Pat Simons
@patsimons.bsky.social
Campaigns Coordinator for Yes2Renewables at FoE Australia bsky.app/profile/foe.org.au Climate jobs, energy democracy, punk & hip hop. he/him.
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I'm reading through Abundance because everyone seemed to, and I'm not yet in a position to offer a critique but a few things have caught my attention. I'll collate a few here as I go.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:33 AM
I'm reading through Abundance because everyone seemed to, and I'm not yet in a position to offer a critique but a few things have caught my attention. I'll collate a few here as I go.
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Just a few things I'd like to say about this @hausfath.bsky.social piece.
The first is that every 10th of a degree of heating over 2C raises risks for multiple irreversible catastrophes MORE than every 10th of a degree of heating under 2C.
That's why the 2C target exists. It's not random.
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The first is that every 10th of a degree of heating over 2C raises risks for multiple irreversible catastrophes MORE than every 10th of a degree of heating under 2C.
That's why the 2C target exists. It's not random.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Just a few things I'd like to say about this @hausfath.bsky.social piece.
The first is that every 10th of a degree of heating over 2C raises risks for multiple irreversible catastrophes MORE than every 10th of a degree of heating under 2C.
That's why the 2C target exists. It's not random.
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The first is that every 10th of a degree of heating over 2C raises risks for multiple irreversible catastrophes MORE than every 10th of a degree of heating under 2C.
That's why the 2C target exists. It's not random.
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Six countries warn that Trump's attack on Venezuela sets an "extremely dangerous precedent". Six countries. Where is the leadership in this world? All Australia could muster is vague waffle.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
‘Extremely dangerous precedent’ set by Trump’s attack on Venezuela, six countries warn – live
Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay say US actions ‘constitute an extremely dangerous precedent for peace and regional security’
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Six countries warn that Trump's attack on Venezuela sets an "extremely dangerous precedent". Six countries. Where is the leadership in this world? All Australia could muster is vague waffle.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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In an effort to win this contest, China is building hegemony by exporting not just its green products but also in a structural shift exporting its technology, engineering, supply chains, and financing.
phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
www.ft.com/content/e517...
phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
www.ft.com/content/e517...
China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says
Beijing is dominating construction of renewable energy sources, according to Global Energy Monitor
www.ft.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
In an effort to win this contest, China is building hegemony by exporting not just its green products but also in a structural shift exporting its technology, engineering, supply chains, and financing.
phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
www.ft.com/content/e517...
phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
www.ft.com/content/e517...
This is kinda hilarious. A possibly AI generated submission to the disinformation inquiry has claimed that Reneweconomy editor Giles Parkinson is in fact a global funds manager half his age...with hair! reneweconomy.com.au/i-am-accused...
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December 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This is kinda hilarious. A possibly AI generated submission to the disinformation inquiry has claimed that Reneweconomy editor Giles Parkinson is in fact a global funds manager half his age...with hair! reneweconomy.com.au/i-am-accused...
Star of the South has submitted it's environmental impact statement -- an important step forward for what promises to be Australia's first offshore wind farm latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/news/2025/12...
Star of the South moves one step closer
By PHILIP HOPKINS THE Star of the South offshore wind project has lodged its Environmental Impact Statement for approval [...]
latrobevalleyexpress.com.au
December 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Star of the South has submitted it's environmental impact statement -- an important step forward for what promises to be Australia's first offshore wind farm latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/news/2025/12...
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'Jobs, Affordable Energy, and Local Renewal
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth Welcomes SEC Ownership of Delburn Wind Farm
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
www.melbournefoe.org.au
December 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
'Jobs, Affordable Energy, and Local Renewal
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth’s Yes2Renewables campaign has welcomed the State Electricity Commission’s (SEC) announcement of the purchase of the Delburn Wind Farm.'
www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
The Delburn wind farm will become the first publicly owned wind project in Victoria. Once built, it will overlook the Hazelwood coal mine from the Strzelecki Ranges www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
Friends of the Earth Welcomes SEC Ownership of Delburn Wind Farm
Mobilise! Resist! Transform!
www.melbournefoe.org.au
December 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The Delburn wind farm will become the first publicly owned wind project in Victoria. Once built, it will overlook the Hazelwood coal mine from the Strzelecki Ranges www.melbournefoe.org.au/friends_of_t...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Travis Lovett has announced a new walk for truth from Naarm/Melbourne to Canberra.
The first leg in western Vic was really powerful. If you have the chance to join this do it nit.com.au/17-12-2025/2...
The first leg in western Vic was really powerful. If you have the chance to join this do it nit.com.au/17-12-2025/2...
Travis Lovett announces new 'Walk for Truth' from Naarm to Canberra
Fresh from a monumental walk across almost half of Victoria this year, Travis Lovett has announced a new 'walk for truth' in 2026, travelling from Naarm to Canberra.The Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man, who...
nit.com.au
December 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Travis Lovett has announced a new walk for truth from Naarm/Melbourne to Canberra.
The first leg in western Vic was really powerful. If you have the chance to join this do it nit.com.au/17-12-2025/2...
The first leg in western Vic was really powerful. If you have the chance to join this do it nit.com.au/17-12-2025/2...
International investors are backing in Star of the South, as the leading offshore wind project stays the course, purchases land for transmission connection and taking EPBC referral to next stage.
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
Offshore wind frontrunner spends big despite policy limbo
Amid a spate of collapsed projects in Australia’s nascent offshore wind sector, one developer is forging ahead.
www.afr.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:13 AM
International investors are backing in Star of the South, as the leading offshore wind project stays the course, purchases land for transmission connection and taking EPBC referral to next stage.
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
It promises to be the first offshore wind farm built in Australia www.afr.com/policy/energ...
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Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the attack at Bondi Beach. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families. We extend our deepest solidarity to the Jewish community.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the attack at Bondi Beach. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families. We extend our deepest solidarity to the Jewish community.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
Major project status renewed for Star of the South and granted to Blue Mackerel in sign of comitment key Gippsland offshore wind projects www.gippslandmonitor.com.au/p/offshore-w...
Offshore wind update: 3,500 jobs expected as projects enter next stage
Even as some companies backed out of development, others are confident turbines are the future.
www.gippslandmonitor.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Major project status renewed for Star of the South and granted to Blue Mackerel in sign of comitment key Gippsland offshore wind projects www.gippslandmonitor.com.au/p/offshore-w...
Well done to everyone who fought this case. Vic police blatantly overuse OC spray against protestors and they need to be held to account. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Climate protesters win groundbreaking class action against Victoria police over use of pepper spray
Potentially precedent-setting case brought after Jordan Brown hit with capsicum spray outside mining and resources conference in Melbourne in 2019
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Well done to everyone who fought this case. Vic police blatantly overuse OC spray against protestors and they need to be held to account. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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More than 350 enviro orgs in the USA launch campaign demanding lawmakers halt new AI data center construction. Grps incl Greenpeace, & Friends of the Earth. 'This represents the most organized enviro assault on Big Tech’s expansion plans in decades'.
www.eweek.com/news/ai-data...
www.eweek.com/news/ai-data...
Environmental Groups Demand AI Data Center Ban From US Congress | eWEEK
350+ pro-environment organizations from all 50 states coordinated a massive campaign demanding lawmakers immediately halt new AI data center construction.
www.eweek.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
More than 350 enviro orgs in the USA launch campaign demanding lawmakers halt new AI data center construction. Grps incl Greenpeace, & Friends of the Earth. 'This represents the most organized enviro assault on Big Tech’s expansion plans in decades'.
www.eweek.com/news/ai-data...
www.eweek.com/news/ai-data...
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A federal judge today struck down the Trump administration’s halt on approving new wind farms on federal lands and waters. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A federal judge today struck down the Trump administration’s halt on approving new wind farms on federal lands and waters. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
Tuning in to the Apology to First Peoples by the Victorian Government. Truth telling in parliament!
December 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Tuning in to the Apology to First Peoples by the Victorian Government. Truth telling in parliament!
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Australia’s main grid reached 50% renewables for second month in a row, but in W.A. – the world’s biggest isolated grid – the result was even better.
reneweconomy.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Australia’s main grid reached 50% renewables for second month in a row, but in W.A. – the world’s biggest isolated grid – the result was even better.
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Big battery dispatch overtook peaking gas generators for the first time on the main grid in November, and will rapidly grow to be the dominance player in the market.
reneweconomy.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Big battery dispatch overtook peaking gas generators for the first time on the main grid in November, and will rapidly grow to be the dominance player in the market.
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Victoria has made history, with the first Treaty with First Nations people in the country!
It’s time to celebrate this huge moment! Join @firstpeoplesvic, First Nations people and allies from all walks of life next Friday 12 December to celebrate the incredible journey to Treaty.
It’s time to celebrate this huge moment! Join @firstpeoplesvic, First Nations people and allies from all walks of life next Friday 12 December to celebrate the incredible journey to Treaty.
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Victoria has made history, with the first Treaty with First Nations people in the country!
It’s time to celebrate this huge moment! Join @firstpeoplesvic, First Nations people and allies from all walks of life next Friday 12 December to celebrate the incredible journey to Treaty.
It’s time to celebrate this huge moment! Join @firstpeoplesvic, First Nations people and allies from all walks of life next Friday 12 December to celebrate the incredible journey to Treaty.
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Rising Tide update:
'Thousands of people have flocked to the annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters, including the Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters, paddled out in kayaks.'
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
'Thousands of people have flocked to the annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters, including the Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters, paddled out in kayaks.'
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal ship from entering Newcastle harbour
Thousands of protesters, including Australian Greens leader, gather for annual climate protest in world’s largest coal export port
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Rising Tide update:
'Thousands of people have flocked to the annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters, including the Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters, paddled out in kayaks.'
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
'Thousands of people have flocked to the annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters, including the Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters, paddled out in kayaks.'
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
SA wind project contract with government owned Snowy Hydro breaks wind farm investment drought. It may well be the first wind farm in Australia to reach financial close in 2025.
reneweconomy.com.au/another-wind...
reneweconomy.com.au/another-wind...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 11:48 PM
SA wind project contract with government owned Snowy Hydro breaks wind farm investment drought. It may well be the first wind farm in Australia to reach financial close in 2025.
reneweconomy.com.au/another-wind...
reneweconomy.com.au/another-wind...
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State launches consultation on five draft onshore renewable energy zones (REZs) and one “shoreline” REZ, in final call for fresh feedback from community, industry.
reneweconomy.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
State launches consultation on five draft onshore renewable energy zones (REZs) and one “shoreline” REZ, in final call for fresh feedback from community, industry.
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Nannas invite you to say no to the SANTOS gas lateral pipeline - the crucial plank of Santos’ dastardly plan to drill 850 gas wells in the precious Pilliga Forest.
Visit our No Pipeline information stall @risingtideaus.bsky.social blockade we’ll help you make your submission on the spot. #Climate
Visit our No Pipeline information stall @risingtideaus.bsky.social blockade we’ll help you make your submission on the spot. #Climate
Santos hit by further delay on Narrabri gas ruling
A traditional owner appeal over the project’s approval was due to start on Tuesday but is now expected in March 2026 after the judge recused herself.
www.afr.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Nannas invite you to say no to the SANTOS gas lateral pipeline - the crucial plank of Santos’ dastardly plan to drill 850 gas wells in the precious Pilliga Forest.
Visit our No Pipeline information stall @risingtideaus.bsky.social blockade we’ll help you make your submission on the spot. #Climate
Visit our No Pipeline information stall @risingtideaus.bsky.social blockade we’ll help you make your submission on the spot. #Climate
Bring on the solar punk future
A motorcycle ... with an electric motor, so it never needs fuel ... and two foldable solar panels, so it can recharge while parked, thus needing no outlet.
Effectively infinite range. Total freedom.
Effectively infinite range. Total freedom.
self-charging solar motorcycle by MASK architects frees riders from fuel and power networks
www.designboom.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Bring on the solar punk future