Fresh green links

Copenhagen is all over the news this week, which I’m glad of. Earlier this year I was worried it wouldn’t be noticed, but it seems like everyone is paying attention! For updates of events as they happen, check out the official COP15 news page.

Emissions cuts without a carbon price – doable but expensive – is a comment on Tony Abbott’s plan to solve the climate change problem he doesn’t believe in, without resorting to any policy held by the Rudd government.

Environment at ABC.net.au – Aunty has set up a page that collects all of their news and opinion and documentary pieces that relate to the environment. Lots of good stuff to dig through in your spare time!

How can I say no to gifts? – some good Christmas advice over at RecycleThis.co.uk for those of us who are happy with what we’ve already got, if we can just spend some time with family and friends.

Urban Chickens – photos from a guy in San Francisco who reckons more people should keep chickens. No great revelations here, just some cute pictures.

It’s official: the 00′s are the hottest decade on record – the World Meteorological Organisation has confirmed what many of us had figured out for ourselves. Incidentally, have we agreed on what to call this decade? I’m voting for the naught-ies, because I have to find my fun somewhere…

Walk Against Warming 09 – on Saturday morning, I’ll be at the Perth event, hanging out with the GetUp group. Come and find me and say hi if you’re there! It’s always fun to meet you all. For non-Perthies, check the website to find out where the nearest walk is to you. They’re open to everyone who cares about climate change and wants to show their support for real action from our politicians. Bring the kids or your dog, or ride your bike…