Climate change protests: Australians join global push for action ahead of UN climate summit
10 years, 6 months ago

Climate change protests: Australians join global push for action ahead of UN climate summit

ABC  

Climate activists have taken to the streets in Australia's capital cities as part of an international movement pushing for action on climate change. "They are living the impacts of climate change right now and that's why the absolute message for today is actions not words," she said. Demonstrators carried banners reading: "Tony Abbott: Climate Change is on my agenda." Labor's environment spokesman Mark Butler said the Prime Minister should take note of the message and include climate change issues on the agenda at the G20 finance meeting that is underway in Cairns. "A very serious series of meetings without addressing climate change is simply missing out on that opportunity and that challenge."

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Australia commits additional $50 million to deal with climate change
4 months, 1 week ago

Australia commits additional $50 million to deal with climate change

ABC  

The Australian government has committed an extra $50 million towards a global fund to deal with the loss and damage caused by climate change. "Australia will become the sixth largest contributor to the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage," Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said in his address at COP29 in Baku. "Australia is playing a very positive role …

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We can’t end up with a bad deal for …

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talks. The demonstration in Baku, Azerbaijan was echoed at sites around the world in a global “day of action” for climate justice that’s become an annual …

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Five things to look for at the Cop29 climate summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations’ Cop29 climate summit kicks off in Azerbaijan’s capital city on Monday. Department …

Column: Are climate protesters changing the world? Or wasting their time?
6 months ago

Column: Are climate protesters changing the world? Or wasting their time?

LA Times  

Sometimes it’s clear when you’re watching history: the March on Washington. Although he was thrilled, he said, to be invited to speak — he grew up in California’s Monterey County and was trained as an organizer by the NAACP chapter — he was “heartbroken. “The Monterey County Branch should return Chevron’s check immediately,” Jealous wrote. I don’t know — if …

Rich countries cracking down on climate protests while advocating for rights abroad, new study says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rich countries cracking down on climate protests while advocating for rights abroad, new study says

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rich democratic countries like the United Kingdom and United States are increasingly using harsh, sweeping …

Protests At UN Climate Talks See 'Shocking Level Of Censorship'
1 year, 3 months ago

Protests At UN Climate Talks See 'Shocking Level Of Censorship'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the COP28 summit in Dubai. “It’s trying to remind people to care about people you’ll never meet.” Despite the restrictions, activists protesting for a cease-fire in Gaza called the action historic due to its size. “I don’t want to look back one day where …

Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see ‘shocking level of censorship’
1 year, 3 months ago

Protests at UN climate talks, from cease-fire calls to detainees, see ‘shocking level of censorship’

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Activists designated Saturday a day of protest at the COP28 summit in Dubai. “It’s trying to remind people to care about people you’ll never meet.” Despite the restrictions, activists protesting for a cease-fire in Gaza called the action historic due to its size. “I don’t want to look back one day where a Palestinian can’t …

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up
1 year, 6 months ago

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up

The Hindu  

Tens of thousands of climate activists around the world are set to march, chant and protest Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as the globe suffers dramatic weather extremes and record-breaking heat. The strike — driven by several mostly youth-led, local and global climate groups and organizations, including Greta Thunberg's Fridays for Future …

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up
1 year, 6 months ago

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossil fuels as Earth heats up

Associated Press  

From Europe to Africa to southeast Asia, tens of thousands of climate activists launched protests Friday to call for an end to the burning of planet-warming fossil fuels as the globe suffers dramatic weather extremes and record-breaking heat, with plans to continue through the weekend. The protests — driven by several mostly youth-led, local and global climate groups and organizations, …

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up
1 year, 6 months ago

Climate protesters around the world are calling for an end to fossils fuels as the Earth heats up

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of climate …

Global climate protests demand world leaders phase out fossil fuels
1 year, 6 months ago

Global climate protests demand world leaders phase out fossil fuels

India Today  

Climate protesters were set to take to the streets in more than 50 countries from Friday to Sunday, in a weekend of demonstrations to demand that governments phase out the burning of fossil fuels heating the planet. That could make this weekend's action the largest international climate protest since before the Covid-19 pandemic, when the "school strike" movement led by …

Global climate protesters demand governments phase out fossil fuels
1 year, 6 months ago

Global climate protesters demand governments phase out fossil fuels

Al Jazeera  

More than one million protesters will gather globally over the weekend to demand an end to the burning of fossil fuels. Climate protesters are set to take to the streets in more than 50 countries for a weekend of demonstrations to demand that governments phase out the burning of fossil fuels dangerously heating the planet. “We’re taking to the streets …

Climate activism has dominated headlines, but has the mayhem muddied the message?
1 year, 7 months ago

Climate activism has dominated headlines, but has the mayhem muddied the message?

ABC  

Climate activists across the globe believe, in order to move the dial from inertia to action, you need shock or at least surprise. Disrupt Burrup Hub members spray paint on an iconic painting in WA's art gallery in protest of Woodside's gas operations in the state's north. "Let's face it, we are in extreme danger from climate change and our …

Leaders condemn Woodside protest tactics as WA Premier Roger Cook reprimands ABC over coverage
1 year, 7 months ago

Leaders condemn Woodside protest tactics as WA Premier Roger Cook reprimands ABC over coverage

ABC  

Academic, political and business leaders have weighed in on the prevalence of what they claim are "unacceptable" protest tactics, after four people were arrested after staging a demonstration at the family home of Woodside's CEO. Key points: Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill's private home was targeted by protesters this week It has raised questions about the escalation of protest tactics An …

The surprising science of climate protests
1 year, 11 months ago

The surprising science of climate protests

BBC  

The surprising science of climate protests Getty Images The actions of some environmental groups have been roundly criticised – do direct actions have the intended effect? Getty Images Environmental activism comes in many forms, from peaceful mass protests, to direct actions and many others Fisher also notes that dislike of the protestors themselves or their tactics doesn't appear to result …

As Extinction Rebellion pauses disruptive tactics, what have its climate protests achieved?
2 years, 2 months ago

As Extinction Rebellion pauses disruptive tactics, what have its climate protests achieved?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That Halloween, hundreds of people gathered at UK Parliament to protest the government’s failure to tackle the climate crisis …

Australian Indigenous leaders say ‘need to be’ at climate table
2 years, 4 months ago

Australian Indigenous leaders say ‘need to be’ at climate table

Al Jazeera  

First nations representatives say the scale of the climate crisis requires ‘unprecedented collaboration’. “We need to be at the decision-making table and making calls on what happens in regard to the globe and climate change.” Drought, fire, floods As parts of eastern Australia succumb to widespread flooding, two years after catastrophic bushfires burned communities to the ground and killed millions …

Hundreds protest at U.N. climate summit; Germany voices concerns
2 years, 4 months ago

Hundreds protest at U.N. climate summit; Germany voices concerns

The Hindu  

Hundreds of environmental activists on November 13 called on industrialised nations at the U.N. climate summit in Egypt to pay for the impact of global warming, the largest demonstration yet that came as German officials raised concerns about possible surveillance and intimidation of delegates and other conference attendees. “We expect all participants in the U.N. climate conference to be able …

Greta Thunberg tells Australia to 'wake up and treat the climate emergency like an emergency'
2 years, 4 months ago

Greta Thunberg tells Australia to 'wake up and treat the climate emergency like an emergency'

ABC  

Climate activist Greta Thunberg has called on Australia to "wake up and treat the climate emergency like an emergency". "It seems like many people in Australia think that now we have a new government, everything we'll be fine," she said ahead of the annual UN Climate Change Conference, opening in Egypt on November 6. Climate activist Greta Thunberg attended a …

Australia is unprepared for the health consequences of climate change: report
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia is unprepared for the health consequences of climate change: report

ABC  

Australia is unprepared for the health burden of climate change, and our lack of a national climate change and health adaptation plan has put Australians' lives at risk, according to a report. Key points: Almost all aspects of human health are declining due to climate change, according to reports Concurrent crises, such as geopolitical conflict and disease outbreaks, exacerbate climate …

Photos: Young protesters demand climate action worldwide
2 years, 6 months ago

Photos: Young protesters demand climate action worldwide

Al Jazeera  

Young activists staged a coordinated “global climate strike” to highlight the effects of global warming and demand more aid for poor countries hit by weather chaos. Demonstrators also took to the streets in Jakarta, Tokyo, Rome, Berlin and Montreal carrying banners and posters with slogans such as, “It’s not too late.” “If Jakarta is flooded, everyone who has money can …

Australia climate change inaction violated islanders’ rights: UN
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia climate change inaction violated islanders’ rights: UN

Al Jazeera  

UN ruling creates ‘a pathway’ to allow climate victims to force national governments to address their plight. Australia violated the human rights of a group of islanders off its north coast by failing to adequately protect them from the effects of climate change, a United Nations committee has found. “This decision marks a significant development as the committee has created …

Australia passes landmark climate change bill for net zero emissions by 2050
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia passes landmark climate change bill for net zero emissions by 2050

Firstpost  

The legislation, a key election promise of Australia’s new centre-left Labor government, aims to slash emissions in the carbon-intensive economy by 43 per cent from 2005 levels Sydney: Australia on Thursday passed its first major climate change bill in over a decade, codifying emissions targets and enshrining into its law for the first time a goal to reach net zero …

Will embracing climate sabotage help save the planet?
2 years, 7 months ago

Will embracing climate sabotage help save the planet?

Al Jazeera  

On Thursday, August 25 at 19:30 GMT: For decades, climate activists have tried to sound the alarm on a warming planet. But protests, marches, boycotts, petitions, strikes and other non-violent means of drawing attention to climate change have not stopped fossil fuel emissions from increasing. As extreme weather events such as droughts, wildfires and storms proliferate, some activists are arguing …

Inside the climate activists’ plan to shut down Australia
2 years, 7 months ago

Inside the climate activists’ plan to shut down Australia

ABC  

GEOFF THOMPSON: In the sky above Sydney's CBD -- there's a police helicopter circling. GEOFF THOMPSON: So it's pretty clear that on the Sunday before the protests which prevented thousands of people from getting to work on time in Sydney, Blockade Australia supporters like Elizabeth. PROTESTER: "we're in a climate crisis" GEOFF THOMPSON: When I catch up with Elizabeth Hartrick …

Blockade Australia climate change pests are forced to call off protests
2 years, 9 months ago

Blockade Australia climate change pests are forced to call off protests

Daily Mail  

Radical climate group Blockade Australia has called off its organised protests in NSW. Blockade Australia activist Harley McDonald-Eckersall has moaned about being given a cheese sandwich after her arrest for her part in allegedly causing rush hour havoc in Sydney Vegan animal rights extremist Harley McDonald-Eckersall, 24, raged online after she was denied bail and held overnight in a police …

Sydney Harbour Tunnel protest: Blockade Australia climate change activists charged after chaos
2 years, 9 months ago

Sydney Harbour Tunnel protest: Blockade Australia climate change activists charged after chaos

Daily Mail  

A climate change extremist who allegedly used a bike lock to chain herself to the steering wheel of a rental car to bring citybound traffic in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel to a abrupt halt will spend the night behind bars after being charged by police. A white hatchback was parked sideways over two lanes of traffic - causing chaos for …

Australia commits to reducing greenhouse emissions by 43%
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia commits to reducing greenhouse emissions by 43%

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s new government on Thursday formally committed to a more ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target of 43% by the end of the decade in fulfillment of a key election pledge. The previous conservative government was dumped by voters at the May 21 election after it stuck to a seven-year-old pledge to reduce Australia’s emissions by only 26% …

Australia's Paris Agreement commitment lifted to 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030
2 years, 9 months ago

Australia's Paris Agreement commitment lifted to 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030

ABC  

The federal government says it has "drawn a line" under a decade of slow action on climate change, with it formally committing to the United Nations it will pursue a substantially more ambitious emissions reduction target. Key points: Australia has committed to reducing its emissions by 43 per cent by 2030 The target still falls short of what is necessary …

Will Labor govt in Australia put climate change at the forefront?
2 years, 10 months ago

Will Labor govt in Australia put climate change at the forefront?

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s conservative coalition has been voted out of office after nearly a decade in power. Australia is a major exporter of fossil fuels, and the outgoing government often objected to plans to reduce greenhouse emissions. Neighbouring Pacific Islands say Australia is blocking climate action, even as their territories are under threat of sinking. Uneasy ties with the island nations are …

Climate change has made old measures predicting weather events in Australia 'essentially worthless'
2 years, 10 months ago

Climate change has made old measures predicting weather events in Australia 'essentially worthless'

ABC  

When Jo Groves bought her property in Lismore, she worked hard to make it her own and thought she would grow old in it. Key points: Statistical measures like the "one-in-100-year flood" level are used by authorities in Australia to determine safe building standards Experts say climate change has made those measures "essentially worthless" They say accurate climate change projections …

How much do Australian voters care about climate change?
2 years, 10 months ago

How much do Australian voters care about climate change?

Al Jazeera  

On Thursday, May 19 at 19:30GMT: More than 17.2 million Australians are set to vote during this week’s elections – and for the first time, climate change could shape the outcome in a major way. Polls show an increasing number of citizens believe that global warming “is a serious and pressing problem” and that “we should begin taking steps now, …

Australian election: Where is climate change on the agenda?
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian election: Where is climate change on the agenda?

Al Jazeera  

The majority of Australians want action on climate change, but you would not know that from the campaign for Saturday’s election. “Despite decades of warnings from scientists about climate change, Australia is unprepared for the supercharged weather that it is now driving,” said Hilary Bambrick, co-author of Australia’s annual assessment of progress on climate adaptation. “Australia is at the forefront …

Cop26: Climate activists gather in London to join worldwide protest
3 years, 4 months ago

Cop26: Climate activists gather in London to join worldwide protest

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Today’s Global Day of Action for Climate Justice protest in London was one of 250 marches taking place globally …

Frustrations grow as marchers demand faster climate action
3 years, 4 months ago

Frustrations grow as marchers demand faster climate action

Associated Press  

GLASGOW, Scotland — Tens of thousands of climate activists marched Saturday through the Scottish city hosting the U.N. climate summit, physically close to the global negotiators inside but separated by a vast gulf in expectations, with frustrated marchers increasingly dismissive of the talks and demanding immediate action instead to slow global warming. Many of the marchers condemned government leaders for …

‘We are watching you’: Marchers urge faster climate action
3 years, 4 months ago

‘We are watching you’: Marchers urge faster climate action

LA Times  

Climate activists attend a protest organized by the COP26 Coalition in London on Saturday. “And on top of that, the real people should be in the room,” Aghaji said, echoing complaints from climate advocates that the Glasgow summit has too sharply limited participation by the public. “How are we expecting to make decent policy when the people who are the …

Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change
3 years, 4 months ago

Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change

NPR  

Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change Enlarge this image toggle caption Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images Thousands of people gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, and around the world on Saturday to protest a lack of global action to combat climate change. "It's kind of a cornucopia of different groups," NPR's Frank …

Youth activists protest against climate inaction at COP26
3 years, 4 months ago

Youth activists protest against climate inaction at COP26

Al Jazeera  

The rally led by Greta Thunberg comes as week one of the UN climate summit draws to a close amid calls for further commitments. “We’re expecting lots of people to come and join us in the streets, and not only youth but also adults supporting youth, and adults that want climate action,” activist Isabelle Axelsson, 20, with the youth movement …

‘We’re already in a living hell’: Greta Thunberg joins young climate activists outside Cop26 to demand faster action
3 years, 4 months ago

‘We’re already in a living hell’: Greta Thunberg joins young climate activists outside Cop26 to demand faster action

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Young climate activists from across the world took to the streets of Glasgow on Monday …

How Australia earned its climate change reputation
3 years, 5 months ago

How Australia earned its climate change reputation

ABC  

Australia is often labelled a "laggard" on climate change, or worse. The European Union's environmental policy spokesman Peter Jorgensen said Australia's lobbying on climate change at the time was "wrong and immoral … a disgrace". Richie Merzian, who was a lead climate negotiator for Australia for most of the time between 2011 and 2018, says the carbon price "was a …

Climate strikes: Why are young people across the world taking to the streets?
3 years, 5 months ago

Climate strikes: Why are young people across the world taking to the streets?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Watch live as Greta Thunberg joins the Fridays for Future climate strike in Berlin A study published in the …

Analysis: Australia’s climate policy is being dictated by a former accountant in a cowboy hat
3 years, 6 months ago

Analysis: Australia’s climate policy is being dictated by a former accountant in a cowboy hat

CNN  

CNN — Australia’s Prime Minister has all but confirmed he won’t join global leaders at crucial climate talks in Glasgow. “It’s talking to people in regional Australia, how the deputy prime minister and I believe our plan will help them in their communities, how our plan will help them realize their future.” With that remark, Morrison made it clear his …

Advocates urge further climate action in Australia ahead of Glasgow COP26 conference
3 years, 6 months ago

Advocates urge further climate action in Australia ahead of Glasgow COP26 conference

ABC  

Australia's carbon reduction efforts are receiving global scrutiny — and in a grassy paddock on the Mornington Peninsula, outside Melbourne, the impact is being felt right now. Key points: The United Nations' climate conference COP26 will be held in Glasgow in a month Advocates are urging action to reduce emissions well before 2050 Trading partners could soon place carbon tariffs …

Global protest seeks to turn up heat on leaders over climate
3 years, 6 months ago

Global protest seeks to turn up heat on leaders over climate

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Youth activists are hoping to turn up the heat on governments Friday with the first large-scale international protest against climate change in six months. “It’s the opposite, it’s even more urgent now than it was before.” Recent scientific reports paint a dire picture of the international effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.N. warned this week …

Australia widely criticised over emission reduction targets ahead of COP26 climate talks
3 years, 7 months ago

Australia widely criticised over emission reduction targets ahead of COP26 climate talks

ABC  

This week has seen the UK, the US and others pile onto Australia's approach to climate change at a virtual conference on climate action. Ban Ki-moon put it bluntly: "Australia's current goal of a 26 to 28 per cent reduction on 2005 levels by 2030, and the absence of a national zero emissions target, is out of step with its …

World leaders are role playing instead of acting against climate change: Greta Thunberg at climate summit
3 years, 8 months ago

World leaders are role playing instead of acting against climate change: Greta Thunberg at climate summit

Firstpost  

She said net zero emissions targets of major economics “could be a great start, if they weren’t full of gaps and loopholes.” Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg launched a new broadside Thursday against “role-playing” by political and economic leaders over the climate crisis, accusing them of using it as a business opportunity. Playing politics, playing with words, playing with our …

Greta Thunberg attacks world leaders: ‘When the protests get too loud, you make the protests illegal’
3 years, 8 months ago

Greta Thunberg attacks world leaders: ‘When the protests get too loud, you make the protests illegal’

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Greta Thunberg has torn into global leaders’ response to the worsening climate crisis, accusing them …

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands of young Australians call for urgent action on climate change
3 years, 10 months ago

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands of young Australians call for urgent action on climate change

ABC  

Thousands of students and their supporters walked out of classrooms and workplaces to join School Strike 4 Climate events around the country, becoming part of a global youth-led movement pleading for urgent action on climate change. Key points: Thousands of students and supporters turned out to events in Australia's major cities They urged the federal government to do more to …

Australian Budget infuriates climate activists AND oil and gas industry with $1bn to lower emissions
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Budget infuriates climate activists AND oil and gas industry with $1bn to lower emissions

Daily Mail  

Climate activists and the oil and gas industry are unhappy at parts of the federal budget, with a mixed bag of measures for the environment and energy sector. The Morrison government's 2021/22 budget revealed on Tuesday confirmed $1billion on measures to lower emissions and $58.6million to support an expansion of the gas industry. Climate activists and the oil and gas …

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