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Whether you believe the science or not, the climate is warming at an abnormal rate. I say abnormal to distinguish between the rapid rate of warming today as opposed to historical climate changes in the past as well as seasonal changes we see throughout every year. Climate has always changed, and always will. Changes in climate were gradual over hundreds, if not thousands of years prior to the Industrial Revolution – today we are seeing significant rises in world temperatures almost from year to year due to human causes.
For those who are still skeptical about climate change and human involvement, it is now past the time when denial of global warming is an option. So whether you believe or not, accept that cleaner air, drinkable water, more abundant and healthy food and less desertification on the planet are desirable goals.
This website was born out of frustration with the political administration and the inactivity of those in power on climate change reform in Australia as well as in many other countries. Fortunately there are quite a number of respected scientists and environmentalists who are starting to be heard above the posturing of many of our politicians. Since the outbreak of the COVID pandemic, I’ve often wondered why most people listen to and adhere to the advice of scientists speaking and writing about COVID, but far too many of the same people are dismissive about the science of climate change. We will find a way of living with COVID; we won’t find a way of living on an overheated planet unless we act now.
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REASONS NOT TO FEAR MINORITY GOVERNMENT (despite the fear-mongering being peddled by the coalition)
REASONS NOT TO FEAR MINORITY GOVERNMENT (despite the fear-mongering being peddled by the coalition)
There is a reasonable chance that after the May 2022 election Australia will for the second time in recent years be in a situation [CLICK TO READ MORE]
1.5oC … GOING, GOING, GONE!
1.5oC … GOING, GOING, GONE!
The Paris Agreement is a landmark international accord that was adopted by nearly every nation in 2015 to address climate change and its negative impacts. The agreement aims to [CLICK TO READ MORE]
WHAT’S POLITICS GOT TO DO WITH CLIMATE CHANGE?
It took a power company, Origin Energy, and the announcement of the closure of the Eraring Power Station to get the climate issue back [CLICK TO READ MORE]
REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL
REVERSING GLOBAL WARMING AT THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL
How to employ regenerative farming techniques in your own garden Many of the techniques and principals that apply to regenerative farming/agriculture can be [CLICK TO READ MORE]
INDEPENDENTS II – LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THEM
This is the second essay on Rockflat talking about independent candidates for the forthcoming Federal election. As the election draws closer, so things move [CLICK TO READ MORE]
BRUCE MAYNARD – NO KILL CROPPING
An interview with Bruce Maynard- the inventor of No Kill Cropping who describes the principles and processes involved. This revolutionary technique changes the assumptions [CLICK TO READ MORE]
YOUR CLIMATE DOLLARS IN A SUSPECT MARKETPLACE
In the past couple of years there has been a major upsurge of interest and concern with Australia’s policies on climate and the attitude of [CLICK TO READ MORE]
HYDROLOGY, THE SOIL SPONGE & GLOBAL COOLING
There is a dilemma happening between the rate of reduction in fossil fuel use, greenhouse gas emissions and the deleterious effect it might have on [CLICK TO READ MORE]
RECENT POSTS
By Rocky|2022-05-10T11:55:35+10:00May 10, 2022|Albanese, Angus Taylor, carbon capture, climate change, Climate Change Politics, Morrison, POLITICS, Scott Morrison|
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY IS ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE – WHY AREN’T THE MAJOR PARTIES LISTENING? When dealing with climate change issues, one leader [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Morrison’s trickery and deception is clever, but we know him now!
By Rocky|2022-04-19T16:29:03+10:00April 19, 2022|coal, COP26, global warming, Morrison, Scott Morrison, truthfulness|
Does Morrison even understand hydrogen technology as a renewable energy source? Hydrogen hubs are being touted as the next good thing in the renewable energy industry, but mostly only in Australia. This weekend, Morrison [CLICK TO READ MORE]
POLLIES VOTING & ATTENDANCE RECORDS
By Rocky|2022-02-21T08:49:40+11:00February 21, 2022|Politician voting record, POLITICS|
Would you like to know how your sitting Federal politician votes in Parliament? This website - https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people - lists HR and Senate members and attendance and voting records.
AUSTRALIANS ARE BEING SHORTCHANGED BY GREEDY MINERS
By Rocky|2022-01-17T17:04:32+11:00January 17, 2022|Chevron Oil, greenhouse gases, mining royalties, taxes & royalties, Woodside|
A "Gas-fired robbery" report has been released by the Australia Institute revealing that the operators of Australia's giant offshore gasfields are paying next to no royalties. On top of this outrageous situation is the added [CLICK TO READ MORE]
A RARE GOOD NEWS ITEM!
By Rocky|2021-12-09T17:57:50+11:00December 9, 2021|#rockflatblog, fun break, video|
This feelgood video of a flash mob performing dance to songs from Grease was shot in Antwerp Central Station. By the end of the video there are 250 performers! Old songs but lots of [CLICK TO READ MORE]
INTEGRITY … WHAT INTEGRITY?
By Rocky|2021-12-07T08:18:41+11:00November 27, 2021|#rockflatblog, Christial Porter, Gladys Berijiklian, Integrity Commission, Michaelia Cash, POLITICS, Religious Discrimination Bill, Scott Morrison, truthfulness|
The long awaited introduction of legislation for a Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC) has again been stalled, or perhaps a better description is stymied as a majority in the government have “prevented or hindered the [CLICK TO READ MORE]