Climate Matters

Climate Matters is an audio version of Resilienz Ltd's Climate Matters newsletter, that gives intriguing insights into climate breakdown and climate recovery.

The government “climate strategy” is a dead rat – we’re planning our future on the cheap – trying to reduce emissions without reducing emissions – can we take Climate Minister Watts seriously? – we’re letting our future slip through the net (net emissions) – then there’s ag and energy and transport https://environment.govt.nz/assets/J001281-MfE-Climate-strategy-brochure-FF_webV2.pdf - https://environment.govt.nz/assets/publications/Emissions-reduction-plan-discussion-document.pdf - https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/07/21/full-video-climate-minister-grilled-on-emissions-reduction/ - https://evdb.nz/ev-stats - https://environment.govt.nz/news/erp2/#have-your-say

An Archive episode of Climate Matters, this week Climate Matters 98

Sea transport to Nelson– air transport – public transport in Nelson – should Nelson have a rail connection?

Investment in climate response pays handsomely - Gaming has lessons for climate action – Fast backwards vs fast forwards on climate politics – On stage and back stage: climate and the arts https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/07/11/fast-track-bill-can-only-get-back-on-track-through-climate-mitigation/ - https://www.geneco.uk.com/news/fast-fashion-and-its-impacts - https://www.interceptfabricrescue.net/ - https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/c-change/news/fossil-fuel-air-pollution-responsible-for-1-in-5-deaths-worldwide/ - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jul/08/labour-lifts-ban-onshore-windfarms-planning-policy?utm_source=cbnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=2024-07-17&utm_campaign=DeBriefed+12+consecutive+months+above+1+5C+Labour+sets+UK+climate+agenda+West+Africa+s+fishing+crisis - https://www.thebanker.com/UK-announces-7bn-boost-for-new-National-Wealth-Fund-1720606239 - https://www.kulturstiftung-des-bundes.de/en/press/press_releases.html - https://posts.voronoiapp.com/energy/Fossil-Fuels-Accounted-for-81-of-the-Worlds-Energy-Mix-in-2023-1695 - https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/17/german-theatre-tackles-climate-crisis-stage - https://energyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Cost_of_Delay.pdf

Active transport – the fifteen minute city – speed limits – Plan Change 29

Peter Olorenshaw answering big-picture questions on road transport and climate – why is transport such a big deal? – putting regional transport in an emissions context – traffic congestion myths and maths – The SH6/Queen street intersection – why lower speed limits are so important

EV,s “Consumer” and who is happy – A big bill coming due – slow fashion makes great sense – investment in climate responses makes great sense https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/pump-the-brakes-consumer-reveals-the-best-and-worst-cars-rated-by-new-zealanders - https://evdb.nz/ev-stats - https://www.forbes.com/sites/feliciajackson/2024/03/20/climate-inaction-could-cost-1266-trn-as-us-pushes-back-on-reporting/ - https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/350309316/big-bill-coming-due - https://www.geneco.uk.com/news/fast-fashion-and-its-impacts - https://www.nber.org/papers/w32450 - https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-climate-tipping-points-have-put-earth-on-disastrous-trajectory-says-new-report/ - https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/06/19/former-secretary-for-justice-not-allowed-to-present-fast-track-submission/ - https://www.interceptfabricrescue.net/

Climate Matters is an audio version of Resilienz Ltd's Climate Matters newsletter, that gives intriguing insights into climate breakdown and climate recovery.

The Bill poses a dilemma for Government MPs – for our international readers – the Bill is not what it says it is – the Bill is not even about good project management https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2406/S00014/national-voters-concerned-about-fast-track-bill.htm - https://www.parliament.nz/en/get-involved/have-your-say/contact-an-mp/ - https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/draconian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNgQV-oCsXY - https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/fast-track-consenting

Climate Matters is an audio version of Resilienz Ltd's Climate Matters newsletter, that gives intriguing insights into climate breakdown and climate recovery.

Net energy gain – hydrogen emissions – hydrogen https://www.eeca.govt.nz/insights/energys-role-in-climate-change/renewable-energy/hydrogen/ - https://ecotricity.co.nz/the-truth-behind-new-zealand-s-electricity-emissions

Climate Matters is an audio version of Resilienz Ltd's Climate Matters newsletter, that gives intriguing insights into climate breakdown and climate recovery.

Interview with Nelson Tasman Climate Forum project coordinator Christina Simkanen about the coming Climate Action Festival 2024. https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/2024-climate-action-festival/ - https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/

Speak climate fluently with UN dictionary – 7 thought experiments for Earth Day - National takes a step Labour couldn’t bring themselves to – is green hydrogen a red herring? – Genesis set to ramp up coal generation https://shop.undp.org/products/the-climate-dictionary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3IpRm9De60 - https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/515088/hydrogen-fuelling-station-opens-in-south-auckland - https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/genesis-to-resume-coal-buying-as-gas-shortage-looms/IFZAYEM5IBBNLJDZPHOMFPYEXE/