Harry
@harro93.bsky.social
Astrophysicist working in geodesy & focused on Earth’s gravity field•Fire fighter 10+ yrs•Fire behaviour analyst, Planning & Intelligence Officer•Climate change, emergency management & politics•Sport & punk rock•Love my wife, 2 kids and beagle•Stay Free🤙
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When you think you possess ’common sense’ and believe ‘common sense’ is all that’s needed, it’s really easy to ignore reality
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
When you think you possess ’common sense’ and believe ‘common sense’ is all that’s needed, it’s really easy to ignore reality
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👋 Hey #auspol! What's up?!
Quick 🧵
It's not time for us to fully reanimate yet, but looks like we'll clearly be needed for the next election, 'cause there's no way Liberals will try to get this "No #NetZero" thing over the line without A PACK OF LIES. (Probably recycled?)
#factcheck #AusVotes2028
Quick 🧵
It's not time for us to fully reanimate yet, but looks like we'll clearly be needed for the next election, 'cause there's no way Liberals will try to get this "No #NetZero" thing over the line without A PACK OF LIES. (Probably recycled?)
#factcheck #AusVotes2028
IT'S HERE!
Liberal Lies Collector Card #6:
"Renewables are driving up power bills"
The Truth?
Electricity is expensive because of surging fossil fuel prices.
🔄 Repost to share the truth
💾 Save now to quickly share
👇 See thread for extra details
➕ Follow for more!
#auspol #factcheck #AusVotes2025
Liberal Lies Collector Card #6:
"Renewables are driving up power bills"
The Truth?
Electricity is expensive because of surging fossil fuel prices.
🔄 Repost to share the truth
💾 Save now to quickly share
👇 See thread for extra details
➕ Follow for more!
#auspol #factcheck #AusVotes2025
November 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
👋 Hey #auspol! What's up?!
Quick 🧵
It's not time for us to fully reanimate yet, but looks like we'll clearly be needed for the next election, 'cause there's no way Liberals will try to get this "No #NetZero" thing over the line without A PACK OF LIES. (Probably recycled?)
#factcheck #AusVotes2028
Quick 🧵
It's not time for us to fully reanimate yet, but looks like we'll clearly be needed for the next election, 'cause there's no way Liberals will try to get this "No #NetZero" thing over the line without A PACK OF LIES. (Probably recycled?)
#factcheck #AusVotes2028
Modern day Albanese wouldn’t care at all. What he does care about is having people believe he’s still the same person he was when he went into politics all those years ago
#auspol
#auspol
I wonder how @albomp.bsky.social really felt about standing side-by-side a man that commanded Special Forces responsible for gross human rights abuses in East Timor and led Indonesian forces in bloody reprisal actions across West Papua. #auspol
Australia and Indonesia strike landmark security treaty
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declares a "new era" in the relationship between the neighbours in a joint appearance with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Sydney.
www.abc.net.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Modern day Albanese wouldn’t care at all. What he does care about is having people believe he’s still the same person he was when he went into politics all those years ago
#auspol
#auspol
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Average temperature departures by month in the #Antarctic since the year 1940.
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Average temperature departures by month in the #Antarctic since the year 1940.
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
Data from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5 reanalysis.
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You’ve probably heard this claim: Climate’s always changing!
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
You’ve probably heard this claim: Climate’s always changing!
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
It's true, Earth’s climate has changed before. But not this fast, and not for this reason.
Introducing Cold Facts, Hot Takes: my new series of evidence-based replies to common troll takes 🔥
Want the whole episode? Links below ⬇️
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🌊 Why launch another sea-level satellite? To build resilience, we need to know how sea level is changing, and why.
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🌊 Why launch another sea-level satellite? To build resilience, we need to know how sea level is changing, and why.
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
Satellites such as #Copernicus Sentinel-6B, set to launch on 17 November, are helping us uncover what’s driving sea-level change.
www.esa.int/Applications...
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TLDR: Every Liberal ex PM claimed more than every ALP ex PM. Party of small government. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Taxpayers foot $1.4m in expenses for our former PMs
The report doesn’t include pensions for the former prime ministers, or the costs of staff.
www.smh.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 AM
TLDR: Every Liberal ex PM claimed more than every ALP ex PM. Party of small government. www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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“The emotional universes we inhabit are so distinct, and in deepest ways opposed, that nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from association between us.”
—Bertrand Russell, in a letter to Sir Oswald Mosley
lettersofnote.com/2016/02/02/e...
—Bertrand Russell, in a letter to Sir Oswald Mosley
lettersofnote.com/2016/02/02/e...
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
“The emotional universes we inhabit are so distinct, and in deepest ways opposed, that nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from association between us.”
—Bertrand Russell, in a letter to Sir Oswald Mosley
lettersofnote.com/2016/02/02/e...
—Bertrand Russell, in a letter to Sir Oswald Mosley
lettersofnote.com/2016/02/02/e...
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How do stars generate their magnetic fields? 🧲
Using the ESO 3.6 m telescope, for the first time astronomers have reconstructed the migration of magnetic regions on the surface of a star other than the Sun. 🔭🧪
Learn more: https://www.eso.org/public/blog/magnetic-butterflies/
📷 NASA/SDO/AIA/LMSAL
Using the ESO 3.6 m telescope, for the first time astronomers have reconstructed the migration of magnetic regions on the surface of a star other than the Sun. 🔭🧪
Learn more: https://www.eso.org/public/blog/magnetic-butterflies/
📷 NASA/SDO/AIA/LMSAL
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
How do stars generate their magnetic fields? 🧲
Using the ESO 3.6 m telescope, for the first time astronomers have reconstructed the migration of magnetic regions on the surface of a star other than the Sun. 🔭🧪
Learn more: https://www.eso.org/public/blog/magnetic-butterflies/
📷 NASA/SDO/AIA/LMSAL
Using the ESO 3.6 m telescope, for the first time astronomers have reconstructed the migration of magnetic regions on the surface of a star other than the Sun. 🔭🧪
Learn more: https://www.eso.org/public/blog/magnetic-butterflies/
📷 NASA/SDO/AIA/LMSAL
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“Northwestern Ontario bore brunt of province's wildfire season with evacuations, outages and a record blaze” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Thunder Bay
#DeerLakeFirstNation #ONFire #Ontario #Wildfires
#DeerLakeFirstNation #ONFire #Ontario #Wildfires
Canada had one of its worst wildfire seasons ever. Here's how one key region is already planning ahead | CBC News
The province's 2025 wildfire season officially ended Friday, with northwestern Ontario experiencing the most activity. The region, with the largest wildfire on record, faced several community evacuati...
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
“Northwestern Ontario bore brunt of province's wildfire season with evacuations, outages and a record blaze” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... - CBC Thunder Bay
#DeerLakeFirstNation #ONFire #Ontario #Wildfires
#DeerLakeFirstNation #ONFire #Ontario #Wildfires
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www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
University energy researchers say their modelling of the economics of Australia reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions – used by the Nationals and some Liberal MPs as part of a justification to drop the goal – has been misrepresented. Well, fancy that...
University energy researchers say their modelling of the economics of Australia reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions – used by the Nationals and some Liberal MPs as part of a justification to drop the goal – has been misrepresented. Well, fancy that...
Academics say their net zero costing is being ‘misrepresented’ after Nationals repeat $9tn claim
Researchers behind report cited by some in the Coalition say their work is based on various assumptions – largely involving cost to overseas customers, not Australians
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
University energy researchers say their modelling of the economics of Australia reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions – used by the Nationals and some Liberal MPs as part of a justification to drop the goal – has been misrepresented. Well, fancy that...
University energy researchers say their modelling of the economics of Australia reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions – used by the Nationals and some Liberal MPs as part of a justification to drop the goal – has been misrepresented. Well, fancy that...
“Young Australians would conclude that on one of the most important issues to them, whether the planet will be livable, that we have given up,” Falinski told Guardian Australia
Young (most) Australians concluded this a long time ago
#auspol #climatechange
Young (most) Australians concluded this a long time ago
#auspol #climatechange
‘Nationals-lite’: former Liberal president says party would be ‘rewarding standover tactics’ if net zero dumped
Exclusive: Jason Falinski says cutting net zero would tell young Australians ‘we have given up’ and could have negative impact at next election
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“Young Australians would conclude that on one of the most important issues to them, whether the planet will be livable, that we have given up,” Falinski told Guardian Australia
Young (most) Australians concluded this a long time ago
#auspol #climatechange
Young (most) Australians concluded this a long time ago
#auspol #climatechange
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A big thanks to those that dug into the Nationals decision to drop net zero and discovered it was based on “research” from the Coal Australia lobby group.
#auspol
www.aemo.com.au/-/media/file...
#auspol
www.aemo.com.au/-/media/file...
www.aemo.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A big thanks to those that dug into the Nationals decision to drop net zero and discovered it was based on “research” from the Coal Australia lobby group.
#auspol
www.aemo.com.au/-/media/file...
#auspol
www.aemo.com.au/-/media/file...
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The future of a NSW coal mine remains unclear after its holding company entered administration, with the mine owing more than $250 million, including almost $30 million in unpaid royalties.
Administrators called in for owner of mine owing almost $30m in royalties
The future of a NSW coal mine remains unclear after its holding company entered administration, with the mine owing more than $250 million, including almost $30 million in unpaid royalties.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The future of a NSW coal mine remains unclear after its holding company entered administration, with the mine owing more than $250 million, including almost $30 million in unpaid royalties.
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🔴 LIVE now for the launch of Ariane 6 #VA265 and #Copernicus Sentinel-1D on #ESAwebTV2👇https://watch.esa.int/two/
🚀 #WatchLive: Tonight we have the launch of the #Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite on Ariane 6 flight #VA265. Tune in from 20:35 GMT/21:35 CET on #ESAwebTV2 to watch live.
📺 watch.esa.int
More details👇 @cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
📺 watch.esa.int
More details👇 @cnes.fr @euspa.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu @thalesaleniaspace.bsky.social @transport.esa.int
Watch live: Sentinel-1D launch on Ariane 6
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission is about to get its fourth satellite, with Sentinel-1D now ready for liftoff. Launch will take place with an Ariane 6 rocket from Kourou, French Guiana and live cover...
www.esa.int
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🔴 LIVE now for the launch of Ariane 6 #VA265 and #Copernicus Sentinel-1D on #ESAwebTV2👇https://watch.esa.int/two/
Laughable. She’s not standing up for democracy, still, I’m glad that it looks like Labor’s legislation will fail
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sussan Ley praised for ‘standing up for democracy’ as Labor’s freedom of information crackdown looks set to fail
Government’s FoI changes unlikely to pass Senate as Coalition, Greens and key crossbenchers voice outrage
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Laughable. She’s not standing up for democracy, still, I’m glad that it looks like Labor’s legislation will fail
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Cute. He’s assuming they’re a chance at being elected some time soon. The world only cares what the government does. His rabble of an opposition is irrelevant
#auspol #climatechange
#auspol #climatechange
November 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Cute. He’s assuming they’re a chance at being elected some time soon. The world only cares what the government does. His rabble of an opposition is irrelevant
#auspol #climatechange
#auspol #climatechange
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Open Sesame!
The ELT doors have moved for the first time. This was no small feat, as each door will weigh 650 tonnes once completed.
The ELT dome & its doors will guard the telescope from the harsh conditions of the Atacama Desert.
https://www.eso.org/public/videos/potw2544a/
🔭 🧪
📹 ESO/ACe
The ELT doors have moved for the first time. This was no small feat, as each door will weigh 650 tonnes once completed.
The ELT dome & its doors will guard the telescope from the harsh conditions of the Atacama Desert.
https://www.eso.org/public/videos/potw2544a/
🔭 🧪
📹 ESO/ACe
November 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Open Sesame!
The ELT doors have moved for the first time. This was no small feat, as each door will weigh 650 tonnes once completed.
The ELT dome & its doors will guard the telescope from the harsh conditions of the Atacama Desert.
https://www.eso.org/public/videos/potw2544a/
🔭 🧪
📹 ESO/ACe
The ELT doors have moved for the first time. This was no small feat, as each door will weigh 650 tonnes once completed.
The ELT dome & its doors will guard the telescope from the harsh conditions of the Atacama Desert.
https://www.eso.org/public/videos/potw2544a/
🔭 🧪
📹 ESO/ACe
The break up of the Coalition is going to be so satisfying to watch. I only wish that The Nationals’ traditional base wakes up to the fact that they now completely captured by mining interests and votes them out
November 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The break up of the Coalition is going to be so satisfying to watch. I only wish that The Nationals’ traditional base wakes up to the fact that they now completely captured by mining interests and votes them out
"When you're only a bit over one per cent of total global emissions, you can hardly mitigate the world's emissions,"
More importantly, when fossil fuel fuelled disasters are destroying lives and livelihoods we want to be sure that they are OUR emissions that are the cause
#auspol #climatechange
More importantly, when fossil fuel fuelled disasters are destroying lives and livelihoods we want to be sure that they are OUR emissions that are the cause
#auspol #climatechange
Nationals abandon net zero after members vote to dump climate target
The Nationals say Australia's commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 is driving up power prices and shutting down industry.
www.sbs.com.au
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 AM
"When you're only a bit over one per cent of total global emissions, you can hardly mitigate the world's emissions,"
More importantly, when fossil fuel fuelled disasters are destroying lives and livelihoods we want to be sure that they are OUR emissions that are the cause
#auspol #climatechange
More importantly, when fossil fuel fuelled disasters are destroying lives and livelihoods we want to be sure that they are OUR emissions that are the cause
#auspol #climatechange
"Sussan Ley's attack on Anthony Albanese for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt has divided the Coalition"
This is the kind of stuff you talk about when you don't have any idea of what being a useful politician entails.
#auspol
This is the kind of stuff you talk about when you don't have any idea of what being a useful politician entails.
#auspol
Liberal MPs question Sussan Ley's attack on Albanese's Joy Division shirt
Sussan Ley stands by her criticism of the prime minister for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt while stepping off a plane last week. Privately, some of her Liberal colleagues are questioning the attack.
www.abc.net.au
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"Sussan Ley's attack on Anthony Albanese for wearing a Joy Division T-shirt has divided the Coalition"
This is the kind of stuff you talk about when you don't have any idea of what being a useful politician entails.
#auspol
This is the kind of stuff you talk about when you don't have any idea of what being a useful politician entails.
#auspol
Watch the extreme right of the LNP start advocating for them to be more racist to win back that 15% One Nation has garnered.
#Essential raw primaries with undecided left in, not same scale as other polls
ALP 36 L-NP 26 Green 9 ON 15 TOP 1 IND/Other 7 undecided 6
Their "2PP+" by mostly respondent prefs 50-44 to ALP (=53.2, -0.5)
My last election estimate 55.6 to ALP (=)
ALP 36 L-NP 26 Green 9 ON 15 TOP 1 IND/Other 7 undecided 6
Their "2PP+" by mostly respondent prefs 50-44 to ALP (=53.2, -0.5)
My last election estimate 55.6 to ALP (=)
October 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Watch the extreme right of the LNP start advocating for them to be more racist to win back that 15% One Nation has garnered.
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The Australia Institute proudly co-hosted a climate summit yesterday, attended by people from all over Australia.
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
The Australia Institute proudly co-hosted a climate summit yesterday, attended by people from all over Australia.
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social
And although there were lots of different views, everyone agreed on one thing: it's time to stop the expansion of fossil fuels.
#auspol @leanneminshull.bsky.social