Fiona J Beck
@fjbeck.bsky.social
🏴🇧🇼🇦🇺 Energy Transition, Engineer, Physicist, Grappling with economics and policy in Australia. Choosing radical optimism that humanity can manage a just energy transition.
Woodside CEO says "human impact and the consumer’s role in driving energy demand and emissions absolutely is a missing space in the conversation" do we laugh or cry or scream www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Woodside boss says young people ‘ideological’ on fossil fuels while ‘happily ordering from Temu’
Meg O’Neill tells energy industry conference that individual consumers’ role in driving emissions is ‘missing’ in conversations about fossil fuels
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Woodside CEO says "human impact and the consumer’s role in driving energy demand and emissions absolutely is a missing space in the conversation" do we laugh or cry or scream www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
One to share with any teachers you may know who are interested in understanding the latest critical issues facing us all as global citizens. #climate #energy nsc.anu.edu.au/event/course...
Evidence for educators: professional development program for teachers | National Security College
This program of 1-hour sessions will provide secondary teachers with expert insights on critical strategic issues, fostering informed classroom discussions and supporting professional development.
nsc.anu.edu.au
February 19, 2025 at 3:46 AM
One to share with any teachers you may know who are interested in understanding the latest critical issues facing us all as global citizens. #climate #energy nsc.anu.edu.au/event/course...
#energyandclimate pretty damming summary of the ALP's Nature Positive fiasco. We need strong enviro laws more than ever as we accelerate the role out of #renewables www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue | Adam Morton
Australia has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted, but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#energyandclimate pretty damming summary of the ALP's Nature Positive fiasco. We need strong enviro laws more than ever as we accelerate the role out of #renewables www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Monday inspo: pace yourself, understand the system and how it evolves, choose your battles, decide if you would be most suited to making change from the inside or outside. 💪🏻
theconversation.com/make-a-noise... 🔌💡#climate #energy
theconversation.com/make-a-noise... 🔌💡#climate #energy
Make a noise or work with the system? New research reveals 4 ways to create real change for nature
Researchers mined the knowledge of politicians, public servants and environmental advocates to understand how everyday people can achieve real change for nature.
theconversation.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Monday inspo: pace yourself, understand the system and how it evolves, choose your battles, decide if you would be most suited to making change from the inside or outside. 💪🏻
theconversation.com/make-a-noise... 🔌💡#climate #energy
theconversation.com/make-a-noise... 🔌💡#climate #energy
"individual climate-positive actions occur in relation to others taken globally, so it is a mistake to assume such actions are pointless" Insights from African philosophers and the concept of complementary. theconversation.com/think-your-e... #climate 🔌💡
Think your efforts to help the climate don’t matter? African philosophers disagree
None of us act in isolation – and our choices have more influence than we think.
theconversation.com
January 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"individual climate-positive actions occur in relation to others taken globally, so it is a mistake to assume such actions are pointless" Insights from African philosophers and the concept of complementary. theconversation.com/think-your-e... #climate 🔌💡
From a few years ago but still relevant. How do we shore up democracy in the age of social media? Interesting to see that #auspol change of age limit for social media is suggested. Also to reflect on the rise of independents in this context www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid
It’s not just a phase.
www.theatlantic.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
From a few years ago but still relevant. How do we shore up democracy in the age of social media? Interesting to see that #auspol change of age limit for social media is suggested. Also to reflect on the rise of independents in this context www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
One way for China to deal with the US under Trump: work with the developing global south to drive decarbonisation and stimulate demand in technologies from China. Sounds like a good idea as long as some of the financing is concessional. Thoughts from the experts?
www.afr.com//world/asia/...
www.afr.com//world/asia/...
This is how China could lift growth while cutting global emissions
Just like the US’ Marshall Plan after the Second World War, China can help green development in the Global South with technological and financial support.
www.afr.com
December 23, 2024 at 12:33 AM
One way for China to deal with the US under Trump: work with the developing global south to drive decarbonisation and stimulate demand in technologies from China. Sounds like a good idea as long as some of the financing is concessional. Thoughts from the experts?
www.afr.com//world/asia/...
www.afr.com//world/asia/...
Super interesting look at China's innovation & manufacturing capabilities. On US innovators "You are really good” at taking products “from zero to one. We are good at going from two to 100.”"
Not mentioned: China is making renewable tech for the world. 💡🔌
www.afr.com//world/north...
Not mentioned: China is making renewable tech for the world. 💡🔌
www.afr.com//world/north...
China’s staggering manufacturing muscle needs to be seen to be believed
Since Trump was last in office, Beijing has doubled down on its efforts to gain global supremacy in electric cars, robots and rare materials. America could be toast if it doesn’t respond.
www.afr.com
December 22, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Super interesting look at China's innovation & manufacturing capabilities. On US innovators "You are really good” at taking products “from zero to one. We are good at going from two to 100.”"
Not mentioned: China is making renewable tech for the world. 💡🔌
www.afr.com//world/north...
Not mentioned: China is making renewable tech for the world. 💡🔌
www.afr.com//world/north...
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Two completely unrelated headlines...... 🧐
December 19, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Two completely unrelated headlines...... 🧐
What to do about Australian climate policy: Less political point scoring, more evidence based decision making, and maybe even some humility in the face of such a difficult challenge
www.afr.com//policy/ener...
www.afr.com//policy/ener...
Nuclear costings put heat on uncosted renewables plan
Both sides of politics should end the charade of promising cheaper power prices while debating the least costly transition to a net zero economy.
www.afr.com
December 19, 2024 at 9:57 PM
What to do about Australian climate policy: Less political point scoring, more evidence based decision making, and maybe even some humility in the face of such a difficult challenge
www.afr.com//policy/ener...
www.afr.com//policy/ener...
So that's the plan then "The Coalition admitted on Friday that its nuclear plan, which would not see reactors up and running until next decade, would do nothing to bring down energy bills in the near or longer term." www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au
December 17, 2024 at 8:04 AM
So that's the plan then "The Coalition admitted on Friday that its nuclear plan, which would not see reactors up and running until next decade, would do nothing to bring down energy bills in the near or longer term." www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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‘Frontier’s report says it does not “present any results for the prices [of wholesale electricity] as this will depend on how the cost of new capacity will be treated in the future”.
In other words, they don’t know what the cost of power will be.’ #nuclear #auspol
In other words, they don’t know what the cost of power will be.’ #nuclear #auspol
December 15, 2024 at 10:50 PM
I wish I still had faith that expert opinion matters in the public debate
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Energy generators poke holes in Dutton’s nuclear plan as questions over costings pile up
‘No one really has the foggiest idea of what it will cost to develop nuclear in Australia,’ one expert says
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:20 PM
I wish I still had faith that expert opinion matters in the public debate
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
And the best take on the nuclear costings goes to Jason Clare (If you don't laugh you'll cry)
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Dutton's nuclear plan has 'shelf life of a seafood milkshake': Labor — as it happened
The government has lined up to dismiss Peter Dutton's nuclear plan. But the Coalition says its plan will be cheaper.
www.abc.net.au
December 13, 2024 at 8:47 PM
And the best take on the nuclear costings goes to Jason Clare (If you don't laugh you'll cry)
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Wonderful that the Government has released the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. Hope they back it up with actual resources. 🔌💡 Note the billions going into the Future Made in Australia - surely some of that should go to building capacity in community to enable economic benefit.
After 65,000 years caring for this land, First Nations peoples are now key to Australia’s clean energy revolution
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theconversation.com/after-65-000...
After 65,000 years caring for this land, First Nations peoples are now key to Australia’s clean energy revolution
A new federal government strategy outlines how to elevate the rights of Indigenous Australians
theconversation.com
December 13, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Wonderful that the Government has released the First Nations Clean Energy Strategy. Hope they back it up with actual resources. 🔌💡 Note the billions going into the Future Made in Australia - surely some of that should go to building capacity in community to enable economic benefit.
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Yesterday, the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge was finalized and endorsed by 58 countries and 48 non-state actors.
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
Signatories COP29 Global Energy Storage & Grids Pledge - Global Renewables Alliance
The COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge has already gained the support of 58 countries, including major players from all continents like Brazil,
globalrenewablesalliance.org
December 12, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Yesterday, the COP29 Global Energy Storage and Grids Pledge was finalized and endorsed by 58 countries and 48 non-state actors.
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
The goal is 1.5TW of storage & 25M km (15.5M miles) of grid infrastructure development by 2030. Check it out #energysky: globalrenewablesalliance.org/signatories-...
First seeds of a positive change - could this mean less green washing and climate denial? Less vitriol and divisive reporting? Or am I kidding myself?? 💡🔌 #greensky
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
Rupert Murdoch loses battle to control succession to his media empire
Media mogul’s three adult children will retain control despite attempt to give his son Lachlan complete control
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:26 PM
First seeds of a positive change - could this mean less green washing and climate denial? Less vitriol and divisive reporting? Or am I kidding myself?? 💡🔌 #greensky
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/media/2024/d...
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It’s quite extraordinary that Newscorp papers are publishing front page stories, pushing gas, which are being sponsored by Santos, Tamboran, Jemena, and Australia Energy Producers, without attribution.
The Newscorp media are utterly compromised.
The Newscorp media are utterly compromised.
December 4, 2024 at 11:47 PM
It’s quite extraordinary that Newscorp papers are publishing front page stories, pushing gas, which are being sponsored by Santos, Tamboran, Jemena, and Australia Energy Producers, without attribution.
The Newscorp media are utterly compromised.
The Newscorp media are utterly compromised.
I keep getting asked by young folks working their way through higher ed: what career should they aim for to have the biggest impact on pushing through climate action? Private companies, advocacy, NGOs, policy maker, politician... I would love to hear the Blue sky energy/climate community take
November 30, 2024 at 11:03 PM
I keep getting asked by young folks working their way through higher ed: what career should they aim for to have the biggest impact on pushing through climate action? Private companies, advocacy, NGOs, policy maker, politician... I would love to hear the Blue sky energy/climate community take
"the students settled on an idea: Ask the World Court to issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of states to protect the climate against greenhouse gas emissions." One to watch www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
The 'David and Goliath moment' at The Hague that could change future climate talks
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2024 at 10:36 PM
"the students settled on an idea: Ask the World Court to issue an advisory opinion on the obligations of states to protect the climate against greenhouse gas emissions." One to watch www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
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Gorgon CCS is the world's largest pure carbon capture and storage operation. Since 2019, it has been weakly sputtering away out on Barrow Island at Australia's highest emitting industrial facility.
You may have heard it's a failure. Do you know why it's a failure?
A long article and accompanying 🧵
You may have heard it's a failure. Do you know why it's a failure?
A long article and accompanying 🧵
Gorgon carbon capture and storage project: The failure of the world’s largest CCS facility
After decades of abject failure, these days even the most enthusiastic proponent of carbon capture and storage can at best mount a muted…
medium.com
November 30, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Gorgon CCS is the world's largest pure carbon capture and storage operation. Since 2019, it has been weakly sputtering away out on Barrow Island at Australia's highest emitting industrial facility.
You may have heard it's a failure. Do you know why it's a failure?
A long article and accompanying 🧵
You may have heard it's a failure. Do you know why it's a failure?
A long article and accompanying 🧵
"Australia’s $23bn answer to the US’s Inflation Reduction Act, Future Made in Australia, also passed, enabling $13.7bn in tax incentives for green hydrogen and processed critical minerals"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor passes migration and social media ban bills after marathon Senate sitting
More than 30 pieces of legislation pass the upper house amid a flurry of deals with the Coalition and Greens
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:25 PM
"Australia’s $23bn answer to the US’s Inflation Reduction Act, Future Made in Australia, also passed, enabling $13.7bn in tax incentives for green hydrogen and processed critical minerals"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Thank you for joining our webinar on the key outcomes of #COP29 earlier today.
In case you missed it, you can watch it in full here ⬇️
In case you missed it, you can watch it in full here ⬇️
Webinar: Carbon Brief journalists discuss COP29’s key outcomes - Carbon Brief
Less than 48 hours after the gavel came down at COP29, Carbon Brief ran a webinar to talk through all the key outcomes from the summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
buff.ly
November 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Thank you for joining our webinar on the key outcomes of #COP29 earlier today.
In case you missed it, you can watch it in full here ⬇️
In case you missed it, you can watch it in full here ⬇️
Great article laying out the importance of duration in carbon storage projects - and how the new Article 6 rules don't adequately account for this
theconversation.com/after-nearly...
theconversation.com/after-nearly...
After nearly 10 years of debate, COP29’s carbon trading deal is seriously flawed
The new system may essentially give countries and companies permission to keep polluting.
theconversation.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Great article laying out the importance of duration in carbon storage projects - and how the new Article 6 rules don't adequately account for this
theconversation.com/after-nearly...
theconversation.com/after-nearly...
Mixed feelings leaving #cop29: confronting to hear stories of real loss and fear from vulnerable communities; next pavilion over, bullish investors and clean energy industry folk mobilising to seize the opportunity. The clean tech revolution is great, but not enough for a just transition. #NCQG
November 20, 2024 at 9:20 AM