Recent work by Dr James Hansen and colleagues at the NASA Goddard Instute for Space Science give new insights into our past climate and what it means for the future. It is a compelling story. Here, we have told that story in 11 easy-to-understand illustrated pages that takes us from the past to the present, and into the future.
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When the climate breaks bad, will there be answers?

"Cognitive dissonance: an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding conflicting ideas simultaneously. The theory of cognitive dissonance proposes that people have a motivational drive to reduce dissonance. They do this by changing their attitudes, beliefs, and actions. Dissonance is also reduced by justifying, blaming, and denying." [wikipedia]

Sound familiar? In this essay first published in "Dissent" magazine, dissonance is located at the heart of the current climate policy paradigm: "Climate policy delusion. Cognitive dissonance. Denial. The terms are many, the madness stark."
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Send a message to the government today.

Our weather is becoming hotter, with more extreme events, as the climate changes. Scientists tell us we must act urgently.

Right now, Julia Gillard’s government is negotiating with the Greens and Independents on how income from the proposed price on pollution (carbon tax) should be spent.

A presentation on "recent science" was made on 9 April to the 2011 Climate Action Summit in a plenary entitled "Bridging the gap between science and politics". It is made available here as a PDF.

Presentation on "Extreme weather and climate change"
Presentation at BZE form 7 February 2011, Melbourne
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What people are saying

What we say
Emergency response needed for more than floods

Photo: Pakistan floods in 2010 from NASA satellite

From Copenhagen and Cancun to "climategate", with record temperatures and more extreme climate events, it all happened in 2010. Here are some reflections on the year.

The deadly decade
Adam Morton, The Age, December 31, 2010
The past 10 years have been the hottest since measurements began, and climate scientists have long warned of the extreme weather still to come.

Based on some recent experiences of door-knocking by the climate movement, this Rough Guide to Door-Knocking on Climate contains practical advice as well as some discussion of the strategic thinking behind this form of community engagement.

We hope it can be a source of useful tips and inspiration for climate action groups who might want to consider door-knocking as part of their strategy this year.

As the guide says, "door knocking is easy, fun and one of the most effective ways of getting our message
into the community and having an impact."

That's why we are working with local community climate groups to try and knock on every door we can and tell them about the campaign to replace Hazelwood with clean energy.