Ken Russell
Ken Russell spent his working life in the Electricity Supply Industry, initially inEngland, and subsequently inQueensland, responsible for the supply and spare parts management of large coal-fired power stations. He has been a long-time advocate for rapid climate action.
Recent articles by Ken Russell
20 February 2025
Net zero emissions by 2050 is great for the fossil fuel industry
If national governments across the globe are prepared to put minimising the climate threat ahead of protecting the fossil fuel industry, they will have to make major changes to how the net zero concept is being applied. This will require carbon offsetting to be brought in line with its intended application, and a consequential major reduction in its use.
10 October 2024
Australia should endorse and promote the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Scientists overwhelmingly agree that climate change is threatening life on this planet and that the root cause is the burning of fossil fuels. But what are we doing about it? More importantly, what are our so-called Leaders doing to address the threat?
5 September 2024
Scientists must participate in the climate debate
Peter Hehir, in his article “Good science has no bias”, asserts that climate scientists should not, and will not, participate in the climate debate. Before reviewing Peter’s reasoning, it would be helpful to outline the current situation.
24 August 2024
Australia should lead the world in tackling the climate emergency
The scientific advice is clear; the world is tracking towards a climate catastrophe. Shamefully, the Australian government is contributing to the risk of a catastrophe with its support for fossil fuels, especially with its plan for a long-term expansion of gas production. This is a major policy failure.
5 August 2024
Climate change - government and media failure
People trying to change Australia's climate policies face a huge challenge. A fundamental problem is that in a democracy such as Australia's, governments don't make policy changes if they think this will damage them politically. The Albanese government will do everything it possibly can to tackle the climate crisis, except address the core problem, the burning of fossil fuels, the root cause of climate change!
20 July 2024
The media is silent on the climate war that must be won
The nuclear energy debate has not re-ignited the climate wars. The climate war that must be won has been ongoing for many years. This is not a war between Labor and the Coalition, it is a war between people who understand that tackling the climate emergency must be a top priority, and both Labor and the Coalition. Both parties of government are ignoring the science and endangering our national security with their ongoing support for coal and gas extraction.
6 July 2024
Calling all influencers: standup and be counted on climate
If tidal waves of science and activism along with increasing extreme weather events aren’t enough to turn things around, where can we turn to?