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Smith steps up condemnation of Israel over 1600 new settler homes

12 March 2010

Sydney Morning Herald

In this report by Kirsty Needham the US Studies Centres' Associate Professor Brendon O'Connor and Postdoctoral Fellow Jeremy Pressman are interviewed about the significance of the latest controversy involving Israeli settlements on disputed land. Read article

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Only a carbon tax and nuclear power can save us

11 March 2010

The Australian

In this article Professor James Hansen calls for courageous political leadership to move governments, businesses and communities away from fossil fuel addiction. Hansen is in Australia as a guest of the US Studies Centre and the University of Sydney. Read article

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Interview with James Hansen: The Grandfather of climate change science

11 March 2010

In this interview renowned climate scientist James Hansen explains why the 'cap and trade' model mooted at Copenhagen is inferior to the 'fee and dividend' model for reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, Hansen argues that a shift toward renewable energy and away from fossil fuels need not involve cuts to economic production. He also states that the recent 'climate-gate' and IPCC related controversies have been blown out of proportion. Watch Online

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Notes on America: US climate change, research honours & presidential campaign insights

11 March 2010

In this edition:

  • Huge turnout for lecture by Grandfather of Climate Change James Hansen
  • Research honour for Centre Professor David Weisbrot
  • Past presidential campaigns: new online insights
  • This week's commentary
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Expert briefs FCA on recommendations for Haiti disaster recovery

10 March 2010

Professor Edward Blakely briefed members of the Foreign Correspondents' Association about his recommendations to the World Bank concerning disaster recovery in Haiti and the principles that can be applied globally to disaster preparedness and response. Watch Online

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Obama's health Bill at crucial stage

10 March 2010

The Canberra Times

In this article Lesley Russell examines the likelihood of the new health Bill being signed prior to President leaving for this month's scheduled visit to Australia and Indonesia.
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Professor honoured with top research award

9 March 2010

US Studies Centre Professor of Legal Policy, David Weisbrot AM has been honoured by the National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) for his exceptional work in the field of health and medical research. Read more

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Govt has to step up to the plate

9 March 2010

The Canberra Times

President Obama will undoubtedly be able to explain to Kevin Rudd that moving health-care reform from fine words to legislative reality is a difficult and tricky task, writes Lesley Russell. Read Article

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The storms of James Hansen

8 March 2010

ABC Radio National

In this interview Professor James Hansen discusses how he came to be convinced about global warming theory, the hopes he has for action to be taken concerning climate change and the danger that business-as-usual thinking is doing to the environment. Listen Online

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Experts available for Obama visit commentary

8 March 2010

The US Studies Centre is making available to the media an array of its experts for commentary, interview, opinion editorials and analysis in relation to the upcoming visit of US President Barack Obama to Australia in the latter half of March. Read more

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