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Climate Conversations

Climate Conversations

By: Robert McLean
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A continuous conversation about climate change - news, views and interviews.Robert McLean Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Climate News: 'The opportunity is equally clear: to become a destination for investment in clean industry, powered by abundant, low-cost renewable energy' - Christiana Figueres, climate change hero
    Apr 29 2026

    Renewable energy, according to Christriana Figueres will give Australians and Australia everything the climate deniers argue is essential, including energy sovereignty - "This ‘energy crisis’ is fixable. We already have the answers";

    "Scott was already working late on fuel supply when a call stopped him cold";

    "Rudd calls to harness ‘physical terror’ of fuel shortages to push renewables";

    "‘Wars, Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Upheaval’ Led to 2025 Global Military Spending Surge";

    "Can This Military-Industrial Beast Ever Be Tamed?";

    "ABC Shepparton "Breakfast" discusses Renewable Energy Zones";

    "A New Idea to Save the Climate? Dam the Bering Strait.";

    "Amazon invests in Mooroopna";

    "Mokoan solar project opened".

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Interview: Geelong's Mik Aidt is in the midist of a reset - he wants us all to think again about how we addresss climate issues and should the emphasis be on 'life' rather than focussing on numbers
    Apr 27 2026

    Geelong's Mik Aidt (pictured) describes himself on Substack as a "Climate crusader with a creative soul – part journalist, part campaigner, part podcast poet and musician."

    He writes and speaks about mobilising more people in service to life on Earth.

    His Substack is "In service to life on Earth".

    Many would know Mik Aidt through his popular radio show, "The Sustainable Hour" on community radio.

    This "climate crusader" is truly eager to have people meet face-to-face, and to see that happen, he first established a Climate Cafe in Geelong.

    Those attending felt the name was somewhat limiting, and so decided the group should change its name to the "Connections Cafe".

    Although climate is still on the agenda, the new name has allowed the group to explore fresh and exciting topics.

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    35 mins
  • Climate New: Peter Gleick points how climate driven events are becoming my frequent and instensive; Carbon driven conflict and the confusion surronding Australia's ANZAC Day
    Apr 26 2026

    The American-based "Covering Climate Now" recently staged a "press briefing" at which the speakers and hosts explored "America’s Extreme Drought and Its Climate Connection".

    One of those at the event was Dr Peter Gleick, a leading scientist, innovator, and communicator on water and climate issues.

    "Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution?";

    "A prime-time hit job on renewables falls apart under basic facts";

    "‘Made in China’ EVs are taking over the streets, but just how safe is your data?";

    "11 Electric Cars Worth a Look With Gas Prices High";

    "ANZAC Day".

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    29 mins
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