Lyla June (pictured) uses both song and word via TEDx to help us both see and understand that the solutions of her people can still be applied to modern day problems.

Her TEDx presentation is entitled: "3000-year-old solutions to modern problems".

In this profoundly hopeful talk, Diné musician, scholar, and cultural historian Lyla June outlines a series of timeless human success stories focusing on Native American food and land management techniques and strategies.  Lyla June is an Indigenous musician, scholar and community organizer of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) and European lineages. Her dynamic, multi-genre presentation style has engaged audiences across the globe towards personal, collective and ecological healing. She blends studies in Human Ecology at Stanford, graduate work in Indigenous Pedagogy, and the traditional worldview she grew up with to inform her music, perspectives and solutions. Her current doctoral research focuses on Indigenous food systems revitalization.

Listen to, and watch, "All Nations Rise" as performed by Lyla June.

Chris Vanderstock has challenged the Victorian Government over costs against his electric car and was interviewed on ABC radio by Patricia Karvelas (pictured).

"Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week";

"Stopping native forest logging could deliver billions in climate benefits, study says";

"‘Real threat to lives’: Cyclone wreaks havoc across NZ";

"Can clouds of Moon dust combat climate change?";

"Dust from the moon could help slow climate change, study finds";

"Study Documents a Halt to Deforestation in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest After Indigenous Communities Gain Title to Their Territories";

"UK urged to sack Tony Abbott as trade adviser for joining climate sceptic group";

"Female solar workers can face prejudice. This woman wants that to change."

U.N. Secretary-General, António Guterres (pictured) hands out searing climate language - "The U.N. Secretary-General’s Searing Message for the Fossil-Fuel Industry";

"Twice as Much Land in Developing Nations Will be Swamped by Rising Seas than Previously Projected, New Research Shows";

"Why a shift to basing vehicle registration fees on emissions matters for Australia";

"Why restoring long-distance passenger rail makes sense in New Zealand – for people and the climate";

"Cooking oil, hydrogen, and corn: how much sustainable fuel do we need for net-zero flights";

"Bureau of Meteorology considering change to El Niño and La Niña definitions";

"Aviation sector takes on its biggest challenge: going green";

"Clothing industry put on notice as fast fashion and unwanted clothing takes environmental toll".

Staying abreast of global heating events, physically and virtually, is difficult, in fact, it is hopeless, but here at Climate Conversations we continue to try.

"Circuses have evolved and so must UN climate summits";

"China warns of more floods and heatwaves in 2023";

"BP profits double to record £23bn after spike in oil and gas prices";

"Shell’s Profit Soared to $42 Billion Last Year";

"Companies recognising need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough, says CDP";

"US suffered 18 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2022";

"A conversation with Robert Bullard, ‘father of environmental justice’".

Australia's Environment Minister, Tanya Plibersek (pictured), has blocked a Queensland coal mine - "Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek blocks Clive Palmer's Central Queensland coal mine":

"Tanya Plibersek killed off Clive Palmer’s coal mine. It’s an Australian first – but it may never happen again";

"Why helping whales to flourish can help fight climate change";

"Hanging Out With the German Activists Who Glue Themselves to Things";

"Increasing tree cover may be like a ‘superfood’ for community mental health";

"Planting more trees could reduce premature heat-related deaths in European cities by a third – new research";

"Looking into the Future";

"In Spain, storks' trash diet driven by climate change".

Professor Mark Howden (picrtured) from the Australian National University was one of the keynote speakers at an event organized on Monday, February 6, entitled "Climate Update 2023".

The ANU website lists the impressive array of speakers who appeared at the event.

Australia's Ambassador for Climate Change, Kristin Tilley (pictured), delivered the opening address on Monday, February 6, at the Australia National University's "Climate Update 2023".

The event summarised the latest climate research, including a snapshot of newly released data on how our climate changed in 2022, both in Australia and around the world.

Beyond the Ambassador, other speakers included:

And considering "How can we sequester carbon whilst supporting other societal goals?" were:

Saul Griffith wants us to electrify everything and he may talk about that at the Tatura Transition Towns annual film festival in August.

"Induction v gas: Which cooktop comes out on top in our road test?";

"Power play: Can the Andrews government make the all-new SEC work?";

"First Thing: Crackdown on environmental defenders at ‘alarming level’";

"New Wind and Solar Are Cheaper Than the Costs to Operate All But One Coal-Fired Power Plant in the United States";

"Victoria’s biggest wind farm lures major new investor, with billions earmarked for renewables";

"Win-win: how solar farms can double as havens for our wildlife";

"Heat pumps";

"2022 water report: global warming changing the water cycle";

"Nearly 14,000 Nigerians take Shell to court over devastating impact of pollution".

Dr Kate Wylie questions the Santos sponsorship of the Tour Down Under - "As Santos sponsors the Tour Down Under, it's time to ban fossil fuel advertising";

"Can induction stoves convince home cooks to give up gas?";

"2022 was a remarkable year for the climate. Here’s what to expect in 2023";

"Despite Rain Storms, California Is Still in Drought";

"Thunberg says Davos elite 'fuelling destruction of planet'";

"The Deluge" is a climate nightmare — and it’s based on reality";

"ANU pays tribute to Emeritus Professor Will Steffen";

"Tribute to Emeritus Professor Will Steffen";

"Will Steffen fought passionately for our planet. To honour him we must follow his lead".

Professor Mark Jacobson has just released a new book, "No Miracles Needed" - an idea discussed nearly a decade ago on the Letterman show.

"India announces $4.3 billion investment in clean energy";

"Explaining the First “Global Stocktake” of Climate Action";

"Calls for bigger windfall tax after Shell makes ‘obscene’ $40bn profit";

"Snow and sweat as extreme weather divides Australia";

"Calculating the Carbon Cost of Coffee";

"Scott Morrison’s decision to stop controversial NSW gas field to be overturned";

"World’s biggest investment fund warns directors to tackle climate crisis or face sack";

"GM and Netflix join forces to promote EVs on screen";

"This chart shows the impact rising urbanization will have on the world":

And Professor Mark Jacobson's new book: "No Miracles Needed: How Today's Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clean Our Air".