Category: Food & climate change
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to ending global hunger. That’s why Oxfam and millions of people around the world are hungry for a fair climate.
Exploding myths about Australia’s carbon role
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Everywhere you go, climate change and the Government’s proposal to put a price on carbon pollution is being talked about, however the conversation in Australia is laced with myths. Oxfam Executive Director Andrew Hewett busts a few of these myths. Read more »
Make your own submission to the carbon price legislation
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The Government have allowed a small window for community input into the Carbon Price legislative process, and we’ve put together a quick how-to on how to make your own submission. Read more »
Stepping up! Australia, a price on pollution and you
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Since the government announced its plans to put a price on pollution it’s been hot a topic of discussion. Lots of people have an opinion – with some being more based on fact than others – and everyone has questions. Here’s a brief overview of the core elements and what Oxfam thinks of it. Read more »
A price on pollution in Australia: How will it work? Who will pay? Will it help protect our planet?
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The landslide of facts and figures, questions and retorts since the announcement of Australia’s plans to put a price on pollution has been immense. For many, this overwhelming – and often conflicting – information has resulted in a small amount of hope and a large serving of confusion. Read more »
How to live well with a price on carbon
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What does a carbon tax mean, why do we need one, and how can households reduce its impact? Find out at this public forum: How to live well with a price on carbon. Read more »
24 hours of reality
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On September 14, a new project from Al Gore is attempting to create 24 hours of reality over climate change, worldwide. Read more »
Carbon Pricing: Domestic legislation, global ramifications?
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Watching Sunday’s announcement of the carbon price legislation, our Climate Tracker Clancy felt relieved that Australia is finally taking action on climate change. Read more »
Carbon price will help Australia catch up with international action
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The Government’s proposed carbon price legislation, announced yesterday, is a good start to help Australia to catch up to international action on climate change. Read more »
UN Climate talks show the importance of local action on climate change
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Tracking the two weeks of talks at the UN Climate Change negotiations in Bonn, we’ve seen some positive signs emerge. It is clear, however, that Australia’s role in putting a price on pollution and reducing emissions is more important than ever. Read more »
Bonn climate talks – reflections from a first time tracker
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Amazing, frustrating and truly inspiring. That’s how our UN Climate Tracker Clancy Moore describes the UN climate talks currently underway in Bonn, Germany. Read more »
