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New Analysis Shows Direct Action Abatement Short Term Or Non Existent
This was first published at Renew Economy The recent controversial split in the Climate Change Authority revealed a deep rift between those who believe that the adage “politics is the art of the possible” means we have to always seek compromise and those who believe it sets us the challenge of influencing and reshaping what…
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To Fight Racism, We Need To Craft A Better ‘We’ And Ditch The ‘Us’ And ‘Them’
This was first published at The Guardian Pauline Hanson didn’t appear out of a vacuum. Like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage, she is a reaction to trends in our society, economy and politics. Their type of nasty firebrand always exists, but they receive greater support at times when people who feel disconnected, disenchanted and disenfranchised…
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From Brexit to ‘tram v hospital’: post-truth politics in the ACT
This was first published by the Canberra Times From Brexit to ‘tram v hospital’: post-truth politics in the ACT It’s been practised around the world for some time now, in forms both subtle and obvious. But in recent months, following startling political events from Trump to Brexit, post-truth politics has finally been widely identified as…
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Coal is dying – it’s time to put us out of its misery
This was first published at Renew Economy Coal is dying – it’s time to put us out of its misery How did we find ourselves here? While Australian politics has been looking elsewhere, assuming that old certainties will continue unimpeded, the coal industry has entered a phase of terminal and rapid decline. Whoever wins the…
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Here’s how “coal communities” can lead the next big step
This was first published in the Newcastle Herald Here’s how “coal communities” can lead the next big step In the 20th century, communities in the Hunter and Latrobe Valleys led Australia in a social revolution. By providing universal electrification to our cities and towns, you made a confident, prosperous, fair Australia possible. Electric power allowed…
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We Don’t Have A Refugee Problem. We Have A Cultural Problem
This was first published by Huffington Post Australia We Don’t Have A Refugee Problem. We Have A Cultural Problem Is Peter Dutton’s repugnant “they took our jobs” rhetoric an example of racism dressed up in economic insecurity? Or is it a factor of economic insecurity tending towards a racist conclusion? A clear lesson from history…
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The ‘Jobs And Growth’ Mantra Needs To Be Fired
This was first published by Huffington Post Australia The ‘Jobs And Growth’ Mantra Needs To Be Fired Are you sick of the words “jobs and growth” yet? You sure will be by July 2. And that’s not just because we will hear it thousands of times. It’s because, deep down, many of us realise that…
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Comforting lies or changing what’s possible
Over the last couple of weeks, as I’ve been settling into my new role here at the Green Institute and contemplating the most exciting, energising way to introduce myself to you all, I’ve repeatedly found myself full of angst. This surprised me. I’m not usually one for angst. Those many of you who know me…
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Drug Law Reform webinar
Drug law reform Greens Senator Richard Di Natale and Professor Alison Ritter Green Institute webinar, 9 February 2016 Click here to listen Drug law reform is in urgent need of a new approach based on harm minimisation. Professor Alison Ritter is a leading drug policy researcher and Director of the Drug Policy Modelling Program (DPMP)…
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Pumped Hydro
Off-river pumped hydro energy storage Andrew Blakers 13 October 2015 Andrew Blakers reviews Australia’s huge potential for off-river pumped hydro storage – offering mass storage options across the country much more cheaply than batteries. Click here to listen
