Jen
@jennmelb.bsky.social
I like e-biking, cities and parks, vegan lifestyle, and nature where we live. Literature teacher. Naarm / Melbourne. Learning 🇵🇱
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Better approve some more gas fields and coal mines.
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
Survey finds 60 per cent of Ningaloo coral has turned to stone
Scientists say they are "speechless" after witnessing significant coral death at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Better approve some more gas fields and coal mines.
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❗️Poland will withdraw consent (close down) the Russian consulate in Gdansk as a response to the sabotage incidents on the railroad - FM Sikorski.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
November 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
❗️Poland will withdraw consent (close down) the Russian consulate in Gdansk as a response to the sabotage incidents on the railroad - FM Sikorski.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
This is the last remaining Russian consulate in Poland. The previous ones, in Poznan and Krakow, were closes as responses to earlier acts of sabotage.
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Since I’m back here and the government is currently gutting scientific research, it would be marvellous if we could round this total up to $40k for the Menzies Centre and Albo can bite his bum. pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com/menzies-inst...
The Even Looser Quolls in Elders Point to Pinnacle & Brooks Point to Pub 2025
Hi there
We are trying to fundraise $35000 to help Menzies Institute for Medical Research. To accomplish this we have created a team called The Even Looser Quolls.
Please help us accomplish our goal...
pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Since I’m back here and the government is currently gutting scientific research, it would be marvellous if we could round this total up to $40k for the Menzies Centre and Albo can bite his bum. pointtopinnacle2025.grassrootz.com/menzies-inst...
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The slow degradation of the CSIRO is music to the ears of fossil fuel industry groups.... the government works for them. not us.
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
The slow degradation of the CSIRO is music to the ears of fossil fuel industry groups.... the government works for them. not us.
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NSW Premier says he does not apologise for [yet more] hate speech laws - the first three versions did not, on any measure, reduce racism in NSW - after NSW Police chose not to criminalise any of the nazis chanting nazi slogans at NSW Parliament on 8 Nov 2025.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
New laws to combat neo-Nazis in NSW after parliament rally
Police and courts will be given greater powers to combat public displays of Nazi ideology in NSW following a rally outside state parliament earlier this month.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM
NSW Premier says he does not apologise for [yet more] hate speech laws - the first three versions did not, on any measure, reduce racism in NSW - after NSW Police chose not to criminalise any of the nazis chanting nazi slogans at NSW Parliament on 8 Nov 2025.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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I'm loving Ed Unleashed
‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
‘Pry open the jaws of Treasury’ to fund CSIRO amid hundreds of job losses, Labor MP Ed Husic tells own party
Husic, who oversaw CSIRO cuts as the former science minister, said some in government see scientific agency funding as a ‘cost’ not an ‘investment’
Ed Husic has challenged his own government to “pry open the jaws of Treasury” to boost funding for Australia’s national scientific agency after it announced up to 350 research jobs would be cut to deal with an imminent budgetary cliff.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) announced on Wednesday it would look to cut between 300 and 350 research unit roles as part of efforts to narrow its research scope and address an ageing property portfolio in need of urgent modernisation. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I'm loving Ed Unleashed
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The ban is bad policy and it's clear not enough has been done to prepare young people and their families about what is about to happen. Where are the education packages and support that were promised? Just telling kids to log off and go touch grass is not going to cut it!
November 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The ban is bad policy and it's clear not enough has been done to prepare young people and their families about what is about to happen. Where are the education packages and support that were promised? Just telling kids to log off and go touch grass is not going to cut it!
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Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
Disgraceful & tragic what governments have done to this once science powerhouse! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
"Federal Science Minister...Tim Ayres said the cuts were aimed at refocusing the efforts of the CSIRO towards research priorities, such as critical minerals, iron & steel...in Australia."
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Calling Labor's current approach "incrementalism" or "small target" or whatever makes it sound like they are are an overly cautious progressive govt. Matters like this show that they are actively pursuing policies that make them indistinguishable from the centre right: not incrementalists at all.
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Australia’s greatest ally
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Australia’s greatest ally
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A government that can’t bring itself to tax fossil fuel, big tech or any wealth properly but defunds its critical institutions is not a good government, sorry
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A government that can’t bring itself to tax fossil fuel, big tech or any wealth properly but defunds its critical institutions is not a good government, sorry
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One of my favorite bike lane protests:
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
Sharing this again just because I love it so much. #justaminute
Car drivers who block cycle lanes for “just a minute” force people on bikes into car traffic. It’s dangerous, it’s selfish, it’s illegal (NZ) and it deserves the mocking it gets in this protest action.
Car drivers who block cycle lanes for “just a minute” force people on bikes into car traffic. It’s dangerous, it’s selfish, it’s illegal (NZ) and it deserves the mocking it gets in this protest action.
Blocked Bike Lane Protest on Valencia St. – San Francisco, CA #justaminute
YouTube video by Stephen Braitsch
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
One of my favorite bike lane protests:
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
1) Clearly demonstrates the issue
2) Proposes a systemic solution
3) Creates content that can be spread and shared easily
4) Does so with humor and heart
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I'll summarise for you: she is another member of the political class, not having worked outside politics. A problem that is rife on both sides of politics and goes along way to explaining why huge segments of the electorate can't see themselves within their own democracy.
Who is Jess Wilson? The Millennial MP who overthrew Brad Battin
Wilson grew up steeped in politics but has made her own way as an MP praised for her energy and efficiency in mastering the education and treasury portfolios.
www.theage.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I'll summarise for you: she is another member of the political class, not having worked outside politics. A problem that is rife on both sides of politics and goes along way to explaining why huge segments of the electorate can't see themselves within their own democracy.
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Now that the Coalition has adopted a really stupid climate-denying energy & emissions policy
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Now that the Coalition has adopted a really stupid climate-denying energy & emissions policy
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
they are about to move on to stuffing up immigration.
As the racist dog-whistles come out, this may be handy. #auspol
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Pressed to outline how the LNP will reduce emissions with their new energy plan, Sussan Ley says they’ll rely on “breakthrough technologies” in about “25 years time”😳 - ones not invented yet & “we’re not talking about today”🤔
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Pressed to outline how the LNP will reduce emissions with their new energy plan, Sussan Ley says they’ll rely on “breakthrough technologies” in about “25 years time”😳 - ones not invented yet & “we’re not talking about today”🤔
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
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Here is an obituary for Alice Wong from The Sick Times, a publication aligned with disability rights and disability activism, if you are looking for an alternative to reading the nyt one: thesicktimes.org/2025/11/15/a...
Alice Wong, disability activist and luminary, dies at 51 - The Sick Times
Alice Wong platformed and uplifted people with Long COVID in her final chapter as a lifelong disability advocate and storyteller.
thesicktimes.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Here is an obituary for Alice Wong from The Sick Times, a publication aligned with disability rights and disability activism, if you are looking for an alternative to reading the nyt one: thesicktimes.org/2025/11/15/a...
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The congressional measure, backed by 21 Democratic legislators, calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza horrors.
Rashida Tlaib introduces US Congress resolution to recognise Gaza genocide
The congressional measure, backed by 21 Democratic legislators, calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza horrors.
bit.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The congressional measure, backed by 21 Democratic legislators, calls for sanctions against Israel over Gaza horrors.
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All nations committed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degC for good reason. Instead many governments are beholden to the fossil fuel lobby and even subsidize fossil fuel use with your money. We’re now at 1.4 degC & emissions are rising not falling.
unfccc.int/process-and-...
unfccc.int/process-and-...
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
All nations committed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degC for good reason. Instead many governments are beholden to the fossil fuel lobby and even subsidize fossil fuel use with your money. We’re now at 1.4 degC & emissions are rising not falling.
unfccc.int/process-and-...
unfccc.int/process-and-...
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"while climate change remains among the top three most important issues to young voters [..] fewer than a quarter (24%) have faith in the nation’s political leaders to come up with policies for real action on climate change, down from 34% last year"
they have the measure of Labor & the LNP
they have the measure of Labor & the LNP
"Losing faith: new research shows young Australians have no confidence in either side of politics to tackle climate change"
#ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251114-...
#ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/news/251114-...
Losing faith: new research shows young Australians have no confidence in either side of politics to tackle climate change
Fewer than a quarter of young Australians trust the nation's political leaders on climate
thepoint.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"while climate change remains among the top three most important issues to young voters [..] fewer than a quarter (24%) have faith in the nation’s political leaders to come up with policies for real action on climate change, down from 34% last year"
they have the measure of Labor & the LNP
they have the measure of Labor & the LNP
In our struggle to be better, humanity is invariably unable to put aside personal greed and entrenched myths about who deserves a safe life, nor, to our shame, can it organise to put those aside to save itself from certain destruction.
More than 1,600 fossil fuel lobbyists granted access to the Cop30 climate negotiations in Belém (Brazil), 12% up from last year’s talks in Baku, Azerbaijan.
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
What should be the most serious, urgent talks on the planet continue to be a farce.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel lobbyists outnumber all Cop30 delegations except Brazil, report says
One in every 25 participants at 2025 UN climate summit is a fossil fuel lobbyist, according to Kick Big Polluters Out
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
In our struggle to be better, humanity is invariably unable to put aside personal greed and entrenched myths about who deserves a safe life, nor, to our shame, can it organise to put those aside to save itself from certain destruction.
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I was fortunate enough to bear witness to the signing of Victoria’s Treaty. This is what I saw and felt. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/publish/post...
On the banks of Birrarung
History all at once, the signing of the Treaty.
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I was fortunate enough to bear witness to the signing of Victoria’s Treaty. This is what I saw and felt. www.thespencerstreetend.com.au/publish/post...
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This news story needs to be in the toolkit for all #bikenyc and national #bicycling advocates and organizations.
WATCH: Seriously, if you’re following ANY bike-lane debate, you HAVE TO WATCH this news story. You actually can’t make this up. Ford claims without evidence that bike-lanes are bad for small business, and THE ACTUAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION obliterates him with data.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Safe bike-lanes mean business.
Annex businesses tell Ford to back off Bloor bike lanes
Stores in the Annex say the Bloor bike lanes have been a big boost to business. As Michelle Mackey reports, the neighborhood's BIA wants the province to back off its new bill that could see the lanes ...
toronto.citynews.ca
November 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM
This news story needs to be in the toolkit for all #bikenyc and national #bicycling advocates and organizations.
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Lamb = someone’s baby. 🐑
👉 Take Action for Sheep: Tell H&M to Drop Wool Now: https://drove.com/.2MMW
#lamb #lambs #babyanimals #sheep #animalart
👉 Take Action for Sheep: Tell H&M to Drop Wool Now: https://drove.com/.2MMW
#lamb #lambs #babyanimals #sheep #animalart
November 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Lamb = someone’s baby. 🐑
👉 Take Action for Sheep: Tell H&M to Drop Wool Now: https://drove.com/.2MMW
#lamb #lambs #babyanimals #sheep #animalart
👉 Take Action for Sheep: Tell H&M to Drop Wool Now: https://drove.com/.2MMW
#lamb #lambs #babyanimals #sheep #animalart