Calum Harvey-Scholes
@calumhs.bsky.social
Energy policy research and campaigning. Rewiring Australia. University of Exeter. Stay Grounded.
Journos need to challenge Dutton on his plan to address climate given this extreme weather.
NSW + QLD have experienced a cataclysmic storm and some of the wettest weather in 15 years. SA is in severe drought.
Climate destruction is hurting Australians now.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW + QLD have experienced a cataclysmic storm and some of the wettest weather in 15 years. SA is in severe drought.
Climate destruction is hurting Australians now.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Search resumes for man missing in NSW flood waters as east coast battered by intense rainfall
Man had been attempting to cross a causeway through rising flood waters that have now cut off a campsite, stranding more than 20 people
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Journos need to challenge Dutton on his plan to address climate given this extreme weather.
NSW + QLD have experienced a cataclysmic storm and some of the wettest weather in 15 years. SA is in severe drought.
Climate destruction is hurting Australians now.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
NSW + QLD have experienced a cataclysmic storm and some of the wettest weather in 15 years. SA is in severe drought.
Climate destruction is hurting Australians now.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Great piece on power concentration in electricity markets leading to big players controlling prices and screwing consumers.
We need a conversation about how to design effective, fair electricity markets.
reneweconomy.com.au/baseload-out...
We need a conversation about how to design effective, fair electricity markets.
reneweconomy.com.au/baseload-out...
Baseload outages and generator rebidding: How energy customers got screwed by high prices
Regulator says deliberate generator rebids – often at the market cap – were responsible for nearly half of the big price spikes last quarter. And it is the customer who will pay.
reneweconomy.com.au
March 3, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Great piece on power concentration in electricity markets leading to big players controlling prices and screwing consumers.
We need a conversation about how to design effective, fair electricity markets.
reneweconomy.com.au/baseload-out...
We need a conversation about how to design effective, fair electricity markets.
reneweconomy.com.au/baseload-out...
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The aviation industry is pushing biofuels as a “solution.”
But biofuels = more demand for palm & soybean oil, more deforestation.
We've joined 67 NGOs urging @IMOHQ: Don’t count biofuels in the new global fuel standard!
🔗 Read the full letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
But biofuels = more demand for palm & soybean oil, more deforestation.
We've joined 67 NGOs urging @IMOHQ: Don’t count biofuels in the new global fuel standard!
🔗 Read the full letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The aviation industry is pushing biofuels as a “solution.”
But biofuels = more demand for palm & soybean oil, more deforestation.
We've joined 67 NGOs urging @IMOHQ: Don’t count biofuels in the new global fuel standard!
🔗 Read the full letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
But biofuels = more demand for palm & soybean oil, more deforestation.
We've joined 67 NGOs urging @IMOHQ: Don’t count biofuels in the new global fuel standard!
🔗 Read the full letter: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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"Ten asset managers, including the world’s four largest, voted against every human rights resolution at companies associated with weapons production" +
"The four largest asset managers' support for environmental and social resolutions continues to fall"
shareaction.org/news/worlds-...
"The four largest asset managers' support for environmental and social resolutions continues to fall"
shareaction.org/news/worlds-...
February 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"Ten asset managers, including the world’s four largest, voted against every human rights resolution at companies associated with weapons production" +
"The four largest asset managers' support for environmental and social resolutions continues to fall"
shareaction.org/news/worlds-...
"The four largest asset managers' support for environmental and social resolutions continues to fall"
shareaction.org/news/worlds-...
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We're bringing our event 'Travel, flying and the climate crisis' to Exeter!
Hear from @jamesgyke.bsky.social, @vipulpatel.bsky.social, @sarahfinch.bsky.social & more about campaigning, justice, offsetting, travel...
Register to attend in person or online: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Hear from @jamesgyke.bsky.social, @vipulpatel.bsky.social, @sarahfinch.bsky.social & more about campaigning, justice, offsetting, travel...
Register to attend in person or online: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
February 13, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We're bringing our event 'Travel, flying and the climate crisis' to Exeter!
Hear from @jamesgyke.bsky.social, @vipulpatel.bsky.social, @sarahfinch.bsky.social & more about campaigning, justice, offsetting, travel...
Register to attend in person or online: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Hear from @jamesgyke.bsky.social, @vipulpatel.bsky.social, @sarahfinch.bsky.social & more about campaigning, justice, offsetting, travel...
Register to attend in person or online: www.tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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I've seen a bunch of people in Aus defending the Labor party failing to submit an NDC because they "need more time" to assess Trump's election impact.
Explain to me what changes about the physical realities of climate change? Besides "the urgency of moving fast only increased even further"
Explain to me what changes about the physical realities of climate change? Besides "the urgency of moving fast only increased even further"
February 11, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I've seen a bunch of people in Aus defending the Labor party failing to submit an NDC because they "need more time" to assess Trump's election impact.
Explain to me what changes about the physical realities of climate change? Besides "the urgency of moving fast only increased even further"
Explain to me what changes about the physical realities of climate change? Besides "the urgency of moving fast only increased even further"
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Look that mass tree burn through the South East of Gariwerd/Grampians, with fire burning through some of the remaining unburnt areas right now. 😥😥😥
🔴⚠️🔥♨️It's the worst heatwave in the last decade for #Victoria, with severe consequences: a prolonged bushfire season a new fire triggered by a lightning in Grampians Park has already burned more than 300km2,with evacuations and smoke engulfing the areas. @volcaholic1.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Look that mass tree burn through the South East of Gariwerd/Grampians, with fire burning through some of the remaining unburnt areas right now. 😥😥😥
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John, Jacklyn & other Barbudans are fighting the construction of an airport, which would serve as a gateway to an even larger development, that began as islanders were dealing with the impact of Hurricane Irma. #ElTurismoMata
Read the article: stay-grounded.org/opposing-dis...
Read the article: stay-grounded.org/opposing-dis...
Opposing Disaster Capitalism: Lessons From Barbuda Airport — Stay Grounded
An article explaining the lessons learned from the legal battle over a new airport in Barbuda following Hurricain Irma.
stay-grounded.org
January 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
John, Jacklyn & other Barbudans are fighting the construction of an airport, which would serve as a gateway to an even larger development, that began as islanders were dealing with the impact of Hurricane Irma. #ElTurismoMata
Read the article: stay-grounded.org/opposing-dis...
Read the article: stay-grounded.org/opposing-dis...
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"Australia’s enthusiasm for fuel-guzzling SUVs and utes is continuing to flourish – with large cars dominating the list of the top 10 most purchased cars of 2024"
So much for the cost of living crisis. Australian consumers are broadly deciding to buy huge, expensive, luxury utes and SUVs:
So much for the cost of living crisis. Australian consumers are broadly deciding to buy huge, expensive, luxury utes and SUVs:
Fuel-hungry utes and SUVs dominate Australian sales, with Corolla the only small car on top 10 list
Ford’s Ranger ute was again Australia’s most popular vehicle and majority of new vehicles sold in 2024 – about 57% – were SUVs
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"Australia’s enthusiasm for fuel-guzzling SUVs and utes is continuing to flourish – with large cars dominating the list of the top 10 most purchased cars of 2024"
So much for the cost of living crisis. Australian consumers are broadly deciding to buy huge, expensive, luxury utes and SUVs:
So much for the cost of living crisis. Australian consumers are broadly deciding to buy huge, expensive, luxury utes and SUVs:
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Psst. Here's the latest listing of new coal, oil and gas extraction projects proposed for Australia
50 coal projects
30 oil and gas projects
50 coal projects
30 oil and gas projects
January 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Psst. Here's the latest listing of new coal, oil and gas extraction projects proposed for Australia
50 coal projects
30 oil and gas projects
50 coal projects
30 oil and gas projects
Whilst not an easy decision, it is buoying to see local government make decisions in favour of local communities and wildlife.
Unfortunately, sightseeing helicopter rides for wealthy tourists are damaging and provide limited local economic benefits in return.
thediplomat.com/2024/12/nepa...
Unfortunately, sightseeing helicopter rides for wealthy tourists are damaging and provide limited local economic benefits in return.
thediplomat.com/2024/12/nepa...
Nepal Bans Everest Helicopter Sightseeing
It can be expected to impact the Himalayan country’s tourism industry.
thediplomat.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Whilst not an easy decision, it is buoying to see local government make decisions in favour of local communities and wildlife.
Unfortunately, sightseeing helicopter rides for wealthy tourists are damaging and provide limited local economic benefits in return.
thediplomat.com/2024/12/nepa...
Unfortunately, sightseeing helicopter rides for wealthy tourists are damaging and provide limited local economic benefits in return.
thediplomat.com/2024/12/nepa...
This insanely passive language for a car bludgeoning into a group of cyclists is appalling.
The use of 'collision' is recklessly passive. Dangerous driving costs lives.
'NSW driver dies having killed and injured cyclists' would be more accurate.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The use of 'collision' is recklessly passive. Dangerous driving costs lives.
'NSW driver dies having killed and injured cyclists' would be more accurate.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 4:41 AM
This insanely passive language for a car bludgeoning into a group of cyclists is appalling.
The use of 'collision' is recklessly passive. Dangerous driving costs lives.
'NSW driver dies having killed and injured cyclists' would be more accurate.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The use of 'collision' is recklessly passive. Dangerous driving costs lives.
'NSW driver dies having killed and injured cyclists' would be more accurate.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The myth of the heartless brain - in which @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social and I dismantle the claim that science should - or even can - be neutral.
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
Challenging the neutrality myth in climate science and activism - npj Climate Action
We argue that Büntgen’s (2024) claim that climate science must be separated from activism is fundamentally flawed. Activism does not inherently lead to biased science and striving for value-free scien...
www.nature.com
October 6, 2024 at 1:48 AM
The myth of the heartless brain - in which @christelvaneck.bsky.social, @lydiamessling.bsky.social and I dismantle the claim that science should - or even can - be neutral.
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
Open access @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪🌎
This coal mine near us in #NewSouthWales has demolished sacred cultural heritage.
The only answer is to close the mines and stop the destruction. Coal threatens Aboriginal culture, water supply and our safe climate; NSW & the Federal Govts must commit to end it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The only answer is to close the mines and stop the destruction. Coal threatens Aboriginal culture, water supply and our safe climate; NSW & the Federal Govts must commit to end it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Where’s the accountability?’: Indigenous elders decry ‘irreparable’ coalmine damage to heritage site
Exclusive: Leaders warn damage to artwork at Dendrobium coalmine in NSW could be a ‘second Juukan Gorge’
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2024 at 2:42 AM
This coal mine near us in #NewSouthWales has demolished sacred cultural heritage.
The only answer is to close the mines and stop the destruction. Coal threatens Aboriginal culture, water supply and our safe climate; NSW & the Federal Govts must commit to end it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The only answer is to close the mines and stop the destruction. Coal threatens Aboriginal culture, water supply and our safe climate; NSW & the Federal Govts must commit to end it.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...