The science is changing every week — not for the better — and is increasingly telling us we need to do more immediately. Most of the science suggests that to fully prevent climate change catastrophe we must aim for zero carbon emissions by 2030

John Clarke, ABC Newcastle talked to Beyond Zero Emissions, about the Clean Coal fallacy, the job implications of moving away from coal, renewable energy options and how many jobs a renewable energy way forward would offer us, utilising Solar thermal technology, Solar Electric panels, Concentrating solar with storage and wind power. All to provide us with a safe and secure electricity supply system for our future.

We speak to Peter Godfrey of Radio Adelaide in our Tuesday morning spot about, the FutureGen Alliance which includes Australian Miners BHP and Rio Tinto, and their plan for hypothetical clean coal, and why it is dangerous, economically unviable, and will yield less than required results.

GREATER use of airconditioning will cause blackouts by 2030, warns the latest report commissioned by the State Government from the CSIRO. If all Australian houses are built to zero emission standards not requiring airconditioning by 2016, this will lessen the effects of more severe weather forecast from human-forced global warming. Companies from Britain and elsewhere are already building houses compliant with the 2016 code, some with cost increases of only 2 per cent more than similar traditionally built houses.

MELTING ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica will cause the sea level to rise much faster than previously anticipated, according to alarming new NASA research. Beyond Zero Emissions spokesman Matthew Wright said immediate action was needed.

We talk to Peter Godfrey about why replacing fossil fuel based electricity generation with green power and saving 90% of the water in the process (equivalent to 30% of Melbourne's water supply) is the best way to solve the water crisis. Coal-fired power in fact caused the water crisis: climate change from burning fossil fuel has caused a 50 mm reduction in precipitation (rain) across the eastern seaboard and a 0.83 degrees C temperature increase.

Matthew talks about the governments plan to scrap MRET, and the opposition voting with them, about how much renewables can do, and the positive story of a $7 million funding round for ANU's solar thermal thermo-chemical storage process.

We spoke to morning presenter Alan Richardson about emissions trading, explaining the principles of the system and the state of play with the European system which, after some initial hiccups, is now operating more effectively to reduce emissions.

Australia has the potential to reduce its housing sector greenhouse gas emissions to zero if it replicates Germany's solar photovoltaic revolution according to a lobby group (transcript included).

Matthew talks to Peter Godfrey from Radio Adelaide about Denmark's plans for 75% windpower by 2025.

Beyond Zero Emissions talked about solar technologies such as passive solar houses, solar electric photovoltaic technologies and concentrating solar thermal plants.

Sian Powell refers to Beyond Zero Emissions' Danish wind power media release in her article "Not drowing, waving" Always ready to attack the Opposition, the Prime Minister said Labor wanted to address the climate change issue with a policy framed in Europe for European conditions: "as if Australia were a small, densely populated nation with high winds somewhere east of Denmark". The PM was referring to either Latvia or Lithuania, and it's true that neither of these Baltic nations have much in common with Australia. Intriguingly, a press statement issued by Beyond Zero Emissions at the time of Howard's speech noted Denmark had recently announced it hopes to use wind power to generate 75 per cent of the nation's electricity by 2025.

Matthew spoke to Lloyd about putting solar panels on the equivalent of every Australian roof, how if we had the equivalent amount of wind power as Denmark (20,000MWh creating 58,000Gigawatt hours annually) we'd already be getting more than 25% of our electricity from wind power. Matthew then spoke about the emission trading taskforces' weak recommendation for a johnny come lately emission trading scheme in 2012.

An abridged version of the Stationary energy plan for Victoria was published on the cover of Greenleft weekly this week

May 31, 2007 - Kiss FM - Timmy and Hugh The Beautiful Drive Presented the Zero Emissions Thursday drive segment With Timmy and Hugh

We spoke about our plan for solar panels on every roof by 2020

We spoke to Col and Graham on the 'Starlight' science program about solar panels for all Australian roofs and passive solar houses.

Matthew spoke to David Dowsett on the topic of the morning: "Are you willing to pay more for your power, as your contribution to protect against the disastorous effects of climate change.

Melbourne records it hottest May night on record, Matthew talks about the potential to goto 6.5degrees Celcius in Victoria if serious action to goto Zero Emissions Now is not undertaken.

May 29, 2007 - Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM Matthew spoke to Peter Godfrey about Beyond Zero Emissions' plan to install solar photovoltaic panels on every roof in Australia.

May 28, 2007 - Matthew spoke to Tony Johnston about Beyond Zero Emissions and the solar photovoltaic revolution in Germany.

Beyond Zero Emissions talked to Matthew Stanley from Stateline about mandatory Zero Emission houses in the UK and Austin Texas and showed his net zero emissions electricity system using solar power.

Matthew speaks to Lloyd in Beyond Zero Emissions' weekly spot on Murri Voices, 4k1g. Click on Link for Podcast

KissFM 87.6, 87.8, 87.9 Beyond Zero Emissions talks to http://www.kissfm.com.au about the threat to whales, dolphins and porpoises from catastrophic climate change, the exciting news that solar photovoltaic panels will drop 40% in price by 2010, and how new UK Homes will be zero emission by 2016 on heating and cooling.

May 23, 2007 - The Age Rob Campbell attacks the Bracks Government's energy efficiency targets for homes in his letter to the editor titled Hot Houses, page nineteen.

Matthew spoke to Channel 31's Breakfast audience about what Beyond Zero Emissions proposes for mitigating the risks of catastrophic climate change. Vodcast coming soon!

May 21, 2007 - Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM Matthew speaks to Peter Godfrey about the UK's new zero emission building codes to be law by 2016 Listen here.

"Zero Emission UK Homes by 2016" based on media release published as top story on Brisbane-based newspaper.

Editorial by BZE Campaigner Rob Campbell published in the Sydney University student union publication.

Matthew speaks on the nation wide program about zero emission building constructions

A coalition of the world’s biggest cities, five banks, one former president and companies and groups that modernise ageing buildings has pledged to invest billions of dollars to cut urban energy use and releases of greenhouse gases, according to an article published today in the New York Times. Under a plan developed through the William J Clinton Foundation, participating banks would provide up to $1 billion each in loans that cities or private landlords would use to upgrade energy-hungry heating, cooling and lighting systems in older buildings.

Matthew talks to Jai on the 3CR Breakfast program

Matthew speaks to morning host Tim Cox about autonomous, zero emission commercial buildings, 10:15 AEST.

Beyond Zero Emissions talks to Peter Godfrey on our high-speed rail proposal linking Adelaide and Brisbane via Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.

An article explaining Beyond Zero Emissions' "Fly By Rail" proposal appears in the Melbourne newspaper titled "Greens push fast rail".

"Fly By Rail" media release published in full in 'Comments & Analysis' section.

Matthew talks about a high-speed rail proposal connecting Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Brisbane, and a general Beyond Zero Emissions Campaign update. Listen online here.

Journalist Matt Johnson interviewed Matthew Wright about City of Manningham's proposed move to net zero emission targets by 2020 in his article titled 'Plan carbon-neutral targets, council told'.

May 4, 2007 - 4K1G Too Deadly Townsville 107.1 FM Matthew discussing the coal industry with Lloyd at 11:30am AEST.

Matthew advocates widespread investment in Plug-in Hybrid technology throughout Australia in his letter to the editor in the 'Cars Guide' section titled 'Hybrids the way to go'.

Matthew debates Ray Evans (colleague of Hugh Morgan) from the Lavoisier group on the topic - 'Is Climate Change Real.'

Rob Campbell responds to Simon Kidd's April 18th article with a letter to the editor titled Act Now on Emissions, page four.

Michael Reagan of KPFA radio interviewed Matthew Wright from BZE for the 6:00pm (Pacific Time) news about the Australian drought and the lack of environmental leadership shown by the Howard government.

Environment writer Matthew Warren defines Beyond Zero Emissions as having the most stringent carbon emission targets of any environment group in his article "Greens clamour to be heard". Note: Matthew Warren has an interesting background. Amongst other things he was the Director of External Affairs at the NSW Minerals Council, which is the primary political lobby group for the NSW coal industry. Read more here.

Matthew talks to Hilary from the Student Youth Network radio station about the Beyond Zero Emissions Campaign.

"Save Our Forests for a Rainy Day" media release uploaded by Brisbane-based on-line newspaper.

Matthew discusses Howard and Rudd's reluctance to accept the economic and environmental potentials of renewable energy on the Breakfast program. (Transcript inside)

Matthew discussing the "Driving a Market for Plug-In Hybrids" media release, at 10:00am AEST.

Matthew discussing the "Driving a Market for Plug-In Hybrids" media release, at 8:00pm AEST.

Editor Simon Kidd discusses Matthew's call for Yarra Council to adopt zero emission targets in an article titled "Environmental groups put pressure on Yarra to go greener" (Click on Heading for article)

Matthew discussing the "Driving a Market for Plug-In Hybrids" media release, at 8:20am AEST.

Beyond Zero Emissions welcomes the Shire of Yarra Ranges' plan to become carbon neutral within a year, page six.

"Spanish Wind Power Blows Past Coal and Nuclear" media release printed in 'Comment & Analysis' section, page eleven.

Matthew discussing the "Driving a Market for Plug-In Hybrids" media release, at 12:00pm AEST. Listen online:

Caitlin Ryan writes of councils across Melbourne joining the Beyond Zero Emissions program in an article titled "Winds of Change", page three.

Matthew explaining zero emission targets before answering listeners questions, at 9:05am AEST.

Noosa Council responds to the "Zero In On Good Council" media release with a page on their community noticeboard titled "Noosa Council achievements combatting climate change".

Matthew interviewed by editor Kate Leaver for an upcoming environmental issue.

Online community blog examines "Zero in on Good Council" media release in an article titled "Local councils leading the way on zero emissions". "Carbon emissions pressure group lauds Australian local councils’ policies on global warming."