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Catherine James
@catherinejames.bsky.social
interested in livestock production, comms + extension • farmer for climate action • generally found pottering in my garden • Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Country, Australia
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Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
Getting to net zero relies on the bush. Rapid change can create tensions – but media framing and vested interests have inflamed the situation.
theconversation.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
September 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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I wonder if the technology made by overt genocidal fascists by stealing all human creation in the world that we know of that heats the planet while poisoning the water, air, and our very minds, in order to deskill us and control us, technology that doesn't even work good, is inherently fascist
August 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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having thought about this for three days, my current status is:

what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
this makes me suspect that one of the routes that AI companies are aiming at is targeting young people. anything that existed when you were a kid feels normal and indispensable. especially if you always used AI to write all your essays for you. and to comfort you when your parents were arguing.
August 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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The fact that the thing we're calling artificial intelligence *can't do math* and yet we're jamming it into programs that successfully *have done math* for decades, then warning people against using the AI to do math, seems like an excellent summary of where we are.
Good thing no one uses Microsoft Excel for anything related to legal, regulatory or compliance business functions

www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
August 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Maybe it’s time to fucking tax mega corps properly already
When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.

👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-gov...
August 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.
This Economist Crunched the Numbers and Stopped Dating Men
And she’s never been happier.
www.thecut.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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It's easy to assume that anything you can buy in a shop, find in your house or apply to your body must be safe

Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?

I mean, someone must have tested it, right?

Wrong
Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn
More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognised
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.
'To appease Donald Trump': Australia's beef backflip all too convenient
After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.
www.abc.net.au
July 24, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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What would it take to electrify the ag trucking industry? We dug in:

ambrook.com/offrange/per...
What Would it Take to Electrify Ag Trucking? - Offrange
Agricultural transport is a significant contributor to climate change. Full electrification is a ways off, but advocates note subtle signs of progress..
ambrook.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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A OECD Trade & Agriculture Starter Pack for those interested. go.bsky.app/P4denVy
July 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.
From freight to plate: The 'mind-boggling' journey of 'fresh' food
Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.
www.abc.net.au
June 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
'it's not a step backwards but a bit of a strategic realignment' 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??

#agsky #netzero

www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
Cattle industry walks away from net-zero target by 2030 pledge
Less than a decade after the red meat industry promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, it abandons the goal claiming it is not possible.
www.abc.net.au
June 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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How Middle East conflict hits Australian farmers and the world trade in protein

Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia

Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive

LISTEN: 🎧👇

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Victorian Country Hour - ABC listen
Conflict in the Middle East is already changing the value of products at the farm gate in Australia
www.abc.net.au
June 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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If you are confronted by any privileged, entitled old white men experiencing a meltdown over the humanitarian actions of a 22yo female champion and legend, the Greta Thunberg Helpline is still operational and still taking calls. Please refer anyone in need. ☎️
June 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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I'm increasingly seeing pics of biodiverse solar farms 👍
June 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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US climate scientists need all the help they can get. Including from foul-mouthed comedians! 🤡😱😱

Watch Emmy Award-Winning David Cross team up with Prof Michael Oppenheimer in the US launch of the hit series "Climate Science Translated".

#climate #arresteddevelopment #climatescience
June 2, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Country Hour broadcast from a dairy farm in south-west Victoria at Naringal near Warrnambool.

We talk with young families about the decisions they are making, how communities stay together and what you tell your staff.

Listen 🎧

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Victorian Country Hour - ABC listen
The Victorian Country Hour broadcasts live from from a drought-affected dairy farmer at Naringal, in the state's south west
www.abc.net.au
May 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Mujica's advice for the young: “Work for what is required to live, do not live to work. If you adjust your needs, you have to work less. And I have time left to exercise my freedom. If I let my needs multiply, goodbye to my freedom.”
May 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Here we go.

I don't have much to say about this one to encourage you to read, and the title will turn many of you away - and maybe it should - but I don't know what I would do with myself if I didn't get this one out:
May 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Loving this article on how the demands of everyday life — the here and now — can overwhelm us, leaving little time to think about the long term and what we are working toward. This is like trying to run a business without a strategy.

hbr.org/2023/12/use-...
Use Strategic Thinking to Create the Life You Want
In corporate strategy projects, executive leadership teams work through a series of questions to determine how their businesses can succeed. Individuals can use a similar process to figure out how to ...
hbr.org
May 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Wait, we can kill it? Let’s go!
May 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM