ApaulD
@apauld.bsky.social
Photography 📷 art 🎨 street gardening 🦜forests 🌳 citizens’ assemblies
Will we stop f-ing our environment? Climate OMG 🤦🏻♀️ 315ppm
#auspol #linguistics #biodiversity #environment
Image by Howard Arkley
Photograph: Victoria Central Highlands
Will we stop f-ing our environment? Climate OMG 🤦🏻♀️ 315ppm
#auspol #linguistics #biodiversity #environment
Image by Howard Arkley
Photograph: Victoria Central Highlands
Handy guide to the proposed amendments to the EPBC Act from Environmental Justice Australia
#australia #auspol #environment #law
#australia #auspol #environment #law
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Handy guide to the proposed amendments to the EPBC Act from Environmental Justice Australia
#australia #auspol #environment #law
#australia #auspol #environment #law
Thank you for your research into and publicity on the Atlas Network
#atlasnetwork #democracy
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
#atlasnetwork #democracy
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Thank you for your research into and publicity on the Atlas Network
#atlasnetwork #democracy
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
#atlasnetwork #democracy
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
#china
This could have, should have been Australia.
#energy #australia
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
archive.md/5t5v5
#china
This could have, should have been Australia.
#energy #australia
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
archive.md/5t5v5
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
“China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
#china
This could have, should have been Australia.
#energy #australia
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
archive.md/5t5v5
#china
This could have, should have been Australia.
#energy #australia
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
archive.md/5t5v5
This 👇@albomp
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social
The US is the world's largest oil and gas producer. Yet, "China is now making more money from exporting green technology than America makes from exporting fossil fuels."
China’s clean-energy revolution will reshape markets and politics
The world’s biggest manufacturer now has an interest in the world decarbonising
www.economist.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This 👇@albomp
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social
The dilemma we face is simple: genuinely respond to the scientific reality of our predicament or endure the consequences of this profound moral failure for centuries to come.”
#climatechange #COP30 #science
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#climatechange #COP30 #science
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The dilemma we face is simple: genuinely respond to the scientific reality of our predicament or endure the consequences of this profound moral failure for centuries to come.”
#climatechange #COP30 #science
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
#climatechange #COP30 #science
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Climate Choir Melbourne sings "For the Art" (Lyrics: Jeannie Marsh, set to Laura Brearley's music "For the Trees")
World Heritage-listed Muruguga rock art is being harmed by emissions fr Woodside's North West Shelf gas project. In Sept 2025 the Australian govt granted Woodside a 45-year extension
World Heritage-listed Muruguga rock art is being harmed by emissions fr Woodside's North West Shelf gas project. In Sept 2025 the Australian govt granted Woodside a 45-year extension
For the Art: Climate Choir Melbourne sings for the ancient Murujuga rock art. SD 480p
YouTube video by Climate Choir Melbourne
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Climate Choir Melbourne sings "For the Art" (Lyrics: Jeannie Marsh, set to Laura Brearley's music "For the Trees")
World Heritage-listed Muruguga rock art is being harmed by emissions fr Woodside's North West Shelf gas project. In Sept 2025 the Australian govt granted Woodside a 45-year extension
World Heritage-listed Muruguga rock art is being harmed by emissions fr Woodside's North West Shelf gas project. In Sept 2025 the Australian govt granted Woodside a 45-year extension
No, Australia is not ‘streaking ahead’ of other nations on climate.“When it comes to reducing the emissions that really matter, which are from fossil fuels, industry waste & agriculture, Australia is at the bottom just behind South Korea,”
#climate
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
archive.md/mj1Zz
#climate
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
archive.md/mj1Zz
No, Australia is not ‘streaking ahead’ of other nations on climate
We checked the Nationals’ claim that Australia is reducing emissions much faster than its peers.
www.smh.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
No, Australia is not ‘streaking ahead’ of other nations on climate.“When it comes to reducing the emissions that really matter, which are from fossil fuels, industry waste & agriculture, Australia is at the bottom just behind South Korea,”
#climate
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
archive.md/mj1Zz
#climate
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
archive.md/mj1Zz
Getup is running a campaign against election interfering Advance. Thank you.
#auspol
www.getup.org.au/campaigns/co...
#auspol
www.getup.org.au/campaigns/co...
Help stop Advance's billionaire machine
Advance is a billionaire-funded lobby group fuelling division and dragging politics backwards. Together, let’s build people power strong enough to fight their far-right machine and shape a fairer futu...
www.getup.org.au
November 4, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Getup is running a campaign against election interfering Advance. Thank you.
#auspol
www.getup.org.au/campaigns/co...
#auspol
www.getup.org.au/campaigns/co...
“Humans do seem to be to be dead set on conveniencing themselves into meaninglessness…
but actually I’m more optimistic than that, optimistic and defiant and I invite you to be optimistic and defiant with me”
#art #ai
Another great talk by Tim Minchin
youtu.be/ODSKfN6pSMs
but actually I’m more optimistic than that, optimistic and defiant and I invite you to be optimistic and defiant with me”
#art #ai
Another great talk by Tim Minchin
youtu.be/ODSKfN6pSMs
Tim Minchin’s Full Speech at The Art of Tax Reform Summit 2025 - NSW, Australia
YouTube video by Tim Minchin
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
“Humans do seem to be to be dead set on conveniencing themselves into meaninglessness…
but actually I’m more optimistic than that, optimistic and defiant and I invite you to be optimistic and defiant with me”
#art #ai
Another great talk by Tim Minchin
youtu.be/ODSKfN6pSMs
but actually I’m more optimistic than that, optimistic and defiant and I invite you to be optimistic and defiant with me”
#art #ai
Another great talk by Tim Minchin
youtu.be/ODSKfN6pSMs
How should proposed federal environmental legislation be improved?
#australia #environment #nature #law
#australia #environment #nature #law
November 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
How should proposed federal environmental legislation be improved?
#australia #environment #nature #law
#australia #environment #nature #law
Now is the time we need every individual to write, ring & sign to make the Senate know the proposed new #australia federal nature laws must be stronger.
#nature
Environment Justice Australia’s scorecard assesses them as weaker overall than current laws. See 👇
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
#nature
Environment Justice Australia’s scorecard assesses them as weaker overall than current laws. See 👇
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
Environment law reform scorecard - Environmental Justice Australia
After years of promises, the Albanese government has finally tabled its long-awaited environment reform package in Parliament. Here's how it stacks up – independently analysed by legal experts.
envirojustice.org.au
November 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Now is the time we need every individual to write, ring & sign to make the Senate know the proposed new #australia federal nature laws must be stronger.
#nature
Environment Justice Australia’s scorecard assesses them as weaker overall than current laws. See 👇
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
#nature
Environment Justice Australia’s scorecard assesses them as weaker overall than current laws. See 👇
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
The proposed federal environment legislation is so poor.
“EJA’s legal experts have analysed the 7 bills & 1,500 pages of amendments to create a scorecard – an independent assessment of what’s strong, what’s weak, what’s been removed, & what needs to improve.”
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
“EJA’s legal experts have analysed the 7 bills & 1,500 pages of amendments to create a scorecard – an independent assessment of what’s strong, what’s weak, what’s been removed, & what needs to improve.”
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
Environment law reform scorecard - Environmental Justice Australia
After years of promises, the Albanese government has finally tabled its long-awaited environment reform package in Parliament. Here's how it stacks up – independently analysed by legal experts.
envirojustice.org.au
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The proposed federal environment legislation is so poor.
“EJA’s legal experts have analysed the 7 bills & 1,500 pages of amendments to create a scorecard – an independent assessment of what’s strong, what’s weak, what’s been removed, & what needs to improve.”
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
“EJA’s legal experts have analysed the 7 bills & 1,500 pages of amendments to create a scorecard – an independent assessment of what’s strong, what’s weak, what’s been removed, & what needs to improve.”
envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
Why did the man cut down the tree?
Because it was there.
Why didn’t the man cut down the tree?
Because it wasn’t there.
#trees #nature
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, The Treehouse Joke Book 2019
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Because it was there.
Why didn’t the man cut down the tree?
Because it wasn’t there.
#trees #nature
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, The Treehouse Joke Book 2019
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Shock and anger’ as Labor proposes giving states more power over fossil fuel projects
Extracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt ‘anger’ from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakened
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Why did the man cut down the tree?
Because it was there.
Why didn’t the man cut down the tree?
Because it wasn’t there.
#trees #nature
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, The Treehouse Joke Book 2019
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Because it was there.
Why didn’t the man cut down the tree?
Because it wasn’t there.
#trees #nature
Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, The Treehouse Joke Book 2019
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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But very few in the media establishment will call this man’s repeated unsavoury behaviours out. instead they’ll keep platforming him, because it suits them. Keep it up, @yungenchee.bsky.social and others, you’re on the right side of history and humanity!
For our troubles, the protest crew was abused by Dave Hughes (at least the 2nd time he's yelled abuse at the vigil in our 23 weeks of protesting)
What a turd💩
What a turd💩
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 PM
But very few in the media establishment will call this man’s repeated unsavoury behaviours out. instead they’ll keep platforming him, because it suits them. Keep it up, @yungenchee.bsky.social and others, you’re on the right side of history and humanity!
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Fri 31 Oct: In addition to the ineffectual Safeguard Mechanism, generous fossil fuel subsidies & unceasing approvals of NEW/EXTENSIONS of Coal+Gas projects, @albomp.bsky.social gov delights Big Business w EPBC laws featuring carve-outs, loopholes, streamlined assessments & more enviro offset options
October 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Fri 31 Oct: In addition to the ineffectual Safeguard Mechanism, generous fossil fuel subsidies & unceasing approvals of NEW/EXTENSIONS of Coal+Gas projects, @albomp.bsky.social gov delights Big Business w EPBC laws featuring carve-outs, loopholes, streamlined assessments & more enviro offset options
The rising influence of Advance & One Nation is very concerning. They will certainly target the next VIC state election. 1/2
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
What Barnaby Joyce really wants from One Nation
The former Nationals leader is still flirting with One Nation but has not switched parties. If he does, this is what he might do with Pauline Hanson’s outfit.
www.smh.com.au
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The rising influence of Advance & One Nation is very concerning. They will certainly target the next VIC state election. 1/2
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
#auspol
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Can you believe there's a coal ship called Climate Justice?! 🤯🤮Hats off to the legend who painted the message on its hull “TAX ME”
October 30, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Can you believe there's a coal ship called Climate Justice?! 🤯🤮Hats off to the legend who painted the message on its hull “TAX ME”
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It's a disgrace
NT environment in particular risk
NT environment in particular risk
Labor's EPBC "reforms":
👎native veg clearing loopholes unaddressed
👎NO climate trigger
👎NO fully independent EPA decision maker
👎bilateral agreements devolving Fed powers to states/territories
👎allowing pay-to-destroy enviro offsets
are ESPECIALLY BAD for the NT
✍️Watt via Environment Centre NT
👎native veg clearing loopholes unaddressed
👎NO climate trigger
👎NO fully independent EPA decision maker
👎bilateral agreements devolving Fed powers to states/territories
👎allowing pay-to-destroy enviro offsets
are ESPECIALLY BAD for the NT
✍️Watt via Environment Centre NT
We need strong protections for nature, not weaker laws
www.ecnt.org.au
October 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It's a disgrace
NT environment in particular risk
NT environment in particular risk
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The @albomp.bsky.social gov's gunning to give the EnviroMinister powers to override EPBC laws if a proj's "in the national interest"—this, after removing the EM's ability to revoke past decisions even if new evidence comes to light
What use is an MP who's only an Enviro Champion at election time❓👎
What use is an MP who's only an Enviro Champion at election time❓👎
October 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The @albomp.bsky.social gov's gunning to give the EnviroMinister powers to override EPBC laws if a proj's "in the national interest"—this, after removing the EM's ability to revoke past decisions even if new evidence comes to light
What use is an MP who's only an Enviro Champion at election time❓👎
What use is an MP who's only an Enviro Champion at election time❓👎
This this how to address inter generational injustice
#scotland
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/scot...
#scotland
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/scot...
Scotland moves to criminalize ecocide with bold new legislation | The Optimist Daily
A new Scottish bill aims to criminalize severe environmental destruction with prison time and unlimited fines. Experts and citizens are watching closely.
www.optimistdaily.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This this how to address inter generational injustice
#scotland
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/scot...
#scotland
www.optimistdaily.com/2025/10/scot...
headline mentality = power struggle
How about ‘needs to collaborate’ or ‘negotiate’?
#media #environmen #law #australia
Q: If you want good outcomes for our world, nature, climate, environment, children, why not negotiate with the Greens?
A: corporations money
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How about ‘needs to collaborate’ or ‘negotiate’?
#media #environmen #law #australia
Q: If you want good outcomes for our world, nature, climate, environment, children, why not negotiate with the Greens?
A: corporations money
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor needs to bow to Liberals or Greens or its environment law revamp is dead
Albanese government will need to make major concessions to pass promised federal nature laws as Liberals attack ‘nature positive 2.0’
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM
headline mentality = power struggle
How about ‘needs to collaborate’ or ‘negotiate’?
#media #environmen #law #australia
Q: If you want good outcomes for our world, nature, climate, environment, children, why not negotiate with the Greens?
A: corporations money
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How about ‘needs to collaborate’ or ‘negotiate’?
#media #environmen #law #australia
Q: If you want good outcomes for our world, nature, climate, environment, children, why not negotiate with the Greens?
A: corporations money
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol #energy #media
fossil fuel influence in Australia’s advertising, PR, lobbying & media sectors
commsdeclare.org/2025/09/25/f...
fossil fuel influence in Australia’s advertising, PR, lobbying & media sectors
commsdeclare.org/2025/09/25/f...
Fossil fuel lobbyists flood Canberra as agencies and media exposed in 2025 F-List - Comms Declare
Comms Declare and Clean Creatives today released the F-List 2025, exposing the scale of fossil fuel influence in Australia’s advertising, PR, lobbying and media sectors.
commsdeclare.org
October 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
#auspol #energy #media
fossil fuel influence in Australia’s advertising, PR, lobbying & media sectors
commsdeclare.org/2025/09/25/f...
fossil fuel influence in Australia’s advertising, PR, lobbying & media sectors
commsdeclare.org/2025/09/25/f...
Labor’s Future Gas Strategy is based on flawed and compromised research - capture from the fossil fuel industry
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
archive.md/RoutV
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
archive.md/RoutV
How the fossil fuel lobby captured a landmark Labor policy
The federal government’s Future Gas Strategy, which backs extending production through to 2050 and beyond, is based on contested EY research commissioned by Australian Energy Producers.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Labor’s Future Gas Strategy is based on flawed and compromised research - capture from the fossil fuel industry
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
archive.md/RoutV
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environ...
archive.md/RoutV
we’ve already passed 7 of 9 “planetary boundaries” (including oceans becoming more acidic & transformation of natural landscapes)—these are thresholds that keep Earth’s systems hospitable to life & protect against breaching a tipping point.
#climatechange
time.com/7325086/cora...
archive.md/GPtG6
#climatechange
time.com/7325086/cora...
archive.md/GPtG6
The World's First Climate Tipping Point Has Been Crossed
The world's coral reefs are dying—and will continue to unless global temperatures drop significantly.
time.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:42 PM
we’ve already passed 7 of 9 “planetary boundaries” (including oceans becoming more acidic & transformation of natural landscapes)—these are thresholds that keep Earth’s systems hospitable to life & protect against breaching a tipping point.
#climatechange
time.com/7325086/cora...
archive.md/GPtG6
#climatechange
time.com/7325086/cora...
archive.md/GPtG6
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👇”Given that the USA is seeing the dire consequences of a government led by a buffoon, and staffed by ruthless ideologues, it seems odd that the British mainstream media, including the BBC, should seem ready to replicate it in the UK.”
Don’t laugh off the suggestion that buffoon #BarnabyJoyce might lead #OneNation #Auspol’s nativist populist micro party. The UK media seems to be driving Farage & Reform towards government.
Don’t be complacent: watch for supporters.
open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...
Don’t be complacent: watch for supporters.
open.substack.com/pub/lucyham2...
Barnaby Joyce to One Nation? Lessons from elsewhere
A Byline Times podcast this week sheds light on why Barnaby Joyce might plan to lead One Nation.
open.substack.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
👇”Given that the USA is seeing the dire consequences of a government led by a buffoon, and staffed by ruthless ideologues, it seems odd that the British mainstream media, including the BBC, should seem ready to replicate it in the UK.”