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No 5 for 2024: The Harman Undertaking

26 December 2024 AIMN Editorial 6

We begin our annual top five most widely read articles for the year. Number 5 in 2024 goes to Dr Jennifer Wilson for The Harman Undertaking, published in April. A most disturbing revelation, with profound […]

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The Australian election as a game of cricket: cost of living is the issue, but does Nature bat last?

26 December 2024 Noel Wauchope 8

It is not nice to talk about politics at this happy festive time. But you can talk about cricket. Indeed, in Melbourne, it is your patriotic duty. So, I will – sort of. A prestigious […]

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How Australia Uses Discounting Function for Climate Policies

26 December 2024 AIMN Editorial 2

By Denis Hay Description Discover how Australia uses discounting function in climate policies that undervalues future generations. Explore solutions for fair and urgent climate action. Introduction Australia’s climate policies are shaped by a tool most […]

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Jesting on the Environment: Australian Mining Gets a Present

26 December 2024 Dr Binoy Kampmark 5

Mining magnates seem to have it all. Far more significant than royalty, such figures are the unelected captains of industry who know that governments will do whatever they can to accommodate their wishes and whims. […]

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We’ve moved, but we’re still here

26 December 2024 AIMN Editorial 12

Continuing the run of change we’ve experienced at The AIMN over the past month, more forced change has been thrust upon us. After a smooth run of eleven years at The AIMN, in the last […]

It’s the season …

25 December 2024 2353NM 3

You may have seen an article in The Guardian recently that discussed the ‘eviction’ of a young couple from a tent in a park in Brisbane. According to the article, the couple lost a lot […]

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Hanging on to Christmas

25 December 2024 AIMN Editorial 0

By Maria Millers “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a store.” “Maybe Christmas… perhaps… means a little bit more!” (How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss.) While Christmas is expected to be ‘the […]

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Let’s not look at Africa

23 December 2024 Bert Hetebry 1

It’s been 30 years since the genocide of Rwanda. I recall driving my children to school as the news was on the radio, the numbers grew larger day by day. At first explaining that the […]