Monthly Archives: April 2020

Climate lessons from COVID-19

A few essential principles have informed Scott Morrison’s response to the coronavirus; now he must apply that same logic to climate change. Heed the science. Go early, go hard. Flatten the curve. Health first, economy second. These are the broad … Continue reading

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Neighbourliness is next to godliness

As the pandemic wears on, people are learning the value of good neighbours. Many years ago, living in row of terraces in inner-suburban Sydney, my partner and I were troubled by noisy, nocturnal gatherings of a family renting next door. … Continue reading

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Can good come from this health and money crisis?

As our familiar world crashes around us, possibilities are emerging for a better one. In the so-called United States of America, states compete with each other to buy ventilators for COVID-19 victims. The Trump administration bids against states for facemasks … Continue reading

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