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Climate Change & Local Government Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action Tim Flannery Chief Councillor Climate Council Overview The Climate Council and our work An update on what the latest climate science is telling us The important

Climate Change & Local Government Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action Tim Flannery Chief Councillor Climate Council
Overview The Climate Council and our work An update on what the latest climate science is telling us The important role that local government can play in combatting climate change
The Climate Council
Key Reports
Climate Science in the Headlines
Climate change is happening now Our grand children? Our children?
The Latest Climate Science: The IPCC Fifth Assessment Report (AR5 WGII) Climate Change is occurring as a result of human activity There is more evidence than ever before that climate change presents serious risks to the world
Climate Change Impacts: Australia Declines in agricultural production Increased bushfire risk Heatwaves are hotter and longer
Climate Change Impacts: Australia Increased Frequency of Drought Sea Level Rise
The Latest Climate Science: BoM & CSIRO State of the Climate 2014 Australia is Getting Hotter 2012/2013 Hottest Summer on record
The Latest Climate Science: BoM & CSIRO State of the Climate 2014 Our Oceans are Warming Extreme Fire Weather is Increasing Heatwaves are getting hotter, lasting longer
Local Government & Climate Change
Local Government & Climate Change Eco Driver Street Light Change Over Solar Suburbs
Local Government & Climate Change New South Wales: The City of Sydney The City of Sydney: reduce carbon emissions from the local government area by 70% by 2030 City Farm Street Lights Solar Panel Project Energy Efficient Retrofit
Local Government & Climate Change New South Wales: Chippendale Source: sustainablechippendale.com
Local Government & Climate Change New South Wales: Lismore City Council
Local Government & Climate Change New South Wales: Byron Shire Council
Local Government & Climate Change Queensland: Brisbane City Council • Brisbane City wants restore 40% of mainland Brisbane’s natural habitat, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and reuse 100% of wastewater.
Local Government & Climate Change South Australia: The City of Adelaide
Local Government & Climate Change Northern Territory: City of Darwin • ACF: Darwin, Australia’s most sustainable city
Local Government & Climate Change International
@climatecouncil

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