Simon Black
IndependentAustralia
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Past articles by Simon:
Sick, smashed, systemic and confusing — what's really doing damage
When it comes to taking action against climate change, we need to start thinking in terms of direct causation, writes Simon Black. → Read More
What does Japan’s whaling announcement actually mean?
What are the ramifications of Japan's decision to resume commercial whale hunts? → Read More
Five ways to talk to your family and friends about the climate crisis this Christmas
Compelling stories steeped in emotion and backed with facts – that’s the way to talk about global warming → Read More
Climate strikes: No, the kids aren't alright
“If you were doing your job properly, we wouldn't be here.” → Read More
Even BP admit drilling in the Bight is risky business
An oil spill in the Great Australian Bight could see oil reaching all the way to the Great Ocean Road and Sydney’s Bondi Beach. → Read More
Climate change denial is empowering
'Imagine not believing in climate change, the immense relief for it to all be a hoax or for the scientists to all be wrong. → Read More
Two-year legal fight reveals oil industry's Great Australian Bight spill spin
A two-year Greenpeace legal battle with BP has revealed how dangerous drilling by any oil company would be in the Great Australian Bight. → Read More
The Adani coal mine is the 'Work Choices' of this generation
Australians know Adani doesn't “stack up" environmentally or economically and it won’t stack up for the Morrison Government politically either. → Read More
Climate change: Dispelling the myth of the one-man-army
In terms of saving the world from environmental damage, it's time to stop thinking individually, writes Simon Black. → Read More
Scott Morrison's irresponsible climate cantering soundbites
It doesn't matter how much the PM tries to hide our emissions data, we are not going to get to “argue the toss” after failing to “canter it in”. → Read More
73% of Australians wrong according to climate denying COALition
Does the Coalition really think it is on the right track by ignoring 73% of the Australian public on climate change? → Read More
Coalition MPs giggle, cackle, smirk and laugh in Parliament over climate change
Many of our current crop of conservative politicians laugh like naughty children whenever climate change is brought up. → Read More