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capitalism and the climate catastrophe the state of coal to all the plants i’ve loved before

author name 2 Experience the Scape Swanston lifestyle We’ve got so many wonderful and talented students at Scape.

We recently enjoyed catching up with resident, Charles Seymor, to hear what he had to say about life at Scape!

About Charles: Age: 20 Studying: Diploma of Chinese Mandarin at RMIT

What made you choose Scape Swanston?

It was the best packaged accommodation and its location was excellent.

What has your experience been like?

I’ve really enjoyed my time at Scape in the first semester of university because of the people. Overall, my experience has been excellent. The staff are kind, the rooms are excellent and whenever things might go wrong solutions are very easy to find simply by asking the front desk team who are always around.

What’s your favourite part of the building?

I like all the communal areas at Scape, but my favourite is the sky level gym. It’s also awesome fun grabbing your friends to use the cinema room and level 1 communal areas.

What’s been your most memorable moment while living at Scape?

I’ve made some amazing friends and met awesome people. I think there will always be a community in this building and that’s excellent. The people and community that exists here is fun, vibrant and diverse.

Scape Swanston is in the heart of the university precinct in the middle of the CBD and a gateway to the best café’s, restaurants and shopping options that Melbourne has to offer. As part of an all-inclusive package, our residents get a designer studio apartment, on demand shuttle service, security package including innovative safety app, full events program, all utilities taken care of, including unlimited Wi-Fi and so much more.

Contact us today or drop in to check out Scape Swanston for yourself.

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shinrin-yoku: --14 return to nature forest friends -19 24 dealing with climate change in the country the small 26garden 36 viridescent -32 a little more -39 eco-friendly 6 7 8 10 16 22 36

Ed’s Letter Sustainability Letter News Updates Catalyst History The State of Coal Capitalism and the Climate Catastrophe Photography

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THE PLANT SECTION Native Botanicals At Home To All The Plants I’ve Loved Before...

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contributors Editors Emily Cork Lekhika Jain Rana El-Mahmoud News Editor Rachael Merritt News Reporter Alexandra Middleton Siri Smith Fiction & Poetry Editor Emily Cecchetto Film, Culture & Music Cameron Magusic Arnel Duracak

Design Emily Cork Jamie Tung Astro Storer Betul Kuyruk Front Cover Tayla Rogic @taylarogic Back Cover Portia Sarris @portiasplace_ Social Media Done De Beer Ida Sass Anderson

Editorial Committee Emily Cecchetto Lisa Favazzo Alexander Gudic-Hay Madelane Higginson Isabella Krebet Sarah Krieg Cameron Magusic Alexandra Middleton Siri Smith Anshul Srivastava Jasmine Wallis

Printer Printgraphics Pty Ltd 14 Hardner Road, Mount Waverley, Victoria 3149 Australia Special Thanks To Scape Swanston Primary Sponsor

Website Coordinator Jigar Manish Parekh Rishabh Satish Bhosale

Catalyst and RMIT University Student Union acknowledge the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nations on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present.

Catalyst and RMIT University Student Union also acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where it conducts its business.

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ed’s letter

Why hello again friends, thanks for picking up our second issue of the year. We hope despite your inevitable stack of readings and assignments you’ve got enough brain space left over to sink your teeth into some of the topics we explore in this oh-so GREEN issue.

We’re living in a time where climate change is fast becoming our biggest threat for the future. Scientists across the globe are urging nations to act fast and act swiftly, calling for an immediate transition away from fossil fuels and a global effort to reduce pollution and emissions. But will it be enough?

Uni is hard already without the stress of a burning planet in the back of your mind.

However, we didn’t want to shy away from such an important conversation.

In this issue, our fabulous contributors certainly delivered. From the tranquility of ‘nature bathing’ (pg. 14), to the tragic logging of Victorian forests (pg. 19), we’re given a glimpse into these wooded worlds not so far from the city. This issue also tackles some heavy topics such as ‘Capitalism and the Climate Catastrophe’ (pg. 22), how youth in rural towns cope with climate change (pg.

24), and the economic validity of coal (pg. 16).

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If its all too much doom and gloom, don’t sweat it. We’ve made sure to inject just the right amount of soothing landscapes and poetry, with the pop-up book ‘The Small Garden’ (pg. 26) being an absolute stand out.

And honestly, the best way to cope with any feelings of climate-related anxiety or dismay that might come up in this issue is to get involved. Flick to the back pages of the issue where we’ve featured a couple of clubs here on campus that are free to join, and actively work to make RMIT and the world a greener place.

As always, don’t hesitate to get in touch at rmitcatalyst@gmail.com and let us know what you think of the issue, or if you’d like to see your content in the next one!

Peace out,

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sustainability officer As the sustainability officer of RMIT University’s Student Union, I am pleased to introduce our Sustainability Department’s activities and what we hope to achieve. With the aim to spread awareness on sustainability amongst students; the future society; we are organising regular skill-up sessions, a pop-up shop and timely working bees. Participating in these activities will help students learn new and creative ways to manage available resources around them.

Hands-on education-based workshops are being organised across Semesters 1 and 2, fortnightly. Each new session will teach students ways to live sustainably. Out of the seven workshops, three have taken place and four more are yet to come. These workshops are happening across the three campuses Brunswick, Bundoora and City. To help students understand optimum reuse of items, a clothesswap pop-up shop is being organised. The aim of this is to show students that the clothes they wear don’t need to be disposed of, but can be cleaned, donated and reused. Students are able to apply this learning in a wider perspective.

Lastly, for students to learn about resource management, we are organising timely edible gardens working-bee whose aim is to give knowledge on nurturing plants. An important skill which can come handy if one decides to harvest the fruits and veggies they grow.

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I sincerely thank all those who have contributed their invaluable support to make this happen. We are growing from seed to sapling. With our collective effort as students and members of society, we believe we can grow as a global tree of sustainability and would like to encourage students to participate and share their ideas to fruit this tree.

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news updates

Remembering Christchurch

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Christchurch, RMIT held a service of remembrance for those who lost their lives at the Linwood and Al Noor Mosques. A statement of support issued by the university read “RMIT remains united in the belief that our cultural and religious diversity and our proud commitment to inclusion are among the greatest strengths of our community”.

Students showed their solidarity and made a stand against Islamophobia and racism by taking a group photo.

Public art on New Academic Street

If you’ve been studying at the Swanston Street Library, you may have noticed an addition to the New Academic Street courtyard. Unveiled in March, ‘Wurrungii Biik- Law of the Land’ is a 2.4 metre cast iron artwork which celebrates the long-lasting spiritual connection to Country. Designed

by Indigenous artist Dr Vicki Couzens, the sculpture depicts a floating possum skin cloak with a wedge tail eagle shaped spirit memory imprint. Couzens said the work will proudly stand on the university as a “reminder and representation of the ever presence of Aboriginal people, Ancestors, Spirit and the Law of the Land”.

RMIT courses among ‘world’s best’

The latest rankings by the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) has rated RMIT ‘well above world standard’ in 16 fields, including Communication and Media Studies, Environmental Science and Management and Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry. 21 fields received a ‘well above world standard’ rating including Mathematical Sciences, Architecture and Psychology. A further 28 fields were classed as ‘world standard’.

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RMIT partners with McGuire Media

#BecauseSheCan wants you to get active

Ladies, if you’ve already abandoned your New Year’s resolution of getting to gym or joining a club, RMIT’s #BecauseSheCan movement is here to get you back on track. Open to both staff and students, the free program offers a range of fitness, health and well-being classes. #BecauseSheCan is all about creating an space where women can exercise is a fun, friendly and relaxed environment with other females. Classes run daily at various locations at the City, Brunswick and Bundoora campuses.

ART + CLIMATE = CHANGE 2019

What happens when you combine the creative minds of artists and curators with the research of climate scientists, academics and policy experts? This surprising fusion is exactly what the ART + CLIMATE= CHANGE 2019 festival is all about. Over 30 exhibitions of thoughtprovoking work will be on display at leading museums and galleries across Victoria, asking a fundamental question, can we envisage a world where the earth is cared for and protected? From April 12June 1, the RMIT Gallery will host Bruised: Art Action and Ecology in Asia. Part of the gallery space will be transformed into a working kitchen running weekly food and arts events.

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Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander and media students will have the opportunity to work with industry professionals on the broadcasting and commentating of AFL matches. RMIT has partnered with McGuire Media and the National Indigenous Radio Service to launch the two-year program. Chairman Eddie McGuire said the program was a “world-first” initiative which hopes to provide a pathway for Indigenous footballers and students to pursue careers in sports media. The program is set to commence in 2020.

Oxford Scholar Hotel reopens

Considered by many to be an RMIT institution, the Oxford Scholar Hotel (next to Building 80) is set to reopen its doors on April 29. The hotel was forced to close last year after business was driven away by the Metro Tunnel construction work on the corner of Swanston and A’Beckett street.

Feeling down on campus?

Compass is here to help

The RUSU Welfare Department has welcomed back Compass Drop In Centre, a safe space for students to ask questions, receive advice and information about mental health issues, financial stress, homelessness and more. A Compass Coordinator staff member and Youth Mental Health Trained Peer Support volunteers are available at each centre to answer all questions, big and small.

Compass Drop In Centres operate on all three RMIT campuses.

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Catalyst wasn’t always the only kid on the block when it came to university publications…

Before Catalyst was gracing the shelves of RMIT campuses, the precedent for a university magazine had already been set by Jargon, the annual magazine of the Melbourne Technical College (as RMIT was officially called in 1934). First published in 1936, the magazine was run by staff and student contributors, mainly featuring academic articles from different faculties across the College.

Jargon was truly a product of its times. Flicking through the ageing magazines, stored in the archives of the State Library of Victoria, was like reconstructing a perfect vision of Australian society on the brink of World War ll. Preserved within the yellowed and curling pages was a snapshot of the social attitudes and topical matters of importance to College students, which consisted mainly of budding chemists, metallurgists, mechanics and tradesmen.

Given the era, the content of Jargon can hardly be considered as liberal or radical in nature as this issue of Catalyst you hold in your hands. Printed in black and A Time Before Catalyst

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white with little artwork, the content was conservative, and at times, teetered on tearjerking boredom with gripping pieces such as ‘Wool- A Breezy Article by Our Wool Expert on Australia’s Most Important Industry,’ ‘Mineralogy: A Neglected Hobby,’ and who could resist the the allure of ‘The Evolution and the Design of the Motor-Torpedo Boat’.

But don’t be fooled by appearances, Jargon was certainly not dull and dry and the magazine was peppered with humorous opinion pieces, poetry and laughable tales of daily student life. In an age before social media, Jargon was a vehicle for students to run a critical commentary on the workings of the College, often critiquing staff members, classes, the campus and the quality of education. Instead of taking to RMIT Stalker Space with yet another meme of a fire evacuation in Building 80 like the students of today, students could air their grievances and submit a strongly worded yet incredibly polite and courteous opinion piece to Jargon. After all, we are talking about the late 1930s and early 1940s.

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troubles and woes which plagued the College students of the time are incredibly relatable and applicable to students of today.

Ever spent your summer holidays completely bored and feeling slightly envious of your globe-trotting friends? That’s a topic Douglas Belcher knows all about. He recounts in his piece ‘Bean Picking’ his decision to pass the time and make money over the holidays on a bean farm, but slowly, he soon finds his profiteering ways lead to little more than regret, 10 hour days and the waking nightmare of daily “watery, salty porridge” for breakfast.

Ever been tossing up whether or not to grow that moustache? Jargon has some advice on that topic too. In ‘Vive le Moustache,’ it clearly states that “a man without a moustache is no longer a man”. Still unsure which style of moustache to go for? Luckily, the article lists a few acceptable options: the Hindenburg“thick bushy, curled up at the ends and waxed to a point as sharp as a needle,” the ‘Charlie Chaplin’ and the ‘Clark Gable,’ - this last one needs no explanation as the author explains, “love and the moustache have long been inseparable, and all the great lovers have had one”.

While the editorial committee offered some questionable recommendations on facial hair, they had a knack for predicting the changes the campus would undergo in the next 90 years. They had a vision of a campus which extended “uninterruptedly from Latrobe to Franklin Street and from Swanston to Russell Street”. They pleaded for College sports teams, recreational and study spaces, on-site cafes, a library, post-graduate study courses and greater investment into academic research across the schools, all of which is now enjoyed by the RMIT students of today.

When two Chemistry students, Alex Rosenberg and Keith Storey, published the

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very first issue of Catalyst in 1944 solely for Chemistry students, the immense interest in the paper urged them to change it into a college-wide publication. But there was no animosity between the well-established Jargon and the newly formed Catalyst, in fact, the two committees even shared the same office. But it didn’t mean that Jargon didn’t have a few words of critique for their fellow publication, as seen in their 1944 issue.

“The standard of its contents fell below that which an intelligent student would demand”.

“Dreary looking thing with hardly a spark of life anywhere”.

It’s interesting to think what words of advice or criticism the editors of Jargon would give to the Catalyst magazine of today.

Since its inception, Catalyst has only become more experimental and daring in nature.

We haven’t shied away from addressing taboos or controversial issues of the day. It’s entertaining to imagine the Jargon editors slightly blushing or scratching their heads at some of the content Catalyst has produced.

Surely they would have passed out in disbelief or moved to censor Catalyst Volume 70 in 2014, unashamedly titled ‘Sex’.

While we may split ways when it come to editorial decisions, there is one thing the Jargon editors of the past have in common with the Catalyst team of the present: we share a common sentiment.

“Jargon is not just a few pieces of paper - it is meant to represent a cross section of the College during 1940; something you may look back on 10, 20, 30 years hence, and realise just what you owe to M.T.C. (Melbourne Technical College), remember all

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the friendships made and the work done�. - Jargon Editorial, 1942

Within the pages of this magazine, we have strived to capture a cross section of RMIT, seeking out the stories which reflect the progressive nature of students and the broader cultural and political concerns of the times we live in. Perhaps in another 75 years time when Catalyst is celebrating 150 years of publication, they may dust off this very issue to rediscover the past stories and times of RMIT in the year 2019.

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Nature is the beginning of everything. 700 million years of plants, 1,300 million years of fungi, 4.5 billion years of the earth – and only 200,000 years of humanity.

Before all of our tools, our buildings, and our technology, there was only the natural world. However, most of us live our lives disconnected from the natural world. We live in houses, we work in buildings and we travel in cars and public transport. Technology dominates over daily life. We go outside only when we have a reason to go; it’s never about being “present” in nature.

Our fast paced technology driven worldhas little time for nature. We live in rapidly advancing times but despite this, stress and depression are increasingly common.

Now, more than ever, we are neglecting nature. This is the time we need to reconnect the most.

Shinrin-yoku aims to reconnect humans with nature. It translates to “forest bathing” and was coined and developed in Japan in the 1980s. During this time, millions was spent on scientific research to develop this type of nature therapy and prove its health benefits.

But this isn’t just any activity out in a forest. It isn’t hiking, and it’s not about exercise or taking aesthetic photos or being an environmentalist. Shinrin-yoku is about slowing down. It’s about escaping our daily life to simply be with nature – to tune all our senses in to the natural world and absorb it.

It’s all those cheesy sounding things like listening to the rustling leaves, watching how the sunlight streams through the trees, deeply inhaling the clean air. But this isn’t just sentimental admiration for the sake of it – there’s real research proving how rejuvenating

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this can be.

There is a huge field of research and practise beginning in Japan and then expanding all over the world. Shinrin-yoku businesses have sprung up worldwide, offering specialised guided tours of forests and leading exercises in natural awareness.

It may be a relatively new practise but many ancient civilisations – and even indigenous cultures today – have a close relationship with nature. They live with it, not against it. Before the scientific evidence they already understood the value of living with the natural world.

Like plants and forests we have to grow, go through cycles, coordinate, be sustainable, and create a life for ourselves and others. Nature is self-sustaining and it even sustains us. However, we cannot sustain ourselves on our own. We rely on nature.

Nature is the ultimate provider. It gives us what we need and it takes away what we don’t need. It gives us oxygen, food and resources, and then it takes away carbon dioxide, stress and high blood pressure.

The health benefits of shinrin-yoku are myriad – studies have also proven that it can increase focus, energy levels and intuition.

Additionally, it can improve the quality of sleep, boost immune system functioning, improve mood, and accelerate recovery from illness or surgery.

Shinrin-yoku is a simple solution to some of the most important aspects of our lives. Shinrin-yoku is an exercise of the self – all that’s needed is a return to the environment, without a care for our destination or our obligations.

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The State of Coal Coal makes up 80% of our power.

That’s a substantial figure, and for a long time it was a problematic one too: as Australian emissions have risen almost 2% from September 2016 to 2018. With issues surrounding the Carmichael Coal Mine proposed by Adani Group and raging debate over Australian electricity, coal is set to become a contentious issue in the next election.

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So, in order to understand the debate, we need to critically understand where Australia sits on coal.

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So, in order to understand the debate, we need to critically analyse where Australia sits on coal.

Australians make up only 0.32% of the world’s population according to 2017 census data. However, a 2017 report by the Australian Government suggests that our nation makes up 1.3% of worldwide emissions. That isn’t the full story though. Our coal exports account for 75% of our global carbon contributions, and it’s estimated that these exports would make up 3.3% of global emissions. Simply put, Australia produces over 4.5% of global carbon emissions.

That’s pretty big for such a small country.

Right now, Australian coal is used for two things. The first is electricity generation, and the second is steel production. Right now, coal is our second biggest export, lagging behind iron by just 0.2%. It’s predicted that in 2020 – coal will succeed iron as our primary export. Together, coal and iron make up over 30% of our entire export market. However, coal is a limited resource. With coal becoming increasingly scarce, prices have jumped in recent years, and this has both positive and negative implications for its future.

Though rising coal prices may mean larger incomes for Australian enterprises, renewable energy is already increasing in both efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Coal costs have spiked in recent years, and Australian power bills have followed them upwards. Coal enterprises have the chance to sell abroad for lucrative amounts of money, and as a result, energy companies are paying ridiculous amounts for the coal they need to power homes and businesses.

With coal prices increasing, and renewable prices decreasing, the competitiveness of coal is waning. We can now clearly see the problems of a coal-fired economy.

With China issuing restrictions against importing Australian coal and Japan halting any further expansion of coal power, we’re beginning to witness a fall in coal trade.

Additionally, top Australian insurer QBE have The State of Coal

begun to phase out coal insurance, no longer issuing new policies from July 1st. The price of coal is increasing, but the numerous issues with dwindling supply and an uncertain future have sent shares in ASX coal producers plummeting. These serve as a warning to the shrewd analyst: coal is falling.

More nations are adopting renewable energy, and as they do so, coal has become an endangered industry in the international market. Without energy generation as a viable option, the only hope for coal’s survival comes from its use in steel production. However, Sweden’s SSAB has invested greatly into HYBRIT steel, creating a fossil-free steelmaking process using hydrogen instead of coal.

Even coal’s fallback may be soon made redundant. Traditional coal is dying.

It’s very likely that we’ll see the economic decline of coal in the next year or two – and should we fail to change our path, we may see a downturn in the Australian economy.

Coal is one of our biggest exports, but as more nations switch over to carbonless alternatives, Australia is lagging behind economically. We need to undertake a conscientious evaluation of the state of coal and the global market. Without it, we’re ill-equipped to face a fossilfree future – and we’ll be incapable of competing in a modern market.

Renewable energy is more than just ethical; it’s economical.

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FOREST FRIENDS When you think about paper, where do you imagine it coming from? I always used to think, “In the 21st century, surely we’ve become more sustainable and paper comes from just a coupla trees from plantations, right?” Well, no actually. Last year, an organisation called GECO (Goongerah Environment Center) proved to me that a large amount of Australia’s paper and wooden pallets are made from East Gippsland’s old growth forests.

What’s an old growth forest? Well I’m glad you asked. Old growth forests are mature forests in which ecosystems show little evidence of disturbance. These days, old growth forests are quite rare because the majority of them have been cleared for development, logged, or taken by extreme weather.

In Victoria, our East Gippsland old growth forests are particularly special because they are the last unbroken wilderness on mainland that connects alpine forests to coastline. It sounds almost unreal, but passing by a small town called Marlo on the Gippsland coast that will give you a complete illustration of what this all means. On one side of the road there’s this thick, luscious forest with all the shades of green you can ever imagine, then turning your head to the right there’s a deep blue sea and the sound of ocean waves crashing on a spectacular, white sandy shore.

The age of these forests means that it is able to support a phenomenal amount of plant and animal life. The East Gippsland forest is home to 34% of all

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20 government listed threatened species in Victoria, these include some little guys you might be familiar with - such as the Greater Glider, Spiny Crayfish and the Leadbeater’s Possum. The eucalyptus trees can take more than 100 years to develop hollows suitable for small mammals and birds.

In Victoria, almost 5,500 hectares of forest are logged annually. In East Gippsland, 80% of wood from these 120 year old trees get sent to Maryvale in Victoria, where it gets turned into pulp. The pulp then gets sent to Eden in NSW, where it gets sent off to Japan to be turned into Reflex paper. We then buy it back to use in offices, schools, universities-even in our own homes. The remaining percentage of trees harvested from the forests goes to a mill in Dormit, where it gets turned into cheap pallets and a very small amount of wood goes to Bunnings to be sold as timber.

The logging of old growth trees has a catastrophic effect on the environment--not only affecting the animals, but also destroying our biggest carbon-capturing and storage device. Trees have such a large value within our environment in the midsts of this climate emergency, so it should be a top priority for the government to make sure our wood is harvested sustainably--but unfortunately that is not the case. VicForests hasn’t yet received sustainability approvals from worldwide standards (such as the Forest Stewardship Council) and this seems to be something that

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corporations, and those who buy from them, and the government are turning a blind eye to.

Standing in a logged old growth forest is one of the most ugly sights imaginable.

Almost every tree is gone--either lying on the ground or stacked in a pile. Thinking about all the thriving life that’s been taken away from generations of creatures and the complex ecosystems over a couple of days is heartbreaking. I want to bring attention to this issue I’m so passionate about, by firstly educating people about what is actually happening right now to get the paper we use everyday, but also telling people that with enough effort and pressure put on industries that profit from old growth forestry, change will happen.

You can : Explore ethicalpaper.com.au Come to a GECO or WOTCH citizen science camp Explore The Emerald Link project Investigate different papers and where they come from Keep an eye out at RMIT for upcoming projects…

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We are edging closer and closer to a catastrophe that will lead to the destruction of millions of human lives, if not the planet entirely. The latest United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that we have twelve years left to dramatically and radically reorganise our society. That’s just to ensure the climate only increases by 1.5-2°C, and even this low increase would still result in heatwaves occurring between 16 and 23 times more frequently and a 48-56cm rise in ocean levels.

In spite of this knowledge, every country around the world sits idle. Only the most minor of reforms are introduced if any reforms are made at all, regardless of the demands for serious action from the vast majority of people. Here in Australia, 70% of the population is opposed to the building of the Adani coal mine, which will be the biggest coal mine in Australia’s history, yet neither of the two major parties have openly opposed it.

This isn’t an accident; it’s the way our world is structured.

The priority of the system we live in, capitalism, is profit. Ordinary working-class people produce all of the wealth in our society, yet the decisions over this enormous wealth are made by the bosses and CEOs

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who own our workplaces. In these decisions, profits always come first, often at the expense of human need; those who do not increase their profit margin cannot compete and go out of business. Therefore, it is unsurprising that coal can remain king since it remains intensely more profitable than renewables.

When 71% of carbon emissions come from the same 100 companies (and 50 of all emissions come from only 25 companies), it becomes difficult to deny that the problem is not the decisions of ordinary people, but the decisions of the rich and powerful.

This same group of people are also in a position to personally avoid the worst elements of climate change. Just a few months ago, in response to massive wildfires in California made possible by heatwaves and drought, millionaires and billionaires were able to purchase private firefighters while the houses of ordinary people were razed to the ground. When our oceans start rising, the rich will also be able to move inland, while ordinary workers will be left to watch their homes flood.

Ordinary people do not benefit from the profit that drives the coal industry, but the good news is that we have the power to challenge it. Without us doing the work, building the

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mines, society ceases to function and the production of profits halt. This gives us the potential to hold bosses to account and demand that they do what we want and thus shape society ourselves.

We need to do away with a system of wealth accumulation and totally restructure society in a way that allows working class people to collectively decide what we produce, how we produce it, and how the products of our labour should be distributed. This means those decisions could finally be made in the interest of human need, not profit.

As the climate activist Greta Thunberg told the UN climate summit last year, “we have not come here to beg the world leaders to care for our future. They have ignored us in the past and they will ignore us again. We have come here to let them know that change is coming whether they like it or not. The people will rise to the challenge�.

We must celebrate the 150,000 student activists in Australia, and the millions across the world for the recent student strikes for climate action. But we must also continue to involve more and more people in the fight against climate change, but also in the fight to radically transform our society in the interests of human equality, survival, and liberation.

Chris Giddings

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dealing with climate change in the country

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25 Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanded “more learning in schools and less activism” last year. This didn’t discourage students from speaking up. His words were a call to arms for thousands of students across the country.

They’ve now marched twice to protest the government’s approach to climate change.

Most notably, against the fact, Australia is not on track to meet the emissions target set by the Paris Climate Accord. Students have shut down city streets and filled CBDs to demand more action from the state and federal governments. But city kids aren’t the only ones who are worried about their future– high schoolers in the country have joined the movement too.

Students in Ballarat have walked out of school for both protests, with secondary students from the area’s schools coordinating large rallies. Some of the prominent faces in the country movement are Anna Burnett and Ellie Fenton, two local year 12 students.

Ellie says that climate change in rural areas is not just about increased temperatures; places outside of the city see the extremes of droughts, floods and fires. And, it’s only getting worse. These environmental disasters wreak havoc on farmers and their livelihoods, and the effects of this trickle down to the whole country when food prices rise.

“If we don’t act upon the information given to us by scientists then we will continue to suffer through droughts and fires, which are traumatic for everybody involved. There will be a massive negative impact on farming, which will affect many families in country Victoria.”

Anna has coordinated both student protests in Ballarat, and she is encouraging her fellow students to take up the protest.

“Young people are doing one of two things; becoming disengaged from the debate on climate change and a cynical generation in the face of a crisis. Or, they’re trying to engage in a meaningful manner, but feel disillusioned, frustrated, and even anxious that global warming is reaching an irreversible tipping point, but nobody is offering a solution.”

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Both young women are concerned by the lack of action, at all levels of government, as Australia–and the world–approaches a point of no return.

“The world’s leading climate scientists have warned that there are only twelve years left for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5 C in order to avoid the risk of droughts, floods, extreme heat waves and climate-related poverty--It’s our future that will be directly impacted,” Anna says.

Ellie echoes that sentiment. “We care about our future and we feel it is being taken away from us by those who have had opportunities to experience life to the fullest, when, in many cases, we are only just beginning ours.”

Anna is deeply critical of the way successive governments have used the environment as a political pawn.

“Unfortunately, my generation has grown up witnessing climate change being misused by politicians as a tool to bring down prime ministers and governments; to achieve personal political agendas, rather than working together to achieve a workable national policy.”

“The need to unite is more urgent than ever before, but politically we are more divided than we ever have been.”

The message among those demanding change is clear: no more fossil fuels, and more meaningful action towards making renewables Australia’s main source of power.

Despite ScoMo’s attempts to silence the youth of Australia, it doesn’t seem like they’re going anywhere soon. Anna and Ellie say that young people need to stand up and speak up to protect their environment and their future.

“Us kids. The generation of tomorrow. We are facing one of the most challenging national and international issues of all time, and I refuse to sit back and just let it happen,” Anna says.

Ellie agrees: “We are at the most sensitive point in time for change, and we all need to get involved to make meaningful change. This issue affects all of us and all of our futures.”

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Treat your eyes to this mesmerising pop up book, beautifully repurposing an old gardening title named ‘The Small Garden’.

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i. ASPHALT LOVERS I like the pale moss that prefers to grow on concrete pavements and train station platforms.

It spreads and reminds us that forces are at work other than ourselves.

“Nature will be here long after we leave” or something like that I can still stand on moss.

ii. ONION & SKIN Many things cling to my fingers The scent of parsley, rosemary, or thyme when I run my hands through their leaves The stench of onion sticks to skin when I slice it clean open The feeling of a lover’s hand lingers on my flesh Your breath clings to mine

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Metal hand-rails

Clouds roll down the hills

of some Melbourne metro trains

smothering the trees

are painted avocado green

and searching

That inner avo colour,

for a friend

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Sardined in

but the wisps can’t grip

I’m too short

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I grasp out wildly for an avo

In its wake, the fog leaves its dew

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and slick and I slip and fall to the floor

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i. ASPHALT LOVERS I like the pale moss that prefers to grow on concrete pavements and train station platforms.

It spreads and reminds us that forces are at work other than ourselves.

“Nature will be here long after we leave” or something like that I can still stand on moss.

ii. ONION & SKIN Many things cling to my fingers The scent of parsley, rosemary, or thyme when I run my hands through their leaves The stench of onion sticks to skin when I slice it clean open The feeling of a lover’s hand lingers on my flesh Your breath clings to mine

iii. CHOO Metal hand-rails of some Melbourne metro trains

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It’s 2019. In the nineteen years that I’ve existed on this Earth I have come to realise that I, Stefeny Cheng, am a huge hypocrite; I am not proud of it. I want the world to be a more sustainable place, but I wasn’t taking any responsibility in helping that change .

I have told myself countless times that I should stop buying extra things, but they were too difficult to resist. I have told myself that I don’t need plastic bags for my takeaway, but I accepted them anyway. Why is it so easy to just give in?

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Stefeny Cheng 40 This is a question that I ask myself every day; there is a conflict between ‘want’ vs. ‘need’. I’ve discovered that maybe the desire for the ease and comfort of disposable materials is just something that I’ve become accustomed to. This is what scares me & makes me want to live a little differently.

A little more eco-friendly, a little kinder to the world. A little difference to work towards those big changes.

I decided that this is the year I wanted to change all of this. Whilst it has been challenging & quite different, it has definitely been rewarding. For those of you who want to start being more sustainable, here are some tips & tricks to get you started!

You may have heard of some of these already, but speaking from experience: sometimes a reminder that these are amazing small things you can do is what you need!

Wipe it up: Check out “Who Gives A Crap” for 100% recycled toilet paper and toilet humour. 50% of their profits go to building toilets for those in need. Be good to your bum!

Shower Jams: Make 5 minute playlists of your favourite tunes and play them in the shower! When it stops you know it’s time to get out

It feels great to be a little nicer to the Earth, because really you’re also being a little nicer to yourself.

We’re more than just people hiding behind those big promises we can’t keep. We are the change, and we are always an ever-changing, ever-improving version of ourselves... even if it’s a little bit at a time.

Totes and Produce bags: Carry an extra tote bag with you folded up just in case you ever need extra space. No-no to those extra plastic bags.

Hack: You can also use paper bags (commonly used for mushrooms) to carry your fruits and veggies instead of plastic bags.

Jars, jars and jars!: Get yourself a mason jar to take your breakfast, lunch, or snacks with you! They’re also very a e s t h e t i c.

Feeling like a snack?

Reusable snack bags? Yes please! Check out Lunchskins for reusable bags for your sandwiches and snacks. Every purchase donates to the 5Gyres Institute to help fight against plastic pollution.

For Artists: Calling all artists and illustrators!

The team at Dodgy Papers use paper from unwanted scraps, offcuts, and waste to create awesome sheets. They come in all different sizes, each sheet is unique and amazing to draw on. (They even have fantales paper!)

Speaking of being more eco-friendly: Tear out the next page and use it as a small envelope! Just follow the instructions below and fold along the lines!

Suck it up: Metal straws. You’ve heard of them. There’s no need for the plastic straw anymore.

Drink it up: Drink bottles. Do you really need to pay for bottled water when you can refill this one for free?

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All Things Leafy THE PLANT SECTION Native Botanicals at Home To All The Plants I’ve Loved Before...

Indoor Plants Are In

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native botanicals at home Who doesn’t love coming home to the embrace of their plant babies; waxy leaves sparkling in the sunlight? They filter the air and give your homes a fresh lick of colour. But, do you ever think about your plant’s geographical roots*?

According to the 2016 Australian State of the Environment report, we are “renowned for our globally unique ecosystems”. Why not take advantage of the charming native flora Australia has to offer?

Healthy biodiversity is good for our animals, our water use, and aids in the process of natural plant pollination. Though this is not entirely relevant while your plant is in your bedroom. But, they have to be grown somewhere. Buying native plants is an environmentally responsible decision.

Thankfully for us, there is some great literature about growing native plants localised to Melbourne! In 1991, The Society for Growing Australian Plants Maroondah produced a 400-page go-to-guide called Flora of Melbourne. I checked it out of the library and did the research so you don’t have to.

Below is a selection of beautiful native plants that will work inside your house.

Kangaroo Paw Fern, Micro Putulatum

This ferny-friend has weighty dark green leaves. The texture of its fronds reminds me of when I would crimp my hair before a primary school disco. It’s tough-as-nails, can tolerate lower levels of sunlight and only needs to be watered once a week. The Kangaroo Paw Fern can be found along the East Coast of Australia, throughout most of New Zealand and, hopefully soon, on your bedroom windowsill.

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Native Orchids, Orchidaceae

Believe it or not, this country has had a longstanding love affair with orchids. Seriously, google “orchid society”—There are hundreds.

That’s a lot of rendezvous. Orchids are perfect indoor plants as they are easy to care for. The Mayfly Orchid, the Mosquito Orchid, the Elbow Orchid and the Lizard Orchid are all native to our region. The large and in-charge Boat Orchid - with its yellow and orange petals - are the easiest to purchase locally.

But, I would recommend hunting through the selection at your local native nursery to find rare alternatives.

Maidenhair Fern, Adiantum aethiopicum

Gentle to look at but hearty at its core. It has delicate little fronds that look like rabbit’s feet. Perky green in colour, this fern is happy as long as it’s lying in the sun with a drink in hand. Perhaps keep this one in your bathroom as it will appreciate the humidity. The Maidenhair grows liberally in the Sunshine area. If you live out west, it will feel right at home.

Most of these plants will be available at your local native nurseries. So, forget about buying another Monstera from your local chain hardware store. Support biodiversity and local business. Make the next addition to your plant family native Australian! *pun shamelessly intended

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to all the plants i’ve loved before...

Dear Groot,

You were the first plant I bought in Melbourne. You sat on my window, and accompanied me in a bedroom that felt too big for one. I chose you over the other plants at Bunnings because I thought you were cute. You had bulbous leaves that reached for the skies; it made you stand out from the crowd of spiky cacti. You looked so full of hope and joy, and it was exactly what I needed to fill the void in my room. Your pot stained the windowsill, but I didn’t mind. It was something for me to remember you by.

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Dear Miso,

MISO

When I moved to an unfurnished apartment in the city, my housemate and I knew we needed life in the new space… and there you were. You were named after our first meal in the new home – instant miso soup. We stirred the mix in hot water and drank it to warm ourselves in the cold night.

We set you up on the bookshelf next to the front door where you greeted us each day. You were so small and adorable in the tiny ceramic pot, and I wanted to protect you forever.

Dear Boba,

I’ve never seen anyone like you. You looked like strings of pearls – so tiny and precious. You had to sit on my bedroom floor while you waited for me to buy a side table to put you on. My heart was filled with love the moment I held you. I checked on you every morning, making sure I rolled up my blinds so you could see the sun and feel her warmth when I was away.

You were always so patient and kind to me during the times I was overwhelmed with work. That’s why I loved you.

To All the Plants I’ve Loved Before

BOBA

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INDOOR PLANTS ARE IN As the months get colder and the sun’s appearance becomes rarer, new life in winter can be difficult to come by. But, the indoor plant trend has provided a solution to the lack of greenery present throughout the winter months. Indoor plants have become increasingly popular, adding bursts of dazzling emerald and bright shamrock green to the interiors of homes in what can often be a dull time of year.

As university students, many of us lead frantic lifestyles. This means we are often left with next to no time for ourselves, let alone time to trim, water, and care for plants as if we’re professional green thumbs. This is where indoor plants come in; they are almost too easy to care for. Many of them require low maintenance, low light, and minimal watering, making them ideal for students, city dwellers and those of us who don’t have much space in our homes.

As well as being a colourful addition to home decor, indoor plants act as air purifiers; their presence can essentially clean the air inside our homes. They’re ideal for apartments and small spaces, meaning you won’t need to rearrange your home to accommodate for them (but if you want to

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completely redecorate your room, hanging indoor plants are a funky idea). These bright green, purifying pots of life allow us to bring the outdoors in, creating indoor sanctuaries in our very own bedrooms, living rooms and office spaces.

For those of us interested in testing out our (mildly) green thumbs, Peace Lilies, Parlour Palms and Devil’s Ivy are some of the most popular and low maintenance indoor plants available.

Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)

Its scientific title may be difficult to pronounce, but the Peace Lily is ideal for first-time plant owners. It basically tells you when it needs to be watered (the leaves start to look a little droopy), which is usually once or twice a fortnight. During the winter months especially, this plant prefers to sit in dry soil. If you don’t have the best light in your house, this plant will still survive. As well as being probably the easiest indoor plant to care for and purifying the air in your home, the Peace Lily is popular because of its beautiful dark green leaves and stunning white flower which blooms from the centre of the plant.

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Parlour Palm (Chamaedorea Elegans) Plant professionals also recommend the Parlour Palm for first-time plant growers. Like the Peace Lily, it requires very little attention and low water consumption. You know this plant needs watering when its leaves begin to droop and it’s best kept in cooler temperatures, meaning it’s ideal for winter.

What’s more, it survives on filtered light, meaning the sun shining through your window will be ample to keep this guy thriving. The Parlour Palm is a cute little plant, featuring a cluster of stems and short leaves which resemble that of a miniature palm tree.

Like all plants, indoor plants require a little more watering in the warmer months to keep them well hydrated and looking healthy. For those of us who’ve never been able to keep even a vase of flowers alive for more than a day, this is a far easier alternative; investing in indoor plants allows you to test out your green thumb and grow something in your very own home, creating life in the midst of Melbourne’s winter.

Devils Ivy (Epipremnum Aureum) This climbing and hanging plant is fast growing and suitable for any position indoors (they look pretty cool in a basket hanging from the ceiling). These plants are drought tolerant and only need to be watered once a fortnight during the winter months, or when its leaves begin to droop. They don’t require high amounts of light, meaning you can keep this plant in a low lit corner and it will thrive. As well as requiring essentially no maintenance, Devils Ivy’s heart-shaped, patterned leaves are really pretty.

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Something Less Poetic

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There are a million metaphors and analogies you can put against the act of writing. A large portion of those metaphors would likely be devoted to the act of not writing. Today’s looks at both.

One’s body of work–one’s body of writing–is like a garden.

I’m sure I’m not the first to suggest this. Nor would I be the first to say that I’m not the first to say it, in an attempt to humble myself, defend my work, and acknowledge that ‘Yeah, I’m young and I know I’m not top shit.’

One’s writing is like a garden.

We all have different opportunities and desires. Some people have a plant box on their windowsill.

Some have modest, half-concrete townhouse gardens. Some have sprawling suburban yards full to the brim with flowers, but in dire need of weeding. Others have farms.

This is to say, some of us want to

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But just because your flowerbox is small, doesn’t mean you’re not a good writer. That flowerbox might be meticulously curated, filled with only the rarest species and finest specimens. Someone with a huge plot of land might only manage to cultivate dust: their blog-post sprouted, and it went viral, but now the land lays untended to. And still, a farmer’s many crops may fail. Maybe due to drought, maybe it was her own fault, or maybe a bad publisher. Writing is like a garden.

Quantity doesn’t equate to quality.

We’re all growing different types of words. Some care for screenplaytrees: maybe growing crisp thrillerfruit, or the popular action-fruit.

Have you ever bitten into a drama?

They’re juicy. But your neighbour may have poem-bushes, and his neighbour tends short-story-veggie-patches.

Some plants–some words–thrive and survive. Some shrivel and become compost. But our failures and scrapped projects help new things grow.

But my main point, I think, is that it takes work. No matter the scale of your plot.

That being said, sometimes a pumpkin will just randomly start growing in your yard. Sometimes it even stays healthy and you get to harvest it. And maybe it’s even really damn tasty–all because of luck.

Because the conditions were just right.

And one gets stories like that too.

Or an essay idea in the shower that’s timely. Or a poem buds in your head out of nowhere. A seed dropped

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by a bird. Wind blowing things along. Bees doing their work.

Bushfires triggering seedpods.

But most writing–at least good writing–(depending on what ‘good’ is)–takes work. The plant words you want to create aren’t native to where you live. The weather isn’t right for the tropical blooms you so desperately want.

So, you get fertiliser.

You build a greenhouse.

You water every day.* You weed and prune (if I’ve learnt anything from creative writing teachers it’s that editing is KEY).

You care for them.

You might establish a tree, but will it bear fruit? Will your vegetables sell at market? Or do you give them away to friends and family.

‘Take a lemon, we grew too many’.

But no matter the results (whether we’re trying or not) we still grow our plots of novels and our herbessays. Our green thumbs are smudged with ink.

We grow and use and admire. We write. *I know not all plants should actually be watered every day. But it’s for the metaphor! And it sounds nice. This is surely the only failing in my metaphor.

Forgive me and my vanity. It’s just that every writer ever says that you’ve got to write every day. But that is debated. And if you’re not trying to be a writer as your career, you probably don’t need to water every day.

So my metaphor has held up!! It turns out I’m the best writer ever! This plant is beautiful!

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inspired by this issue?

We hope that some of the articles in this issue about climate change and environmental sustainability have inspired you in some way, shape or form.

One of the best ways to get involved in environmentalism is to take action in a group - and you can do this right here at RMIT!

Greening RMIT is a student-run group and all about promoting urban gardening and sustainability on campus through education, collaboration and community.

We host skill shares every two weeks in out community garden at the city campus and much more!!!

The Greening RMIT project is all about promoting urban gardening and sustainability on campus. Through educational workshops & events, industry collaboration and community building, our goal is to engage students and staff to become more sustainable.

We use an interactive participation approach so that all members of the RMIT community, including students and staff, can help create and utilise these spaces.

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53 Ending the climate crisis means we need clean renewable energy. We can no longer afford to use fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. Students at RMIT are changemakers and have to opportunity to be leaders in climate justice.

RMIT invests 92% of its $$$ with a financial firm called Russell Investments, known to have money in the fossil fuel industry. For example, a portion of this money is invested into ‘Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment Exchange Traded Fund’.

This ‘responsible’ fund invests in not only the big four banks, all of which invest in the fossil fuel industry, but it also gives money to Woodside Petroleum LTD (oil and gas company) and WorleyParsons LTD (who have ties to the Adani mine).

RMIT believes this fund is an ethical way to invest, but with climate change a major issue, this is unacceptable.

Fossil Free RMIT is a group of students on campus who are letting RMIT know that this is not okay, and that we want our school fees to be ethically invested.

If you want to get involved with Fossil Free RMIT, check our facebook page for events, or send us a message on facebook, instagram or email and we will be in touch!

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Playlist 54 This issue we’ve got even more 70s - 80s classics to sling your way, with Joni Mitchell’s 1970 hit ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ kicking off the playlist (a song famous for its environmental concern). You can also dive into some Babe Rainbow psych rock, and groove along to some sweet jazz and blues (check out Harlem River Drive). Happy listening!

Big Yellow Taxi _ Joni Mitchell Take Me To The River _ Al Green The Daisy Chain _ The Growlers Secret Enchanted Broccoli Forest _ The Babe Rainbow Double Dutch _ Jaala I Feel The Earth Move _ Carole King This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) _ Talking Heads In The Valleys _ Monster Rally Peace Blossom Boogy _ The Babe Rainbow Harlem River Drive _ Bobbi Humphrey Earth Blues _ Jimi Hendrix Everybody Loves The Sunshine _ Roy Ayers Ubiquity Blowin’ In The Wind _ Bob Dylan catalyst

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