Hamish 💧
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Living a good life in Western Australia. All creatures great and small bar David Littleproud and Gina Rinehart
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As COP30 (UN meeting on climate change) begins, 10 years into the Paris Agreement, US emissions are about as high as ever, due substantially to methane pollution from oil and gas systems. The US is the world's worst cumulative climate polluter, nearly 2x China, and is not participating in COP30.
New paper. I wish this wasn't the case, but most progress on reducing US greenhouse gas emissions is likely spurious. Why? EPA underestimates methane emissions from oil and gas. Relevant today as Repubs vote to gut IRA's methane monitoring/mitigation program. 🧵
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lL4K_6se4...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lL4K_6se4...
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As COP30 (UN meeting on climate change) begins, 10 years into the Paris Agreement, US emissions are about as high as ever, due substantially to methane pollution from oil and gas systems. The US is the world's worst cumulative climate polluter, nearly 2x China, and is not participating in COP30.
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The mayor of Tamworth Council is a very old mate of Barnaby Joyce's and a National party member
No surprises this backward collection of red-necks drags their council to court on their ratepayers' money to oppose a wind farm - and even then can't get their legal arguments right
No surprises this backward collection of red-necks drags their council to court on their ratepayers' money to oppose a wind farm - and even then can't get their legal arguments right
Tamworth Council went to court to try and stop a wind farm. It didn’t go well. Tamworth Council argued that the wind turbines would be too big for local roads. The judge pointed out there is no approval needed to drive on a public road reneweconomy.com.au/youve-got-to...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The mayor of Tamworth Council is a very old mate of Barnaby Joyce's and a National party member
No surprises this backward collection of red-necks drags their council to court on their ratepayers' money to oppose a wind farm - and even then can't get their legal arguments right
No surprises this backward collection of red-necks drags their council to court on their ratepayers' money to oppose a wind farm - and even then can't get their legal arguments right
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Survey finds 40% of Australian women without kids hesitant to have children because of climate change
Survey finds 40% of Australian women without kids hesitant to have children because of climate change
Research which polled a representative sample of 2,000 people also found over a third of Coalition voters believed the climate would not change at all
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About 40% of Australian women without kids say they are hesitant to have children because of climate change, a new survey suggests.
The survey, on attitudes about the impacts of global heating, also found that half of Australians were very or extremely concerned about climate change and two in five believed the climate would be “much hotter” in 2050. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Survey finds 40% of Australian women without kids hesitant to have children because of climate change
Oh I like this. And I shall use it 🙏
your energy bills are rising because they're forcing you to use millions-years-old sunlight instead of today's
November 7, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Oh I like this. And I shall use it 🙏
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And the US is going to miss out
We are going to live in a world where the the marginal cost of electricity is very close to zero
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
And the US is going to miss out
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How do you feel about climate change – and how can we best talk to one another about global warming? 🗣️ Scientist drkatemarvel.bsky.social studies the physics of the planet using computational models. But climate change is happening in the real world, to us.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
November 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
How do you feel about climate change – and how can we best talk to one another about global warming? 🗣️ Scientist drkatemarvel.bsky.social studies the physics of the planet using computational models. But climate change is happening in the real world, to us.
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/4ofYCs3
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Few things have become quite as dangerous as the simulation of action under Labor’s vibes-based climate agenda, writes Ketan Joshi.
Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd)
www.crikey.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Few things have become quite as dangerous as the simulation of action under Labor’s vibes-based climate agenda, writes Ketan Joshi.
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Who are UN climate talks really serving? 🤔
What we see:
🚩 Big polluters as sponsors
🚩 Fossil fuel executives in presidency teams
🚩 Multinationals included in negotiation
🚩 Fossil fuel phase-out missing from the agenda
🚩 Spotlight on corporate-driven "solutions" e.g. carbon offsets
#COP30 (1/3)
What we see:
🚩 Big polluters as sponsors
🚩 Fossil fuel executives in presidency teams
🚩 Multinationals included in negotiation
🚩 Fossil fuel phase-out missing from the agenda
🚩 Spotlight on corporate-driven "solutions" e.g. carbon offsets
#COP30 (1/3)
November 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Who are UN climate talks really serving? 🤔
What we see:
🚩 Big polluters as sponsors
🚩 Fossil fuel executives in presidency teams
🚩 Multinationals included in negotiation
🚩 Fossil fuel phase-out missing from the agenda
🚩 Spotlight on corporate-driven "solutions" e.g. carbon offsets
#COP30 (1/3)
What we see:
🚩 Big polluters as sponsors
🚩 Fossil fuel executives in presidency teams
🚩 Multinationals included in negotiation
🚩 Fossil fuel phase-out missing from the agenda
🚩 Spotlight on corporate-driven "solutions" e.g. carbon offsets
#COP30 (1/3)
Big Beef and big oil. Will they party together at #COP30? Is there some special compound they get locked in? Wish I was in charge.
a cartoon of beavis and butthead with the words get over there
ALT: a cartoon of beavis and butthead with the words get over there
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Big Beef and big oil. Will they party together at #COP30? Is there some special compound they get locked in? Wish I was in charge.
A good Oz climate weather research account to follow
bsky.app
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A good Oz climate weather research account to follow
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The 2025 State of the Climate Report has been released, indicating that 22 of the Earth’s 35 vital signs are being pushed to critical levels, as the planet reaches its hottest temperature in the last 125,000 years.
Led by Oregon State University, read more: 21centuryweather.org.au/the-earth-is...
Led by Oregon State University, read more: 21centuryweather.org.au/the-earth-is...
State of the Climate: Earth at its hottest in 125,000 years
The 2025 State of the Climate Report reveals Earth’s hottest year in 125,000 years, with 22 of 35 vital signs at critical levels.
21centuryweather.org.au
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
The 2025 State of the Climate Report has been released, indicating that 22 of the Earth’s 35 vital signs are being pushed to critical levels, as the planet reaches its hottest temperature in the last 125,000 years.
Led by Oregon State University, read more: 21centuryweather.org.au/the-earth-is...
Led by Oregon State University, read more: 21centuryweather.org.au/the-earth-is...
As a crop insurance broker, I worry about the future of hail cover. If it gets to expensive to insure, does crop get planted in the future?
#climatebreakdown
#climatebreakdown
Hail stones and heavy rain wreak havoc for WA farmers and businesses
Severe weather has swept through large parts of the Great Southern and Wheatbelt, causing significant damage to crops during the critical harvest period.
www.abc.net.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM
As a crop insurance broker, I worry about the future of hail cover. If it gets to expensive to insure, does crop get planted in the future?
#climatebreakdown
#climatebreakdown
That didn’t age well Roger the gas fired Dodger
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
That didn’t age well Roger the gas fired Dodger
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Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal - The Guardian www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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FWIW: the idea of "gas as transition fuel" is a very old industry talking point. While researching my book, Slick, I found industry figures talking about the need to treat gas as a "bridging fuel" starting around the mid-90s when the gas producers joined APPEA.
"Exports of Australian gas carry “substantial risks” of slowing the move to cleaner energy in Asian countries, according to a confidential report for the Western Australian government that undermines the government’s own narrative that the industry helps cut global emissions."
Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
FWIW: the idea of "gas as transition fuel" is a very old industry talking point. While researching my book, Slick, I found industry figures talking about the need to treat gas as a "bridging fuel" starting around the mid-90s when the gas producers joined APPEA.
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The Cook WA Labor Government was told by Deloitte a year ago that gas exports could slow down Asia's energy transition. It did not hinder their determination to allow Woodside Energy to operate its North West Shelf LNG plant until 2070.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The Cook WA Labor Government was told by Deloitte a year ago that gas exports could slow down Asia's energy transition. It did not hinder their determination to allow Woodside Energy to operate its North West Shelf LNG plant until 2070.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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‘The report's findings mirror the national science agency's (CSIRO) own findings in a report commissioned by oil and gas giant Woodside in 2019, which found increasing gas supply to Asia could have "no change" or "no net benefit" in reducing emissions in most cases.’
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
‘The report's findings mirror the national science agency's (CSIRO) own findings in a report commissioned by oil and gas giant Woodside in 2019, which found increasing gas supply to Asia could have "no change" or "no net benefit" in reducing emissions in most cases.’
The fact this report was withheld during the North West Shelf approval is very WA Labor.
I wonder if the report covers off on how gas exports increase power prices and rob industrial capacity from the WA transition.
#auspol #woodside #rogercook #murraywatt
I wonder if the report covers off on how gas exports increase power prices and rob industrial capacity from the WA transition.
#auspol #woodside #rogercook #murraywatt
Secret report challenges government claim WA gas will help world decarbonise
A secret report undermines the WA government's claim that domestic gas production is helping the rest of the world decarbonise, while the state's own greenhouse gas emissions rise.
www.abc.net.au
November 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The fact this report was withheld during the North West Shelf approval is very WA Labor.
I wonder if the report covers off on how gas exports increase power prices and rob industrial capacity from the WA transition.
#auspol #woodside #rogercook #murraywatt
I wonder if the report covers off on how gas exports increase power prices and rob industrial capacity from the WA transition.
#auspol #woodside #rogercook #murraywatt
Pauline and Gina hanging out at Nazi headquarters
Disturbing. Another RWNJ on the loose.
Pauline Hanson has just given a speech at a Conservative Political Action Conference event in Mar-a-Lago today.
PH: "In just one year, under President Trump’s leadership, America is turning itself around." #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Pauline Hanson has just given a speech at a Conservative Political Action Conference event in Mar-a-Lago today.
PH: "In just one year, under President Trump’s leadership, America is turning itself around." #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia politics live: Pauline Hanson speaks at CPAC event at Mar-a-Lago, says America ‘turning itself around’ under Trump
Follow live
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Pauline and Gina hanging out at Nazi headquarters
Basil and the WA Nationals leader, Shane Love, doing the Chevron junket tour. Hey guys, could you check in on progress of the $billion taxpayer funded Barrow Island clean up while you’re there at least!
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Basil and the WA Nationals leader, Shane Love, doing the Chevron junket tour. Hey guys, could you check in on progress of the $billion taxpayer funded Barrow Island clean up while you’re there at least!
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The duopoly just joined forces in the Senate to vote down an #AUKUS inquiry. Never mind the political, technical & management risks associated with the program, or the $365B price tag - the two major parties are happy sleepwalking with your national security and money. #auspol
November 4, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Good to see an Australian insurer doing this work. IAG 👏
It’s been an ok couple of years for cat claims, but it’s not going to last. Insurance is going to get more expensive while covering less.
Meanwhile some insurers and banks keep enabling fossil fuel projects. Not AIG.
It’s been an ok couple of years for cat claims, but it’s not going to last. Insurance is going to get more expensive while covering less.
Meanwhile some insurers and banks keep enabling fossil fuel projects. Not AIG.
www.iag.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Good to see an Australian insurer doing this work. IAG 👏
It’s been an ok couple of years for cat claims, but it’s not going to last. Insurance is going to get more expensive while covering less.
Meanwhile some insurers and banks keep enabling fossil fuel projects. Not AIG.
It’s been an ok couple of years for cat claims, but it’s not going to last. Insurance is going to get more expensive while covering less.
Meanwhile some insurers and banks keep enabling fossil fuel projects. Not AIG.
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The Centre for Independent Studies and Institute of Public Affairs (Atlas partners) are running this US/UK scam to break public education so they can stop students learning to critique their tosh.
Academies/charter schools allow the plutocrats much more control over what is taught. #Auspol
Academies/charter schools allow the plutocrats much more control over what is taught. #Auspol
The best part about the school voucher scam? Private religious schools use vouchers to recruit athletes.
They are defunding public schools to make their football teams better…
They are defunding public schools to make their football teams better…
November 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The Centre for Independent Studies and Institute of Public Affairs (Atlas partners) are running this US/UK scam to break public education so they can stop students learning to critique their tosh.
Academies/charter schools allow the plutocrats much more control over what is taught. #Auspol
Academies/charter schools allow the plutocrats much more control over what is taught. #Auspol
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WA’s gas:
80% EXPORTED
Only 10% used domestically.
Rest is burnt by gas industry to convert gas into liquid for overseas markets.🔥
Gas companies pay little to NO tax or revenue to state or fed Australian govts.
Australia Institute’s research on WA gas:
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australiainstitute.org.au/report/gas-i...
80% EXPORTED
Only 10% used domestically.
Rest is burnt by gas industry to convert gas into liquid for overseas markets.🔥
Gas companies pay little to NO tax or revenue to state or fed Australian govts.
Australia Institute’s research on WA gas:
👇
australiainstitute.org.au/report/gas-i...
Gas in WA: the economy
WA is a globally significant gas exporter, but gas is insignificant in the WA economy.
australiainstitute.org.au
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
WA’s gas:
80% EXPORTED
Only 10% used domestically.
Rest is burnt by gas industry to convert gas into liquid for overseas markets.🔥
Gas companies pay little to NO tax or revenue to state or fed Australian govts.
Australia Institute’s research on WA gas:
👇
australiainstitute.org.au/report/gas-i...
80% EXPORTED
Only 10% used domestically.
Rest is burnt by gas industry to convert gas into liquid for overseas markets.🔥
Gas companies pay little to NO tax or revenue to state or fed Australian govts.
Australia Institute’s research on WA gas:
👇
australiainstitute.org.au/report/gas-i...