Climate Conversations

Robert McLean
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A continuous conversation about climate change - news, views and interviews.

  1. 1d ago

    Conference: Founder and CEO of Enhar Regen, Demian Natakhan, explains reason for 'Responsible BESS Development Summit'

    The largest of the three "Responsible BESS Development Summits' was held in Melbourne on Tuesday, October 27, and the founder and CEO of Enhar Regen, Damien Natakhan, explained the reasons for the event. The summit, at Melbourne's Collins St Novotel Hotel, attracted about 150. People were drawn to the event because of an array of educational, informative and entertaining speakers. Enhar Regen said, on its website, that: "As Australia continues to accelerate its renewable energy transition, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing an increasingly important role in strengthening grid reliability, supporting renewable generation, and enhancing energy security. "At the same time, the rapid growth of the BESS sector brings important responsibilities around safety, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community acceptance. "The Responsible Battery Energy Storage Development Summit has become Australia's leading forum dedicated to advancing safe, sustainable, and community-aligned BESS development. Bringing together developers, asset owners, regulators, battery manufacturers, EPCs, planners, grid operators, emergency services, community engagement specialists, and industry experts, the summit provides practical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of energy storage."

  2. Oct 16

    Interview: Phil Bryant has chosen to represent One Nation in the hope of winning the Seat of Shepparton in the November 28 election

    Phil Bryant will represent One Nation in the Saturday, November 28, Victorian State Election. Phil from Dookie, close to Shepparton, supports the idea of net zero but questions the steps governments are taking to achieve that goal and, rather than occupy countless hectares of farming land, he prefers nuclear energy. People need to ensure they vote on November 28, and can check whether or not they are correctly registered by visiting the Victorian Electoral Commission.

  3. Oct 3

    Interview: Victorian November State election - independent candidate Lou Costa cares about the environment, cares about you and cares about the community from the Shepparton electorate

    Lou Costa is a Shepparton girl who was born in the city, had her early education here and became a landscape garden designer after studying in Melbourne. Her chosen profession has seen her, and these are Lou's words: "Dig dirt" throughout the Shepparton electorate, The Rushworth mother of two is an independent candidate for the Saturday, November 28, Victorian election. As an independent with no political background or affiliations, Lou says she answers only to the community, people who live and work in the Shepparton electorate. Lou says she has no political or corporate affiliations, and so her only interest in becoming the Member for Shepparton is in securing what is best for those in the electorate and the people of Victoria.

  4. Sep 30

    500/50: The weatherman, the data-driven guy, the farmer, the fellow whose career has been in water and Wilma - all have their say on climate change

    A mixed bag of voices for this next instalment of 500 people in 50 weeks - The weatherman, the data-driven guy, the farmer, the fellow whose career has been in water and Wilma - all have their say on climate change. You can also have your say, contact me via email at r.mclean7@icloud.com; I'll get back to you, and we can chat by phone and via Zoom.

  5. Sep 27

    Climate News: Australian PM's New York observations 'offensive'; Walkable communities; Elites have no plan for climate collapse - Bill McGuire

    Australia's PM, Anthony Albanese says one thing and does another: "Albanese takes climate warning to New York, but fossil fuel experts test credibility"; "Elites Have NO PLAN for Climate Collapse" - YouTube; "Elites Have No Plan for Climate Collapse" - story; "Trump dismantled U.S. climate policy. But his war is cutting emissions."; "Melbourne could adopt a European work trend – but half the population might be left behind"; "Multifaith responses to climate change"; "‘News to me’: Inside the suburb flagged as Melbourne’s first walkable neighbourhood".

  6. Sep 25

    Interview: Climate scientist, Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick admits to saying some 'horrendous' things about our climate, but doesn't want people to be overwhelmed, rather take action

    Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick speaks honestly and factually about the certainties of climate change and although those facts can be alarming and depressing, she doesn't want people to be overwhelmed; she wants them to act to counter the dilemma. Professor Perkins-Kirkpatrick is a mother first and, second, a climate scientist, and she doesn't want her views to influence others about having a family. I had a somewhat formulaic approach for my interview with the Professor, but it quickly became almost a chat between friends, or that's how it felt for me.

  7. Sep 23

    Opinions: Ten more people in my 500 in 50 weeks project answer 10 set questions

    People from all points on the arc of concern answer my 10 set questions about climate change. Opinions are as diverse as the people questioned, but generally there appeared to be some concern about humanity's approach to what some see as an existential threat. This project seeks the views of 500 people in 50 weeks, asking what they think about climate change.

  8. Sep 20

    Ten more voices: 500 people in 50 weeks - call for everyone to openly and more frequently talk about climate change, both its causes and impact

    Some interviewees call for more conversation about climate change as they want more people to know more about the dilemma - what's causing it, what are the impacts and what should be done. Although no one articulated it in so few words, they want government at all levels to engage communities and explain, in simple terms, what climate change is and how people should both respond and behave. Asked whether the emphasis should be on mitigation or adaptation, most respondents thought we should be tackling both. However, one respondent considered that turning our attention to adaptation was the equivalent of giving up on mitigation.

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A continuous conversation about climate change - news, views and interviews.

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  • Creator
    Robert McLean
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    825
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Robert McLean
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    Climate Conversations

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