Episodios

  • Climate News: 'We should be less of an individual' - Bill McKibben; Mik Aidt introduces his listeners to the 'Climate Revolution'
    Oct 3 2025

    Bill McKibben (pictured), a climate activist, author, and occasional newspaper columnist, has encouraged people to be less individualistic and join groups.

    He was among those on a panel organised by The New York Times as a part of its annual "Climate Forward" conference assembled to discuss "The future of climate activism in the Trump era"

    Mik Aidt has a special guest on his "The Climate Revolution" show - British sustainability strategist Joseph Gelfer calls time on weak incrementalism. He argues that the urgency of planetary collapse, combined with rising public frustration and disillusionment, will soon push even moderate citizens to demand bold, transformative change.

    When that moment comes, we must be ready. A peaceful political revolution for a pollution-free society is possible – but only if we dare to think big and act boldly on a planetary scale.

    And from The Guardian we read "Wildfires tore through central Chile last year, killing 133 people. In California, 18,000 buildings were destroyed in 2018 causing US$16bn (A$24bn, £12bn) in damage. Portugal, Greece, Algeria and Australia have all felt the grief and the economic pain in recent years.

    The story is: "Wildfires are getting deadlier and costing more. Experts warn they’re becoming unstoppable".

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    39 m
  • Climate News: 'Toughest job I've ever had' - Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister, Chris Bowen
    Oct 3 2025

    Chris Bowen (pictured) is Australia's Climate Change and Energy Minister, who says it is the toughest job he has ever had.

    Mr Bowen, also the Federal Member for McMahon, was a guest on a recent webinar organised by Australia's Climate Council.

    He was interviewed by the CEO of the Climate Council, Amanda McKenzie.

    And from The Melbourne Age we have the story: "COP out? Prospect of climate summit spanning Australia and Turkey raises carbon emissions question".

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  • Interview: Climate change epiphany leads to book and then 'The Clean Energy Solutions Index'
    Oct 1 2025

    Rebecca Huntley (pictured), Australia's pre-eminent social researcher, watched Sydney's 2019 School Strike for Climate students marching in the city's streets and, mesmerised by what these young people were doing, she wrote a book - "How to Talk about Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference".

    But the drive those students ignited didn't end there, for working with her company, "86 Degrees East", and with the support of "Boundless Earth," she created "The Clean Energy Solutions Index".

    The Clean Energy Solutions Index is a unique research tool that measures deep support for 11 clean energy technologies across Australia.

    During the interview, Rebecca mentioned "Climate Compass".

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    29 m
  • Climate Forward Conference: Interviews with Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and the CEO of Fortescue, Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest
    Sep 26 2025

    Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese (pictured), was among the guests interviewed during the "Climate Forward Conference" organised by The New York Times.

    Also among those interviewed was Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest, the boss of Fortescue.

    The New York Times hosted the Climate Forward Conference on Sept. 24, bringing together political leaders, activists, policymakers and business executives.

    Andrew Forrest, the executive chairman of Fortescue and one of the richest people on the planet, has a bold, perhaps unlikely vision to shift his gigantic mining company to net zero emissions by 2030.

    Mr Forrest pushed back against Mr Trump’s claims that climate change is a “con job” and challenged Mr Trump to “come and see what’s happening to my land.”

    Prime Minister Albanese discussed Australia's challenge in reducing emissions. Australia remains reliant on fossil fuels, including coal, which generates nearly half of its electricity.

    But Albanese has been outspoken in calling for Australia to be a global leader in lowering emissions and embracing renewables.

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    44 m
  • Climate News: David Spratt warns of a troubling furture; Councillor successfully calls review of Shepparton City's net zero by 2030 target
    Sep 25 2025

    David Spratt (pictured) was the keynote speaker at the webinar "Cooling or Collapse", sharing the microphone with activist and author Jane Morton.

    David is the lead researcher with The National Centre for Climate Restoration (Breakthrough). This independent think tank develops critical thought leadership to influence the climate debate and policy making.

    Also, in this episode, you will hear how a councillor from the City of Greater Shepparton wants officers to report on progress made on a 2020 decision to set a target of zero carbon emissions by 2030.

    Cr Rod Schubert gained unanimous support in calling for the report to be tabled by November.

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    38 m
  • Climate News: Climate scientists say Australia has 'one of the dirtiest economies on Earth'; Call for more urgent climate action, story from McPherson Media Group
    Sep 24 2025

    Professor David Karoly (pictured) was among those critical of Australia's position on carbon emissions: "Climate scientists target Albanese as Turkey holds out on COP talks";

    "Call for more urgent climate action";

    "Drought resilience project focuses on orchards";

    "Water impacted in climate report";

    "On a progressive journey to their carbon-neutral future";

    "'Russian blood oil': Australia faces calls to ban oil products refined from Russian crude";

    "Exxon Urges Europe to Repeal Rules to Make Companies Track Climate Pollution".

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    50 m
  • Climate News: From the Great Teapot in the Sky to climate change; Climate podcast praise from Feedspot; PM takes each way bet on climate
    Sep 22 2025

    Great Teapot in the Sky believers are mostly climate change deniers.

    The SBS show "Black Gold" illustrates how fossil fuel companies were aware decades ago of how, when, and why our climate was going to deteriorate.

    "Europe splits on climate in ‘major embarrassment’ before UN summit"

    "60 Best Climate Change Podcasts";

    "Albanese takes his usual each-way bet on climate change";

    "All Gassed Up, Part 1: The Carbon Coast";

    "Urban sprawl worsens as government struggles to meet density targets";

    "What will Australia's 2035 climate goal mean for the grid?";

    "Here’s the good news: we’ve improved the environment before, and we can do it again".

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    43 m
  • Climate News: Bowen damns the Nationals; Matt Kean talks up climate decision/target; Twiggy lashes Trump on climate as Aussies hit New York; How Kirk's shooting death equates with climate confusion
    Sep 21 2025

    Australian mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s “gobsmackingly illogical” energy policies and accused him of kowtowing to oil and gas donors as he arrived in New York for a major United Nations summit - "‘Gobsmackingly illogical’: Twiggy lashes Trump on climate as Aussies hit New York";

    "Charlie Kirk and America’s political collapse";

    "Climate Minister Chris Bowen stops short of setting targets for renewables, EVs";

    "Matt Kean on Australia’s future in a climate crisis – Australian Politics podcast";

    "Coalition denial makes Labor seem reasonable on climate – but neither is ambitious enough".

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    31 m