable need for more capacity.In this enlightening episode, you'll learn:1. What it's like running data centers at hyperscale2. The future of data center operations3. The role robots play in modern data center operations4. How open source contributions drive innovation in data center operations__________About Adam:Adam Morton is a veteran leader with an extensive 25+ year journey in the realm of data centers, technical infrastructure, industrial automation, and software. From his pivotal role at Microsoft, where he currently leads new technology introduction, to his impactful tenure at Google, Adam's leadership has driven innovation, scalability, and operational excellence across global server operations, Cloud growth strategy, technical validation, and industrial automation.Find Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lifeheart/ __________About Microsoft:Microsoft stands as a global technology powerhouse, renowned for its relentless pursuit of innovation across software, hardware, and cloud services. With a rich legacy spanning decades, Microsoft continues to redefine possibilities, empowering individuals and businesses worldwide through its cutting-edge solutions and transformative vision.Website: https://news.microsoft.com/ Industry: Software Development Company size: 221,000 employeesHeadquarters: Redmond, WashingtonFounded: 1975__________About the host Elias:Elias is the VP for North America at Checkmk. He comes from a strategy consulting background but has been an entrepreneur for the better part of the last 10 years. In his spare time, he likes to do triathlons.Get in touch with Elias via LinkedIn or email podcast@checkmk.com __________Podcast Music:Music by Ströme, used by permission‚Panta Rhei‘ written by Mario Schoenhofer(c)+p 2022, Compost Medien GmbH & Co KGwww.stroeme.comhttps://compost-rec.com/ This podcast is produced by our friends at SAWOO. 

Higher fines and longer jail terms have been introduced around Australia to deter disruptive climate protesters. But climate and environment editor Adam Morton tells Jane Lee that a small number are becoming increasingly desperate to draw attention to the climate crisis, and won't be deterred How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know

At Full Story's first live conversation, Laura Murphy-Oates speaks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton, Gunditjmara man Dr Denis Rose who has a long history in Aboriginal land and cultural heritage management, ACT senator David Pocock, and lifelong climate and environment advocate Felicity Wade. They examine the state of Australia's environmental crisis and what is required over the next decade to curb its decline

Northampton Town manager, Jon Brady joins us on the pod to celebrate this year's season which culminated in promotion to League One. The gaffer fills us in on how he's cultivated the bond between him, the club and the fans, the real effect of the injury crisis and why Adam Morton is the heartbeat of the football club. We ask Jon questions about his time at the club and put some questions that our Patreon supporters posed too. Plus, Jon has a question for us that is sure to fire up a debate. All in all, this is one episode you won't want to miss! _________________________ Support the show If you'd like to support the podcast, we'd really appreciate it. You can sign up to the Fan Club on Patreon from just £5 a month and in return we'll give you loads of extra cool stuff like exclusive podcast episodes, meet-ups and a chat forum. Sign up at patreon.com/cobblerstome All donations are used to help improve the podcast and allow us to do cool things like sponsor NTFC Women player, Abbie Brewin. Our website You'll find match previews, opinion pieces and more over on our website. Read them all at COBBLERSTOME.COM Find us on social media We're most active on Twitter so follow us at @CobblersToMe We're also on Facebook: @cobblerstome -------------------------------- Hosted by Charles Commins, Danny Brothers, and Chessie Coleman. Produced by Vibrant Sound Media -------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Completing our triumphant trilogy* of trilogues** on the Safeguard Mechanism, we're back and it's Safe Guard With a Vengeance! That's right, we're bringing you a special Rapid Response to Developments as the Safeguard(s?) reforms make their way through the Parliament following the Albanese Government's deal with the Australian Greens.And if it wasn't already Christmas come early for you crazy climatephiles, your intrepid hosts are joined by a very special guest, none other than Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor, Adam Morton! Adam has been obsessively cataloguing the Safeguard reforms - with a vengeance dare we say - read some of his excellent coverage here.And that's all from us this week Summerupperers! We shall see you next time and until then, please keep tweeting your thoughts to us at @LukeMenzel, @TennantReed and @FrankieMuskovic and if you would like to weave some golden threads through our back catalogue, give us your feelpinions or suggest papers to read we are always here for that - hit us up at mailbag@letmesumup.net.* See Episode 7 - ‘The last fire in the forest': The Safeguard Mechanism consultation paper and Episode 17 - New Dork Times: Chubb/Safeguard Special Double Report Report Special, or ‘Safe Guarder' as we affectionately know it!** Two of which involved four people!MASSIVE DOWN & DIRTY DISCLAIMER: We recorded this episode on Wednesday evening, 29 March, and who knows what additional shenanigans may have occurred by the time this ep is hitting your ears! If you're as tragic as us, you can track the Bill's progress through Parliament here. Or just read the news!

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has once again delivered the world a dire warning. This latest plea has cast fresh light on a long and fraught domestic debate. Is Labor's key climate policy good enough to significantly curb emissions and will the Greens agree to a deal without a guaranteed ban on any new coal and gas projects? Gabrielle Jackson talks to the climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, and live news editor, Patrick Keneally, about whether Labor's key climate policy will address the urgent call to action from the IPCC

Negotiations over Labor's major climate policy are in deadlock. With the government's tight deadline to pass its bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions looming, what's holding up this deal? And what's at stake if the parties fail to reach a compromise?Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor Adam Morton joins Jane Lee to discuss the details of Labor's safeguard mechanism and who will be crucial to its success

Three friends, students, and colleagues of Jim Nestingen, who recently died, join us for today's episode. Jim was a well-known Reformation scholar at Luther Seminary with the heart of a preacher and pastor. Our (return) guests are Rolf Jacobson, of Luther Seminary, Ken Jones, of Grand View Univerity, and Mockingbird friend, Adam Morton of the University of Nottingham. They share memories of Jim, why folks should look this fellow up today, the value of cross-denominational friendships, and the relationship of the academy to the Church. The intro story from Jim Nestingen is from 1517's Thinking Fellows Podcast. Check it out: https://www.1517.org/podcast-overview/absolution

Labor has had a number of environmental priorities, from trying to slow the rapid decline of Australia's natural environment to seeking greater influence at international climate talks. Guardian Australia climate and environment editor Adam Morton talks to Jane Lee about how the new government has started to change Australia's approach to the climate emergency and the challenges ahead in 2023

Climate protester Violet Coco's 15-month jail term for demonstrating on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has raised alarm amongst environmentalists, human rights organisations and a UN special rapporteur. She is the first person to be sentenced to prison under NSW anti-protest laws introduced in April. Environment editor Adam Morton explains to Jane Lee how this decision, and a number of other anti-protest laws across Australia, will affect the future of climate protest

Developing countries had a win at this year's international climate summit Cop27, with developed countries agreeing to chip in to a fund to cover loss and damage from climate disasters. Jane Lee speaks to climate and environment editor Adam Morton and Vanuatu's climate change minister Ralph Regenvanu about what this means for countries vulnerable to climate disasters and the path ahead for international climate talks

World leaders, negotiators and industry representatives have arrived in Sharm el-Sheik in Egypt for Cop27, the UN's climate change conference. A UN report set the stage for talks, stating that there is ‘no credible pathway to 1.5C in place' and that progress on limiting global temperature rises has been ‘woefully inadequate'. So will governments take the opportunity to press ahead with their promises or could the conference live up to accusations of greenwashing? Madeleine Finlay hears from Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor, Adam Morton, about what's happened since Cop26, our current path to catastrophic heating and what's likely to be on the agenda over the next two weeks

On Sunday, world leaders, negotiators and industry representatives will begin to arrive in Sharm el-Sheik in Egypt for Cop27, the UN's climate change conference. A UN report set the stage for talks last week, stating that there is “no credible pathway to 1.5C in place” and that progress on limiting global temperature rises has been “woefully inadequate”. So will governments take the opportunity to press ahead with their promises or could the conference live up to accusations of greenwashing? In the first of five special episodes covering Cop27, Madeleine Finlay hears from Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor Adam Morton about what's happened since Cop26, our current path to catastrophic heating and what's likely to be on the agenda over the next two weeks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

As Labor solidifies plans to phase out coal and gas, and move Australia towards renewable energy, Peter Dutton and the Coalition are mounting a case for nuclear power – a proposal they didn't make while in power, and based on expensive and unproven technology. In this episode of Full Story, Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about Dutton's nuclear energy plan and why it looks like an an excuse for delay on renewables

The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in the 1980s, but now a team of scientists from the US and Australia want to bring it back to life – launching an ambitious multimillion-dollar project, with the backing of investors and celebrities like Chris Hemsworth. However, some in the scientific community question whether this project is worthwhile and scientifically possible. The Guardian Australia climate and environment editor Adam Morton speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about the science behind bringing back the Tasmanian tiger and what this project could mean for the broader extinction crisis

Labor's climate bill, enshrining their emissions reduction targets into law, is set to pass both Houses of Parliament. The support of the Greens party - which now holds considerable power in the Senate - was hard won but Greens leader Adam Bandt warns “the fight to stop Labor opening new coal and gas mines continues”. Environment editor Adam Morton explores what this moment means for climate action in Australia and how the Greens party could shape climate politics in the 47th parliament

A new scientific report says Australia's environment has deteriorated at an alarming rate over the last five years, with more than a dozen ecosystems showing signs of collapse, and hundreds of threatened species in dramatic decline. Environment editor Adam Morton explains to Jane Lee how the report's findings present Labor with a real opportunity to end Australian politics' longstanding indifference to the decline of our land and wildlife

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Energy policy is taking centre stage in the election campaign, with the Coalition warning, without evidence, that Labor will drive up energy bills, and making a slew of new funding announcements for fossil fuels. But as the world shifts away from fossil fuels, is either party preparing for the transformational change ahead? Guardian Australia's climate and environment editor Adam Morton breaks down the major differences between the main parties' energy policies and what that means for the future

Prof Andrew Macintosh spent years working on the integrity of the Australian government's carbon credit system which gives credits for projects such as regrowing native forests after clearing. Now, he's turned whistleblower, claiming this system is ‘a fraud' on the environment, taxpayers and consumers – a claim that energy and emissions reduction minister Angus Taylor has described as ‘completely unfounded'. Climate and environment editor Adam Morton explains how Australia's carbon credits system works and speaks to Macintosh about why he thinks this system is broken

Some farmers see a vicious pest that should be shot on sight, others a native species that plays a vital role in Australia's ecosystem. Head of news Mike Ticher recommends this piece by Adam Morton on the conflicting views of what to do about the dingo

We are talking pairs, trios and even quartets today as it refers to shotguns. My guests Adam Morton and Ashley Shaw discuss their site, matchedpairs.com.  If you have ever handled or owned a gun proudly displaying a gold inlayed number indicating it was built as one of a set of two, three or possibly even four perfectly matched guns - you have inevitably wondered what happened to its siblings.  Adam and Ash discuss their website and how it is working to reunite separated pairs.  Support the show (http://patreon.com/abreakintheaction)