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How are we coping with climate fuelled disasters? How can we cope better? Why are so many still in denial?In the studio, Viv has 3 psychologists and 1 psychiatrist from Psychologists for a Safe Climate to shrink the problem.Lyn Bender specialises in existential issues and her writing is widely published in, for example,  New Matilda and the Independent Australian.  Lyn was jailed over the Franklin River Dam and is an advocate for asylum seekers,Charles Le Feuvre is a distinguished psychoanalytic psychiatrist.,Susie Burke helps people rebuild their lives as well as the biodiversity that is so threatened by a changing climate.,Sue Pratt is a psychologist  and a major contributor to the two books published by Psychology for a safe climate. Sign this petition - no new coal mines!

Retired Independent MP Tony Windsor, NSW Farmers mining spokesman Tim Duddy and farmers from the Liverpool Plains. They came to Lane Cove to mobilise support and they want to prevent Shenhua's Watermark coal mine spoiling their aquifers, and Aboriginal sacred sites. ‪#‎WrongMineWrongPlace‬People are very upset about the defeat at Maules Creek. Half the forest has been bulldozed now and Whitehaven is already producing coal from an open cut mine. Now citizens are putting all their campaigning energy into defending the Liverpool Plains farmland against Shenhua Chinese state owned coal company. 

First up in tonight's episode is Malcolm Turnball speaking in 2010 at the launch of Beyond Zero Emission's Zero Carbon Report.  The passion, strength and sentiment of this environmentally focussed speech will make even a Labor voter proud this man is prime minister, (providing they are a Green Labor voter...).  Could it be that Malcolm is the The One, the Great Green Hope, the Zorro of our times, sweeping to power and charming the arch-conservatives into a pro-climate position.Let's hope so!But where Malcolm may be going to be slow to crank up others are working at speed in their efforts to slow down/stop carbon emissions.  Listen also to artist David Watson on his Abbott Proof fence, Prof David Karoly on how he got into Climate science. Prof Will Steffan on the new Climate Council report, Guardian Divestment showcasing Bill McKibben and BZE CEO Dr Stephen Bygrave.  

What they won't tell you about the climate catastrophe.Could it be that even the greenies are greenwashing us?  Professor Kevin Anderson thinks so. Kevin is a top British scientist from the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (UK) and believes that climate scientists and governments are deluded, and deluding us with targets of 2% increases and collegial agreements in prepration for the Paris chat.   Instead, Kevin speaks to the impending catastrophe awaiting us and calls on the us, the high energy users, to rapidly, if not immediately, reduce our consumption, thereby reducing the need for energy supply.This isn't the first time you've heard this viewpoint, but it is time to hear it again.With thanks to the excellent Alex Smith from Radio Ecoshock, for allowing us to replay his broadcast.

If you ever visit a Parliament public gallery to hear a climate related debate and consider yourself 'green' be prepared to be slandered, insulted and derided.   Viv takes a seat in the NSW public gallery only to hear the Hon. Dr Peter Phelps's new definition of 'climate activist' which aside from "lunatics" includes "Stalinists, the sociopaths, the suckers, the Marxists, the misanthropists and the misguided".  Outside the parliament Viv seeks a sort of right of reply from those very 'lunatics,' including Phil Laird, from the 'Lock the Gate Alliance.'Next we replay a 3RN interview, Frank Kelly interviews Barnaby Joyce on citizens interrupting big projects.And lastly, but not leastly, Dr Debra Roberts from Durban, South Africa, talks with Viv about African cities and how they are adapting to the effects and impacts of climate change, on reforestation around Durban and the IPCC plans for cities taking climate action. Dr Roberts has played a lead role in international research, delivered papers at

Why would a local conservation group need to enforce the government's own laws and why would George Brandis react in a manner that seeks to align Australia with authoritarian states?Find out in this episode, where Viv uses the Carmichael Coal Case as a talking point with:Cristy Clark, Lecturer in Law at Southern Cross Uni and contributor to online zine - The Conversation (Cristy's current research is focused on the intersection of law, development and the environment)Jeff Smith, Executive Director, EDO, (independent community legal centre specialising in public interest environmental law) NSW and lawyer for the mighty Mackay Conservation GroupProfessor Samantha Hepburn, (Associate Head of School (Research), Law & Busines, Deakin Uni with a strong research interest in unconventional gas regulation in Australia and is also examining the regulatory development of carbon capture sequestration both in Australia and internationally.)  "...under a democratic system, the rule of law means that the gove

 What would it take for you to climb an industrial chimney, blockade a coal mine or make a speech to hundreds of people?The answer for the people in the just released book "Guarding Eden" is climate change.In tonight's episode Viv brings 4 guests into the studio, the author of Guarding Eden, Deborah Hart  and three of the contributors Julien Vincent (known for the organisation Market Forces, amongst other things), Carol Ride, President of Psychology for a Safe Climate,  and Fiona Armstrong, the founder and convenor of the Climate and Health Alliance. 

In this episode Vivien speaks with Dr David Holmes, Senior Lecturer, Communications and Media Studies,  Monash University about the impact of the media and those shadowy think tanks on people's understanding of climate change.We also bring you an Michael MacKenzie (Radio National) interview with Dr Roger Dargaville.  Roger tells us how, given the political will, Australia could achieve a 50% carbon reduction by 2030.

Netherlands court protects unborn citizens, the URGENDA case with Marjan Minnesma.URGENDA took the Netherlands Government to court for NOT protecting unborn citizens from climate change. They won! Marjan Minnesma tells us how this case is affecting the EU and why she will be  walking to Paris from Utrecht.Yeb Sanyo  is off to  the Paris Climate talks too. He is walking from Rome carrying "Laudato SI" but why did he quit his UN job?Anna Abad from Greenpeace in the Philippines, takes us to Tacloban - ground zero for Typhoon HaiyanWe ask "How is Australian coal fuelling typhoons like Haiyan?"Nikola Casule explains how divesting your money erodes the social licence for coal.

Will global warming reverse ALL the advances made by modern medicine?The Lancet Commission report urges us to engage medical people into future planning. They are already on the front line, as hospitals are flooded and heat stress makes morgues overflow.In this show Vivien interviews Professor Peter Sainsbury and Dr Helen Redmond discussing the recent report from The Lancet.

In this episode we are at the Australian Labor Party Conference Mark Butler MP, Shadow Minister for Climate change, John Grimes­ of the Australian Solar Council and Bill Shorten MP, Leader of the Opposition announce bold new support for renewables.  BUT... Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier of QLD says coal mines like Adani will go ahead "We need the jobs".ALP conference speakers from the CFMEU (Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union National) and others talk about taking care of workers as we decarbonise.And lastly Professor Roger Dargaville from Melbourne University explains how the 50% by 2030 target could be achieved. (Interview courtesy of Radio National's Michael Mackenzie (ABC RN)

Vivien interviews members from the Labour Environment Action Network (LEAN) - members interviewed include Felicity Wade, Asren Pugh and Claire O'Rourke.Beyond Zero Emissions appreciated the fringe events at the ALP conference in Melbourne.Vivien attended and made this compilation of voices from the climate rally outside featuring Fiona Armstrong from CAHA, Peter Marshall a firefighter, John Grimes ASC, Anthony Albanese MP and Mark Butler MP.Vivien also interviews Senator Larissa Waters about her reactions to this latest Labour initiative.

As the government puts renewables on go slow and the opposition searches for fresh policies to slow climate change, BZE talks to the people who are striding ahead. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, The Australian Solar Council and  The NSW Farmers  Federation BZE talks to Oliver Yates (Clean Energy Finance Corporation), John Grimes (Australian Solar Council) and Mark Butler (ALP).Don't forget to check out the Fringe (adjunct to ALP Conference)or have a look at Saturday Paper (July 18th).

In this episode, Vivien interviewed a miner, a lawyer, an economist, a climate campaigner and a local leader from Bulga, New South Wales, Australia.This drama has played out in the courts where Rio lost. Now, moving towards the end of the age of coal, will this be the test case where a mine is not approved because of its ecological and social impact?

Stephen Mayne is an experienced shareholder activist and shares some actions that anyone could engage in. Vivien chats to Stephen Bygrave about the December United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. And Felicity Millner, (Environment Justice Australia) represents nature, using the law to protect our environment.

 This episode is the second and final part of our Timor Leste special, with a focus on permaculture and resilience for Timorese subsistence farmers. The resource curse, dry rivers, smoky cooking fires and drop toilets also make an appearance.  We talk to; Ego Lemos, Dr Dan Murphy, and Barry Hinton.   Lastly, but not leastly, Senator Janet Rice (facebook) joins us in our commiserations over the RET amendment passing the Senate.

Tonight's show is created from a recent trip Viv made to our very near neighbour Timor Leste.  How is this tiny nation coping with climate disruption and adaptation.  Hear Viv speaking with Adao Soares Barbosa, lead negotiator for loss and damage to Timor Leste at the UN, Hector Hill reflecting on permaculture, seeds for life and Timor Leste's projects towards food security and lastly Trudy Dale, scientist from Conservation International on Atauro Island  on reforestation and water.Next week we bring you Timor Leste Part II, featuring more interviews from Viv's trip.

In tonight's episode Viv and Jane appeal for your help.  It's radiothon time at 3CR and the station needs you the listener to keep us on air for another year.  Without government support or profit 3CR needs its listeners to show their love.  Call ANYTIME on 03 9419 8377 in business hours or go to 3cr.org.au and then follow the Radiothon link to donate online. In between appeals for donations in this episode we hear from Adrian Burrugubba, Dr Peter Sainsbury, Greg Foyster, Maggie Barron, Dr Dan Murphy in East Timor (a foretaste of the some upcoming shows recorded by Viv in Timor Leste recently) and David Spratt.   Donate!  You know you want to  :)

In tonight's episode, Vivien focuses on reasons and efforts to close down Australia's dirtiest brown coal power station - Hazelwood.  Vivien speaks with Lisa Neville - Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Ellen Sandell - State MP for Melbourne, Tom Doig - author of The Coal Face.

In this episode, Beyond Zero Emissions, Community presents:- The Guardian's - Biggest Story of the World, Episode 2 - The Angle- Natasha Mitchell (courtesy of ABC Radio National, Life Matters) interviewing Tristan Edis, Editor, Climate Spectator and Kane Thorton, CEO, Clean Energy Council regarding Powerwall, Tesla's new battery. - Beth Shepherd interviewing Laura Lanteiri, the last in the series about Climarte, the intersection between art and the environment.