Category: Food & climate change
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to ending global hunger. That’s why Oxfam and millions of people around the world are hungry for a fair climate.
Tracking climate action with Australia’s political leaders
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Clancy Moore is blogging from the UN negotiations in Durban as part of Oxfam Australia’s UN Climate Tracker project. Read more »
Clean Energy Future Legislation just the starting point for Australia’s climate catch-up
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The passage of the Clean Energy Future legislation in Parliament today is a positive first step in catching up to other nations on tackling climate change. Read more »
Pan-a-ma…
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If you shut your eyes and say the word, you probably think of white straw hats, the famous shipping canal or the 2001 movie adapted from John le Carre’s spy novel, the Tailor of Panama. For Panamanians, its meaning is grounded in place and nature, as they believe it to mean “an abundance of fish, […] Read more »
Why do you Say Yes to action on climate change?
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As we draw closer to a vote on the price on carbon pollution package, it’s important to remember WHY we want action on climate change and why this is important for our environment, for Australia’s international responsibility to support our developing country neighbours, for our economy and for the future of our children. Six leading […] Read more »
Australia pricing pollution will impact global efforts on climate change
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With the announcement of Australia’s plan to put a price on pollution still making headlines and creating debate, our Climate Tracker Clancy had the timely opportunity to meet with Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change, Louise Hand in Canberra. Read more »
Climate change is on the cards in WA
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Oxfam supporters gathered recently around Fremantle MHR Melissa Parke to show their support for a price on carbon, handing over 1845 post cards signed by the community calling for greater action on climate change. Read more »
WA says yes to a price on carbon pollution
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WA has been out in force, campaigning for a price on carbon! Read more »
Exploding myths about Australia’s carbon role
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Everywhere you go, climate change and the Government’s proposal to put a price on carbon pollution is being talked about, however the conversation in Australia is laced with myths. Oxfam Executive Director Andrew Hewett busts a few of these myths. Read more »
Make your own submission to the carbon price legislation
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The Government have allowed a small window for community input into the Carbon Price legislative process, and we’ve put together a quick how-to on how to make your own submission. Read more »
Stepping up! Australia, a price on pollution and you
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Since the government announced its plans to put a price on pollution it’s been hot a topic of discussion. Lots of people have an opinion – with some being more based on fact than others – and everyone has questions. Here’s a brief overview of the core elements and what Oxfam thinks of it. Read more »
