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drrimmer, 8 months ago to brisbane

Walk for Yes - Brisbane - 17 September 2023. #Brisbane #Queensland #Voice #voicetreatytruth #IndigenousIP #UNDRIP

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drrimmer, 3 months ago to art

After 38 attacks on art, climate protesters have fallen into big oil’s trap – it’s time to change tack | Giovanni Aloi https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/feb/06/after-38-attacks-on-art-climate-protesters-have-fallen-into-big-oils-trap-its-time-to-change-tack #art #culturejamming #climate

drrimmer, 5 months ago to brisbane

#Kraftwerk at the #Brisbane Convention Centre - 4 December 2023 https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/kraftwerk/2023/brisbane-convention-centre-brisbane-australia-3aee557.html #music

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drrimmer, 1 month ago to random

Climate Litigation - Human rights violated by Swiss inaction on climate, ECHR rules in landmark case https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/09/human-rights-violated-inaction-climate-echr-rules-landmark-case

Court finds in favour of group of older Swiss women who claimed weak policies put them at greater risk of death from heatwaves

drrimmer, 3 months ago to NewZealand

Iwi leader Mike Smith has won the right to sue seven big polluters for their role in causing climate change, in a Supreme Court of New Zealand ruling...

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/508553/iwi-leader-mike-smith-gets-his-day-in-court-against-seven-major-emitters

The Supreme Court reinstated Smith's case, after it was earlier thrown out by the Court of Appeal on the basis there was no reasonable basis for argument.

The climate activist, of Ngāpuhi and Ngāti Kahu, says the group including Fonterra, Z Energy and Genesis Energy (which together make around a third of New Zealand's emissions) have a legal duty to him and others in communities who are being damaged by planet-heating gases.

He wants them to either stop polluting, or start bringing emissions down quickly.

An important feature of the case is the role of tikanga Māori, and how it determines Smith's relationship to coastal land and waters which are being flooded and damaged.

The Supreme Court noted it was not ruling on whether the case had a good chance of succeeding, only that "Mr Smith now gets his day in court".

#nzlaw #nzpol #climate #litigation #IndigenousIP

drrimmer, 7 months ago to Cartoons

Are you overwhelmed with all the things? Why not take a moment to enjoy this story of a baby osprey instead | First Dog on the Moon https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/27/are-you-overwhelmed-with-all-the-things-why-not-take-a-moment-to-enjoy-this-story-of-a-baby-osprey-instead #cartoons #osprey @firstdogonthemoon

drrimmer, 14 days ago to random

The Kop farewells Klopp https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/16/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-fans-anfield #Beautifulfootball #LFC #YNWA #mastodonFC

drrimmer, 1 month ago to auslaw

One of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, UniSuper, stands accused of “greenwashing” some of its investment products by mislabelling them “sustainable”. https://www.edo.org.au/2024/04/22/unisuper-faces-fresh-allegations-of-greenwashing/

UniSuper member Dr Christopher Standen has, through the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO), lodged a complaint with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Two of the funds that UniSuper markets as “sustainable” have significant investments in the Transurban Group, one of the world’s largest toll road operators.

“Transurban Group’s business model relies on increasing road traffic, which increases climate and other pollution,” Dr Standen said.

#auslaw #auspol #greenwashing #superannuation #ASIC

drrimmer, 7 months ago to random

Driverless taxi chaos in San Francisco erodes public trust in autonomous technology https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-10-14/san-francisco-driverless-taxis-autonomous-cars-trial-trust/102914982 via @ABCaustralia

drrimmer, 10 months ago to aitools

Misleading environmental marketing messages need regulation - here is a QUT press release about my submission to the Australian Senate inquiry into #greenwashing https://www.qut.edu.au/news?id=188455 #consumerlaw #competition #advertising #marketing #regulation #corporationslaw #IP #trademark #ACCC #ASIC #Adstandards #environment #sustainability #biodiversity #SDGs

drrimmer, 7 months ago to Smoking

Health charities welcome Sunak’s plan to curb smoking in England https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/oct/04/health-charities-welcome-sunaks-plan-to-curb-smoking-in-england PM’s aim to gradually increase age at which people can buy cigarettes described as ‘incredibly positive step forward’. #smoking #UKlaw #UKpol #tobacco #tobaccoendgame

drrimmer, 6 months ago to NewZealand

The new conservative coalition government in New Zealand plans to repeal Smokefree legislation established by Jacinda Ardern's Labor government https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/503342/smokefree-legislation-would-have-driven-cigarette-black-market-christopher-luxon #nzpol #nzlaw #smoking #tobacco #healthcare #tobaccoendgame

drrimmer, 10 months ago to auspol

Johnathan Thurston, Eddie Betts and Evonne Goolagong Cawley back yes vote in Indigenous voice pamphlet https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/18/johnathan-thurston-eddie-betts-and-evonne-goolagong-cawley-back-yes-vote-in-indigenous-voice-pamphlet Official pro-voice essay, written by the government, calls on Australians to ‘vote yes for unity, hope and to make a positive difference’. #IndigenousVoice #auspol #auslaw #UNDRIP

drrimmer, 8 months ago to climate

Climate litigation - California sues oil giants alleging ‘climate risks deception’: Report https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/16/california-sues-oil-giants-alleging-climate-risks-deception-report
Five oil majors are accused of downplaying the risks posed by fossil fuels since the 1950s, The New York Times reports. #climate #deception #litigation

drrimmer, 5 months ago to ai

The New York Times is suing Microsoft and OpenAI for billions. Here's what it claims their AI bots are up to https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-28/new-york-times-sued-microsoft-bing-chatgpt-openai-chatbots/103269036 via @ABCaustralia #copyright #AI #news #journalism

drrimmer, 5 months ago to random

'The Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of Jólabókaflóð, or "Christmas Book Flood," is a unique and cherished cultural practice in Iceland, deeply rooted in the nation's love for literature and storytelling. In Iceland, ‘book flood’ is celebrated on Christmas Eve and revolves around giving and receiving new books, often accompanied by delicious treats like hot cocoa, Icelandic chocolates, or even a special beer.' https://adventures.is/blog/iceland-christmas-eve-tradition/

drrimmer, 3 months ago to NewZealand

Māori protesters march towards Waitangi as New Zealand reckons with new era of racial division https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-03/nz-maori-protest-movement-to-defend-treaty-at-waitangi-day/103401270 via @ABCaustralia #TreatyofWaitangi #IndigenousIP #nzpol #nzlaw

drrimmer, 4 months ago to FreeSpeech

Elon Musk has become the world’s biggest hypocrite on free speech | Trevor Timm https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/15/elon-musk-hypocrite-free-speech #freespeech

drrimmer, 9 months ago to climate

General comment No. 26 (2023) on children’s rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change

22 August 2023
FOCUS

https://www.ohchr.org/en/documents/general-comments-and-recommendations/general-comment-no-26-2023-childrens-rights-and #climate #childrensrights #humanrights #youth

Summary
In this general comment, the Committee emphasizes the urgent need to address the adverse effects of environmental degradation, with a special focus on climate change, on the enjoyment of children’s rights, and clarifies the obligations of States to address environmental harm and climate change. The Committee also explains how children’s rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child apply to environmental protection, and confirms that children have a right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.

drrimmer, 9 months ago to random

Intergenerational report spells out Australia's future by 2063, with warnings for work, climate and the budget https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-24/intergenerational-report-work-ageing-economy-climate-in-2063/102769156

drrimmer, 3 months ago to NewZealand

'New Zealand is repealing the world’s first smoking ban passed under former prime minister Jacinda Arden’s government to pave the way for a smoke-free generation amid backlash from researchers and campaigners over its risk to Indigenous people.' https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/new-zealand-repeals-smoking-ban-b2503024.html

'The new coalition government led by prime minister Christopher Luxon confirmed the repeal will happen on Tuesday, delivering on one of the actions of his coalition’s ambitious 100-day plan.

The government repeal will be put before parliament as a matter of urgency, enabling it to scrap the law without seeking public comment, in line with previously announced plans.' #nzpol #nzlaw #smoking #tobacco #healthlaw

drrimmer, 9 months ago to Football

Sam Kerr’s World Cup goal gives Australia moment to remember even in defeat | Jack Snape https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2023/aug/17/sam-kerrs-world-cup-goal-gives-australia-moment-to-remember-even-in-defeat #matildas #football #worldcup

drrimmer, 9 days ago to climate

Eight young people are suing the government of Alaska – the nation’s fastest-warming state – claiming a major new fossil fuel project violates their state constitutional rights.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/may/22/alaska-youth-climate-change-lawsuit
The state-owned Alaska Gasline Development Corporation has proposed a $38.7bn gas export project that would roughly triple the state’s greenhouse gas emissions for decades, the lawsuit says. Scientists have long warned that fossil fuel extraction must be swiftly curbed to secure a livable future. #climate #litigation #Alaska I did some fieldwork on previous climate litigation in Alaska https://eprints.qut.edu.au/118264/

drrimmer, 10 months ago to auspol

‘Message to Macron’: Australia ready to walk after EU trade deal deadlock https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/message-to-macron-australia-ready-to-walk-after-eu-trade-deal-deadlock-20230711-p5dnbk.html #trade #auspol #EU

drrimmer, 1 month ago to random

McKinsey reportedly under US criminal investigation over opioid industry work

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/24/mckinsey-criminal-investigation-opioids-crisis

Federal prosecutors looking at relationship with Purdue Pharma and other drug manufacturers, and its role in US opioid crisis. #healthlaw