Glen Appleby
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Likes: Polar Bears, Energy Economic Statistics, 23 minute Sitcoms, Rugby League.
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Being the US President looks like a very hard job. Trump makes it look like any idiot can do it.
September 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Being the US President looks like a very hard job. Trump makes it look like any idiot can do it.
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70 years ago today, (Sept 22, 1955) a General Electric scientist warned about carbon dioxide build-up.
C02 “may be having a greenhouse effect on our climate” because mankind is “contaminating the earth’s atmosphere faster than nature can clean it.”
allouryesterdays.info/2025/09/22/7...
C02 “may be having a greenhouse effect on our climate” because mankind is “contaminating the earth’s atmosphere faster than nature can clean it.”
allouryesterdays.info/2025/09/22/7...
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
70 years ago today, (Sept 22, 1955) a General Electric scientist warned about carbon dioxide build-up.
C02 “may be having a greenhouse effect on our climate” because mankind is “contaminating the earth’s atmosphere faster than nature can clean it.”
allouryesterdays.info/2025/09/22/7...
C02 “may be having a greenhouse effect on our climate” because mankind is “contaminating the earth’s atmosphere faster than nature can clean it.”
allouryesterdays.info/2025/09/22/7...
Robert Redford died today at 89. He gave back through Sundance, fought for environmental protections, and used his fame to highlight injustices.
Instead of being just a mouthpiece for others, he actually embraced through education their plight.
The world needs more brave people like him.
Instead of being just a mouthpiece for others, he actually embraced through education their plight.
The world needs more brave people like him.
September 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Robert Redford died today at 89. He gave back through Sundance, fought for environmental protections, and used his fame to highlight injustices.
Instead of being just a mouthpiece for others, he actually embraced through education their plight.
The world needs more brave people like him.
Instead of being just a mouthpiece for others, he actually embraced through education their plight.
The world needs more brave people like him.
One of the best things about living in a first world country is free vaccination program for children.
Australia’s National Immunisation Program covers free vaccines against at least 15 diseases.
Our kids need more 💉and no 🔫 in their lives.
www.health.gov.au/topics/immun...
Australia’s National Immunisation Program covers free vaccines against at least 15 diseases.
Our kids need more 💉and no 🔫 in their lives.
www.health.gov.au/topics/immun...
www.health.gov.au
September 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
One of the best things about living in a first world country is free vaccination program for children.
Australia’s National Immunisation Program covers free vaccines against at least 15 diseases.
Our kids need more 💉and no 🔫 in their lives.
www.health.gov.au/topics/immun...
Australia’s National Immunisation Program covers free vaccines against at least 15 diseases.
Our kids need more 💉and no 🔫 in their lives.
www.health.gov.au/topics/immun...
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There’s a persistent myth that new solar farms don’t really help tackle climate change because panels are “made with coal” and “never pay back” their carbon debt.
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
August 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
There’s a persistent myth that new solar farms don’t really help tackle climate change because panels are “made with coal” and “never pay back” their carbon debt.
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
“The never-ending sideshow of the Coalition's will-they-won't-they net zero commitment bubbled over in the party room this week after the Queensland Liberal National Party resolved to formally dump the emissions target.” - ABC News
QLD LNP - simply WOW dumb. Now pity them now.
QLD LNP - simply WOW dumb. Now pity them now.
August 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
“The never-ending sideshow of the Coalition's will-they-won't-they net zero commitment bubbled over in the party room this week after the Queensland Liberal National Party resolved to formally dump the emissions target.” - ABC News
QLD LNP - simply WOW dumb. Now pity them now.
QLD LNP - simply WOW dumb. Now pity them now.
Apex creatures like Polar bears maintain the balance of the arctic. But only if they can hunt from ice.
This simple diagram helps you understand when one species reduces due to less ice, that means the imbalance reduces other species.
Every piece of the system matters.
This simple diagram helps you understand when one species reduces due to less ice, that means the imbalance reduces other species.
Every piece of the system matters.
Why does Arctic sea ice matter?
Arctic sea ice is more than a platform for polar bears and other species to live, hunt, and rest on, it's the basis of the Arctic food chain and the driver of the whole Arctic ecosystem. Learn more: pbears.org/4oMh0JU 🌎
Arctic sea ice is more than a platform for polar bears and other species to live, hunt, and rest on, it's the basis of the Arctic food chain and the driver of the whole Arctic ecosystem. Learn more: pbears.org/4oMh0JU 🌎
August 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Apex creatures like Polar bears maintain the balance of the arctic. But only if they can hunt from ice.
This simple diagram helps you understand when one species reduces due to less ice, that means the imbalance reduces other species.
Every piece of the system matters.
This simple diagram helps you understand when one species reduces due to less ice, that means the imbalance reduces other species.
Every piece of the system matters.
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. That means the US has more student killers than anyone other first world nation.
How is the US better identifying potential killers and treating them so they still have the right to guns but won’t use them to kill kids? 🤔
How is the US better identifying potential killers and treating them so they still have the right to guns but won’t use them to kill kids? 🤔
August 28, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. That means the US has more student killers than anyone other first world nation.
How is the US better identifying potential killers and treating them so they still have the right to guns but won’t use them to kill kids? 🤔
How is the US better identifying potential killers and treating them so they still have the right to guns but won’t use them to kill kids? 🤔
The body of the report acknowledges a pattern of high Qantas usage, particularly from Canberra, and admits that individual travellers may not be complying with the policy. Sadly - not in the exec summary read by the many.
Details matter.
australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/qant...
Details matter.
australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/qant...
Qantas has a fair split of government travel, report says
The Report of the Review of Australian Government Travel Policies, which was initiated after last year’s Aviation White Paper and completed in December, concluded that government travel bookings broad...
australianaviation.com.au
August 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The body of the report acknowledges a pattern of high Qantas usage, particularly from Canberra, and admits that individual travellers may not be complying with the policy. Sadly - not in the exec summary read by the many.
Details matter.
australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/qant...
Details matter.
australianaviation.com.au/2025/08/qant...
Cocos (Keeling) Islands airfield upgrade is mega expensive, at over $550M for a 150m extra runway. It may turn out to be the most expensive upgrade in Australian history - and get even more expensive. All so the US can refuel their P8 and drones.
And #Trump thinks #Australia is not a friend. 🤷♂️
And #Trump thinks #Australia is not a friend. 🤷♂️
July 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Cocos (Keeling) Islands airfield upgrade is mega expensive, at over $550M for a 150m extra runway. It may turn out to be the most expensive upgrade in Australian history - and get even more expensive. All so the US can refuel their P8 and drones.
And #Trump thinks #Australia is not a friend. 🤷♂️
And #Trump thinks #Australia is not a friend. 🤷♂️
Australia’s Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) in Exmouth now operates under U.S. Space Force command, strengthening Space Defence Awareness in the southern hemisphere and feeding into the broader joint US-Australia SDA network.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_C...
#USSF #AUKUS #DARC
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_C...
#USSF #AUKUS #DARC
Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
July 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Australia’s Space Surveillance Telescope (SST) in Exmouth now operates under U.S. Space Force command, strengthening Space Defence Awareness in the southern hemisphere and feeding into the broader joint US-Australia SDA network.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_C...
#USSF #AUKUS #DARC
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_C...
#USSF #AUKUS #DARC
I know the fossil fuel industry loses when the wind blows, and the sun shines, but I don’t care.
While we approach these Californian figures in Australia during summer, we still have some people believing this is a bad idea.
Renewables are just cheaper.
While we approach these Californian figures in Australia during summer, we still have some people believing this is a bad idea.
Renewables are just cheaper.
They say it can’t be done, but here we are, California is generated 106% of California’s entire state electricity demand from renewables.
California has a population bigger that 154 other countries around the world. It’s the 4th largest economy, in the world.
Let that sink in.
#energysky #greensky
California has a population bigger that 154 other countries around the world. It’s the 4th largest economy, in the world.
Let that sink in.
#energysky #greensky
May 25, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I know the fossil fuel industry loses when the wind blows, and the sun shines, but I don’t care.
While we approach these Californian figures in Australia during summer, we still have some people believing this is a bad idea.
Renewables are just cheaper.
While we approach these Californian figures in Australia during summer, we still have some people believing this is a bad idea.
Renewables are just cheaper.
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There is a difference between “meant well” and “done well” when I look at the bike rack at IKEA Springvale in Melbourne. 🤦♂️ Especially since they have so much unused space in the area to do a better job. #ikea
May 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
There is a difference between “meant well” and “done well” when I look at the bike rack at IKEA Springvale in Melbourne. 🤦♂️ Especially since they have so much unused space in the area to do a better job. #ikea
For all my New York friends - when you vote this week in the Aussie 🇦🇺 Election - there are Democracy Sausages available!!! #auspol #NYC #AEC
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democracysausage.org/federal_elec...
Democracy Sausage
A real-time crowd-sourced map of sausage and cake availability at Australian elections. It's practically part of the Australian Constitution. Or something. #demsausage
democracysausage.org
May 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
For all my New York friends - when you vote this week in the Aussie 🇦🇺 Election - there are Democracy Sausages available!!! #auspol #NYC #AEC
democracysausage.org/federal_elec...
democracysausage.org/federal_elec...
Preferential voting is the most logical voting system.
On a 3 person ballet (eg A, B, C), and 65% of voters put A last, then clearly either B or C is more preferred by the majority of people.
The majority of the world rejects first past the post because it’s just unfair.
#democracy
On a 3 person ballet (eg A, B, C), and 65% of voters put A last, then clearly either B or C is more preferred by the majority of people.
The majority of the world rejects first past the post because it’s just unfair.
#democracy
April 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Preferential voting is the most logical voting system.
On a 3 person ballet (eg A, B, C), and 65% of voters put A last, then clearly either B or C is more preferred by the majority of people.
The majority of the world rejects first past the post because it’s just unfair.
#democracy
On a 3 person ballet (eg A, B, C), and 65% of voters put A last, then clearly either B or C is more preferred by the majority of people.
The majority of the world rejects first past the post because it’s just unfair.
#democracy
Salty #Vegemite meets sweet #MapleButter — the ultimate unlikely combo. Now can someone please get this Canadian magic into Australia at a decent price? Every #Quebecois, every #Canadian, and every Aussie who’s been to #Canada knows the deal.
Vegemite is back on the menu in Canada 🇦🇺🇨🇦. Thanks to Prime Minister Mark Carney for working with Australia to make it happen.
April 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Salty #Vegemite meets sweet #MapleButter — the ultimate unlikely combo. Now can someone please get this Canadian magic into Australia at a decent price? Every #Quebecois, every #Canadian, and every Aussie who’s been to #Canada knows the deal.
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Since we use dmy and not mdy for dates, this should be 204 instead of 420. 204 is the HTTP status code for “No Content”, which seems correct for this press release 😉
April 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Since we use dmy and not mdy for dates, this should be 204 instead of 420. 204 is the HTTP status code for “No Content”, which seems correct for this press release 😉
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Hearing from all corners of HHS this morning about a total bloodletting — firings of scientists, analysts and many more as delayed RIFs take effect.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
April 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hearing from all corners of HHS this morning about a total bloodletting — firings of scientists, analysts and many more as delayed RIFs take effect.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Many folks didn’t see early AM email and showed up, only to be turned away when badges didn’t work. Was sent this photo of long lines at one HHS site.
Sadly there are people who would rather paint independents as “radicals” but Dr Ryan has shown she is anything but radical.
Hopefully she gets re-elected in a minority gov.
Hopefully she gets re-elected in a minority gov.
If it comes to a minority government, I will guarantee confidence and supply to the party which presents mature, coherent policies which best align with the priorities of Kooyong.
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
I offered to work with Dutton, he wasn’t interested: Monique Ryan
The teal MP says what she is looking for from the major parties is “well-developed, mature, coherent policy”, but so far, the Coalition has only a “poverty of policy”.
www.afr.com
February 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Sadly there are people who would rather paint independents as “radicals” but Dr Ryan has shown she is anything but radical.
Hopefully she gets re-elected in a minority gov.
Hopefully she gets re-elected in a minority gov.
Should the rest of the world start referring to the USA as the “Unstable Superpower Abroad”?
February 6, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Should the rest of the world start referring to the USA as the “Unstable Superpower Abroad”?
What secret science is #Dutton not telling us?
Is it because Europe has so many more days of sunshine than Australia?
Is it because they have access to cheaper lithium than Australia?
Is it because they have more wind than Australia?
Of course - #LNP has the minerals council funding them.
Is it because Europe has so many more days of sunshine than Australia?
Is it because they have access to cheaper lithium than Australia?
Is it because they have more wind than Australia?
Of course - #LNP has the minerals council funding them.
February 2, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Everyone in LA is smelling their sadness.
Get off social media and CALL your LA friends even if they aren’t in danger. Treat them like close family. Just be kind.
Get off social media and CALL your LA friends even if they aren’t in danger. Treat them like close family. Just be kind.
January 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Everyone in LA is smelling their sadness.
Get off social media and CALL your LA friends even if they aren’t in danger. Treat them like close family. Just be kind.
Get off social media and CALL your LA friends even if they aren’t in danger. Treat them like close family. Just be kind.
Can’t wait to see the updated list for #Trump 2.0 appointees.
Surely the intelligent Ramaswamy, known for his role in DoGE, will leave soon. Unlike Musk, he has no need to stay and protect business interests. While I don’t agree with his ideas, they are well thought out.
www.cnn.com/interactive/...
Surely the intelligent Ramaswamy, known for his role in DoGE, will leave soon. Unlike Musk, he has no need to stay and protect business interests. While I don’t agree with his ideas, they are well thought out.
www.cnn.com/interactive/...
Who has left Trump's administration and orbit?
President Donald Trump's administration has been marked by a series of exits from high-ranking officials. Appointments expected to last for years have only made it a matter of days, ending in chaotic ...
www.cnn.com
January 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Can’t wait to see the updated list for #Trump 2.0 appointees.
Surely the intelligent Ramaswamy, known for his role in DoGE, will leave soon. Unlike Musk, he has no need to stay and protect business interests. While I don’t agree with his ideas, they are well thought out.
www.cnn.com/interactive/...
Surely the intelligent Ramaswamy, known for his role in DoGE, will leave soon. Unlike Musk, he has no need to stay and protect business interests. While I don’t agree with his ideas, they are well thought out.
www.cnn.com/interactive/...
While we contemplate the disaster of the next 4 years, just tune out from what #Trump is saying and focus on his accordion playing.
youtu.be/TOsGt4bEUyU
youtu.be/TOsGt4bEUyU
Life Accordion To Trump #2
YouTube video by Huw Parkinson
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January 9, 2025 at 11:31 AM
While we contemplate the disaster of the next 4 years, just tune out from what #Trump is saying and focus on his accordion playing.
youtu.be/TOsGt4bEUyU
youtu.be/TOsGt4bEUyU
Thanks for this fact.
Maybe people will appreciate there is no magic process when making LNG for export - producers just burn some of the fuel to freeze the natural gas.
Then there’s the fuel the LNG tankers use. It all adds up.
Maybe people will appreciate there is no magic process when making LNG for export - producers just burn some of the fuel to freeze the natural gas.
Then there’s the fuel the LNG tankers use. It all adds up.
The gas lobby is rolling out more fearmongering about a gas "shortage".
Don't fall for the con job. It's a cover for them to justify opening up massive new export projects.
Australia exports 35 times more gas than any predicted shortage. #auspol
Don't fall for the con job. It's a cover for them to justify opening up massive new export projects.
Australia exports 35 times more gas than any predicted shortage. #auspol
December 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Thanks for this fact.
Maybe people will appreciate there is no magic process when making LNG for export - producers just burn some of the fuel to freeze the natural gas.
Then there’s the fuel the LNG tankers use. It all adds up.
Maybe people will appreciate there is no magic process when making LNG for export - producers just burn some of the fuel to freeze the natural gas.
Then there’s the fuel the LNG tankers use. It all adds up.