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Nielsen and Climate Central: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change

3BL Media

Objective: Highlight local media’s role in driving climate change awareness According to the American Meteorological Society , local weather broadcasting is extremely effective in raising awareness about climate change. 48% understand segments: Extreme heat was most often connected to climate change.

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Breeding grounds, flight paths and climate change: Getting balance right on wind and solar approvals

Renew Economy

Environmental approval for wind and solar farms have to consider habitat loss for precious species, but do not yet consider the biggest threat, which is climate change, or the benefits of reduced coal emissions.

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Matt Kean to helm Climate Change Authority, says no to nuclear

Renew Economy

The post Matt Kean to helm Climate Change Authority, says no to nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy. The CCA's role is likely to become more important in the lead up to a federal election set to focus on net zero.

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10 children’s books about climate change

GreenBiz

These titles explore the impact of climate change for young listeners and readers. Want to cultivate the next Greta Thunberg?

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What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership?

Renew Economy

How does it influence climate policy in Australia? The post What’s next for the Climate Change Authority under Matt Kean’s leadership? The appointment of high-profile NSW Liberal politician Matt Kean to chair the CCA has sparked questions about what this body does. appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The new face of old-fashioned climate change denial

Renew Economy

Australia's government isn’t so gauche as to deny climate change out loud at a COP meeting. The post The new face of old-fashioned climate change denial appeared first on RenewEconomy. But it does support fossil fuel expansion completely at odds with the science.

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Farmers says climate change is biggest threat, renewables the best solution

Renew Economy

The post Farmers says climate change is biggest threat, renewables the best solution appeared first on RenewEconomy. Seven out of 10 farmers interviewed had already invested in emissions reduction efforts, by installing solar panels and batteries, electrifying farm equipment or planting trees.