The biggest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it

When Anika Molesworth’s family purchased a sheep station in Far West NSW in 2000, little did 12-year-old Anika know that that it would be the catalyst for her lifelong passion for the environment.

Anika Molesworth - she argues the biggest threat to the
 planet is that we are waiting for someone else to save it.

Anika’s family had fallen in love with the “starkly beautiful piece of Australia” and began planning their future on the farm – but then the rain stopped falling. It barely fell for the next decade.

“It was a steep learning curve into farming, and it opened my eyes to the fragility of our natural world, and how connected everything and everyone is to it,” says Anika.

“Climate change means this part of Australia – my home – will become hotter and drier, and will experience more frequent and intense droughts and dust storms,” says Anika. “It was living through the Millennium Drought, having my eyes opened to its impacts, that cemented my commitment to farmers and to my work to ensure their resilience in the face of climate change.

“It has led me to undertake a PhD in agricultural and environmental science, meet royalty and global leaders, and talk on stages like TEDx in front of thousands of people.”

Read the story from Business Chicks by Nicky Champ - “The biggest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”

The Holocene, the Anthropocene, climate change, and Catalyst

Those of us interested in climate change, its impacts and possible mitigation would have enjoyed tonight’s Catalyst program on ABC television.

Scientists claim that the Earth has shifted out of the Holocene state and into a new geological epoch.

Catalyst looks at how the last 60 years has transformed the human race into a geological force to rival nature and scientists and others are considering the Anthropocene.

Watch tonight’s episode.

The Holocene, the Anthropocene, climate change, and Catalyst

Those of us interested in climate change, its impacts and possible mitigation would have enjoyed tonight’s Catalyst program on ABC television.

Scientists claim that the Earth has shifted out of the Holocene state and into a new geological epoch.

Catalyst looks at how the last 60 years has transformed the human race into a geological force to rival nature and scientists and others are considering the Anthropocene.

Watch tonight’s episode.

Catalyst outlines power revolution that's home-bound

There's a power revolution heading for our homes – a device that allows you to take power into your own hands.

Its batteries, home batteries, and they've been called the holy grail of renewables – the key to the transition away from fossil fuels. Australia is at the vanguard of this revolution - we will be one of the first countries in the world to experience the transition to the battery powered home. Find out how you can be part of it.

Watch the Catalyst presentation – “BATTERY POWERED HOMES”.

Extreme Weather means an 'unrecognisable future'

Anja Taylor explains
 'Extreme Weather'.

This week’s Catalyst on the ABC told us about heatwaves that killed thousands, apocalyptic floods and blizzards in the Middle East all of which it entitled “Extreme Weather”.

Australia has not been remote from that extreme weather with record after record tumbling forcing the Bureau of Meteorology to introduce a new colour for its weather maps, denoting extreme heat.

Wrapping up the near 20 minute explanation of the world’s extreme weather, host, Anja Taylor said: “When it comes to extreme weather, the connection is pretty clear. The warmer the world, the wilder it gets. And, with the speed emissions still enter the atmosphere, we a right on track for an unrecognisable future.”

Dr Jonica Newby takes our temperature

Check out this Catalyst program from November 12: “Taking our Temperature”.

Dr Jonica Newby investigates what has happened to our weather over 100 years.