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Paul Ehrlich, often called alarmist for dire warnings about human harms to the Earth, believed scientists had a responsibility to speak out
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:24:34 +1100
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https://theconversation.com/paul-ehrlich-often-called-alarmist-for-dire-warnings-about-human-harms-to-the-earth-believed-scientists-had-a-responsibility-to-speak-out-178492>
"Stanford University biologist Paul Ehrlich, who died March 13, 2026, in Palo
Alto, California, was a scientific crusader whose dire predictions about
population growth, world hunger and environmental collapse made headlines and
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America’s Diminished Place In The World And The Consequences Of Not Impeaching
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:23:20 +1100
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"It has long been clear: Trump needs to be removed from office before he can
inflict even more damage than he already has. But he doesn’t just need to be
stopped; for America to have a future he also needs to be repudiated.
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From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:22:11 +1100
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"The conflict in Iran has disrupted energy and commodity markets. Iran has
effectively closed the narrow strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit point,
attacking more than a dozen ships over the past two weeks that have tried to
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Australia needs to kick its diesel habit – and a timetable to electrify machines that run on imported oil
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:20:55 +1100
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-needs-to-kick-its-diesel-habit-and-a-timetable-to-electrify-machines-that-run-on-imported-oil/>
"The Australian economy still runs on imported oil.
Despite being one of the world’s largest exporters of energy, Australia imports
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Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:19:45 +1100
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https://theconversation.com/sea-levels-around-africa-are-rising-faster-than-the-global-average-whats-behind-this-alarming-trend-276888>
"For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of
the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial
because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our
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Balcony solar approvals put on fast-track, as UK races to bolster energy independence
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:18:15 +1100
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/balcony-solar-approvals-put-on-fast-track-as-uk-races-to-bolster-energy-independence/>
"The UK government announced over the weekend several measures designed to
bolster national energy security, including approving the sale of ‘plug-in
solar’ systems and bringing forward the next annual renewables auction.
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New record, as iconic mining town runs on 100 pct wind and solar for nearly five days straight
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:30:48 +1100
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-record-as-iconic-mining-town-runs-on-100-pct-wind-and-solar-for-nearly-five-days-straight/>
"The power company behind a ground-breaking hybrid renewable energy system
installed the famous outback opal mining town of Coober Pedy in South Australia
is claiming a new record for the amount of time the local grid has operated at
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Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:29:39 +1100
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https://theconversation.com/australia-claims-it-is-on-track-to-save-nature-we-disagree-278081>
"Without fanfare, the Australian government has published the latest snapshot
on its progress toward halting and reversing the loss of Australia’s
biodiversity – our unique wildlife, plants and nature – by 2030. This report on
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Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:28:12 +1100
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Australia’s ‘strategic infantilisation’ by the US is undermining our security in Asia
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +1100
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