The atmosphere is to the earth as a layer of varnish is to a desktop globe. It is thin, fragile and essential for preserving the items on the surface.150 years of burning fossil fuel have overloaded the atmosphere to the point where the earth is ill. It now has a fever. Read the detailed article, Soothing Gaia’s Fever for an evocative account of that analogy. The items listed here detail progress on coordinating 6.5 billion people in the most critical project undertaken by humanity.Â
Climate commissioner Professor Tim Flannery said temperatures on rise in Sydney’s west by: GEMMA JONES POLITICAL REPORTER From:The Daily Telegraph May 14, 201212:00AM 51 comments 3 Climate Commissioner Tim Flannery. Picture: Andy Baker Source: The Daily Telegraph THE nation’s leading climate change expert has again warned of dire weather events – but this time his Continue Reading →
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Rolling back carbon tax not hard-Abbott Apr 02, 2012 01:37 pm Tony Abbott is prepared to pursue a double dissolution if needed to repeal the government’s carbon tax. Read more
Flooded Fiji braces for tropical cyclone Apr 02, 2012 06:52 am Flood-ravaged Fiji is bracing for more bad weather and a potential cyclone to his the island of Viti Levu. Read more Russia rescues 675 anglers on ice sheet Apr 02, 2012 06:46 am Russian authorities have rescued six hundred and seventy five fishing enthusiasts Continue Reading →
Outback SA braces for quake aftershocks Updated March 24, 2012 14:47:51 Photo: A 6.1-magnitude quake strikes near Ernabella, SA, on March 23, 2012. (Geoscience Australia) Related Story: Quake strikes in outback South Australia Map: Ernabella 872 Residents in South Australia’s far north-west are bracing for more aftershocks after a large earthquake shook the Aboriginal townships Continue Reading →
State election coming up!!!!! Survivors reject Queensland flood inquiry Updated March 17, 2012 11:16:47 Photo: Devastation: a water tank lays amongst debris in the Lockyer Valley town of Grantham last January. (Dave Hunt: AAP Image) Related Story: Commission calls for CMC probe into flood engineers Related Story: Flood report paves way for compensation Map: Continue Reading →