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Given the urgency of climate action we are looking at the roadblocks which are stopping us going full steam ahead.Senator Lee Rhiannon sees corruption from the fossil fuel industry sapping the vitality of our political process. Without their corrupting influence would our government be capable of delivering the rapid change we need?"If our politicians are serious about climate change, then they need to stop taking money from and giving money to the big polluters."We talk to Blair Palese about  350.org's  Pollution Free Politics Campaign.Miriam Lyons and Nicky Ison are the authors of The Homegrown Power Plan.They drill down into policy depths where most of us would fear to go. They come up with some golden ideas to end energy poverty. They make it easy for us to see how to remove the roadblocks, ensuring new renewables aren’t held back by the legacy of a bygone era. Further Reading:If Malcolm Turnbull or freshly appointed Environment and Energy Minister Josh Fr

What impact will Climate Change have on thecurrent extreme shifts in global weather patterns? "This is the second year of extreme heat in southeast Asia...all this was predicted by recent studies. The same studies say it will get even hotter, for longer periods, as the decades progress." "...the poorest victims of this heat are the least responsible for global warming. The source of the pollution has been half a world away, where most of us live in fossil-powered luxury. But in a world connected by finance, trade, and airplanes, the blowback can travel back from half a world – from the steaming countries of India and Pakistan." Professors David Karoly and Will Steffen describe what scientists expect over the next decades as we fail to decrease carbon emissions.Dr Adil Najam, Pakistani expert on International Affairs takes us to Karachi’s most punishing heat waves and the climate refugees that are flocking away from unlivable conditions.

In conversation with Per Espen Stoknes, Lyn Bender, Susie Burke, with Vivien Langford."The more facts that pile up about global warming, the greater the resistance to them grows, making it harder to enact measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare communities for the inevitable change ahead." "It is a catch-22 that starts, says psychologist and economist Per Espen Stoknes, from an inadequate understanding of the way most humans think, act, and live in the world around them. With dozens of examples—from the private sector to government agencies—Stoknes shows how to retell the story of climate change and, at the same time, create positive, meaningful actions that can be supported even by deniers."

Vivien interviews Ian Angus at the Socialism for the Twenty First Century Conference. Author of the book - Facing the Anthropocene:  Fossil Capitalism and the Crisis of the Earth System Crisis.We look at the bleaching of the reef in an interview with David Spratt (many thanks to Alex Smith for permission to use this interview from Radio Ecoshock).

In this episode Viv brings you:Mark Butler (ALP) Josh Frydenberg (Liberal Party) Senator Janet Rice (Greens) Adam Bandt (Greens, Melbourne) Professor Peter Christoff (Melbourne University) Natalie Isaacs  -1 million women

In this episode, we know that your vote counts and bring you:- Larissa Waters Australian Greens Senator  - Evan Hughes contesting the PM's seat in Wentworth- PM Malcolm Turnbull adressing BZE forum 2010- Jim Casey, Greens in Grayndler- Natalie Isaacs - founder and CEO of 1 Million WomenPS - the PM's 2010 speech at a Beyond Zero Emissions forum is a beauty!Enjoy!

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Tonight, Viv provides insight into the work that local councils are entering into to combat the spectre that is climate change.  (Don't forget you can do things too, lobby that politician, email or call your local member).   Our guests are:  Tiffany Harrison (Coordinator Zero Emissions, Byron Bay )Stephen Bygrave (BZE CEO)  Amanda Cahill (friend of BZE) Tayannah O'Donnell (from the Institute of Governance and Policy, University of Canberra) Simon Richardson  Byron Bay Mayor, and the last word goes to Christine Milne, former Senator and Leader of the Australian Greens.Enjoy!

In this episode Viv brings us, in association with 350.org and the Guardian Live -  Bill McKibben, can I say the famous Bill McKibben?  Co-founder of 350.org, Bill McKibben has been a tireless, campaigner for the urgency of action to mitigate the impending doom that is ours if we do not collectively do something SOON."Climate Change is just about the most unjust thing humans have been able to figure out who to do." – Bill McKibben, Hobart April 17, 2016Bill McKibben gives a perhaps surprisingly, inspiring talk, with an after-taste of the possibility  of avoiding doom, even as he talks about the reality of global warming and what it means to have just come out of the hottest year on record.

Viv curates more of the best from the Myuna Bay Conference Beyond Coal and Gas (April 2016) John Hepburn - The Sunrise Project Gadrian Hoosan - Booroloola Campaign against CSG in the Gulf Country Leigh Ewbank - Friends of the Earth "Yes to renewables" Campaign Wendy Farmer - Voices of the Valley - Repairing the damage of Morwell mine fires Drew Hutton - Lock the Gate Alliance on mine rehabilitation New alliances unite people against coal and gas. We hear about the challenges facing those who know there is no carbon budget it has to all stay in the ground.

In this episode, Viv travels to Myuna Bay, NSW, north of Sydney and south of Newcastle, to the Beyond Coal and Gas Conference.  Held over the 8th to 11th April the gathering was a coming together of communities across Australia in their opposition to coal and coal seam gas. The conference is an annual event that continues to grow each year in a reflection of the growth of the movement. Perhaps you can attend next year!Viv catches up with:Jessica Panegyros, Greenpeace forest campaigner, IndonesiaArif Fyanto, campaign against coal fire expansion into forests, IndonesiaRomesh AgrawalAunty Mabel QuakerwootJoseph Zane SikuluDon't forget to check out our BZE website.

 Viv talks to the scientists, the Antartica scientists!  Their work deepens our understanding of the role the region plays in the global climate system, and the implications for marine ecosystems.In order of interview, Viv speaks with Dr David Etheridge (CSIRO), Dr Sue Cook (Glaciologist, University of Tasmania), and Professor Tony Worby (CEO acecrc.org.au ).And we are reminded, again, that our best action in aid of the climate could be to get in contact, loudly and regularly, with our pollies and make it known how this is an issue you feel strongly about and that they should too.  There is no better time to bend their ears than when their jobs are on the line.  Yes, it's election time.  Get on the phone or online and make this an election issue.

Clive Hamilton and Robert Manne talk about climate consequences after Paris...Are scientists politically naïve demanding urgent emissions cuts?Will government pledges need to be enforced by blockadia?Is there hope for the climate at last?

Tonight's episode goes to the launch of the Renewable Energy Superpower in Sydney, 4 April 2016.  More information on Beyond Zero Emission's "Renewable Energy Superpower National Tour" can be found here. China's State Grid Chairman says "The only hurdle to overcome is 'mindset'. There is no technical challenge at all."The speakers areGerard Drew - Research Director, Beyond Zero Emissions Tim Buckley - Institute for Energy Economics and  Financial Analysis, www.ieefa.org Emma Herd - CEO of Investor Group on Climate Change, www.igcc.org.au Dr Mehreen Faruqi - Greens NSW MP The Hon Mark Butler MP - Shadow Minister for the Environment

Viv turned out for a debate at the Sustainable Living Festival earlier this year and in this episode we bring you that recording.  The debate is called Is this the end of economic growth?Growth is stagnating, inequality is rising, resource constraints are pressing, and environmental impacts are worsening. If economic growth is killling us how do we craft an economy we can live with? MC-ed by Anthony James (The Understandascope) with guests: Miriam Lyons (Getup!) Ian Dunlop (member of The Club of Rome, Chairman of Safe Climate Australia) Jan Owens (author of "The Future Chasers")

Australian scientist Tim Flannery (The Weather Makers, Now or Never) has repeatedly called for action on climate change and his latest work Atmosphere of Hope is a solutions-based approach to the catastrophe the globe, and every species on it, face. He discusses the ramifications of our changed environment–from large-scale storms, to increased wildfires and offers a call to action for anyone interested in protecting Earth (and humanity’s) future.(Many thanks to Alex Smith, from Vancouver's Radio Eco Shock for this recording)

Can we get there by incremental steps or should we go the whole hog?The Great debate from Sustainable Living FestivalAs climate change poses an existential threat, Cam Walker (Friends of the Earth) argues we need to engage everyone. People start with the incremental steps building community consensus then go the whole hog of shutting down coal fired power and installing bold new solar power with storage. The people at Port Augusta in S.A are shining the way and Cam describes how communities move mountains.Craig Wilkins from Conservation Council of South Australia, tells how renewable ownership radicalises people. BZE's Miwa Tominaga reveals how volunteers work together on no compromise plans that become the norm in no time. Cassy O'Connor and Senator Janet Rice explain how the race to get 100% renewables is being fought in parliament.MC: Miriam Lyons - GetUp!’s Senior CampaignerGuests:Cassy O’Connor - former Tasmanian Minister for Climate ChangeCraig Wilkins - Chief Executive, Conservation SAMi

In this episode, Viv asks -  How do other countries get citizens to use less energy? Martina Blum: explaining how the citizens of Zurich voted  to lower their electricity usage to 2000 watts per person each year. Now they are getting behind government spending on public transport and a massive renovation of buildings. Electricity companies in the country are required to buy produced surplus energy for four times the price that they are selling it for. This policy makes it possible to design buildings that make money for their owners. Verena Streitferdt (UTS): talks about Thailand and its innovative financing that gives an incentive to insulate and replace carbon intensive machinery. Although most countries efficiencies are motivated by the high costs of importing fuel, Australia can learn a lot about a new attitude to energy according to Verena Streitferdt  and A/Professor Alistair Sprould.Beyond countries we look at multi-national corporations with  Gareth Johnston from “We mean busi

CSIRO cuts, Antarctic climate research and Lighter footprintsClaude Lorius a French glaciologist, showed the climate history in an Antarctic Ice Core.In the film "Ice and Sky" we see how his team traced back 400,000 years and the alarming impact of increased carbon in the last two centuries. As an old man we see him dismayed by the attacks of climate sceptics and deniers. The panel at Transitions Film Festival discuss this in terms of cuts to the CSIRO and the climate science that would keep us safe.Caroline Ingvarson won a prize for her local leadership in Lighter Footprints and we celebrate the achievements of her climate action group.Guests:Dr Malte Meinshausen - Director, Australian-German College, The University of MelbourneDr Liz Connor - Founder, Climate GuardiansVictoria McKenzie-McHarg - Climate Campaign Manager, Australian Conservation FoundationKate Auty - Vice Chancellor's Fellow, The University of MelbourneCaroline Ingvarson - Lighter FootprintsKaterina Gaita . Climate for ChangeJohn Wiseman. Mel