# Roundup: Jean Yule, climate change, Palestine

> Jean Russel Yule, OAM: activist, writer, educator 20-1-1918 — 13-10-2012.

6 December 2012 · News

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## [Churchwoman with thirst for justice](https://www.theage.com.au/national/obituaries/churchwoman-with-thirst-for-justice-20121202-2apb6.html)

Jean Russel Yule, OAM: activist, writer, educator 20-1-1918 — 13-10-2012.

## [How can anything rival the threat of climate change?](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-12-06/green-how-can-anything-rival-the-threat-of-climate-change/4410172)

In order to tackle the looming catastrophe of climate change, we must first change the way information flows.

## [At climate talks, UN chief rejects warming doubts](https://bigstory.ap.org/article/un-chief-urges-faster-response-global-warming)

Pointing to the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy and other weather disasters this year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told an international climate conference Tuesday that it was time to “prove wrong” those who still have doubts about global warming.

## [Scientists forecast dramatic temperature increase](https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/climate-change-scientists-forecast-dramatic-temperature-increase-a-870638.html)

The planet must not be allowed to warm beyond 2 degrees Celsius, according to the official targets at the Climate Change Conference in Doha. But a new study shows the goal is far from realistic. Current human activity is set to increase the temperature by some 5 degrees, and the consequences will be dire, scientists warn.

## [Churches oppose proposed US cuts to support for Palestine](https://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/17533)

Churches for Middle East Peace and other church and civil society groups in the United States are working to forestall a backlash against Palestinians.