February 20, 2023

Climate News: A book for every moment and now it's 'The Big Myth'; Economic growth will continue to provoke climate change; A dilemma for councils and councillors

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11 minutes

"The Merchants of Doubt" by Naomi Oreskes and Eric M. Conway was one of the standard bearers in climate literature and now they have turned their attention to "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market" (pictured).

"One in five developments threatening koala habitat are renewable energy projects";

"Beyond roads, rates and rubbish: Australians now expect local councils to act on bigger issues, including climate change";

"'Engaging constructively': David Pocock calls for climate law assurance as negotiations continue";

"Economic growth will continue to provoke climate change";

"Smart growth can help achieve a good life for all without killing the planet";

"January 2023: Earth’s seventh-warmest January on record";

"Exclusive: UAE's Jaber says keeping 1.5 Celsius goal 'alive' is top priority for COP28";

"Lake Powell Drops to a New Record Low as Feds Scramble to Prop it Up".

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By Robert McLean

February 20, 2023

Climate News: A book for every moment and now it's 'The Big Myth'; Economic growth will continue to provoke climate change; A dilemma for councils and councillors

Listen Later

11 minutes

"The Merchants of Doubt" by Naomi Oreskes and Eric M. Conway was one of the standard bearers in climate literature and now they have turned their attention to "The Big Myth: How American Business Taught Us to Loathe Government and Love the Free Market" (pictured).

"One in five developments threatening koala habitat are renewable energy projects";

"Beyond roads, rates and rubbish: Australians now expect local councils to act on bigger issues, including climate change";

"'Engaging constructively': David Pocock calls for climate law assurance as negotiations continue";

"Economic growth will continue to provoke climate change";

"Smart growth can help achieve a good life for all without killing the planet";

"January 2023: Earth’s seventh-warmest January on record";

"Exclusive: UAE's Jaber says keeping 1.5 Celsius goal 'alive' is top priority for COP28";

"Lake Powell Drops to a New Record Low as Feds Scramble to Prop it Up".

...more