TonyP
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Global heating is the one issue we should all be together on. Somehow we need to work out how to get our governments to be serious and act!
Live in rural Australia - just want a future for all our grandchildren, children, friends…
Live in rural Australia - just want a future for all our grandchildren, children, friends…
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An overwhelming majority of the gas that would be produced from fracking the Beetaloo Basin would be sent overseas for export, new Market Forces analysis has found. The industry is gaslighting Australians. #climate #auspol
Read more in @reneweconomy.com.au ⬇️
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Industry accused of “gaslighting” Australians over future of Beetaloo fracking operations
Pipeline company APA Group has said Beetaloo Basin gas is necessary to supply the domestic market. A new analysis by Market Forces suggests most is destined for export.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 4, 2025 at 3:43 AM
An overwhelming majority of the gas that would be produced from fracking the Beetaloo Basin would be sent overseas for export, new Market Forces analysis has found. The industry is gaslighting Australians. #climate #auspol
Read more in @reneweconomy.com.au ⬇️
Read more in @reneweconomy.com.au ⬇️
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Australia's most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid reneweconomy.com.au/australias-m...
Australia’s most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid
The most powerful battery in Australia has begun testing its ability to act as a giant “shock absorber”, with the biggest intervention yet seen on the country’s grid.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Australia's most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid reneweconomy.com.au/australias-m...
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Remarkable drop in public support for climate policies in Aus from 2021.
- Drop for subsidies for renewables (9)
- Increase in gas power support (7)
- Drop for carbon pricing (8)
- Drop for coal mine ban (9)
poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2025/...
- Drop for subsidies for renewables (9)
- Increase in gas power support (7)
- Drop for carbon pricing (8)
- Drop for coal mine ban (9)
poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2025/...
June 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Remarkable drop in public support for climate policies in Aus from 2021.
- Drop for subsidies for renewables (9)
- Increase in gas power support (7)
- Drop for carbon pricing (8)
- Drop for coal mine ban (9)
poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2025/...
- Drop for subsidies for renewables (9)
- Increase in gas power support (7)
- Drop for carbon pricing (8)
- Drop for coal mine ban (9)
poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2025/...
the wrong and the completely rejected is a kind description of ‘that man’
June 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
the wrong and the completely rejected is a kind description of ‘that man’
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In compact countries like the Netherlands and the UK, most cities should be connected by car-free cycling highways. Smooth asphalt, no potholes. Cycling as transport and a boost to national health remains underrated (especially with e-bikes) and underpoliticised.
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In compact countries like the Netherlands and the UK, most cities should be connected by car-free cycling highways. Smooth asphalt, no potholes. Cycling as transport and a boost to national health remains underrated (especially with e-bikes) and underpoliticised.
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Today, Joe Rogan said: “Did you see the WaPo piece? They found that we’re in a cooling period…a very ‘inconvenient’ discovery, but they had to report the data—and kudos to them for doing that.”
I'd love to know how WaPo found that cooling period and, even more importantly, where they hid it.
I'd love to know how WaPo found that cooling period and, even more importantly, where they hid it.
June 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Today, Joe Rogan said: “Did you see the WaPo piece? They found that we’re in a cooling period…a very ‘inconvenient’ discovery, but they had to report the data—and kudos to them for doing that.”
I'd love to know how WaPo found that cooling period and, even more importantly, where they hid it.
I'd love to know how WaPo found that cooling period and, even more importantly, where they hid it.
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What do a football jersey, a ski suit, a beach towel, and a scarf have in common? They all show the warming stripes—and open the door to talking about climate change.
Here’s more on how you can join in, and start a conversation today without saying a word!
Here’s more on how you can join in, and start a conversation today without saying a word!
Start a Climate Convo Without Saying a Word
#ShowYourStripes
www.talkingclimate.ca
June 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
What do a football jersey, a ski suit, a beach towel, and a scarf have in common? They all show the warming stripes—and open the door to talking about climate change.
Here’s more on how you can join in, and start a conversation today without saying a word!
Here’s more on how you can join in, and start a conversation today without saying a word!
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There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵
May 7, 2025 at 12:11 PM
There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵
Depressing…
Regularly updated thread, now at 31 items:
There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵
June 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Depressing…
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"It changes everything:" Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality reneweconomy.com.au/it-changes-e...
“It changes everything:” Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality
Plunging cost of PV and battery storage in last year has made “24-hour” solar a reality for cities and industries in many parts of the world, a new report says.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 23, 2025 at 6:11 AM
"It changes everything:" Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality reneweconomy.com.au/it-changes-e...
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Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety
theconversation.com/freak-wind-g...
theconversation.com/freak-wind-g...
Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety
New research suggests global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of wind gusts from thunderstorm downbursts, with serious consequences for air travel.
theconversation.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety
theconversation.com/freak-wind-g...
theconversation.com/freak-wind-g...
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Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions amid drought www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions
In a bid to conserve water, authorities across the state have been forced to move to very unusual winter restrictions.
www.abc.net.au
June 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions amid drought www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
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Greek island Chios under emergency declaration as fires burn out of control www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
Greek island declares 'state of emergency' as strong winds fan wildfires
At least 190 extra firefighters are being deployed to the Aegean island as authorities predict heatwave condition to take hold in coming days.
www.abc.net.au
June 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Greek island Chios under emergency declaration as fires burn out of control www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...
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Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US
Several cities are under extreme heat warnings as high temperatures and humidity grip parts of the country
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Heat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them edition.cnn.com/2025/06/23/c...
Heat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them | CNN
The intensifying and expansive heat wave affecting around 150 million people in the United States from Wisconsin to Washington, DC, bears the hallmarks of human-caused global warming.
edition.cnn.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Heat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them edition.cnn.com/2025/06/23/c...
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Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals reneweconomy.com.au/victoria-ext...
Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals
The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals reneweconomy.com.au/victoria-ext...
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Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel reneweconomy.com.au/ireland-clos...
Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel
Fifteen countries in Europe have now eliminated coal from their electricity mix following the closure of a 40-year old, 915 MW power station.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 24, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel reneweconomy.com.au/ireland-clos...
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BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe thedriven.io/2025/06/24/b...
BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe
BYD has debuted its electric eBus B13.b in Europe at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, a 13-metre electric intercity bus with a range of up to 700 kilometres.
thedriven.io
June 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe thedriven.io/2025/06/24/b...
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“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt reneweconomy.com.au/just-stagger...
“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt
China’s cumulative solar capacity surpasses one terawatt after the addition of a “staggering” 93 GW of new PV capacity in May alone.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt reneweconomy.com.au/just-stagger...
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Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% reneweconomy.com.au/coal-royalti...
Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000%
The increasing cost of climate inaction has well and truly transitioned to become a hip-pocket issue not just for our farmers, but those in the “big smoke” as well.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% reneweconomy.com.au/coal-royalti...
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Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign
Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign
Australia’s most gas-reliant state takes a significant step to move households and businesses away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign
Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Toyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams cleantechnica.com/2025/06/22/t...
Toyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams - CleanTechnica
Hydrogen fuels cells for transportation continue to attract interest from major corporations such as Toyota and Airbus.
cleantechnica.com
June 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Toyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams cleantechnica.com/2025/06/22/t...
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Amid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights insideclimatenews.org/news/2406202...
Amid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights - Inside Climate News
High nighttime temperatures can do more than just disrupt your sleep, experts say.
insideclimatenews.org
June 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Amid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights insideclimatenews.org/news/2406202...