Trainwreck – the movie, and Australia’s climate policy!

Last week we had Tony Woods from Oxfam talking about the new report Powering Up Against Poverty, and its fascinating research into the myth that Australian coal exports are lifting millions out of poverty in developing nations. This week Commbank has responded to consumer feedback and dropped investment in the Adjani Gallilee Basin Coal Project, and our peeved PM is now in trouble with The NSW Bar Association for suggesting that the courts are being used to sabotage coal projects. Interesting times we live in! This week we take a look at the myths around sharks attacks with marine scientist Jann Gilbert, how recycling plastic is working as a business plan for Redgroup, what science in the swamp means if you are not obsessed with dinosaurs, and why the night time, as Vincent Van Gogh always said, is far more colourful and vibrant than the day – particularly if you are creeping around Centennial Parklands with light artists Peter Solness and his luminous orbs. Plus our resident new romantic cineaste Riley Lavelle Long will be chatting up .. err chatting about Amy Schumer and her new movie, Trainwreck!