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Policy & Planning

Climate change emergency – 11,000 scientists say crisis accelerating, demand action
More than 11,000 of the world’s scientists have signed a joint declaration of a climate emergency, saying world is facing “untold human suffering” .
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 6, 2019

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Government blocks crossbench motion to declare a climate change emergency
Morrison government blocks motion moved by Greens, supported by Labor and cross-benchers, to declare a climate change emergency.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 16, 2019

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Climate emergency petition surges towards 200,000 signatures, but will Morrison listen?
An electronic petition calling for a climate emergency declaration by federal parliament sets a new record.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 2, 2019

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Other Good Stuff

Sydney declares a climate emergency – what does that mean in practice?
Sydney councillors have unanimously supported a motion to mobilise city resources to reduce carbon emissions and minimise the impact of future change.
Chris Turney

Jun 27, 2019

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Policy & Planning

“Climate emergency”: It’s time to call a spade a spade
Declaring a “climate emergency” – and developing a climate emergency plan – is the only strategy that matches ambition to the scale of the problem.
David Spratt

May 21, 2019

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Policy & Planning

ACT declares climate change emergency – slams federal government failure to act
ACT becomes first state or territory to make formal declaration of climate emergency and calls on federal support for jurisdictions to prepare for climate change impacts.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2019

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