Some serious questions are raised in two letters to Redlands2030 addressing the quantification and distribution of project benefits plus the increasing costs of property insurance. Toondah benefits questioned The Redland City Bulletin recently made reference that “Redland’s Coast Chamber of Commerce has done “quantitative research” that proves the benefits of the Toondah PDA development will
Toondah benefits the few but costs the many Read Post »
We need to tackle the problem of overpopulation to reduce over-consumption of Earth’s resources and improve living standards, globally. The Witness Earth event, from Oct 26-30 last year was just prior to the state election. It was an opportunity for enviro/sustainability organisations to promote themselves and their issues, all in the context of thought provoking
Overpopulation and Land Clearing Read Post »
Love South East Queensland? Have your say! That is the pitch of Healthy Land and Water (HLW) as they try to identify challenges and priority actions to protect and restore the region’s natural assets (e.g. air, water, soil, and native vegetation). To maintain SEQ’s status as an icon for its natural wealth, beauty, liveability, and its
SEQ NRM Plan & Review Read Post »
For those of you wondering about what caused the recent extreme rain event in Redlands and elsewhere in south east Queensland, there are three main factors. Blocking high pressure system A blocking high in the Tasman Sea (see figure below), stopping movement of weather systems (Highs and Lows) from west to east across the continent,
Recent Wild Weather in Redlands explained Read Post »
Our ability to understand and act thoughtfully around this single concept could determine the fate of life on Earth. Tipping Point August 20, 2020 — Lately, you may have heard someone say that we have reached a “tipping point.” This year alone, with the economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and the sustained civil
Explainer: What is a tipping point, and why should I care? Read Post »
Redland City Council wants public input to its long term planning for coastal hazard adaptation for future sea level rises and storm events which may cause erosion and inundation. Key State Government assumptions factored into this planning work are that over the next 80 years the sea level will increase by 0.8 metres and cyclone
Rising sea levels – a Redlands coastal hazard Read Post »
Town planning plays a critical role in environmental sustainability and it must be a fundamental component of our collective response to the climate emergency. Otherwise we are doomed to failure. Planning policy is failing to respond to the climate emergency Therefore it is highly disappointing that there has been little emphasis on the short term
Opinion: The case for a radical town planning approach to the climate emergency Read Post »
Worried about the long term impacts of climate change, students from Cleveland District High School took to the streets and presented Andrew Laming MP with a letter signed by dozens of their school mates. Locals students speak-up The Cleveland rally was well organised and well attended by students and their supporters. key organisers were Taikina
Strike 4 Climate Change in Cleveland Read Post »
The specific impacts of climate change on our local area and therefore directly on our lives is often hard to quantify. To make matters worse, people often confuse weather and climate. You will often hear people say that the weather has always varied and that we have seen similar weather events in the past. Such
Weather the climate is changing in the Redlands Read Post »
Letters this week focus on Toondah Harbour: the developer’s misleading artist’s impressions and the gap between Labor policy and actions. There’s also a letter about global warming, questioning the conventional wisdom. Redlands2030 will publish letters on a wide range of topics that are of interest to the community, including different viewpoints. If you have something
Toondah and climate change in residents’ letters Read Post »
