Richard Neumann
@richnmnn.bsky.social
Clean energy optimist and former 🇦🇺diplomat.
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Richard Neumann
@richnmnn.bsky.social
· Sep 10
With so many renewable energy projects already underway in the Pacific, can we now strive to be the first region to 100% renewable energy? Any feedback welcome by email to 100percent@renewablepacific.org.
Useful insights into the Australian Liberal and National Parties aversion to a future role in government from solar energy insider Wayne Smith - reneweconomy.com.au/triumph-of-h...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Useful insights into the Australian Liberal and National Parties aversion to a future role in government from solar energy insider Wayne Smith - reneweconomy.com.au/triumph-of-h...
Preview of 100% renewable energy Pacific report by @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social and @wesleymorgan.bsky.social in @theconversation.com ⬇️
What do you think? Are you interested in joining us for the journey?
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
What do you think? Are you interested in joining us for the journey?
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
How Pacific nations plan to go from spending up to 25% of GDP on fossil fuels to running on 100% renewables
Pacific nations spend billions each year importing fossil fuels for electricity. Now the region’s leaders are aiming for energy independence.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Preview of 100% renewable energy Pacific report by @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social and @wesleymorgan.bsky.social in @theconversation.com ⬇️
What do you think? Are you interested in joining us for the journey?
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
What do you think? Are you interested in joining us for the journey?
theconversation.com/how-pacific-...
Great ABC Landline story on a solar-powered robotic dairy!
The future is electric powered by renewable energy.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
The future is electric powered by renewable energy.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
Landline Dairy Automation (1); Dairy farmers embrace high-tech future
ABC Rural News provides authoritative coverage of the business and politics of Australian farming, livestock, forestry, agriculture and primary production
www.abc.net.au
November 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Great ABC Landline story on a solar-powered robotic dairy!
The future is electric powered by renewable energy.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
The future is electric powered by renewable energy.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social
@sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
Congratulations @pipcourtney.bsky.social 2025 Rural journalist of the year! 🎉
October 26, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Congratulations @pipcourtney.bsky.social 2025 Rural journalist of the year! 🎉
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Buried on rhe @abcnewsbot.bsky.social app… this is a shocking indictment of global (and Australia on #exports) #climate inaction! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
CO2 emissions reached record high in 2024, report finds
The World Meteorological Organization says carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are increasing at rates that have tripled since the 1960s, and emissions from human activities and more wildfires hav...
www.abc.net.au
October 16, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Buried on rhe @abcnewsbot.bsky.social app… this is a shocking indictment of global (and Australia on #exports) #climate inaction! www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Great work BZE
Beyond Zero Emissions 🙌
‘Powering Up Gladstone, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the region's capacity to become a clean commodities hub, using evidence-based indicators from the National Action Plan.’
#EnergyTransition #auspol
www.bze.org.au/research/rep...
Beyond Zero Emissions 🙌
‘Powering Up Gladstone, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the region's capacity to become a clean commodities hub, using evidence-based indicators from the National Action Plan.’
#EnergyTransition #auspol
www.bze.org.au/research/rep...
Research: Powering Up Gladstone | Energy
Our new insights paper, Powering Up Gladstone, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the region's capacity to become a
www.bze.org.au
October 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Great work BZE
Beyond Zero Emissions 🙌
‘Powering Up Gladstone, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the region's capacity to become a clean commodities hub, using evidence-based indicators from the National Action Plan.’
#EnergyTransition #auspol
www.bze.org.au/research/rep...
Beyond Zero Emissions 🙌
‘Powering Up Gladstone, delivers a comprehensive evaluation of the region's capacity to become a clean commodities hub, using evidence-based indicators from the National Action Plan.’
#EnergyTransition #auspol
www.bze.org.au/research/rep...
Biogas from pig farming is a thing.
George Miller tried to popularise it many years ago by making a movie with Tina Turner, Mel Gibson and Angry Anderson but it’s taken an Australian aid program to gain traction in Vietnam.
@pipcourtney.bsky.social
thebpp.com.au/blog/bpp-par...
George Miller tried to popularise it many years ago by making a movie with Tina Turner, Mel Gibson and Angry Anderson but it’s taken an Australian aid program to gain traction in Vietnam.
@pipcourtney.bsky.social
thebpp.com.au/blog/bpp-par...
BPP Partnership Impact Series: Bioenergy on commercial farms
Since its launch, the Business Partnerships Platform (BPP) has worked with ambitious partners to deliver meaningful, lasting change in communities across the world. The BPP Partnership Impact Series…
thebpp.com.au
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Biogas from pig farming is a thing.
George Miller tried to popularise it many years ago by making a movie with Tina Turner, Mel Gibson and Angry Anderson but it’s taken an Australian aid program to gain traction in Vietnam.
@pipcourtney.bsky.social
thebpp.com.au/blog/bpp-par...
George Miller tried to popularise it many years ago by making a movie with Tina Turner, Mel Gibson and Angry Anderson but it’s taken an Australian aid program to gain traction in Vietnam.
@pipcourtney.bsky.social
thebpp.com.au/blog/bpp-par...
Interested in how to maintain electricity stability on the grid’s edge?
One community is having a go at pumped hydro!
Don’t agree with everything Mark Bennett says but worth a look.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social for the intro.
www.abc.net.au/news/rural
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
One community is having a go at pumped hydro!
Don’t agree with everything Mark Bennett says but worth a look.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social for the intro.
www.abc.net.au/news/rural
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
Power to the People: Solving the power problems of a small town
ABC Rural News provides authoritative coverage of the business and politics of Australian farming, livestock, forestry, agriculture and primary production
www.abc.net.au
September 28, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Interested in how to maintain electricity stability on the grid’s edge?
One community is having a go at pumped hydro!
Don’t agree with everything Mark Bennett says but worth a look.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social for the intro.
www.abc.net.au/news/rural
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
One community is having a go at pumped hydro!
Don’t agree with everything Mark Bennett says but worth a look.
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social for the intro.
www.abc.net.au/news/rural
www.abc.net.au/news/rural/p...
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Now, this is interesting…
‘The demand for secondhand EV batteries is surging, with buyers repurposing them for everything from solar storage units to off-grid energy systems that can replace diesel generators.’
#batteries #ProductStewardship
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘The demand for secondhand EV batteries is surging, with buyers repurposing them for everything from solar storage units to off-grid energy systems that can replace diesel generators.’
#batteries #ProductStewardship
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Powerful lithium batteries in written-off EVs now hot property at salvage auctions
Demand for secondhand electric vehicle batteries is surging across Australia, as buyers repurpose them for everything from solar storage to off-grid energy
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Now, this is interesting…
‘The demand for secondhand EV batteries is surging, with buyers repurposing them for everything from solar storage units to off-grid energy systems that can replace diesel generators.’
#batteries #ProductStewardship
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘The demand for secondhand EV batteries is surging, with buyers repurposing them for everything from solar storage units to off-grid energy systems that can replace diesel generators.’
#batteries #ProductStewardship
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This is a warning the ACT govt must pay attention to.
Govts used to construct housing for key workers, now we face them being priced out of buying in our city.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907198...
Govts used to construct housing for key workers, now we face them being priced out of buying in our city.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907198...
Essential workers face being priced out of ACT homes: Property Council
House prices are up 115 per cent, but wages have only risen 84 per cent since 2007.
www.canberratimes.com.au
September 23, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This is a warning the ACT govt must pay attention to.
Govts used to construct housing for key workers, now we face them being priced out of buying in our city.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907198...
Govts used to construct housing for key workers, now we face them being priced out of buying in our city.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/907198...
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September 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions.
Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials
Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissi...
apnews.com
September 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions.
Great episode on ABC Landline today:
💧King Island farmers prepare for drought resilience
🇺🇸🐄 Market Update
⚡️ Victorian farmers airing grievances about renewable energy
🤖Solar powered robotic weed sprayers
Watching S2025 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/landlin...
💧King Island farmers prepare for drought resilience
🇺🇸🐄 Market Update
⚡️ Victorian farmers airing grievances about renewable energy
🤖Solar powered robotic weed sprayers
Watching S2025 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/landlin...
Landline: S2025
Lessons learned from drought on King Island; Understanding rural Victorian discontent; and the plucky South Australian agricultural robotics company doing its own thing.
iview.abc.net.au
September 14, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Great episode on ABC Landline today:
💧King Island farmers prepare for drought resilience
🇺🇸🐄 Market Update
⚡️ Victorian farmers airing grievances about renewable energy
🤖Solar powered robotic weed sprayers
Watching S2025 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/landlin...
💧King Island farmers prepare for drought resilience
🇺🇸🐄 Market Update
⚡️ Victorian farmers airing grievances about renewable energy
🤖Solar powered robotic weed sprayers
Watching S2025 in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/landlin...
With so many renewable energy projects already underway in the Pacific, can we now strive to be the first region to 100% renewable energy? Any feedback welcome by email to 100percent@renewablepacific.org.
September 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
With so many renewable energy projects already underway in the Pacific, can we now strive to be the first region to 100% renewable energy? Any feedback welcome by email to 100percent@renewablepacific.org.
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @deakinuniversity.bsky.social DUST Solar Car finishing 4th in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025. 3000km from Darwin to Adelaide over 5 days. @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social proud sponsor congratulations to all teams. #DUST
August 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to @deakinuniversity.bsky.social DUST Solar Car finishing 4th in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2025. 3000km from Darwin to Adelaide over 5 days. @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social proud sponsor congratulations to all teams. #DUST
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Little penguin population on Penguin Island near Perth almost wiped out
32% penguins killed by watercraft
Y'know, dead dead
Here's an idea🤔
It's a marine reserve: exclude motor boat entry >1km
Soz, I know Western Australia only has tiny coastline🙄
Oh, & police it
www.perthnow.com.au/news/little-...
32% penguins killed by watercraft
Y'know, dead dead
Here's an idea🤔
It's a marine reserve: exclude motor boat entry >1km
Soz, I know Western Australia only has tiny coastline🙄
Oh, & police it
www.perthnow.com.au/news/little-...
Heartbreaking fate of little penguins on iconic WA island
A population of little penguins off Perth has almost been wiped out in 17 years, with a quarter of the adorable animals killed by watercraft.
www.perthnow.com.au
August 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Little penguin population on Penguin Island near Perth almost wiped out
32% penguins killed by watercraft
Y'know, dead dead
Here's an idea🤔
It's a marine reserve: exclude motor boat entry >1km
Soz, I know Western Australia only has tiny coastline🙄
Oh, & police it
www.perthnow.com.au/news/little-...
32% penguins killed by watercraft
Y'know, dead dead
Here's an idea🤔
It's a marine reserve: exclude motor boat entry >1km
Soz, I know Western Australia only has tiny coastline🙄
Oh, & police it
www.perthnow.com.au/news/little-...
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Solar, wind and batteries is “base load”
Australia is at reduced risk of blackouts over the next decade thanks to a rapid buildout of renewables and batteries that will help offset the retirement of the nation’s coal fleet, according to the country’s energy market operator
Record Clean Energy Additions Ease Blackout Fears in Australia
Australia is at reduced risk of blackouts over the next decade thanks to a rapid buildout of renewables and batteries that will help offset the retirement of the nation’s coal fleet, according to the country’s energy market operator.
bloom.bg
August 21, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Solar, wind and batteries is “base load”
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Time for your regular reminder that
A) the Coaltion’s feelings about climate are irrelevant for the next 3-6 yrs
B) how much you worry about the Coalition is up to you
C) the more you worry about the Coaltion’s irrelevant opinions the less pressure is on the ALP to stop approving new gas & coal
A) the Coaltion’s feelings about climate are irrelevant for the next 3-6 yrs
B) how much you worry about the Coalition is up to you
C) the more you worry about the Coaltion’s irrelevant opinions the less pressure is on the ALP to stop approving new gas & coal
July 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Time for your regular reminder that
A) the Coaltion’s feelings about climate are irrelevant for the next 3-6 yrs
B) how much you worry about the Coalition is up to you
C) the more you worry about the Coaltion’s irrelevant opinions the less pressure is on the ALP to stop approving new gas & coal
A) the Coaltion’s feelings about climate are irrelevant for the next 3-6 yrs
B) how much you worry about the Coalition is up to you
C) the more you worry about the Coaltion’s irrelevant opinions the less pressure is on the ALP to stop approving new gas & coal
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The EU out of the gates early. For earth observations and global
Weather and Climate modelling, the ECMWF and Copernicus programs will become the global standard and goto.
Proud to play a role in shifting the ACCESS-S across to Copernicus and developing that partnership.
Weather and Climate modelling, the ECMWF and Copernicus programs will become the global standard and goto.
Proud to play a role in shifting the ACCESS-S across to Copernicus and developing that partnership.
European governments are breaking their dependence on scientific data the United States used to make freely available, ramping up their data collection systems to monitor climate change & weather extremes. Now we’re just giving away our leadership positions.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Europe is breaking its reliance on American science
European governments are taking steps to break their dependence on critical scientific data the United States historically made freely available to the world, and are ramping up their own data collection systems to monitor climate change and weather extremes, according to Reuters interviews.
www.reuters.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The EU out of the gates early. For earth observations and global
Weather and Climate modelling, the ECMWF and Copernicus programs will become the global standard and goto.
Proud to play a role in shifting the ACCESS-S across to Copernicus and developing that partnership.
Weather and Climate modelling, the ECMWF and Copernicus programs will become the global standard and goto.
Proud to play a role in shifting the ACCESS-S across to Copernicus and developing that partnership.
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MORNING AUSTRALIA
I found a fun and frightful little chart buried in the government's own data, revealing that even they expect domestic gas consumption to never return to its glory days
THE GAS SHORTAGE IS A BIG LIE USED TO JUSTIFY EASING APPROVALS = SUBSIDIES FOR HUGE NEW FF PROJECTS
I found a fun and frightful little chart buried in the government's own data, revealing that even they expect domestic gas consumption to never return to its glory days
THE GAS SHORTAGE IS A BIG LIE USED TO JUSTIFY EASING APPROVALS = SUBSIDIES FOR HUGE NEW FF PROJECTS
The Federal Government has released a new report that includes projections of how much gas Australia is set to use over the coming decades.
There is no ambiguity in its message: Australia reached peak gas years ago, and it’s all downhill from here.
@ketanjoshi.co #auspol
There is no ambiguity in its message: Australia reached peak gas years ago, and it’s all downhill from here.
@ketanjoshi.co #auspol
July 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
MORNING AUSTRALIA
I found a fun and frightful little chart buried in the government's own data, revealing that even they expect domestic gas consumption to never return to its glory days
THE GAS SHORTAGE IS A BIG LIE USED TO JUSTIFY EASING APPROVALS = SUBSIDIES FOR HUGE NEW FF PROJECTS
I found a fun and frightful little chart buried in the government's own data, revealing that even they expect domestic gas consumption to never return to its glory days
THE GAS SHORTAGE IS A BIG LIE USED TO JUSTIFY EASING APPROVALS = SUBSIDIES FOR HUGE NEW FF PROJECTS
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“The now-deliberate physical destruction of much of Gaza by Israel can only be seen to be directed at destroying its viability as a place for anyone to live.”
Laura Tingle:
Laura Tingle:
The reality in Gaza shows Israel is at risk of becoming a global pariah
The reality of the situation on the ground in Gaza, and the spectre of children dying of malnutrition or starvation, sits at such extraordinary odds with the language of spokespeople for both the Neta...
www.abc.net.au
July 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
“The now-deliberate physical destruction of much of Gaza by Israel can only be seen to be directed at destroying its viability as a place for anyone to live.”
Laura Tingle:
Laura Tingle:
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🔌💡 Really excellent newsletter from Saul Griffith, thinking about exactly the questions we need to think about in US post-OBBBA. There's a lot we can do without the federal gov't (and that the federal gov't can't do).
Make Electricity Cheap Again - part 1.
We succeeded in making "Electrify Everything" an idea. We failed to make electricity cheap. Lets make electricity cheap again.
energyandstuff.substack.com
July 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
🔌💡 Really excellent newsletter from Saul Griffith, thinking about exactly the questions we need to think about in US post-OBBBA. There's a lot we can do without the federal gov't (and that the federal gov't can't do).
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SA’s toxic algal bloom is twice the size of the ACT, has killed 12,000 animals and is filling even the experts with dread
#environment #auspol
#environment #auspol
SA’s toxic algal bloom is twice the size of the ACT, has killed 12,000 animals and is filling even the experts with dread
Beaches are littered with fish carcasses and scientists warn they are only ‘the tip of the iceberg’ as underwater habitats deteriorate
www.theguardian.com
July 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
SA’s toxic algal bloom is twice the size of the ACT, has killed 12,000 animals and is filling even the experts with dread
#environment #auspol
#environment #auspol
Great ABC Landline article on turning sugar cane waste into mushrooms! 🍄
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social and team.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social and team.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Sugarcane waste offers new frontier for growing Asian mushrooms
Exotic mushrooms are being cultivated in Queensland using bagasse, a by-product of sugarcane processing.
www.abc.net.au
July 20, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Great ABC Landline article on turning sugar cane waste into mushrooms! 🍄
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social and team.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Thanks @pipcourtney.bsky.social and team.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...