D McEwen
@dmacsyd.bsky.social
Born 326.4ppm. Thought leader, author, emissions reduction & climate resilience project delivery. @ap4ca Submissions & Policy team lead. Father & husband.
What do a book from my childhood, an episode of Kath and Kim, and a Pixar classic have in common? They all taught me something about resilience. My latest, published by Illuminem. What are you doing to build resilience in your communities? illuminem.com/illuminemvoi...
November 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What do a book from my childhood, an episode of Kath and Kim, and a Pixar classic have in common? They all taught me something about resilience. My latest, published by Illuminem. What are you doing to build resilience in your communities? illuminem.com/illuminemvoi...
More thoughts from me about the inadequacy of local and international climate policy. People have no idea what is coming because governments have chosen to hide behind comforting words and dangerous concepts. www.linkedin.com/posts/david-...
October 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
More thoughts from me about the inadequacy of local and international climate policy. People have no idea what is coming because governments have chosen to hide behind comforting words and dangerous concepts. www.linkedin.com/posts/david-...
When I read government reports, they’re often word soups that initially sound well thought out and convincing. But I look for what’s not there. And I found a lot missing in the National Adaptation Plan, as I relate in my latest for @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social: michaelwest.com.au/the-dog-ate-...
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
When I read government reports, they’re often word soups that initially sound well thought out and convincing. But I look for what’s not there. And I found a lot missing in the National Adaptation Plan, as I relate in my latest for @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social: michaelwest.com.au/the-dog-ate-...
Spoke to 200+ corporate sustainability & governance folks today on behalf of @parentsforclimate.bsky.social Good panel and clear agreement from all that companies must focus on genuine emissions reduction across their value chains. Details below
June 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Spoke to 200+ corporate sustainability & governance folks today on behalf of @parentsforclimate.bsky.social Good panel and clear agreement from all that companies must focus on genuine emissions reduction across their value chains. Details below
When do we reach “net zero”? Not when someone’s offset spreadsheet claims we have. Actually, it’s when atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases stabilise (stop increasing). Every day we delay take us closer to natural tipping points.
June 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
When do we reach “net zero”? Not when someone’s offset spreadsheet claims we have. Actually, it’s when atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases stabilise (stop increasing). Every day we delay take us closer to natural tipping points.
In fact, the top 3 industrial facilities in terms of local carbon pollution are all gas giants. Gorgon, Inpex’s Icthys plant, and Woodside’s NW shelf. Collectively spewing 4.9% of Australia’s domestic emissions before any of the gas is burnt.
June 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
In fact, the top 3 industrial facilities in terms of local carbon pollution are all gas giants. Gorgon, Inpex’s Icthys plant, and Woodside’s NW shelf. Collectively spewing 4.9% of Australia’s domestic emissions before any of the gas is burnt.
The biggest industrial climate polluter in terms of its local emissions? That would be Chevron’s Gorgon gas behemoth. You know, the one with the multi billion $ carbon capture and storage plant. Even with it, that one facility produces 2% of Australia’s domestic emissions! Annoyed? Call your MP!
June 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The biggest industrial climate polluter in terms of its local emissions? That would be Chevron’s Gorgon gas behemoth. You know, the one with the multi billion $ carbon capture and storage plant. Even with it, that one facility produces 2% of Australia’s domestic emissions! Annoyed? Call your MP!
Australia’s gas and coal extraction facilities (wells, LNG processing and mines) produce 17% of our local climate pollution *before* any of the stuff is burnt in export markets (where most of it goes) or here at home.
June 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Australia’s gas and coal extraction facilities (wells, LNG processing and mines) produce 17% of our local climate pollution *before* any of the stuff is burnt in export markets (where most of it goes) or here at home.
@yungenchee.bsky.social while we’re on the SGM, you might like these graphs I prepared earlier.
June 12, 2025 at 1:42 AM
@yungenchee.bsky.social while we’re on the SGM, you might like these graphs I prepared earlier.
If Mr Art of the Deal is supportive, it must be a pretty rank result for Australia. Thanks again, “that fella down under” 👎
February 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
If Mr Art of the Deal is supportive, it must be a pretty rank result for Australia. Thanks again, “that fella down under” 👎
Who’s into podcasts? If you want some really uplifting and jaw dropping info about the pace of the renewables rollout both here and globally, I highly recommend this “Spark Club” episode feat Tim Buckley. open.spotify.com/episode/2eEz...
February 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Who’s into podcasts? If you want some really uplifting and jaw dropping info about the pace of the renewables rollout both here and globally, I highly recommend this “Spark Club” episode feat Tim Buckley. open.spotify.com/episode/2eEz...
With new fires starting and many uncontained, this won’t be the final tally. Is it time to start acting seriously on climate change? I doubt this will change the minds of many Americans outside LA.
January 10, 2025 at 6:10 AM
With new fires starting and many uncontained, this won’t be the final tally. Is it time to start acting seriously on climate change? I doubt this will change the minds of many Americans outside LA.