Catherine James
@catherinejames.bsky.social
interested in livestock production, comms + extension • farmer for climate action • generally found pottering in my garden • Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Country, Australia
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Agrivoltaics: "not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
‘Agrivoltaics is not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges’
Scientists have conducted a six-sphere literature analysis of agrivoltaics, considering sustainability, soil–crop productivity, socioeconomic resilience, solar power generation, spatial efficiency, an...
www.pv-magazine.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Agrivoltaics: "not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”
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New all-time record set for Victoria, Walpeup 48.9°C, noting that Ouyen won’t report until tomorrow as it is a manually recorded site.
reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/
reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/
January 27, 2026 at 4:53 AM
New all-time record set for Victoria, Walpeup 48.9°C, noting that Ouyen won’t report until tomorrow as it is a manually recorded site.
reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/
reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/
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Adam Bandt:
“Coal and gas exports are destroying the great Australian summer”…
“I sat in that building for years watching politicians make solemn condolence speeches about fires and floods, then go and approve another coal or gas mine.”
#Heatwave #SantosHeatwave
“Coal and gas exports are destroying the great Australian summer”…
“I sat in that building for years watching politicians make solemn condolence speeches about fires and floods, then go and approve another coal or gas mine.”
#Heatwave #SantosHeatwave
As extreme heat grips much of the nation and bushfires continue to pose threats to life and land, Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Adam Bandt has made a direct plea to his former colleagues in Parliament House. #auspol #heatwave #climatechange www.acf.org.au/news/bandts-...
Bandt’s direct call to the 2026 Federal Parliament
As extreme heat grips much of the nation and bushfires continue to pose threats to life and land, ACF CEO Adam Bandt has made a direct plea to his former…
www.acf.org.au
January 27, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Adam Bandt:
“Coal and gas exports are destroying the great Australian summer”…
“I sat in that building for years watching politicians make solemn condolence speeches about fires and floods, then go and approve another coal or gas mine.”
#Heatwave #SantosHeatwave
“Coal and gas exports are destroying the great Australian summer”…
“I sat in that building for years watching politicians make solemn condolence speeches about fires and floods, then go and approve another coal or gas mine.”
#Heatwave #SantosHeatwave
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In addition to higher yields with agrivoltaics, they found reduced water demand and CO₂ emissions through partial shading, climate buffering from improved land productivity by co-optimizing agriculture and solar energy on the same land base.
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/22/a...
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/22/a...
‘Agrivoltaics is not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges’
Scientists have conducted a six-sphere literature analysis of agrivoltaics, considering sustainability, soil–crop productivity, socioeconomic resilience, solar power generation, spatial efficiency, an...
www.pv-magazine.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In addition to higher yields with agrivoltaics, they found reduced water demand and CO₂ emissions through partial shading, climate buffering from improved land productivity by co-optimizing agriculture and solar energy on the same land base.
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/22/a...
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/22/a...
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Incorporating solar energy with farmland can double land use, reduce water usage, increase yields, provide shade, and generate energy and income. Dive into the many benefits of agrivoltaics ➡️ ow.ly/QIrO50Y1NGY 🔌💡
January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Incorporating solar energy with farmland can double land use, reduce water usage, increase yields, provide shade, and generate energy and income. Dive into the many benefits of agrivoltaics ➡️ ow.ly/QIrO50Y1NGY 🔌💡
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Ultimately, then, it's not surprising to see the term "hysteria" resurfacing now, as a way to vilify those (disproportionately women) who are trying to sound the alarm in the face of fascism, and those who are trying to combat hate with community and care. 7/
January 26, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Ultimately, then, it's not surprising to see the term "hysteria" resurfacing now, as a way to vilify those (disproportionately women) who are trying to sound the alarm in the face of fascism, and those who are trying to combat hate with community and care. 7/
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People: I don't want to pay more taxes!
Mother Nature: Fuck it all... burn it all down.
People: Why didn't the government buy equipment to deal with it?
Government: We don't have the money. Should we increase taxes to pay for it?
People: Fuck NO!
Mother Nature: it's me again.
Mother Nature: Fuck it all... burn it all down.
People: Why didn't the government buy equipment to deal with it?
Government: We don't have the money. Should we increase taxes to pay for it?
People: Fuck NO!
Mother Nature: it's me again.
January 26, 2026 at 7:09 AM
People: I don't want to pay more taxes!
Mother Nature: Fuck it all... burn it all down.
People: Why didn't the government buy equipment to deal with it?
Government: We don't have the money. Should we increase taxes to pay for it?
People: Fuck NO!
Mother Nature: it's me again.
Mother Nature: Fuck it all... burn it all down.
People: Why didn't the government buy equipment to deal with it?
Government: We don't have the money. Should we increase taxes to pay for it?
People: Fuck NO!
Mother Nature: it's me again.
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The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with irreversible consequences, according to a new United Nations report. https://cnn.it/4qxGTNX
January 20, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with irreversible consequences, according to a new United Nations report. https://cnn.it/4qxGTNX
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Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
Getting to net zero relies on the bush. Rapid change can create tensions – but media framing and vested interests have inflamed the situation.
theconversation.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
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The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
September 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
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I wonder if the technology made by overt genocidal fascists by stealing all human creation in the world that we know of that heats the planet while poisoning the water, air, and our very minds, in order to deskill us and control us, technology that doesn't even work good, is inherently fascist
August 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I wonder if the technology made by overt genocidal fascists by stealing all human creation in the world that we know of that heats the planet while poisoning the water, air, and our very minds, in order to deskill us and control us, technology that doesn't even work good, is inherently fascist
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having thought about this for three days, my current status is:
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
this makes me suspect that one of the routes that AI companies are aiming at is targeting young people. anything that existed when you were a kid feels normal and indispensable. especially if you always used AI to write all your essays for you. and to comfort you when your parents were arguing.
August 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
having thought about this for three days, my current status is:
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
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The fact that the thing we're calling artificial intelligence *can't do math* and yet we're jamming it into programs that successfully *have done math* for decades, then warning people against using the AI to do math, seems like an excellent summary of where we are.
Good thing no one uses Microsoft Excel for anything related to legal, regulatory or compliance business functions
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
August 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The fact that the thing we're calling artificial intelligence *can't do math* and yet we're jamming it into programs that successfully *have done math* for decades, then warning people against using the AI to do math, seems like an excellent summary of where we are.
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Maybe it’s time to fucking tax mega corps properly already
When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-gov...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-gov...
August 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Maybe it’s time to fucking tax mega corps properly already
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This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.
This Economist Crunched the Numbers and Stopped Dating Men
And she’s never been happier.
www.thecut.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.
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invasives.org.au/how-to-help/...
Please sign and share 💚💚💚
Please sign and share 💚💚💚
Sign the petition to prevent the damage done by harmful invasive species
We will take your support to the Federal Environment Minister calling for increased funding and efforts to stop invasive species-led destruction, deaths and extinctions in Australia.
invasives.org.au
August 8, 2025 at 12:49 AM
invasives.org.au/how-to-help/...
Please sign and share 💚💚💚
Please sign and share 💚💚💚
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It's easy to assume that anything you can buy in a shop, find in your house or apply to your body must be safe
Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?
I mean, someone must have tested it, right?
Wrong
Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?
I mean, someone must have tested it, right?
Wrong
Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn
More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognised
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
It's easy to assume that anything you can buy in a shop, find in your house or apply to your body must be safe
Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?
I mean, someone must have tested it, right?
Wrong
Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?
I mean, someone must have tested it, right?
Wrong
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After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.
'To appease Donald Trump': Australia's beef backflip all too convenient
After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.
www.abc.net.au
July 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.
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A OECD Trade & Agriculture Starter Pack for those interested. go.bsky.app/P4denVy
July 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A OECD Trade & Agriculture Starter Pack for those interested. go.bsky.app/P4denVy
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Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.
From freight to plate: The 'mind-boggling' journey of 'fresh' food
Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.
www.abc.net.au
June 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.
'it's not a step backwards but a bit of a strategic realignment' 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??
#agsky #netzero
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??
#agsky #netzero
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
Cattle industry walks away from net-zero target by 2030 pledge
Less than a decade after the red meat industry promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, it abandons the goal claiming it is not possible.
www.abc.net.au
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
'it's not a step backwards but a bit of a strategic realignment' 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??
#agsky #netzero
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??
#agsky #netzero
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
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How Middle East conflict hits Australian farmers and the world trade in protein
Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia
Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive
LISTEN: 🎧👇
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia
Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive
LISTEN: 🎧👇
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Victorian Country Hour - ABC listen
Conflict in the Middle East is already changing the value of products at the farm gate in Australia
www.abc.net.au
June 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
How Middle East conflict hits Australian farmers and the world trade in protein
Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia
Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive
LISTEN: 🎧👇
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia
Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive
LISTEN: 🎧👇
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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If you are confronted by any privileged, entitled old white men experiencing a meltdown over the humanitarian actions of a 22yo female champion and legend, the Greta Thunberg Helpline is still operational and still taking calls. Please refer anyone in need. ☎️
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
If you are confronted by any privileged, entitled old white men experiencing a meltdown over the humanitarian actions of a 22yo female champion and legend, the Greta Thunberg Helpline is still operational and still taking calls. Please refer anyone in need. ☎️
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I'm increasingly seeing pics of biodiverse solar farms 👍
June 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm increasingly seeing pics of biodiverse solar farms 👍