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24.01.2022 A group of 30 people has disrupted work for four hours this morning on the site of Adani’s controversial Carmichael mine. The group blocked the gates of Adani’s... workers’ camp, stopping workers from entering the proposed mine site. The group declared that with Prime Minister Scott Morrison set to snub the United Nations Climate Action Summit next week, there is an urgent need for everyday people to take action and stop the construction of new coal mines. Orien Humennyj-Jameson, a 29 year old musician and biology teacher from Melbourne, said People are coming to the realisation that we can’t rely on politicians to take the necessary action in the face of climate emergency. To create meaningful change is possible, but it will require us to inconvenience our own lives and take actions like this. Kylie Riha-Jones, a 52 year old health worker and mother of two from Melbourne, said I work in a hospital with elderly people, and my mother lives in a town which last summer had a 16 day heatwave. The health effects of climate change will take a massive toll on humans and other animals. The Australian Medical Association have declared a climate emergency, and yet Australia is opening up one of the world’s biggest coal reserves. Jasmyn Sheppard, a 33 year old First Nations community organiser based in Meanjin (Brisbane), said The Queensland government talking about sustainability and treaty while giving the green light to Adani’s mine is hypocritical. I’ve been part of community groups and of lobbying the political system but it’s not enough. To continue the pressure means going to the frontline and stopping destructive projects like Adani’s mine. Miriam Gambin, a 25 year old reforestation worker from Lismore, said I’m not an extremist. Our economy and jobs could grow from creating and embracing new sustainable practices. I believe Australia is in a key position to lead the world towards a renewable future. We have to take actions like this now so we can have a future where our children can thrive. Next week government, business and civil society leaders will converge in New York to address the global climate emergency. Scott Morrison has said he won’t attend, even though he will be in the US for diplomatic talks next week. People across Australia and the world will this Friday be leaving their workplaces as part of a global climate strike. Don't wait for politicians, come join us on the climate frontlines: frontlineaction.org/redalert

23.01.2022 A fundraiser has been launched to pay off the eco-action fines of David Mould who spent two years on the front lines attempting to stop the Whitehaven coal mine from destroying the Leard Forest and its 32 endangered species.... adding to the global warming crisis. Please chip in a lot or a little. And spread this message. https://pozible.com/proje/help-david-pay-eco-action-fines-1

22.01.2022 From here on in, we're all in. Are you?

19.01.2022 Ask the University brass to take uni money out of coal, oil and gas investments.....for our future and for youth and rationality.

19.01.2022 If the ideas in this podcast were enacted on a global scale .we could get ourselves out of this climate mess. It would not need governments to make this happen...communities on the ground could do it .although if the governments would help that would be much better.

18.01.2022 BREAKING: NARRABRI COAL MINE SHUT DOWN, WHITEHAVEN COAL ARE APRIL FOOLS Narrabri, 1st April 2016: Narrabri underground coal mine, operated by Whitehaven, has b...een shut down this morning with peaceful action. Hannah Grant, 21, and Lily Matchett, 25, have locked on to the coal conveyor, stopping the coal production line and standing up against catastrophic climate change and the destruction of country. We have obligations to take care of country and everything within it. If we look after the land it will look after us. Life sustains life, said Dolly Talbot, Gomeroi Traditional Custodian. Hannah Grant said of her actions today, these companies are destroying land to the point of no return and causing catastrophic climate change. Around the world it is people who contribute the least to climate change who will be affected the most. End coal now. Greg Hunt MP has the discretionary power to protect the high order sacred site Lawlers well in the Leard State Forest from Whitehaven Coal. The Environment Minister has finally acknowledged receipt of the ATSIHP protection application for Lawlers Well, and still Gomeroi/Gamilaraay elders continue to wait for a decision. Lily Matchett said today, Im taking action because the coal industry is running Aboriginal land and our health and environment into the ground in the name of capital. Im watching my government do nothing to stop climate change or assist workers into sustainable jobs. There was only so much watching I could do before taking matters into my own hands. YOU CAN HELP. Contact Greg Hunt MP today: leardstateforest.good.do/ MORE INFORMATION: http://frontlineaction.org/narrabri-coal-mine-shut/ #LeardBlocakde #EndOfCoal #SacredSites #HumanRights #ASENaction

16.01.2022 Announced today - the Turnbull government is fast-tracking old Abbott government plans to stop environmental groups taking bad decisions to court. (Like challen...ging the Reef-wrecking Carmichael mine, nudge nudge.) Hey Malcolm mate, stop channelling Tony. (Thx GetUp! for the powerful face mash up)

14.01.2022 " Cutting edge researchers in the field are observing large plumes of methane rising from the shallow seabeds. [3] Others are discovering heightened levels through airborne measurement. [4] According to the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, methane is a global warming gas no less than 72 times more powerful than CO2. [5].... On the one hand, there are highly eminent scientists - such as James Hansen - warning that the situation in the Arcti...c could well lead to the crossing of an "irreversible tipping point". On the other hand, such warning is not finding its way into the major scientific reports which government policy makers will use to chart their response. It cannot be found in either the draft of the new IPCC report or the draft of the U.S. National Climate Assessment. ....The tremendous danger with this situation is that by the time any kind of "absolute proof" is gathered, it will very likely be too late to stop the conditions bringing on the dreaded runaway reaction. An unspeakably terrifying process will already have been set into motion and humanity at that point will be helpless to stop it. Temperatures on earth could eventually skyrocket to a level where mass famine is initiated. " See more

14.01.2022 Its the Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Stelow with billionaire Adani at a funeral for the Great Barrier Reef....adding life to the Riverfest in Rockhampton sadly sponsored by Adani.

13.01.2022 #LIVE: Climate activists are causing major traffic disruptions in Brisbane's CBD as they march through the city as part of a planned morning of protests. Hundreds of protesters are in attendance along with about a dozen police officers. A number of people have already been arrested.

13.01.2022 ACT NOW! This election will be a defining moment - one way or the other. The opening paragraph of this article says why: 'Why is nobody in authority talking about the issues which are really defining the future of this country? Politicians and corporations create much sound and fury around tax reform, industrial relations and, ad nauseam, the election all important but essentially second-order issues. Beyond the Australian goldfish bowl, the greatest structural

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12.01.2022 In France you say let them eat cake, but in Australia we say let them eat coal, said comedian Dan Ilic, who presented the award on behalf of the Climate Action Network. He said Australia had backed a target to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees at the Paris summit, but still supports the construction of the largest coal mine in the southern hemisphere, right on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.

11.01.2022 yeh share it around Sydney

10.01.2022 BREAKING: Notorious Clive Palmer plans another water-sucking, monster coal mine in Queensland that needs Adani's rail line to go ahead! It's people power that will #StopClive, #StopAdani and all 9 Galilee Basin coal mines from being built!

10.01.2022 May was the 13th month in a row to break temperature records according to figures published this week that are the latest in 2016s string of incredible climate records which scientists have described as a bombshell and an emergency.

09.01.2022 Happy New Year! Congratulations to all who are trail blazing a path to a safer climate with a strong commitment to renewables. Hopefully Australia will feature more prominently in 2016 :-)

08.01.2022 Podcast: Not Quiet Australians: On the Steps Rally, Parliament House, Canberra, 4th, February 2020 Exceptional speeches calling for climate action ring with ris...ing anger in response to government denial and inaction. Zali Stegall the Independent member for Waringah outlines her bill for an official, bipartisan climate action plan. Bruce Shillingsworth a Muruwari and Budjiti man, from the north-west NSW river lands demands: " Put the water back in the rivers". Dr Sue Wareham from the Medical Association for the prevention of war warns of conflict coming from climate extremes. Adrian Burringubba, Leader and spokesman for the Wangang and Jagalingou family council: The fight with Adani is not over and truth telling to power by Bob Brown; Founder of The Greens, Former Senator. Earth Matters #1131 was produced by Bec Horridge https://www.3cr.org.au//not-quiet-australians-steps-rally- See more

08.01.2022 A few climate related interviews tomorrow morning on radio 2xx. -Dan Robins - Lock The Gate Alliance Christina McPhail - 350.org Richard Denniss - The Australia Institute Chief Economist: Advance Australia Where?... Pocket Money - The Australia Institute: the proposed Adani coal mine See more

07.01.2022 BREAKING: Rio Tinto have just been given final approval to destroy the village of Bulga and dig up a further 230 million tonnes of coal at their Warkworth/Mt Thornley mine. LIKE to dislike. http://www.9news.com.au//nsw-community-vows-to-continue-fi

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05.01.2022 Find out about this on the 26th !

04.01.2022 These legends. Thanks to @vivianharris45 for the original footage.

03.01.2022 Some help for workmates with new year's recycling resolutions.

02.01.2022 A group of 30 people has disrupted work for four hours this morning on the site of Adanis controversial Carmichael mine. The group blocked the gates of Adanis... workers camp, stopping workers from entering the proposed mine site. The group declared that with Prime Minister Scott Morrison set to snub the United Nations Climate Action Summit next week, there is an urgent need for everyday people to take action and stop the construction of new coal mines. Orien Humennyj-Jameson, a 29 year old musician and biology teacher from Melbourne, said People are coming to the realisation that we cant rely on politicians to take the necessary action in the face of climate emergency. To create meaningful change is possible, but it will require us to inconvenience our own lives and take actions like this. Kylie Riha-Jones, a 52 year old health worker and mother of two from Melbourne, said I work in a hospital with elderly people, and my mother lives in a town which last summer had a 16 day heatwave. The health effects of climate change will take a massive toll on humans and other animals. The Australian Medical Association have declared a climate emergency, and yet Australia is opening up one of the worlds biggest coal reserves. Jasmyn Sheppard, a 33 year old First Nations community organiser based in Meanjin (Brisbane), said The Queensland government talking about sustainability and treaty while giving the green light to Adanis mine is hypocritical. Ive been part of community groups and of lobbying the political system but its not enough. To continue the pressure means going to the frontline and stopping destructive projects like Adanis mine. Miriam Gambin, a 25 year old reforestation worker from Lismore, said Im not an extremist. Our economy and jobs could grow from creating and embracing new sustainable practices. I believe Australia is in a key position to lead the world towards a renewable future. We have to take actions like this now so we can have a future where our children can thrive. Next week government, business and civil society leaders will converge in New York to address the global climate emergency. Scott Morrison has said he wont attend, even though he will be in the US for diplomatic talks next week. People across Australia and the world will this Friday be leaving their workplaces as part of a global climate strike. Don't wait for politicians, come join us on the climate frontlines: frontlineaction.org/redalert

02.01.2022 hi to every body There is a return to the Leard State Forest to stop the clearing and save Lawers Well If you all can share this around and REALLY get the word out there EVERY ONE WILL BE NEEDED

01.01.2022 We all have a responsibility to protect the planet for future generations. SHARE if you agree!