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I write about climate, human rights, biodiversity, and uncomfortable truths. From the wisdom of First Nations caring for Country to the global action needed to protect ecosystems and ensure intergenerational equity, these stories are personal, political, and urgent. They aim to inspire hope.

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What Australia Needs Now from the Greens

David Shoebridge’s election as Greens leader could be good news for Australia. He brings intellectual rigour and a willingness to challenge dysfunction and abuse of power. I also saw something of his character in November 2023, when he visited me during my #ClimateHungerStrike outside Parliament House. He sat down beside me on the grass and struck me as sincere and compassionate. That encounter stayed with me. I’d like more Australians to experience that side of him. My first

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Oct 14 min read

#InternationalForestsDay Forests Worth More Alive Than Dead

Today is #InternationalForestsDay, a global reminder of the crucial role forests play in maintaining our climate, supplying the oxygen we...

Gregory Andrews

Mar 21, 20252 min read

Staying Optimistic on Climate Action

In the face of the daunting climate crisis, it's crucial to remember that our individual actions count. I just watched an inspiring Ted...

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Jun 26, 20242 min read

What Is Australia's 2.5°C Climate Reality?

Although climate scientists keep raising the alarm, most politicians and senior bureaucrats are ignoring the fact that global warming is...

Gregory Andrews

Mar 14, 20243 min read

Climate change denial and toxic masculinity

I expected resistance when I undertook my #ClimateHungerStrike in November 2023. But I didn't anticipate the consistently abusive,...

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Jan 7, 20243 min read

Antarctica's melting ice sheets out of control

As #COP28 commences in the fossil-fuelled air-conditioned conference halls of the UAE, scientists across the world are sounding the alarm...

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Dec 1, 20232 min read

From Little Things, Big Things Grow

Yuma! As they say here on Ngunnawal County in Canberra. The medical staff at Canberra Hospital have just told me I'm allowed to go home...

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Nov 19, 20232 min read

My body gave up but my determination hasn't

Dear Supporters Yesterday I had to listen to my body when it started to give out. I was losing control of my limbs and speech, and my...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 18, 20232 min read

I've lost 10kg

Dear supporters This morning I woke up and weighed in to discover that I've hit the 10kg weight-loss mark. I'm losing my stability and...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 17, 20232 min read

#ClimateHungerStrike next update

Dear Supporters, Overnight, I got a message that the Office of the Secretary General of the United Nations is aware of my...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 15, 20232 min read

Please help me again

Good morning, Thank you again for signing my petition. Today is day 12 of my climate hunger strike. I know I'm starting to make a...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 13, 20232 min read

#ClimateHungerStrike Update

Dear Supporters, Thank you so so much for your support. Every time I get an email or SMS, another petition signature, a visitor, hug or a...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 12, 20232 min read

Everyone Deserves Respect

I’ve represented Australia in jobs that have fancy titles like Ambassador and High Commissioner. But my most important job title is Dad....

Gregory Andrews

Nov 9, 20231 min read

#ClimateHungerStrike Update and Thanks

I'm almost at the end of my first week of my #ClimateHungerStrike and I've already got more than 2,000 signatures. And I've reached...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 7, 20232 min read

#ClimateHungerStrike

The world is entering climate breakdown but Australia is caught in denial, delay and distraction. The Federal Government is still focused...

Gregory Andrews

Nov 2, 20232 min read