Fr John McKinnon has written in the Winter issue of Compass Theology Review on the contemporary Church problem of sexual abuse as illuminated by the Gospel of John. John’s Gospel can also be applied to the fractious issue of climate change. To read Charles Rue's full article click here
"Pope Benedict is no sceptic about climate change. In numerous speeches and writings, he has been warning of the need to protect the earth from environmental damage so that it will offer a lasting home for all the generations to come." To read Bruce Duncan's article about Pope Benedict's recent World Day of Peace Message click here To read the World Day of Peace Message click here A statement by Archbishop Wilson on the World Day of Peace can be read below.
The true cost of coal to liquids (Sydney Morning Herald)
The jaws of death are opening wider for Australia, ensuring maximum economic damage when they finally snap shut, crocodile-style. Instead of making a smooth, early transition to a clean economy we are doubling up our coal bet, and the latest manifestation - coal-to-liquids - is a perfect example. To read more click here
Garrett stalls Qld's coal seam gas projects (ABC)
The Federal Government has ordered two mining companies to submit revised environmental impact statements (EIS) for multi-billion-dollar coal seam gas projects in Queensland. To find out more click here
Bureaucrat stood down over carcinogenic water (ABC)
A Queensland Government official has been stood aside for not acting sooner on concerns about water contamination caused by an underground coal gasification trial in state's South Burnett region. To find out more click here
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