In this episode we explore the global phenomenon of the coronavirus, or Covid-19, and what it means for the environment.  It touches on carbon emissions, pollution, waste management and personal choices about hand sanitiser and, of course, toilet paper!!
Then we move on to a collection of interviews I recorded in late February at the Hepburn Wind Farm as we all gathered to create a human sign to communicate the need for our govt to set targets that keep global warming below 1.5 degrees.
 
Links:
 
Soap and coronavirus: 
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/12/science-soap-kills-coronavirus-alcohol-based-disinfectants
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/24339/can-soap-get-dirty
 
Toilet paper alternatives:
(she is super excited to share with you - but don't be afraid, she runs through some good options)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD7iixnlhHw
 
Hygene advice from a Nona:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey08XMOisiw
 
How to use a tabo with Mikey Bustos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzb98tQp53I
Mikey kindly let me use the whole song in this episode. He has many very funny you tube parodies.  Check them out at:  youtube.com/mikeybustosvideos
 
How Corona is affecting the evnironment:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-coronavirus-pandemic-is-affecting-co2-emissions/
https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/face-masks-polluting-hong-kong-beaches-hills-since-coronavirus-began/
https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-coronavirus-has-temporarily-reduced-chinas-co2-emissions-by-a-quarter
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/13/climate-advocates-hit-political-turbulence-127649
 
 
Wind Farm and Human Sign Links:
https://www.hepburnwind.com.au/
https://www.foe.org.au/
 
John Knox the King of the Human Sign
www.ridethetalk.com.au
 
Recommended Reading - Ross Garnaut "Superpower"
https://www.readings.com.au/products/28351300/superpower-australias-low-carbon-opportunity
 

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