@fangie27.bsky.social
Twitter refugee, Climate activist hanging on. Disillusioned Labor voter.
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“We made it through the first Trump administration. California survived, and we never once went back on any of our clean-energy goals. And so I don’t foresee that being an issue again this term,” Maia Leroy, author of the Regenerate report, said.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The Golden state has transformed how it powers its main electrical grid in recent years, setting ambitious targets to create an emission-free grid by 2045 and investing heavily in solar, wind and battery storage.
The Golden state has transformed how it powers its main electrical grid in recent years, setting ambitious targets to create an emission-free grid by 2045 and investing heavily in solar, wind and battery storage.
‘The biggest transformation in a century’: how California remade itself as a clean energy powerhouse
The Golden State’s clean energy use hit new highs in 2025. As the Trump administration abandons US climate initiatives, can California fill the void?
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:36 AM
“We made it through the first Trump administration. California survived, and we never once went back on any of our clean-energy goals. And so I don’t foresee that being an issue again this term,” Maia Leroy, author of the Regenerate report, said.
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Floating solar: PV on decks help cargo vessels cut energy use by 20 pct thedriven.io/2025/11/04/f...
Floating solar: PV on decks help cargo vessels cut energy use by 20 pct
Easy to install PV systems are turning unused deck space into energy generators and cutting costs for cargo vessels.
thedriven.io
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Floating solar: PV on decks help cargo vessels cut energy use by 20 pct thedriven.io/2025/11/04/f...
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Bairnsdale yesterday #FridaysforFuture
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Bairnsdale yesterday #FridaysforFuture
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Fun fact: Santos has paid $0 in corporate tax in the last 10y while selling $48bn of Australian gas.
Santos buys gas domestically and sells it overseas, increasing the price of Australian gas in our own market.
Our govt must reserve gas for our domestic industries and homes.
Santos buys gas domestically and sells it overseas, increasing the price of Australian gas in our own market.
Our govt must reserve gas for our domestic industries and homes.
October 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Fun fact: Santos has paid $0 in corporate tax in the last 10y while selling $48bn of Australian gas.
Santos buys gas domestically and sells it overseas, increasing the price of Australian gas in our own market.
Our govt must reserve gas for our domestic industries and homes.
Santos buys gas domestically and sells it overseas, increasing the price of Australian gas in our own market.
Our govt must reserve gas for our domestic industries and homes.
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Destructive winds, storms and record heat to blast south-east Australia in wild weather www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
36 hours of record heat, winds, storms predicted for south-east Australia
From record October heat to dangerous thunderstorms and gale force winds, the next 36 hours could bring extreme weather across south-east Australia.
www.abc.net.au
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Destructive winds, storms and record heat to blast south-east Australia in wild weather www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
… “The goal: prop up energy sources facing cost pressures from clean technology, strengthen US control of the energy flows, and shut out China, the world’s top manufacturer of clean tech.”
Trump is pushing allies to buy US gas. It’s bad economics – and a catastrophe for the climate
theconversation.com/trump-is-pus...
theconversation.com/trump-is-pus...
Trump is pushing allies to buy US gas. It’s bad economics – and a catastrophe for the climate
As China secures its role in clean tech exports, the US is doubling down on fossil fuels – and pushing allies to buy US gas.
theconversation.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:42 PM
… “The goal: prop up energy sources facing cost pressures from clean technology, strengthen US control of the energy flows, and shut out China, the world’s top manufacturer of clean tech.”
…”$27,500 to $32,500 per year per turbine. And the vast majority of the farmer’s land will be unaffected allowing them to continue to run their farming enterprise.”
Big Green Lies: Are renewables really “tearing up” agricultural land? reneweconomy.com.au/big-green-li...
reneweconomy.com.au
October 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
…”$27,500 to $32,500 per year per turbine. And the vast majority of the farmer’s land will be unaffected allowing them to continue to run their farming enterprise.”
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BOM's first long-range summer forecast shows increased chance of extreme heat www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Sneak peek into summer amid climate driver 'tug of war'
Hot nights coupled with high daytime temperatures could see Australia heading into an extremely hot summer, BOM's first long-range forecast indicates.
www.abc.net.au
October 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
BOM's first long-range summer forecast shows increased chance of extreme heat www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Fridays for Future last day of term action in Bairnsdale.
September 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Fridays for Future last day of term action in Bairnsdale.
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One of the wettest winters on record has firefighters worried about a potentially deadly NSW bushfire season
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
One of the wettest winters on record has firefighters worried about a potentially deadly NSW bushfire season
Heavy rains have driven growth that could fuel devastating fires. The wet conditions have also hampered efforts to conduct hazard reduction burns
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
One of the wettest winters on record has firefighters worried about a potentially deadly NSW bushfire season
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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The ousted CDC director is expected to push back against RFK Jr.’s version of her firing.
We obtained a copy of Susan Monarez’s testimony.
We obtained a copy of Susan Monarez’s testimony.
Ousted director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expected to push back against RFK Jr.’s version of her firing
A copy of Susan Monarez’s testimony obtained by POLITICO contrasts sharply with Health Secretary Kennedy’s remarks before the Senate Finance Committee.
www.politico.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The ousted CDC director is expected to push back against RFK Jr.’s version of her firing.
We obtained a copy of Susan Monarez’s testimony.
We obtained a copy of Susan Monarez’s testimony.
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The 3 reforms needed to exploit bigger home batteries reneweconomy.com.au/the-3-reform...
reneweconomy.com.au
September 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The 3 reforms needed to exploit bigger home batteries reneweconomy.com.au/the-3-reform...
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Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health
theconversation.com/heat-air-qua...
theconversation.com/heat-air-qua...
Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health
Our homes can and must protect us against some of the risks of climate change.
theconversation.com
September 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Heat, air quality, insurance costs: how climate change is affecting our homes – and our health
theconversation.com/heat-air-qua...
theconversation.com/heat-air-qua...
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East Gippsland Climate Action Network informal coffee morning at The Stables Bairnsdale this Tuesday
September 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
East Gippsland Climate Action Network informal coffee morning at The Stables Bairnsdale this Tuesday
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The Australian Government's (bad) excuse for more gas?
So that the world will use less coal...🤨
So why is the Australian Government...also approving new coal mines!?
🔊 Executive Director Richard Denniss appearing at the Senate Environment Committee
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
So that the world will use less coal...🤨
So why is the Australian Government...also approving new coal mines!?
🔊 Executive Director Richard Denniss appearing at the Senate Environment Committee
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
September 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The Australian Government's (bad) excuse for more gas?
So that the world will use less coal...🤨
So why is the Australian Government...also approving new coal mines!?
🔊 Executive Director Richard Denniss appearing at the Senate Environment Committee
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
So that the world will use less coal...🤨
So why is the Australian Government...also approving new coal mines!?
🔊 Executive Director Richard Denniss appearing at the Senate Environment Committee
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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@albomp.bsky.social, you have totally compromised your #integrity by cultivating relationships with #gambling, #alcohol & #FossilFuels industry whilst excluding a #PublicHealth perspective.
@accr.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
@accr.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
“The club is chaired by the prime minister, Anthony Albanese. Its corporate members include fossil fuel company Ampol, alcohol companies Lion and Diageo, outsourcing company Serco, consultancy firm Canberra Consulting and other companies.”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Gambling lobby’s sponsorship of Australian parliament’s sports club condemned by crossbench MPs
Exclusive: Kate Chaney calls on PM to remove Responsible Wagering Australia’s membership, which allows sponsors to access ‘key opinion leaders’
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
@albomp.bsky.social, you have totally compromised your #integrity by cultivating relationships with #gambling, #alcohol & #FossilFuels industry whilst excluding a #PublicHealth perspective.
@accr.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
@accr.bsky.social @publichealthaus.bsky.social
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Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
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
Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...
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Half of all homes in Australia's most advanced renewable grid now have rooftop solar reneweconomy.com.au/half-of-all-...
reneweconomy.com.au
September 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Half of all homes in Australia's most advanced renewable grid now have rooftop solar reneweconomy.com.au/half-of-all-...
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10 reasons why Labor’s proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy thedriven.io/2025/08/25/1...
10 reasons why Labor's proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy
The proposed Road User Tax is a political dog-whistle that will have the fossil fuel industry laughing all the way to the bank. Here are 10 reasons why it is bad policy.
thedriven.io
August 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
10 reasons why Labor’s proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy thedriven.io/2025/08/25/1...
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Safe no more: off-the-charts marine heat has severely damaged Ningaloo and other pristine coral reefs
theconversation.com/safe-no-more...
theconversation.com/safe-no-more...
Safe no more: off-the-charts marine heat has severely damaged Ningaloo and other pristine coral reefs
Luck seems to have run out for many Western Australian coral reefs, as an off-the-charts marine heatwave leaves a trail of bleaching and coral death.
theconversation.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Safe no more: off-the-charts marine heat has severely damaged Ningaloo and other pristine coral reefs
theconversation.com/safe-no-more...
theconversation.com/safe-no-more...
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Stop the free ride: all motorists should pay their way, whatever vehicle they drive but A road user charge targeting only electric and hybrid vehicles would be a grave mistake, slowing the uptake further. theconversation.com/stop-the-fre...
Stop the free ride: all motorists should pay their way, whatever vehicle they drive
A new road charge mooted for electric vehicle drivers is based on a fundamental misconception.
theconversation.com
August 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Stop the free ride: all motorists should pay their way, whatever vehicle they drive but A road user charge targeting only electric and hybrid vehicles would be a grave mistake, slowing the uptake further. theconversation.com/stop-the-fre...
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East Gippsland Climate Action Network #FridaysforFuture in Bairnsdale yesterday - lots of encouragement with this waves and thumbs up today.
August 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
East Gippsland Climate Action Network #FridaysforFuture in Bairnsdale yesterday - lots of encouragement with this waves and thumbs up today.
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Huge American-style utes are damaging our roads, reducing safety, and increasing emissions.
“In Europe they’re introducing measures to discourage people from driving these big utes...
"In Australia we’ve got subsidies for them.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social, Executive Director
#auspol
“In Europe they’re introducing measures to discourage people from driving these big utes...
"In Australia we’ve got subsidies for them.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social, Executive Director
#auspol
August 6, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Huge American-style utes are damaging our roads, reducing safety, and increasing emissions.
“In Europe they’re introducing measures to discourage people from driving these big utes...
"In Australia we’ve got subsidies for them.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social, Executive Director
#auspol
“In Europe they’re introducing measures to discourage people from driving these big utes...
"In Australia we’ve got subsidies for them.”
@richarddenniss.bsky.social, Executive Director
#auspol