The plan – what does it mean? You may think: “Surely, we’ve got to do something about climate change; isn’t this the way forward?” And that’s the crux of the matter. Yes, climate change should be at the forefront of all decision making. Greater Christchurch's public transport proposal will make … [Read more...]
International warning on Climate Change:
International Scholars Warning on Societal Disruption and Collapse A public letter signed by over 250 scientists and scholars from 30 countries, calls on policy makers to engage more with the growing risk of societal disruption and collapse due to damage to the climate and environment. The … [Read more...]
Last week’s speaker: Susan Krumdieck.
What a fantastic speaker Susan was. She quietly, and with good humour, took us through what Transition Engineering is and what responsibility engineers have to lead the path to our society addressing Global Warming. I really liked when she started by demonstrating how engineers found a solution … [Read more...]
Insurance on our homes is about to change:
The article below is backing up what Bruce White said at the Tuesday Club years ago. He predicted that the insurance industry would be driving urban design harder than any group by refusing to insure homes where it is considered global warming is about to impact on that suburb. We experienced … [Read more...]
This Week – Susan Krumdieck
This week we are privileged to have Professor Susan Krumdieck who leaves our City soon to become a Professor in Scotland. Susan will speak about Transitional engineering. Here’s what she wrote recently: At the turn of the century, the factories, transport systems and products of the industrial … [Read more...]
Extinction Rebellion demo outside the Leader’s Forum:
Extinction Rebellion Otautahi is planning a die-in outside the Leaders Debate at the Town Hall on 6 October. They’d appreciate it if you can join them and pass the word on to your networks. It’s a great opportunity for the all climate and progressive organizations to come together to … [Read more...]
Generation Zero public meeting with Christchurch Central candidates:
I received this information from Cam Bradley about a meeting sponsored by Generation Zero. Who supports your concerns for climate justice?Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6 PM – 7:30 PMTūrangaPublic ·meeting hosted by Generation Zero Tickets available at … [Read more...]
New Zealand’s Green Grid
Nation-building is back! Guest post by Brendon Harré. Readers will know I have been a strong advocate for New Zealand building pumped hydro. For instance, I compiled a very detailed report earlier this year, including a very popular extended comment on the proposed Onslow pumped … [Read more...]
For and against pumped hydro
The electricity market is a complicated beast to understand and now the Government has proposed to add pumped hydro at Lake Onslow to the mix. You hear rather mixed messages from industry stakeholders about it. Brendon Harre wrote about pumped hydro in general for Garry’s newsletter earlier this … [Read more...]
This Week James Shaw
Talking about Climate in a Post COVID world.. Join Green Party Co-leader James Shaw at the Tuesday Club, for a conversation about all things climate, in the COVID-19 context. Seating is on a first-in, first-served basis - so come along early! Or you might need to watch the livestream outside … [Read more...]
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