Cam
@camster.bsky.social
Some fire stuff, some transport stuff, some climate stuff. Some other random science stuff. Probably too much of the one you’re not into.
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Cam
@camster.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Hello new followers!
Quick intro: currently working in (mostly) general science education, but prior to that focused more on fire, ecosystems & earth observation (all of which I remain interested in).
Also into sustainability, especially of transport, which inevitably leads to broader questions...
Quick intro: currently working in (mostly) general science education, but prior to that focused more on fire, ecosystems & earth observation (all of which I remain interested in).
Also into sustainability, especially of transport, which inevitably leads to broader questions...
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Trump openly telling America he is moving to steal the November elections and end our democracy.
February 14, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Trump openly telling America he is moving to steal the November elections and end our democracy.
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Another v v good piece of analysis from @onlyfacts.io here - showing how the shift to uts and SUVs in Australia is a major component of rising transport emissions
Remarkable how unassailable this deadly trend is, in Aus
onlyfacts.io/newsletters/...
Remarkable how unassailable this deadly trend is, in Aus
onlyfacts.io/newsletters/...
February 14, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Another v v good piece of analysis from @onlyfacts.io here - showing how the shift to uts and SUVs in Australia is a major component of rising transport emissions
Remarkable how unassailable this deadly trend is, in Aus
onlyfacts.io/newsletters/...
Remarkable how unassailable this deadly trend is, in Aus
onlyfacts.io/newsletters/...
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Australia's household battery boom suffers from the same walled-garden ecosystem lock-in that's been enshittifying tech across so many different areas
Imagine what's going to happen when Tesla collapses under the weight of its own racism and bigotry, for instance......
Imagine what's going to happen when Tesla collapses under the weight of its own racism and bigotry, for instance......
Australia’s home battery boom risks locking households into closed ecosystems
Many households only realise after installation they’ve bought a battery system that is locked to a single manufacturer’s software.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 14, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Australia's household battery boom suffers from the same walled-garden ecosystem lock-in that's been enshittifying tech across so many different areas
Imagine what's going to happen when Tesla collapses under the weight of its own racism and bigotry, for instance......
Imagine what's going to happen when Tesla collapses under the weight of its own racism and bigotry, for instance......
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no foreign foe has ever dreamed of being able to sack and pillaging this country the way Trump admin and its congressional and scotus enablers do every day.
A leading American research lab is slated to lose its critical supercomputing facility, according to a letter released by the National Science Foundation.https://cnn.it/3MoF7zU
February 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM
no foreign foe has ever dreamed of being able to sack and pillaging this country the way Trump admin and its congressional and scotus enablers do every day.
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Doctors say that vaccines protect children from dangerous diseases. A nepo baby who barbecues dogs and snorts cocaine off toilet seats says that vaccines make children vulnerable to 5G radiation. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
February 14, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Doctors say that vaccines protect children from dangerous diseases. A nepo baby who barbecues dogs and snorts cocaine off toilet seats says that vaccines make children vulnerable to 5G radiation. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
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Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals
Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals
With backers including Climate 200, Michelle Milthorpe is confident she can win Sussan Ley’s south-western NSW seat
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Some are tucked away in sheds, gathering dust. Others were never taken down, but have been crowded out by undergrowth in the nine months since the federal election.
But across the electorate of Farrer, in south-western NSW, they’re about to return to roost: the orange emu corflutes used to support independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Angus Taylor faces leadership test in Farrer byelection as independent vows to ‘finish what we started’ and oust Liberals
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Historically, the National Party existed to advocate for the concerns of regional Australians, writes Helen Haines. Increasingly, their view is fixed on the big end of town, rather than the small country town. satpa.pe/SYPotPZ
Who’s paying for the Coalition melodrama
satpa.pe
February 14, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Historically, the National Party existed to advocate for the concerns of regional Australians, writes Helen Haines. Increasingly, their view is fixed on the big end of town, rather than the small country town. satpa.pe/SYPotPZ
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Four days ago, YouTube terminated our long-standing account for posting authentic federal government records sourced from the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) disclosures by the United States Department of Justice.
We still have no answers.
@developers.google.com @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social
We still have no answers.
@developers.google.com @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Four days ago, YouTube terminated our long-standing account for posting authentic federal government records sourced from the Epstein Files Transparency Act (EFTA) disclosures by the United States Department of Justice.
We still have no answers.
@developers.google.com @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social
We still have no answers.
@developers.google.com @newsfromgoogle.bsky.social
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Bluesky is THE platform for science. It’s also THE platform for city-building and urbanism.
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
Scientists no Longer Find Twitter Professionally Useful, and have Switched to Bluesky
Synopsis. Social media has become widely used by the scientific community for a variety of professional uses, including networking and public outreach. For
academic.oup.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Bluesky is THE platform for science. It’s also THE platform for city-building and urbanism.
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INBOX: Rep. Thomas Massie, who has enraged Trump for his insistence on blocking tariffs and releasing the Epstein files according to the law, just issued what is widely known among Chinese dissidents as "a declaration of no suicidal intent" (不自殺聲明), a sign of extreme distress.
February 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
INBOX: Rep. Thomas Massie, who has enraged Trump for his insistence on blocking tariffs and releasing the Epstein files according to the law, just issued what is widely known among Chinese dissidents as "a declaration of no suicidal intent" (不自殺聲明), a sign of extreme distress.
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Putin attacks civilians. War criminal.
A russian drone strike on a private residential home killed 4 people In Kramatorsk, including three brothers‼️
A direct hit on the home killed two 19‑year‑old young men and their 8‑year‑old brother.
A direct hit on the home killed two 19‑year‑old young men and their 8‑year‑old brother.
February 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Putin attacks civilians. War criminal.
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all of these brain melted guys slowly removing their customer bases from every level of the chain and then hoping the underpants gnomes step in to keep making them money somehow
M&Ms CEO: 'most, if not all' meals can be replaced by M&Ms within 12-18 months
Microsoft AI CEO: 'Most, if not all' white-collar tasks can be replaced by AI within 12-18 months
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, says AI can automate white-collar jobs within 12-18 months, as tech reaches human-level performance in tasks.
www.businessinsider.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:13 PM
all of these brain melted guys slowly removing their customer bases from every level of the chain and then hoping the underpants gnomes step in to keep making them money somehow
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Lest we forget Australia… “Prime Minister Tony Abbott's office the origin for controversial Bjorn Lomborg centre decision” #climate #Epsteinfiles #auspol @michaelemann.bsky.social
Woody Allen and climate denier Bjorn Lomborg meet up with Jeffrey Epstein...
No, it's not the beginning of a joke.
No, it's not the beginning of a joke.
This one is interesting...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Lest we forget Australia… “Prime Minister Tony Abbott's office the origin for controversial Bjorn Lomborg centre decision” #climate #Epsteinfiles #auspol @michaelemann.bsky.social
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"We will get rid of Labor's bad carbon taxes on their family vehicle"
Probably no real surprise here, but good to have Taylor's regressive views spelt out.
Against vehicle energy efficiency standards, and... in favour of more pollution it seems.
www.liberal.org.au/2... #auspol
Probably no real surprise here, but good to have Taylor's regressive views spelt out.
Against vehicle energy efficiency standards, and... in favour of more pollution it seems.
www.liberal.org.au/2... #auspol
Transcript of Press Conference - Liberal Party of Australia
LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION:
www.liberal.org.au
February 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
"We will get rid of Labor's bad carbon taxes on their family vehicle"
Probably no real surprise here, but good to have Taylor's regressive views spelt out.
Against vehicle energy efficiency standards, and... in favour of more pollution it seems.
www.liberal.org.au/2... #auspol
Probably no real surprise here, but good to have Taylor's regressive views spelt out.
Against vehicle energy efficiency standards, and... in favour of more pollution it seems.
www.liberal.org.au/2... #auspol
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Maximising time in the sun: how to maintain and repair solar panels to make them last
Maximising time in the sun: how to maintain and repair solar panels to make them last
All solar panels degrade over time, but expert installation and regular maintenance can prevent an early sunset on their lifespan
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Across Australian rooftops, a quiet renewable energy revolution has been gathering pace. Australia’s Energy Market Operator described the last three months of last year as a “landmark moment”, with renewables’ energy share rising above 50% for the first time.
Australia has for many years had the highest penetration of household solar panels in the world, with about 4.3m homes – roughly one in three – having installed rooftop solar, with a capacity exceeding 28GW. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Maximising time in the sun: how to maintain and repair solar panels to make them last
That's planned/prescribed burning, not backburning!!!
But anyway, it's an perennial question.
But anyway, it's an perennial question.
Surveillance and open data systems can monitor millions of square kilometres, with some reportedly detecting fires within a minute of ignition. So, why does Victoria prioritise backburning, a tool that some experts say can worsen the spread of fires? satpa.pe/llNwosy
The case for up-to-date bushfire detection and suppression
Bushfire experts say Victoria’s firefighting strategy is in urgent need of upgrading, given its overreliance on back-burning and underinvestment in early detection.
satpa.pe
February 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
That's planned/prescribed burning, not backburning!!!
But anyway, it's an perennial question.
But anyway, it's an perennial question.
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New drone footage from @floodlightnews.org - the fossil methane power plant Musk built specifically to create abusive and racist material on his social media website is still wildly breaching EPA regulations even after a ruling against using them -->>>
floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
February 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
New drone footage from @floodlightnews.org - the fossil methane power plant Musk built specifically to create abusive and racist material on his social media website is still wildly breaching EPA regulations even after a ruling against using them -->>>
floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
floodlightnews.org/thermal-dron...
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US Troops killed all the guards at Dachau for this kind of shit.
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
US Troops killed all the guards at Dachau for this kind of shit.
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Riding the rails: does Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel deliver?
Riding the rails: does Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel deliver?
Guardian Australia jumps on board Victoria’s new line to see if it fulfils the state government’s big promises
Earlier this month, the Victorian government flipped the switch on the long-awaited Metro Tunnel, integrating the $14bn infrastructure project into Melbourne’s public transport network.
Dubbed the “big switch” by the government, on 1 February the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines moved out of the city loop and began running exclusively through the Metro Tunnel. At the same time, the Frankston line returned to the loop. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Riding the rails: does Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel deliver?
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smart glasses need to be renamed. stalking specs?
February 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
smart glasses need to be renamed. stalking specs?
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Meta's plan for launching glasses that people can use to secretly identify strangers on the street is to do it "during a dynamic political environment" when people who care about why that's bad are "focused on other concerns."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Meta Plans to Add Facial Recognition Technology to Its Smart Glasses
www.nytimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Meta's plan for launching glasses that people can use to secretly identify strangers on the street is to do it "during a dynamic political environment" when people who care about why that's bad are "focused on other concerns."
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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Sorry, kid, the government cancelled research into a cure for your disease. The man who swims in sewage and snorts cocaine in public restrooms said it's bad for you. Besides, there's no money now that we're locking up your friend's parents and the guys who mowed our lawn.
February 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Sorry, kid, the government cancelled research into a cure for your disease. The man who swims in sewage and snorts cocaine in public restrooms said it's bad for you. Besides, there's no money now that we're locking up your friend's parents and the guys who mowed our lawn.
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between Elon Musk's total control of Tesla and his deep passion for white supremacy, shouldn't the baseline assumption be that ICE/CBP is being given carte blanche access to any and all Tesla camera data?
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
between Elon Musk's total control of Tesla and his deep passion for white supremacy, shouldn't the baseline assumption be that ICE/CBP is being given carte blanche access to any and all Tesla camera data?
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Fortescue launches its first electric locomotives - with batteries the size of more than 200 Tesla EVs reneweconomy.com.au/fortescue-la...
Fortescue launches its first electric locomotives - with batteries the size of more than 200 Tesla EVs
Fortescue has launched the first of its massive battery trains, which it says the hardest part of its goal to eliminate fossil fuels by 2030.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Fortescue launches its first electric locomotives - with batteries the size of more than 200 Tesla EVs reneweconomy.com.au/fortescue-la...