This wasn’t the 2020 most of us had imagined. Between the bushfire crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been knocked sideways. But for many people, things haven’t been easy for a long time. Before all this happened, we were staring down the climate and environment crisis and also supercharged …
Read More »First Statement in the House – On Climate Action and a Green New Deal
My first time speaking in the House! “Mr. Speaker, young people have been taking to the streets calling for action on the climate crisis. They are worried about our future. They do not need more pretty words. They need action, now. They want ambitious targets, a #GreenNewDeal, and for the …
Read More »EU sees ‘Green Deal’ delays but keeps climate target plan, leaked document
[ad_1] According to a draft document seen by Reuters Newsagency the European Commission will delay some climate policies under its signature “Green Deal” proposal due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the timeline to unveil a new 2030 emissions target is unchanged. The pandemic and economic shock have forced the European …
Read More »Questioning the France-Canada Climate Deal – Who Really Benefits?
Canada signed a climate deal with France on April 16, 2018, but who does it really benefit? Canada France trade is important at about $10 billion a year; but … source Y Not Freakin’ Recyclable Home
Read More »Broadcast: From New Deal to Green New Deal – Reinhold Martin
Reinhold Martin gives the lecture “New Deal to Green New Deal” on the occasion of Open House on March 31st, 2020. What can history teach the present? source Y Not Freakin’ Recyclable Home
Read More »Industry commissioner says EU Green Deal “not over” despite coronavirus
[ad_1] The European Union’s “Green Deal” plan to fully decarbonise its economy by 2050 will go ahead despite the coronavirus pandemic, the bloc’s industry chief has said, as governments shift their attention to combating the disease. Some campaigners fear governments will shy away from long-term efforts to curb carbon emissions …
Read More »Green New Deal: 500,000 New Homes for Australia – Adam Bandt and Mehreen Faruqi
Our housing system is broken. Now is the right time for the government to fix the problem while keeping us away from the possibility of a recession. 500000 … source Y Not Freakin’ Recyclable Home
Read More »Climate Emergency & Global Green New Deal Press Conference
Watch the Climate Emergency & Global Green New Deal press conference at the C40 World Mayors Summit 2019. source Y Not Freakin’ Recyclable Home
Read More »How would the Green Party deal with the 'climate emergency'?
The co-leader of the Green Party Sian Berry plays down the prospect of her party advocating a “meat tax” after members at conference voted to support it. source Y Not Freakin’ Recyclable Home
Read More »Green New Deal: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
With the Green New Deal sparking a national conversation about all the ways to combat climate change, John Oliver looks at a few potential solutions. Connect … source Y Not Freakin’ Recyclable Home
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