Reading & Listening

Book called ‘Breathing Space’ by Jane Rawson and James Hattan, contains – Essays, Stories and Poems on Tasmania’s changing relationship with Nature. Learn about Tasmanian Land Conservancy an organisation that facilitates the purchase, conservation and management of private land.

Renowned Climate Scientist Tim Flannery has released a new book called ‘The Climate Cure: Solving the Climate Emergency in the Era of Covid 19’. It is full of solutions to some of the current global problems and presents an achievable action plan for tackling climate change.

A new book called ‘Hope and Courage in the Climate Crisis’ by Professor John Wiseman, presents conversations with climate leaders. It explores diverse sources of learning and wisdom - from climate scientists and activists; philosophers and social theorists; Indigenous cultures and ways of life; faith-based and spiritual traditions; to artists and writers – which can strengthen our capacity to live courageous, compassionate and creative lives in a world of rapidly accelerating climate and ecological risk.
Podcasts are a good source of information. Try this episode on ABC Radio National, Big Ideas program with Paul Barclay called ‘Greening the Economy after COVID for an interesting panel discussion. Find the episode aired on 3 August 2020 at abc.net.au/Radio National/Big Ideas.