A Climate For Change

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Karen Horne
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Blog Action Day at All around the world

October 16, 2011 all day
It’s that time of the year again – get ready to blog for good, all at once, around the world, on a single day in October. Blog Action Day 2011 coincides with World Food Day, so the topic this year will be FOOD.Food is something that we all share in common, but is distinct to each of our cultures. The way we produce, distribute and consume food is crucial to our shared future, and the unhealthy imbalance of food scarcity in developing world and food over-abundance in the developed world is…See More
Oct 5, 2011
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Blog Action Day at All around the world

October 16, 2011 all day
It’s that time of the year again – get ready to blog for good, all at once, around the world, on a single day in October. Blog Action Day 2011 coincides with World Food Day, so the topic this year will be FOOD.Food is something that we all share in common, but is distinct to each of our cultures. The way we produce, distribute and consume food is crucial to our shared future, and the unhealthy imbalance of food scarcity in developing world and food over-abundance in the developed world is…See More
Oct 5, 2011
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Moving Planet at All over the world.

September 24, 2011 all day
Moving Planet will be a day to put our demands for climate action into motion—marching, biking, skating—calling for the world to go beyond fossil fuels.The goal is to get moving beyond fossil fuels—both symbolically by pouring into the streets in the thousands on foot, bicycle and other means of sustainable movement, and politically by bringing powerful demands to our leaders that day to move beyond fossil fuels to a 350ppm world. Mobilizing for individual and community solutions will continue…See More
Sep 15, 2011
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Karen Horne commented on Cara's blog post Exploding myths about Australia's carbon role
"Great article! Thanks. I was interested to see this chart on the Washington post, comparing various nations' emissions to the aid they're promising countries vulnerable to climate change. Roll over the countries to learn, for example,…"
Sep 10, 2011
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NSW Coal and Gas Strategy - make your voice heard today

The NSW government is making big plans for major expansion of coal mining and coal seam gas mining in the state over the next twenty five years. They have released a Scoping Paper on how they intend to manage the expansion of the industry and have invited submissions from the public.Today, Friday April 15th, is the closing date for the public to make…See More
Apr 15, 2011
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Karen Horne commented on Oxfam Australia's blog post Thousands Showed Their Support for Action on Climate Change!!
"Thanks Peter and Phil for those photos. I've been hanging out for them since Saturday. It was such a great day and I'm not sure which was my favourite part. The incredible mix of people of all demographics, or the friendly, peaceful,…"
Apr 6, 2011
Andrew Mudie commented on Karen Horne's blog post You can stop the Shock Jocks
"Hey thanks Cara. I ended up 'winging' it for my first message, but there are more to follow!"
Mar 28, 2011
Cara commented on Karen Horne's blog post You can stop the Shock Jocks
"For anyone looking for the blog from Oxfam on tips on writing to media, you can find it here. http://www.aclimateforchange.org/profiles/blogs/we-need-to-get-smart-on"
Mar 28, 2011
Cara commented on Karen Horne's blog post You can stop the Shock Jocks
"Thanks so much for sharing Karen!! Great work, I'll pop it up on our facebook site too."
Mar 28, 2011
A blog post by Karen Horne was featured

You can stop the Shock Jocks

"Shock Jocks" is the phrase of the week. Shock jocks helped organise, and broadcast their shows live from, the anti-carbon tax rally on Tuesday.Julia Gillard wrote in her piece for the Australian press on Thursday, "I'll be taking my science from the CSIRO, not the radio shock jocks."And on Monday March 21st,…See More
Mar 28, 2011
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Karen Horne commented on Karen Horne's blog post You can stop the Shock Jocks
"You said it Andrew. It's pretty of frustrating that people will hear what they want to hear and yet ignore crystal clear and not-confusing-at-all info - for example this excellent end part of your petition: "
Mar 27, 2011
Green Times Australia commented on Karen Horne's blog post You can stop the Shock Jocks
"Great advice! We'll be at the rally and we'll write to ACMA too! (hope everyone does)."
Mar 27, 2011
Andrew Mudie commented on Karen Horne's blog post You can stop the Shock Jocks
"Great, Karen - thanks, I'll be writing my complaint to the ACMA. There is an astounding level of community ignorance and/or confusion on climate change (judging by letters to the editor, conversations overheard on trains, etc) and some of the…"
Mar 26, 2011
Karen Horne commented on Oxfam Australia's blog post Fill the fund: Send your climate messages to the UN
"Climate justice for developing nations #FillTheFund"
Mar 26, 2011
Karen Horne posted a blog post

You can stop the Shock Jocks

"Shock Jocks" is the phrase of the week. Shock jocks helped organise, and broadcast their shows live from, the anti-carbon tax rally on Tuesday.Julia Gillard wrote in her piece for the Australian press on Thursday, "I'll be taking my science from the CSIRO, not the radio shock jocks."And on Monday March 21st,…See More
Mar 25, 2011
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Karen Horne commented on Cara's blog post SYDNEY: Rally for Climate Action, April 2
"Great idea. Let's hope we turn out in MASSIVE numbers, to show that the anti-climate tax lobby are a minority - and to reinforce the message that clean energy is a good thing that will benefit not just Australia, but the rest of the world. It…"
Mar 25, 2011
Ronnie Wright commented on Karen Horne's blog post UN Blueprint for Greening the World's Econcomy
"I like that you referred to this as a report on how to kick-start a transition to greener economic growth and not green economic growth as the press release for this report actually makes claim.  I say that because I have come to understand…"
Mar 3, 2011
Earthwatch Australia commented on Karen Horne's blog post UN Blueprint for Greening the World's Econcomy
"Thanks for posting this, it is an interesting release."
Mar 1, 2011
A blog post by Karen Horne was featured

UN Blueprint for Greening the World's Econcomy

The United Nations has published a report on how to kick-start a transition to greener economic growth after the global recession, while fighting poverty.It estimates 2% of global GDP will need to be invested into ten key sectors.renewable energy developmenttransport - including cleaner, greener formsbuildingsgreening tourismagriculturefishing and better management of fish stockswaste…See More
Feb 22, 2011
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NSW Coal and Gas Strategy - make your voice heard today

The NSW government is making big plans for major expansion of coal mining and coal seam gas mining in the state over the next twenty five years.



They have released a Scoping Paper on how they intend to manage the expansion of the industry and have invited submissions from the public.

Today, Friday April 15th, is the…

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Posted on April 15, 2011 at 15:00

You can stop the Shock Jocks

"Shock Jocks" is the phrase of the week.



Shock jocks helped organise, and broadcast their shows live from, the anti-carbon tax rally on Tuesday.



Julia Gillard wrote in her piece for the Australian press on Thursday, "I'll be taking my science from the CSIRO, not the radio shock jocks."



And on Monday…

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Posted on March 25, 2011 at 8:30 — 6 Comments

UN Blueprint for Greening the World's Econcomy

The United Nations has published a report on how to kick-start a transition to greener economic growth after the global recession, while fighting poverty.

It estimates 2% of global GDP will need to be invested into ten key sectors.

  • renewable energy development
  • transport - including cleaner, greener…
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Posted on February 22, 2011 at 13:00 — 2 Comments

An Atlas of CO2 Emissions



The guardian has released data and an infographic showing the world carbon emissions by country.

"It shows a world where established economies have large - but declining - carbon emissions."

Looked at on a per capita emissions basis, the key findings are:

  • Some of the world's smallest…
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Posted on February 1, 2011 at 18:00 — 4 Comments

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At 12:17 on June 15, 2010, Cara said…
Hi Karen,
Welcome to A Climate for Change!
I hope that you find the site useful and fun! Feel free to start adding blogs, videos, photos or events to your profile. Please do send through any comments or suggestions you have.
Warm regards,
Cara (and the whole A Climate for Change team).
 
 
 

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