What's happening to our climate can no longer be called 'change', this is an emergency. Stuart Diver talks with Professor Lesley Hughes and Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg about why action is needed now and how a change in communication might hold the key.

The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios.

If you would like to know more about the Climate Council of Australia, from which Professor Lesley Hughes is a founding member, please visit climatecouncil.org.au.

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After the storm has passed, what happens next? Host Stuart Diver talks with decorated first responders Paul Featherstone and Alan Playford about the mental side of attending traumatic events and why the simple act of listening is key.

Paul Featherstone was a key member of the team that rescued Stuart Diver during the 1997 Thredbo Landslide. Alan Playford's remarkable story was covered in Earth: Newcastle Earthquake. We recommend having a listen to that episode first if you haven't already.

The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call contact your local crisis centre. In Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. In New Zealand, call 0800 LIFELINE (0800 543 354) or send a text to HELP (4357). In the US, call Lifeline on 1800 273 8255. In the UK, text 'Shout' to 85258. For numbers in other territories, please search online for your local crisis centre.

If you would like to know more about Disaster Relief Australia, the not-for-profit disaster relief organisation Paul described in this episode, go to disasterreliefaus.org.

We thank and pay tribute to all first responders for their tireless work in protecting and keeping our communities safe.

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In December 1989, the ground under Newcastle shook and a city was changed forever. Stuart Diver speaks with first responder Alan Playford about the day he encountered Norm Duffy in the basement of the Newcastle Workers Club.

The Elements is hosted by Stuart Diver. Written and Produced by Tim Russell. Audio Production and Original Music by Slade Gibson. Researcher and Assistant Producer Clare O’Halloran. Executive Producers are Stuart Diver, Slade Gibson & Cameron Jurd. A production of Pivot Studios.

Thanks to NBN News for the audio used in this episode. Featured audio includes reporting from Peter Ryan and Ross Hampton (among others) and hosted by John Church.

This show would not be possible without the help of survivors, emergency first responders and the people of Newcastle, New South Wales.

We thank them and pay tribute to all those who lost loved ones and were affected by the earthquake.

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