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Best podcasts about Climate Council

Latest podcast episodes about Climate Council

Robert McLean's Podcast
Webinar: 'It's an enornmous sense of relief, can you imagine if it had gone the other way, we'd be sittting here pondering how are we going to deal with this nonsensical policy mix' - Tim Flannery

Robert McLean's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 61:34


Professor Tim Flannery (pictured) was one of three speakers on a Climate Council webinar tonight (May 13), facilitated by the Council's CEO, Amanda McKenzie.The webinar, which attracted hundreds of people, was entitled "After the Vote: What Australia's new parliament means for climate - and how we can make the most of it".The webinar discussed:What kind of progress should we expect under the new Albanese Government? What are the best opportunities in the new Parliament? And what might the handbrakes be?What should our vision for climate action in Australia be for the next three years, and how can I help make it a reality?

The Greener Way
Climate risk and insurance: A growing concern with Nicki Hutley

The Greener Way

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 14:14


In this episode of The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Nicki Hutley, a climate councillor and chief economist, about a comprehensive climate risk report by the Climate Council.The discussion centres on the alarming rise in insurance premiums due to climate risks, emphasising the need for prompt and effective climate action.They discuss the current and future scenarios of climate risks affecting property insurance, the role of sustainability in corporate decision-making, and the importance of financial and community engagement in addressing these challenges.Link to report: https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/escalating-climate-risks-for-aussies-homes/00:41 Climate risk and the cost-of-living crisis01:03 Impact of climate policy reversals02:18 Climate Council's latest research02:38 Insurance affordability and property risk05:46 Economic implications07:08 Corporate responsibility and climate action11:48 Key findings13:11 Conclusion and final thoughtsThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog
Dumb Planning And The Rise In Insurance Costs: Costs Us All…

Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 12:57


Despite the slow fall in inflation, Australian households are paying through the nose for their insurance. Indeed, rising insurance premiums have been a notable contributor to Australia's cost-of-living crisis. They have also placed upward pressure on CPI inflation. The Climate Council says that Australians are paying $30 billion more on insurance than they were a … Continue reading "Dumb Planning And The Rise In Insurance Costs: Costs Us All…"

Earth Matters
Restoring Democracy in the Disinformation Age

Earth Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025


Restoring Democracy in the Disinformation Age Access to reliable, accurate information is essential for democracy. From misleading health advice to conspiracy theories, unchecked disinformation risks swaying elections, jeopardising ecosystems, and even inciting violence. In fact, the World Economic Forum ranks misinformation and disinformation the number one short-term threat to humanity and progress.This week on the show, we hear from experts at the Disinformation and Democracy Forum hosted by Australian Democracy Network last month in Narrm (melbourne). It's a timely opportunity to hear from those dealing with the impacts of disinformation, about how we can address the threat while safeguarding free speech, empowering citizens, and holding big tech companies accountable for their role in shaping our democracy.Jane Gardner is the Director of Engagement at the Australian Conservation Foundation. She previously led communications and media at the Climate Council, Save the Children and at the University of Melbourne. Before this, she worked as a daily newspaper reporter. Jane has a strong track record in communications for advocacy and social change. From tackling climate disinformation, to reporting from the epicentre of the world's largest refugee camp, to coaching the next generation of young climate activists, Jane has enjoyed an interesting career and has many tales to tell. Mark Andrejevic is a Professor at the School of Media, Film, and Journalism at Monash University and is on the board of Digital Rights Watch. He writes about digital media and popular culture, with a focus on the ways in which automated data collection is transforming social, political, and cultural life. He is the author of four books and over 80 journal articles and book chapters. acf.org.au/disinformation-resourcesaustraliandemocracy.org.auEarth Matters #1499 was produced by Mia Audrey on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung in Narrm (melbourne).

Robert McLean's Podcast
ClimateNews: Have your say on nuclear power; disillusioned with Nicholls candidates; flood insurance issues in Shepparton

Robert McLean's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 20:04


Taking the nuclear conversation to the people: "Online Citizen Assembly";"The Climate Council's Climate Risk Map of Australia";"Weather tracker: north-west Italy braces for thunderstorms and snow";"One brick higher";"Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton's nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas";"Coalition scores just 1/100 points for environment and climate policies from conservation organisation";"How climate change could disrupt the construction and operations of US nuclear submarines";"Ten things we learned from Peter Dutton's speech at the Liberal party campaign launch";"Can climate scientists save the world?";"Sudden closure of Story Bridge to cyclists shows ‘car is still king in Brisbane'";"Peter Dutton's climate policy backslide threatens Australia's clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most";"Most bike lanes in inner Melbourne have less than 40% tree cover – that'll get worse, new maps show";"Outback publican finds hostelry coated in mud as residents return to tiny Queensland outpost after flooding";"Layoffs at NOAA Signal Setback for Climate Research and National Security";"Big Oil Seeks to Shield Itself From Climate Liability While Trump Is in Power";"Deadly floods and storms affected more than 400,000 people in Europe in 2024";"Climate Change Is Helping Heartworm Spread to Pets in the Mountain West";"Is AUKUS a priority when climate change - which should be the focus - is about to upend our region?".

Earth Matters
Climate politics and democracy

Earth Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025


Trump politics, anti-woke rhetoric and Australian climate policy. Wilderness Society takes on Federal Minister for Environment ahead of election. As Trump shockwaves ricochet around the world, we ask how significant is the President's election for future global climate change action? And how is the changing world order affecting the political appetite for climate action at home? In this episode of Earth Matters we hear from Professor Robyn Eckersley, an academic working at the intersection of democratic theory and climate justice. Professor Eckersley shares her reflections on the dangerous trajectory of global democracy and its impact on Australian climate policy. We also hear from former NSW Fire & Rescue Commissioner and international firefighting expert Greg Mullins about the effect of anti-woke politics on climate emergency workers ability to speak out about climate change.And if you're curious as to why the Federal Environment Minister Tania Plibersek has been absent in the Australian election lead-up, our segment on wildlife protection may provide one clue. We speak to Wilderness Society Campaign Director Amelia Young about the Society's legal challenge to force the Minister to act in relation to the recovery of eleven endangered species.Acknowledgements and notes Thanks to LaTrobe University for sharing the recording of their recent panel discussion Climate Change – where are we now?  The discussion was part of a LaTrobe Ideas and Society event that took place on March 17th.  Professor Eckersley and Greg Mullins' comments were based on policies current at that time. Some new policy announcements and changes of policy have been announced since then.  Thanks to the Climate Council for permission to air their election advertisement. You can check out the Climate Council's election report and election scorecard via these links.  Thanks also to Phuong Tran of 3CR for bringing us the story about the Wilderness Society's legal action. For commentary about Australia's endangered wildlife see The Guardian's special series The Last Chance. This week's show is Episode #1497 and was produced by Claudia Craig on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung in Narrm (Melbourne).

The High Flyers Podcast
#201 Carol Schwartz: Pioneering Philanthropy, Driving Boardroom Change, Founding The Women's Leadership Institute & Raising 4 Kids with Purpose

The High Flyers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 42:59


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Clare FM - Podcasts
Climate Report - Ireland Is Not Prepared To Deal With Severe Weather Events

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 12:43


Ireland is not prepared to deal with severe weather events. The Climate Council is warning the State isn't ready to deal with storms like Darragh and Eowyn - or others in the future. It says there needs to be serious planning and investment into infrastructure like water and electricity. Chair of the body's Adaptation Committee Peter Thorne, says the Government isn't ready for severe weather. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Inagh-based former Senator, Roisín Garvey. Photo(C): maq123 from Getty Images via canva

Better Than Yesterday, with Osher Günsberg
Why climate matters this election - and how to make sure you vote like it, with Climate Council CEO Amada McKenzie

Better Than Yesterday, with Osher Günsberg

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 65:36


There is no bigger issue this election than climate change. And who we put into power today will make a crucial difference tomorrow. That's the clear message from Amanda McKenzie, co-founder and CEO of the Climate Council - Australia's leading organisation for independent climate research and advocacy. In this conversation with Osher, Amanda compares the track records of previous governments' climate action, discusses the option of nuclear, clearly states what's at stake, gives a hopeful vision of the future, and lets us know the questions we all should be asking heading into this election. For more information, visit the Climate Council here For tickets to Story Club and more from Osher, head here Send Osher an email hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Lao - SBS ພາ​ສາ​ລາວ
ເຫດການວິກິດຂອງຄວາມຮ້ອນໃນອອສເຕຣເລັຍ.

SBS Lao - SBS ພາ​ສາ​ລາວ

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 8:32


ສະພາສະພາບອາກາດ (The Climate Council) ເຕືອນວ່າ ເມືອງໃຫຍ່ທີ່ສຸດຂອງອອສເຕຣເລັຍ ອາດປະເຊີນກັບອຸນຫະພູມ ທີ່ຮ້ອນເຖິງຂັ້ນອັນຕະຣາຍ, ຍົກເວັ້ນແຕ່ຈະລົງມືເຮັດ ເພື່ອໃຫ້ການປ່ຽນແປງສະພາບອາກາດນັ້ນ ຊ້າລົງ.

SBS World News Radio
From drill to grill: Continued fossil fuel use puts us all in the hot seat

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 4:43


The Climate Council is warning that Australia's biggest cities could face dangerously hot temperatures, unless action is taken to slow down climate change. The Council has released a 'heat map' which also shows that continuing to cut climate pollution can safeguard Australians from the worst impacts of soaring heat.

Still kicking the gas can down the road

"The NEW Blurt "

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 61:26


Hi BlurtstarsWe've got a jam-packed show today, starting with “Blurt Around The World”:* Aussie mortgage holders finally get a reprieve.* Palmerston Reports for Duty in Bermuda.* Report showing young Australians know less about democracy now.* Florida highway turns into a beer-soaked scene.In “Green There, Done That”, the Kegsta will chat 5 Reasons Why Australia Needs to Break Up with Gas, followed by Wencee's discussion on using coffee making concrete stronger.Finally, in “Fun facts” Wencee will tell us 20 facts about the mobile phone. And the Kegsta will tell us about the earth.So let's get on with the show!Tune in and find out more on https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773, with Wencee and the Kegsta.Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thenewblurt.substack.com or contact us at blurtstar[at]gmail.com.*** And if you're in Melbourne on 22 or 23 March 2025, do yourself a favour and go see the Kegsta perform in the new Flemington Theatre Company show called Murder Before Me. Buy tickets here →Flemington Theatre Company | Murder Before MeBlurt Around The WorldIf you own a home, your mortgage repayments just got a little cheaper. It's been about four years since we last had a rate cut. Enjoy while we can →ABC News | How banks are responding to Reserve Bank decision to cut interest ratesUK Foreign Office rescue cat, Palmerston, has come out of retirement and lands new job in Bermuda →NPR News | U.K.'s foreign office cat Palmerston shows up for duty in BermudaDo young Australians care about democracy? Do they know who the current prime minister is? Find out in the latest study that shows their civics and citizenship knowledge has decreased over the last 20 years →ABC News | Australian students record worst ever civics result with 72 per cent not understanding the basics of democracyDon't cry over spilt beer. A truck in Florida overturns and loses nearly 20 tonnes of shit beer. It's still funny →UPI | Truck overturns on Florida highway, spills 44,000 pounds of beerGreen There, Done ThatThe science shows that planet Earth is heating up. We know that we need to move away from fossil fuels and embrace renewable energy for the future. The Kegsta gives us 5 reasons why we need to move away from gas.Climate Council 5 reasons why Australia needs to break up with gasCoffee. It tastes good and a very popular drink in Australia. RMIT university researchers in Melbourne have discovered that mixing spent coffee grounds into concrete can increase the strength of concrete. Read here for other reasons this is a good discovery →Science Alert | Scientists Discover An Amazing Practical Use For Leftover Coffee GroundsFun factsHow many of these fun facts do you know about Earth? Read on to test your knowledge →US Geological Survey | Age of the EarthMobile phones are everywhere. Almost everyone has one, even babies. Here are some fun facts about the mobile phone →Oh My Facts | 30 facts about mobile phonesFollow us on our socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@thenewblurt7773Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blurtstar/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blurtstar/Threads - https://www.threads.net/@blurtstar This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewblurt.substack.com

SwitchedOn Australia
The missing links in the green energy transition

SwitchedOn Australia

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 35:38


The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy wants the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, ARENA, to fund more suburb wide community electrification projects. Climate Council councillor Greg Bourne says it's an important move – community involvement in energy projects is vital for the energy transition. Bourne has worked at the nexus of climate change, energy business and policy for over 30 years, and was the inaugural chair of ARENA. In a previous life he headed BP Australasia. He's still “horribly optimistic” about the renewable energy transition, despite global political challenges and the rise of climate change denialism. But he wants the government to deliver smart metres and prioritise the mandatory disclosure of home energy prices and energy efficiency as part of their Federal election strategy.

Head Game
On the Frontline of Australia's Black Summer

Head Game

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 46:56 Transcription Available


In the firefighting world, Greg Mullins is a legend. He's the former commissioner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales, a Climate Councillor with the Climate Council, and the founder of Emergency Leaders for Climate Action. With over 50 years experience in fire-fighting, he is an internationally recognised expert in responding to major bushfires and natural disasters. In this episode, he joins Ant to speak about the terrifying task of firefighting during Australia's 'Black Summer' of 2019, and the toll that has taken on him to this day. LINKS Check out 'Firestorm' by Greg Mullins here Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's Agenda Podcast
What are nukebros? And standing up on social media

Women's Agenda Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 31:49


There's a masssive gender divide in support for nuclear energy in Australia. Why? And what happens when you talk about nuclear energy on social media? Introducing the Nukebros, in time for an upcoming election year in Australia where nuclear energy is set to become a key issue as we head to the polls. Today, we speak with Jane Gardner about the vast gender divide for support in Australia and what happens when you take on a key issue on social media, knowing that it'll bring out the 'explainers'.The Australian Conservation Foundation has just released new data, in partnership with 1 Million Women, revealing one of the biggest gender splits on support for an issue ever seen in Australia.This is the first ep of our Summer Series!In this series, we're experimenting with the format over the holiday period to bring you more conversations about some of the challenging issues we cover, and introduce you to some of the most intriguing women we come across.About Jane Gardner Jane's been with the ACF for a year now and has previously worked with the Climate Council as well as in media at several global NFPs. She also hosted Al Gore on his Inconvenient Sequel press conference in Australia. You can catch up on all the stories we discuss on Women's Agenda and more on our website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
SATURDAY - Climate Council launches summer scare campaign ☀️

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 4:32


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Alan Jones Daily Comments
SATURDAY - Climate Council launches summer scare campaign ☀️

Alan Jones Daily Comments

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 4:32


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SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
SBS Newsflash 05 December 2024: Climate council warns Australia to brace for more extreme weather

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 4:57


Listen to the top News from Australia and India in Hindi.

Finding Nature
Climate Councillor Lesley Hughes on the Race To Catastrophe and The Power of Unity

Finding Nature

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 103:03


Send me a messageToday's guest is a very wonderful privilege to be bringing to you - Lesley Hughes. Lesley is one of Australia's most distinguished and recognised experts on climate change. Beginning her career as an ecologist where she studied the role ants played in dispersing seeds across landscapes, she turned her attention to studying the climate and its impacts on biodiversity in the early 90s. She was a lead author of the 4th and 5th Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports - including being part of the IPCC group who were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. She was appointed a Climate Commissioner under the Gillard Government, helped found the Climate Council where she remains a Director and Councillor. A Professor Emerita in Biology and Pro-Chancellor at Macquarie University. Lesley has published over 200 scientific papers, she's a Ted speaker and is now a member of the Federal Climate Change Authority. Just to give you a flavour of her remarkable career and life.Lesley is someone who has made an incredible contribution to humanity's understanding of climate change, in particular how it has, is and will affect human and non human species and ecosystems. This was a true honour for me.I found this conversation incredible - from the early years of her career conducting research and pushing for public awareness of this problem, to the hopeful years of the 2000s when substantive action seemed possible and likely, to the toxicity and insanity of the early 2010s as someone who had a front row seat on the emergence and escalation in Australia's climate wars, to how she works to stay healthy and hopeful in the face of such despair and grief. It struck me how so much of what has been vital to Lesley has been unity with her own tribe, the sense of belonging and vulnerability that comes with working together, that hope is more than a feeling but about building groups that can take collective action together. Lesley's stories are characterised by courage and perseverance, something many of us are required to exhibit on a daily basis doing this type of work.The rest of the year's events are all listed and you can get your ticket or tickets by heading to  humanitix.com and searching for finding nature - hit follow so that you get automatically notified of listings and access to ticket sales.One last place you can sign up is at  findingnature.substack.com where each month I publish a series of contributions from other professionals working in the sustainability and impact fields on what motivates them, their philosophies and how that informs their daily lives. October's theme was help, and the next edition that is coming out this Saturday morning is on the theme of hope.With everything occurring in our world at the moment, and with the latest COP fresh in our consciousness, where else is there to go but to Lesley herself - “hope has to be a strategy.”Til next time, thanks for listening.Today's show is delivered with Altiorem. Use the code FindingNature10 to get your first month free on their gold and platinum plans. Today's show is delivered with Gilay Estate. Add Finding Nature to your booking reservation for free food bundles.Thanks for listening. Follow Finding Nature on Instagram

Minutes by boardcycle: Directors | Executives | Governance
The State of Board Diversity in 2024 with Carol Schwartz AO, Chair, Women's Leadership Institute Australia & Equity Trustees; RBA Board Member

Minutes by boardcycle: Directors | Executives | Governance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 13:57


"The sorts of ways women's characteristics and qualities are described within organisations are actually at the forefront of the sorts of characteristics and qualities that we want in the leaders of our businesses." - Carol Schwartz AO Carol Schwartz AO, member of the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia and Chair of Equity Trustees; the Women's Leadership Institute Australia; the Climate Council and Our Community gives her assessment of the state of diversity in the boardroom in 2024, and the challenge for the future. _____________ Follow Podcast Host ⁠⁠Richard Conway⁠⁠ on LinkedIn Follow ⁠⁠boardcycle⁠⁠ on LinkedIn Visit the ⁠⁠boardcycle website

The Briefing
Trump, COP29, climate: Here's why we're not doomed

The Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 25:40


Headlines: Decision on Trump's hush money case delayed again, Anglican church's global leader resigns over child sexual abuse scandal, Parents and principals urged to help with social media ban, and CHOICE names the worst Australian products and services of the year. Deep Dive: As delegates from more than 200 countries meet to negotiate the future of global climate action this week at COP29, US president-elect and climate change denier Donald Trump is casting a long shadow.   The world's scientists say the window to avert the worst of the climate crisis is closing fast. So does four more years of Trump mean we're basically doomed?   Dr. Wesley Morgan is a research associate with the Institute for Climate Risk and Response at the University of New South Wales and a fellow with the Climate Council of Australia. He tells Bension Siebert on this episode of The Briefing that, in his view, there's lots to feel hopeful about.  Follow The Briefing:TikTok: @listnrnewsroomInstagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroomFacebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainability Further
Climate Council: Corporate responsibility in climate action: a conversation with climate expert Nicki Hutley

Sustainability Further

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 20:17


In this episode we're joined  by Nicki Hutley, an esteemed economist and climate expert from the Climate Council. Nicki brings with her a wealth of experience in economics, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. In this episode, we'll be discussing the pivotal role corporations play in addressing climate change and how emission reduction schemes can help businesses meet their climate goals. We'll explore the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities that corporations have in driving meaningful change, as well as actionable steps leaders can take to ensure that their organizations contribute to a sustainable future. Whether you're in corporate leadership or just interested in understanding the role of businesses in climate action, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss! Referenced Papers: 1. Macrobond Chart of the week (ESG vs energy: How regional differences shape risk-adjusted returns) - scroll down to No 4 2. https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/the-hard-stuff-navigating-the-physical-realities-of-the-energy-transition#/

SBS Indonesian - SBS Bahasa Indonesia
Solar panel potential in Australia can still be maximised - Climate Council - Potensi panel surya di Australia masih dapat dimaksimalkan - Climate Council

SBS Indonesian - SBS Bahasa Indonesia

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 4:37


The Climate Council says solar power saves Australians up to three billion dollars in electricity costs each year -- and hopes to double that figure. - Climate Council mengatakan tenaga surya menghemat biaya listrik warga Australia hingga tiga miliar dolar setiap tahun – dan berharap dapat menggandakan angka tersebut.

SBS Polish - SBS po polsku
Panele fotowoltaiczne kontra kryzys kosztów życia

SBS Polish - SBS po polsku

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 5:36


Australia jest światowym liderem w instalowaniu paneli fotowoltaicznych na dachach. Ponad 3,6 miliona gospodarstw domowych korzysta z tej formy odnawialnej energii. Climate Council twierdzi, że dzieki energii słonecznej Australijczycy zaoszczędają łącznie 3 miliardy dolarów na rachunkach za prąd każdego roku . Jednak eksperci podkreslają, że Australijczycy ciągle zmagają się z kryzysem kosztów życia.

SBS Urdu - ایس بی ایس اردو
Rooftop solar versus the cost of living crisis - کیا گھروں میں پیدا کردہ شمسی توانائی آسٹریلینز کو بجلی کے بڑے بلوں سے نجات دلا رہی ہے؟

SBS Urdu - ایس بی ایس اردو

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 5:09


The Climate Council says solar is saving Australians a collective three billion dollars on power bills every year – and it's hoping to double these numbers. But experts are questioning how feasible this really is, as Aussies continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis. - موسمیاتی کونسل کی رپورٹ کے مطابق آسٹریلیا کی شمسی توانائی کی صنعت نے گزشتہ دہائی میں نمایاں طور پر ترقی کی ہے اور، سولر پینلز کے ذریعے آسٹریلینز سالانہ 3 بلین ڈالر بچاتے ہیں۔

SBS World News Radio
Rooftop solar versus the cost of living crisis

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 3:15


The Climate Council says solar is saving Australians a collective three billion dollars on power bills every year – and it's hoping to double these numbers. But experts are questioning how feasible this really is, as Aussies continue to grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

SBS Cantonese - SBS广东话节目
【全國清潔能源轉型】西澳及北領地扯後腿

SBS Cantonese - SBS广东话节目

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 5:06


一份澳洲氣候理事會 (Climate Council) 的新報告指西澳和北領地破壞了國家在可再生能源和減少溫室氣體排放方面的努力。這份分析比較了各州和北領地在清潔能源轉型方面的進展。

SBS Greek - SBS Ελληνικά
Πρωτοπορεί η Κουηνσλάνδη στις ανανεώσιμες πηγές, υποστηρίζει το Climate Council

SBS Greek - SBS Ελληνικά

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 6:17


Εύσημα απέσπασε η Κουηνσλάνδη στην Green Card του Συμβουλίου Κλίματος. Επικρίσεις για Δυτική Αυστραλία και Βόρεια Επικράτεια.

SBS Sinhala - SBS සිංහල වැඩසටහන
How Australia's biggest cities rank for public transport access - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාවේ අග නගර 5ක පොදු ප්‍රවාහන සේවාවල ගුණාත්මකභාවය තියෙන්නේ ම

SBS Sinhala - SBS සිංහල වැඩසටහන

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 5:08


Only half of the 15 million people living in Australia's five biggest cities have access to frequent, all-day public transport, the Climate Council report says, warning that the consequent increase in motor traffic raises transport emissions and clogs up streets. - ඕස්ට්‍රේලියාව තුළ ඉන්දන දහනය අවම කිරීම සහ අනෙකුත් පාරිසරික හේතු මත ජනතාව පොදු ප්‍රවාහන සේවා භාවිතා කිරීම කෙරෙහි යොමු කිරීම අපට දකින්නට ලැබෙනවා.

SBS Cantonese - SBS广东话节目
澳洲五大首府城市一半人口 住得太遠不能依賴公共交通

SBS Cantonese - SBS广东话节目

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 7:35


澳洲氣候理事會 (Climate Council) 這個綠色倡導組織對澳洲 5 大首府城市的公共交通服務作出了分析,發現有大約一半居民不得不依賴自己開車,原因主要是:公共交通不近居所,和班次不足。

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Climate Council Calls For Motor Tax Review As Emissions Rise

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 12:58


The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that a review of taxation on all vehicles must be taken if Ireland is to meet its carbon emission reduction targets.Andrew Murphy, member of the Climate Change Advisory Council, and Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, spoke to Matt about the recommendations that were made.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the full conversation.

The Greener Way
Beyond ESG: UN PRI stewardship and engagement initiatives with David Atkin

The Greener Way

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 16:23


Enhancing sustainability and incorporating environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) matters into investment decision-making and ownership practices can be a vast and overwhelming task.To get the job done right, it is a path that no responsible investor or asset manager should tread alone.The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI or PRI) is an international network of more than 5000 financial institutions with over US$121 trillion in assets under management, working together to advocate for ESG integration into investment activities to promote sustainability.David Atkin, chief executive, has a long list of accolades to his name and prior experience at the helm of entities the likes of the Climate Council, AMP Capital, Cbus Super, ESSSuper, and more.Senior journalist and host Rose Mary Petrass sits down with David to discuss the latest developments in responsible investment, effective stewardship strategies, and the growing focus on social impact within the investment community.

Conversations with the Mayors
Carrboro: Budget Update, 203 S. Greensboro, Intergovernmental Climate Council

Conversations with the Mayors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 9:58


Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, April 19. She discussed the Carrboro Town Council's recent budget conversations as the council works toward finalizing a budget in the next several weeks. She also talked about the impending opening of the 203 S. Greensboro building, which will house a future branch of the Orange County Library. She discussed the Intergovernmental Climate Council and concerns about the voices not being represented in Intergovernmental Councils, and more. The post Carrboro: Budget Update, 203 S. Greensboro, Intergovernmental Climate Council appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

Future Women Leadership Series
Amanda McKenzie on building influence

Future Women Leadership Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 31:00


Climate change advocacy and Tony Abbott aren't two things usually associated with each other. But, in 2013 when the then Prime Minister abolished the Climate Commission, Amanda McKenzie immediately sprung into action and founded the Climate Council, where she remains CEO. In this discussion with Helen McCabe, Amanda discusses the importance of taking risks, the difficult balance of leading while having young children and how she approaches the dual role of advocate and leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Late Debate
The Late Debate | 9 April

The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 48:58


Outrage as an Australian renter advocate promotes house squatting, a Climate Council report recommends banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035. Plus, Jacinta Allan hints Indigenous people could be exempt from Victorian taxes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Indonesian - SBS Bahasa Indonesia
The 'filthy five' car brands accused of environmental damage - Lima Merek Mobil yang Dijuluki 'The Filthy Five' Disebut Jadi Penyebab Rusaknya Lingkungan

SBS Indonesian - SBS Bahasa Indonesia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 5:45


The Climate Council has identified five global car companies whose vehicles are to blame for Australia's alarming climate pollution. - Dewan Iklim telah mengidentifikasi lima perusahaan mobil global yang kendaraannya dipersalahkan atas polusi iklim yang mengkhawatirkan di Australia.

SBS World News Radio
The 'filthy five' car brands accused of environmental damage

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 3:36


The Climate Council has identified five global car companies whose vehicles are blamed for an alarming amount of climate pollution in Australia. To tackle this, the government will be implementing vehicle efficiency standards from next year.

The Briefing
The big green gimmick - does your climate action make a difference?

The Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 21:12


We're all recycling, buying electric cars, taking paper and recycled bags to the supermarket, but do our climate change actions really move the needle on global warming? There are anti-global warmists who say renewable energy is a myth, you achieve nothing by recycling your bottles and cans, and putting your paper in the paper bin is a waste of time. Are they right...? In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by Amanda McKenzie, the CEO of Climate Council to find the truth in the debate over whether your and my climate action really makes a difference in the grand scheme of things. Headlines: Victorian storms and fires Israeli ceasefire talks back underway  Taylor tix hacked Don't swim with diarrhea

SBS German - SBS Deutsch
More extreme weather due to climate change in Australia - Negativrekorde nehmen zu: Mehr Extremwetter durch Klimawandel in Australien

SBS German - SBS Deutsch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 5:04


While 2023 was the hottest year on record for the planet, for Australia, it was a year of all extremes. Australia experienced its warmest winter ever, with a contrast of summer weather patterns seen across the country. In its latest report, the Climate Council is calling it a "climate whiplash". - Das vergangene Jahr war für die Erde das wärmste Jahr aller Zeiten. Für Australien war es vor allem ein Jahr der Extreme. Das Land erlebte den wärmsten Winter aller Zeiten und hatte mit insbesondere im Sommer mit unüblichen Wetter im ganzen Land zu kämpfen. Der australische Klimarat spricht in seinem kürzlich vorgestellten Bericht sogar von einem „Klima-Peitschenhieb“ für Australien, das sich von einem ins nächste Extrem quält.

SBS World News Radio
Australia experiencing 'climate whiplash', new report shows

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 4:08


While 2023 was the hottest year on record for the planet, for Australia, it was a year of all extremes. Australia experienced its warmest winter ever, with a contrast of summer weather patterns seen across the country. In its latest report, the Climate Council is calling it a "climate whiplash".

This Day in Maine
January 23, 2024: Climate Council discusses the impact of Maine's recent storms; Lawmakers consider funding boost for Maine's homeless shelters

This Day in Maine

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 10:02


This Day in Maine for Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024.

The Creative Process Podcast
LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author of IPCC 4th & 5th Assessment Reports - Director of Climate Council of Australia

The Creative Process Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:23


Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists."It's certainly not the case that scientists should be the only people communicating. We have to have everybody in this mix because we're all in this together. So we have to have good science that's communicated. We have to have smart engineers who can work on the technological solutions. We have to have lawyers who are undertaking climate litigation. We have to have creative artists who can tell stories and appeal to people's emotions. No one group should have a responsibility to solve the climate crisis. It's got to be all of those groups bringing what they call the time, the talent, and the treasure to work together on this. We are all in this together, and we've all got a suite of different skills that have to be harnessed to solve this problem."https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

The Creative Process Podcast
Highlights - LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author, IPCC 4th, 5th Assessment Reports - Biology Professor, Macquarie University

The Creative Process Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 10:09


"It's certainly not the case that scientists should be the only people communicating. We have to have everybody in this mix because we're all in this together. So we have to have good science that's communicated. We have to have smart engineers who can work on the technological solutions. We have to have lawyers who are undertaking climate litigation. We have to have creative artists who can tell stories and appeal to people's emotions. No one group should have a responsibility to solve the climate crisis. It's got to be all of those groups bringing what they call the time, the talent, and the treasure to work together on this. We are all in this together, and we've all got a suite of different skills that have to be harnessed to solve this problem."Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

One Planet Podcast
LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author of IPCC 4th & 5th Assessment Reports - Director of Climate Council of Australia

One Planet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:23


Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists."Australia is generally considered one of the most vulnerable developed countries to the impacts of climate change, and I've been in the climate science space for more than 30 years, but I have to say this last month has been particularly confronting. We're seeing all sorts of tipping points that scientists have been warning about for decades and they are really real right now. I've never had such climate anxiety, and it's sort of new for me to be struggling with that because I think I've been pretty resilient to sort of eco-anxiety. Talking about averages all the time is a real problem in climate science because the temperature on any one day goes up and down a lot more than 1.5 or 2 degrees. So we have to keep working on relating those average global temperatures to the extremes that people experience in their lives on the ground where they live. We have to keep reminding people that that is the sort of thing that we are going to see more and more often. It isn't a one-off event. It's a message about the future."https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

One Planet Podcast
Highlights - LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author, IPCC 4th, 5th Assessment Reports - Biology Professor, Macquarie University

One Planet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 10:09


"Australia is generally considered one of the most vulnerable developed countries to the impacts of climate change, and I've been in the climate science space for more than 30 years, but I have to say this last month has been particularly confronting. We're seeing all sorts of tipping points that scientists have been warning about for decades and they are really real right now. I've never had such climate anxiety, and it's sort of new for me to be struggling with that because I think I've been pretty resilient to sort of eco-anxiety. Talking about averages all the time is a real problem in climate science because the temperature on any one day goes up and down a lot more than 1.5 or 2 degrees. So we have to keep working on relating those average global temperatures to the extremes that people experience in their lives on the ground where they live. We have to keep reminding people that that is the sort of thing that we are going to see more and more often. It isn't a one-off event. It's a message about the future."Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Sustainability, Climate Change, Politics, Circular Economy & Environmental Solutions · One Planet Podcast
LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author of IPCC 4th & 5th Assessment Reports - Director of Climate Council of Australia

Sustainability, Climate Change, Politics, Circular Economy & Environmental Solutions · One Planet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:23


Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists."It's certainly not the case that scientists should be the only people communicating. We have to have everybody in this mix because we're all in this together. So we have to have good science that's communicated. We have to have smart engineers who can work on the technological solutions. We have to have lawyers who are undertaking climate litigation. We have to have creative artists who can tell stories and appeal to people's emotions. No one group should have a responsibility to solve the climate crisis. It's got to be all of those groups bringing what they call the time, the talent, and the treasure to work together on this. We are all in this together, and we've all got a suite of different skills that have to be harnessed to solve this problem."https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Sustainability, Climate Change, Politics, Circular Economy & Environmental Solutions · One Planet Podcast
Highlights - LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author, IPCC 4th, 5th Assessment Reports - Biology Professor, Macquarie University

Sustainability, Climate Change, Politics, Circular Economy & Environmental Solutions · One Planet Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 10:09


"It's certainly not the case that scientists should be the only people communicating. We have to have everybody in this mix because we're all in this together. So we have to have good science that's communicated. We have to have smart engineers who can work on the technological solutions. We have to have lawyers who are undertaking climate litigation. We have to have creative artists who can tell stories and appeal to people's emotions. No one group should have a responsibility to solve the climate crisis. It's got to be all of those groups bringing what they call the time, the talent, and the treasure to work together on this. We are all in this together, and we've all got a suite of different skills that have to be harnessed to solve this problem."Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
Highlights - LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author, IPCC 4th, 5th Assessment Reports - Biology Professor, Macquarie University

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 10:09


"Australia is generally considered one of the most vulnerable developed countries to the impacts of climate change, and I've been in the climate science space for more than 30 years, but I have to say this last month has been particularly confronting. We're seeing all sorts of tipping points that scientists have been warning about for decades and they are really real right now. I've never had such climate anxiety, and it's sort of new for me to be struggling with that because I think I've been pretty resilient to sort of eco-anxiety. Talking about averages all the time is a real problem in climate science because the temperature on any one day goes up and down a lot more than 1.5 or 2 degrees. So we have to keep working on relating those average global temperatures to the extremes that people experience in their lives on the ground where they live. We have to keep reminding people that that is the sort of thing that we are going to see more and more often. It isn't a one-off event. It's a message about the future."Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process
LESLEY HUGHES - Lead Author of IPCC 4th & 5th Assessment Reports - Director of Climate Council of Australia

Social Justice & Activism · The Creative Process

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:23


Now in the 21st century, with an abundance of renewable technologies, why is the world still using 18th-century energy technology? How can each of us harness our unique skills to help solve the climate crisis?Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering at Macquarie University. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She was a Lead Author of the IPCC's 4th and 5th Assessment Report, Director for the WWF Australia and federal Climate Commissioner and is now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists."Australia is generally considered one of the most vulnerable developed countries to the impacts of climate change, and I've been in the climate science space for more than 30 years, but I have to say this last month has been particularly confronting. We're seeing all sorts of tipping points that scientists have been warning about for decades and they are really real right now. I've never had such climate anxiety, and it's sort of new for me to be struggling with that because I think I've been pretty resilient to sort of eco-anxiety. Talking about averages all the time is a real problem in climate science because the temperature on any one day goes up and down a lot more than 1.5 or 2 degrees. So we have to keep working on relating those average global temperatures to the extremes that people experience in their lives on the ground where they live. We have to keep reminding people that that is the sort of thing that we are going to see more and more often. It isn't a one-off event. It's a message about the future."https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/lesley-hugheswww.climatecouncil.org.auwww.creativeprocess.infowww.oneplanetpodcast.orgIG www.instagram.com/creativeprocesspodcast

The Conversation Weekly
Fear and Wonder: how species are responding to climate change

The Conversation Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 46:31


Around half of all life on Earth is on the move because of climate change. It's another staggering statistic from the recent synthesis report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a shift explored in a recent episode of Fear & Wonder, a new podcast from The Conversation. We're running that full episode through our channel this week. It features Finnish fisherman scientist Tero Mustonen and Australian marine ecologist Gretta Pecl from the University of Tasmania.Fear and Wonder is hosted by IPCC lead author Joelle Gergis and journalist Michael Green. It's produced by Michael Green and is sponsored by the Climate Council, an independent, evidence-based organisation working on climate science, impacts and solutions. Further listening:Fear and Wonder podcast: how climate action can create a more liveable future for allFear and Wonder podcast: how climate change is affecting rainfall, droughts and floodsFrom radiation to water pollution to cities, humans are now a driver of evolution in the ‘natural' world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.