Buckley’s chance of protecting coal
Forum – As part of agreeing to Climate Change legislation, some of our politicians have demanded “protection for the mining industry”. Australia mines many things such as iron, aluminium, lead,…
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PMs climate change plan or spin?
Forum – Scott Morrison is heading off to COP26 in Glasgow with his carry-on stuffed with copies of his 129 page ‘Plan’ for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Inspired by…
Conroy represents region at climate meeting
Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, is in Glasgow this week representing Labor and the Central Coast/Hunter region at the climate change conference, COP26. “Decisions made at this conference will…
More credence to scientific records
Forum – Godfrey Franz’s claims re climate change predictions of disasters past, present and future appear rather exaggerated and baseless (CCN312). I cannot recall any of the extreme predictions he…
![[Report] A bushfire which started on August 15 has destroyed nine hectares of bushland in the Bouddi National Park. A total fire ban had been declared for the Central Coast on the day.](https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bushfire-pretty-beach-260x146.jpg)
Ten years to halve emissions
Forum – Already we dread hot summers, we dread bushfire season, we have increased flash flooding events, and we see the effects of storms and rising oceans on many nations…
Greens want Council and State to face climate crisis
The Central Coast Greens have called for greater planning to adapt to climate change by Central Coast Council and the State Government following the recent release of a climate audit…
Climate a big issue for Robertson electors
Climate change policy will be one of the biggest issues influencing Peninsula voters at the next Federal Election. A new national poll shows two thirds of Central Coast residents see…
EPA has duty to act on climate
With so much land on the Peninsula classified as bushfire-prone the community may be relieved to learn the outcome of a recent court challenge which makes the NSW Environmental Protection…
Acting together to cool the planet
Two Peninsula locals and climate activists, Richard Weller and Jo Muller, have responded to the dire warning given recently by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by launching a…
Judgement requires government to assess future climate risk in mining approvals
The Central Coast’s Climate Future group has welcomed a Federal Court judgement made on July 8, which found the Australian Government must assess the risk to future generations of emissions…
Trinity Dawson is achieving many things well beyond her years
Trinity Dawson may only be 14, but that is not stopping her from achieving things well beyond her years. The Entrance local is not only making a name for herself…
Students strike for urgent action on climate change
Rain didn’t deter scores of school students from their rally on Friday, May 21, to make a stand against Federal Government funding for what they claim to be dangerous gas…
Freedom of Speech must be preserved at all costs
Forum – Since moving from Sydney to the Central Coast I regularly read contributions to the Chronicle from local residents. I recently noted that in differing views submitted by Garry…
The era of denial is over
Forum – Garry Clifford responded to my earlier letter with further evidence which he claims supports his assertions that global sea level is not rising, and carbon dioxide is not…
Climate change statements challenged
Forum – I refer to the letter titled “Carbon dioxide does not influence climate” (Chronicle Forum p15 Feb 24) The statement that carbon dioxide does not influence climate is false…
Coal, gas and oil are toxic
Forum – Garry Clifford is probably right in asserting that “climate does change and for anyone to say they know why is dishonest”. (Chronicle Forum, Feb 24) I too wonder…
Carbon dioxide does not influence climate
Forum – I am bewildered by the lack of rigour in the media over carbon dioxide emissions and its effect on the climate. Anyone with an ounce of intellect will…
Climate change deniers in a sinking boat
Forum – Australia’s Prime Minister has been officially benched by world leaders due to his procrastination on climate change action. Climate change deniers are all in the same sinking boat…
Pelican Post photo a climate change high water mark?
Forum – Congratulations on your new name and feature photo – Pelican Post Please take and preserve your feature photo of the Pelican on the post in digital and dated….
Taking David Attenborough’s lead
Forum – I have decided my successful campaign to restore the façade of the Council Chambers in Gosford will not be a one-off event. I am in the process of…