Matthew Wright-Simon
@matthewwrightsimon.bsky.social
Leadership, storytelling and collective action. 🌱 Founder, Engage Change; Co-director, Newday Leadership; Dean, Awesome Foundation (Adelaide). #regeneration, #nature, #socialenterprise. Also #trailrunning 🏃
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Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide #Climate
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide
Fortnight-long event to be held in Antalya but Australia may lead negotiations
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Turkey to host Cop31 climate conference after Australia drops push to hold it in Adelaide #Climate
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A reminder that crypto mining continues to be one of the world's most severe wastes of energy and one of the most shockingly pointless causes of environmental harm
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
A reminder that crypto mining continues to be one of the world's most severe wastes of energy and one of the most shockingly pointless causes of environmental harm
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Like generative ML, you have to burn more energy for every new dollar of profit. Death spiral ensues
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes in one of the nation’s largest phishing campaigns in years, with the sophisticated attacks specifically targeting the country’s most vulnerable citizens www.smh.com.au/technology/c...
Cybercriminals unleash fake Centrelink scam on vulnerable Australians
More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes.
www.smh.com.au
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes in one of the nation’s largest phishing campaigns in years, with the sophisticated attacks specifically targeting the country’s most vulnerable citizens www.smh.com.au/technology/c...
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I got out of the habit of reading magazines bc of the social pressure of writers reading what's trendy/popular or frankly expected of you.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
November 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I got out of the habit of reading magazines bc of the social pressure of writers reading what's trendy/popular or frankly expected of you.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
This year, I've dedicated myself back to reading magazines and I'm truly having the time of my life.
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Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember: The richest 1% evade over $160 billion in taxes every year.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
That amount would fund SNAP for a year with money to spare.
Ask yourself who the real freeloaders are.
@aaron.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
November 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
@aaron.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
@jay.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
@jay.bsky.team When is Sarah Kenzidor back on Bluesky?
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It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
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People moan about AI taking people’s jobs, so interact and keep demand high for in person jobs
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
November 10, 2025 at 7:52 AM
People moan about AI taking people’s jobs, so interact and keep demand high for in person jobs
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
- Go to the post office when you need to renew/post/register things
- Go to the bank and get money out
- Go to the shops and spend money, stop buying online
- Go use public transport
- Go to the library
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Fossil fuel lobbyists are now talking gas up as a ‘green’ fuel.
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Fossil fuel lobbyists are now talking gas up as a ‘green’ fuel.
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
To be absolutely clear, this is nonsense.
Coal full life cycle emissions: 800-1,700g CO2e/kWh
Gas full life cycle emissions: 290-930g CO2e/kWh
Wind power full life cycle emissions: 5-15g CO2e/kWh
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The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The entire right-wing propaganda machine came after Zohran Mamdani.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
The president and his allies came after him.
Democratic leaders, by and large, did not have his back until the last minute.
He still won, turning out historic numbers and inspiring young voters.
His politics can win anywhere.
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roses are red
big laughs are hearty
big laughs are hearty
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
roses are red
big laughs are hearty
big laughs are hearty
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“Incoherent empty men want to sell me the chance to stop reading and writing and thinking, to stop caring for my kids or talking to my parents, to stop choosing what I do or knowing why I do it”
“I do understand: you want permission... You gave one to your teacher and they didn’t notice. Your boss told you to use it after they laid off half the team and it was fine. You fed one to your kids and they liked it.”
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I Am An AI Hater
I am an AI hater. This is considered rude, but I do not care, because I am a hater.
anthonymoser.github.io
November 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
“Incoherent empty men want to sell me the chance to stop reading and writing and thinking, to stop caring for my kids or talking to my parents, to stop choosing what I do or knowing why I do it”
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Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
November 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Walmart, McDonalds and Amazon are the largest employers of people who require SNAP assistance.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
The CEOs earned between 18-40 million last year, 1000x their median employee income.
They took billions in profits, while their workers relied on SNAP to survive.
Wanna fix fraud and abuse?
Fix that.
Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI www.theverge.com/news/812545/...
Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI
No more Spirited Away and Demon Slayer in Sora 2.
www.theverge.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Studio Ghibli, Bandai Namco, Square Enix demand OpenAI stop using their content to train AI www.theverge.com/news/812545/...
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If you want clear and accurate info to understand what is happening in Sudan, and how you can help stop this genocide, here is the piece that will provide you that clarity.
This is a guest piece by Sudanese-American attorney Mo Seifeldein. Please read & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/sudan-isnt...
This is a guest piece by Sudanese-American attorney Mo Seifeldein. Please read & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/sudan-isnt...
Sudan Isn’t a Civil War. It’s an Empire-Fueled Genocide.
A guest post by Mo Seifeldein, a Sudanese-American refugee and attorney
www.qasimrashid.com
November 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
If you want clear and accurate info to understand what is happening in Sudan, and how you can help stop this genocide, here is the piece that will provide you that clarity.
This is a guest piece by Sudanese-American attorney Mo Seifeldein. Please read & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/sudan-isnt...
This is a guest piece by Sudanese-American attorney Mo Seifeldein. Please read & share.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/sudan-isnt...
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
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2 minute speaking limits is a joke. These are serious, complex issues and deliberations that require due consideration
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 AM
2 minute speaking limits is a joke. These are serious, complex issues and deliberations that require due consideration
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As the single most important news story this year, I can't wait to see the detailed and central coverage this will get in every media outlet we have
‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
As the single most important news story this year, I can't wait to see the detailed and central coverage this will get in every media outlet we have
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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Did you see us today in The Canberra Times?
Australians have voted for climate action – add your name to our petition urging Murray Watt to actually strengthen our environmental laws and stop new coal and gas projects!
#auspol
Australians have voted for climate action – add your name to our petition urging Murray Watt to actually strengthen our environmental laws and stop new coal and gas projects!
#auspol
October 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Did you see us today in The Canberra Times?
Australians have voted for climate action – add your name to our petition urging Murray Watt to actually strengthen our environmental laws and stop new coal and gas projects!
#auspol
Australians have voted for climate action – add your name to our petition urging Murray Watt to actually strengthen our environmental laws and stop new coal and gas projects!
#auspol
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This is amazing!!
October 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This is amazing!!
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I have never seen such a perfect image
October 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I have never seen such a perfect image