Dale
@itsonlydale.bsky.social
Hiker,camper and nature lover, A-leagues and Rugby fan, Canberra region also a growing interest in renewables and EVs
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HEY FRIENDS
For @thepointau.bsky.social, I decided to do the unthinkable and just actually check whether Australia's gas exports are being a magical climate solution and displacing shittonnes of Asian coal
You know what I found, but you will enjoy me saying it:
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
For @thepointau.bsky.social, I decided to do the unthinkable and just actually check whether Australia's gas exports are being a magical climate solution and displacing shittonnes of Asian coal
You know what I found, but you will enjoy me saying it:
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
HEY FRIENDS
For @thepointau.bsky.social, I decided to do the unthinkable and just actually check whether Australia's gas exports are being a magical climate solution and displacing shittonnes of Asian coal
You know what I found, but you will enjoy me saying it:
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
For @thepointau.bsky.social, I decided to do the unthinkable and just actually check whether Australia's gas exports are being a magical climate solution and displacing shittonnes of Asian coal
You know what I found, but you will enjoy me saying it:
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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Does anyone else feel that politicians don’t inhabit the same world as us? Why the fuck would they want to pass the laws with the climate denying COALition? Rhetorical question
#auspol
#NoNewCoalandGas
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
#NoNewCoalandGas
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Coalition and Labor negotiate nature laws as Greens warn compromise would show it was ‘written for big business’
Murray Watt says other parties must decide ‘whether they want to see us do a deal with the other side of politics’
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Does anyone else feel that politicians don’t inhabit the same world as us? Why the fuck would they want to pass the laws with the climate denying COALition? Rhetorical question
#auspol
#NoNewCoalandGas
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#auspol
#NoNewCoalandGas
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Your choice is quite literally a bipartisan cabal of pedophilic drone-wielding genocidal oligarchs that suck each other off in depraved games of domination and blackmail, or, socialism and a habitable planet, and you're struggling with that choice?! Dafuq is wrong you?
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Your choice is quite literally a bipartisan cabal of pedophilic drone-wielding genocidal oligarchs that suck each other off in depraved games of domination and blackmail, or, socialism and a habitable planet, and you're struggling with that choice?! Dafuq is wrong you?
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So they want fewer doctors and nurses.
Interesting.
Interesting.
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
So they want fewer doctors and nurses.
Interesting.
Interesting.
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“Trump was also mentioned in the emails, which do not imply any wrongdoing.”
He raped E. Jean Carroll though.
And America STILL elected him President.
He raped E. Jean Carroll though.
And America STILL elected him President.
November 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
“Trump was also mentioned in the emails, which do not imply any wrongdoing.”
He raped E. Jean Carroll though.
And America STILL elected him President.
He raped E. Jean Carroll though.
And America STILL elected him President.
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Shutting down sustainable industry to protect a filthy one
Lobster fishery off Bruny Island in TAS closed on eve of the opening of fishing season due to antibiotic use by the salmon farms.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
Crayfish Closure Follows Salmon Antibiotic Deployment - Tasmanian Times
The commercial rock lobster fishery south of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel is now closed effective 15 November 2025
tasmaniantimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Shutting down sustainable industry to protect a filthy one
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Will Labor’s environment laws actually address Australia’s biodiversity crisis? Five reasons to be concerned
Will Labor’s environment laws actually address Australia’s biodiversity crisis? Five reasons to be concerned
Experts say the proposed legislation is full of problems, including excessive ministerial discretion and relaxing like-for-like offset rules
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The Albanese government is overhauling national environment laws. It wants its changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act rushed through parliament before the end of the year.
But should they be? Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Will Labor’s environment laws actually address Australia’s biodiversity crisis? Five reasons to be concerned
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Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd) www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/06/n... #auspol
Forget the Coalition, Labor has already abandoned net zero in all but name (and its excuses are absurd)
A speech from one Labor MP, both fantastical and technologically absurd, illuminates the government's terrifying approach to climate change.
www.crikey.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Okay, yes, humanity did not enact the single best possible outcome in response to the single worst problem we have ever faced as a species
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
World ‘very likely’ to exceed 1.5C climate goal in next decade: UN
Despite Paris Agreement pledges, countries 'have landed off target' on climate goals multiple times, the UN warns.
www.aljazeera.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Okay, yes, humanity did not enact the single best possible outcome in response to the single worst problem we have ever faced as a species
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
In no way was it wrong to try, and in no way is it wrong to continue trying to jam a wrench in the greedy fossil fuel economy. Everything is still on the table
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Australia has just released its first-ever _National Climate Risk Assessment_, and some big numbers drew fairly predictable media coverage: _First climate risk assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050_,
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
Australia’s climate assessment fails on sea-level rise risks and vulnerable communities
Australia’s first climate risk assessment has the stated purpose of guiding adaptation responses to protect people and property in a heating climate, but what happens if the reality is worse than som...
johnmenadue.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Australia has just released its first-ever _National Climate Risk Assessment_, and some big numbers drew fairly predictable media coverage: _First climate risk assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050_,
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10...
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Gotta say @albomp.bsky.social sure does love capitulating to Tories.
October 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Gotta say @albomp.bsky.social sure does love capitulating to Tories.
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David Pope in Canberra Times
October 8, 2025 at 8:40 AM
David Pope in Canberra Times
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For more info ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-anu...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-anu...
The ANU’s hidden $90m budget surplus
New analysis by The Australia Institute reveals there is no financial crisis at the Australian National University.
australiainstitute.org.au
October 2, 2025 at 6:51 AM
For more info ⤵️
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-anu...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-anu...
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Remember that time when we lived through the three hottest years in around 125,000 years & no one was talking about it?
September 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Remember that time when we lived through the three hottest years in around 125,000 years & no one was talking about it?
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Just a reminder that as part of expanding the RBA team, we are looking to expand The Dubcast crew as well. If you want to join us to chat women's football each week, reach out.
We're on the lookout for some more passionate football people - want to make some 🇦🇺⚽️ content with us?
September 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Just a reminder that as part of expanding the RBA team, we are looking to expand The Dubcast crew as well. If you want to join us to chat women's football each week, reach out.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
A cut in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 75% below 2005 levels would have broadly aligned with the science and strengthened Australia’s bid to host the 2026 United Nations climate conference.
australiainstitute.org.au
September 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
MEDIA RELEASE: Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
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Excellent reporting from @natashamay.bsky.social - Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children
Report commissioned by Mudgee health alliance suggests mine’s health and environmental assessments accepted by NSW government contain errors and outdated evidence
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Excellent reporting from @natashamay.bsky.social - Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Your regular reminder that this doesn’t matter one iota in terms of the big picture and has no impact on policy beyond what Labor allows. It. Does. Not. Matter. What. The. Liberals. Do. On. Net. Zero.
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/polit...
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/polit...
www.theaustralian.com.au
September 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Your regular reminder that this doesn’t matter one iota in terms of the big picture and has no impact on policy beyond what Labor allows. It. Does. Not. Matter. What. The. Liberals. Do. On. Net. Zero.
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/polit...
www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/polit...
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One dead and six in hospital after gas leak at Sydney restaurant
One dead and six in hospital after gas leak at Sydney restaurant
Five police officers among those taken to hospital after incident in Riverstone
One person has died and six people – including five police officers – are being treated in hospital after a gas leak at a restaurant in Sydney’s north-west.
New South Wales ambulance said the six people who have been transported to hospital were all in a stable condition. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
One dead and six in hospital after gas leak at Sydney restaurant
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Have a read of this @peggysanders.bsky.social
Plain frightening!
Plain frightening!
Monday's blog post (15/09) is now posted (17:07 EAST) - Terrestrial water storage capacity is declining fast and is hardly getting any attention - billmitchell.org/blog/?p=62770
Terrestrial water storage capacity is declining fast and is hardly getting any attention – William Mitchell – Modern Monetary Theory
billmitchell.org
September 15, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Have a read of this @peggysanders.bsky.social
Plain frightening!
Plain frightening!
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2024 was the worst year for forest fires on record. 13.5 million hectares burned. Boreal forests are losing carbon. Tropical rainforests are now fire-prone. Temperate zones are catching up. appears forest fires are no longer seasonal, but global, #climate #auspol
www.wri.org/insights/glo...
www.wri.org/insights/glo...
The Latest Data Confirms: Forest Fires Are Getting Worse
New data shows that forest fires are getting worse, burning more than twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago, largely due to climate change.
www.wri.org
September 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
2024 was the worst year for forest fires on record. 13.5 million hectares burned. Boreal forests are losing carbon. Tropical rainforests are now fire-prone. Temperate zones are catching up. appears forest fires are no longer seasonal, but global, #climate #auspol
www.wri.org/insights/glo...
www.wri.org/insights/glo...
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Successive Australian Govt’s haven’t been telling the truth about the huge costs of not acting on climate.
Good to see the Albanese govt has finally released the National Climate Risk Assessment.
They need to back it up with a 2035 target of at least 75%.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Good to see the Albanese govt has finally released the National Climate Risk Assessment.
They need to back it up with a 2035 target of at least 75%.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns
Climate risk assessment find heat-related deaths would surge 450% in Sydney if global heating surpasses 3C
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Successive Australian Govt’s haven’t been telling the truth about the huge costs of not acting on climate.
Good to see the Albanese govt has finally released the National Climate Risk Assessment.
They need to back it up with a 2035 target of at least 75%.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Good to see the Albanese govt has finally released the National Climate Risk Assessment.
They need to back it up with a 2035 target of at least 75%.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Well done Norway on your election, the world was watching and you didn't make us shit our pants.
@oilchange.bsky.social has a good summary of the result and what it means. (Please take note, Australia!)
"Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian election is a turning point for climate and energy policy.
@oilchange.bsky.social has a good summary of the result and what it means. (Please take note, Australia!)
"Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian election is a turning point for climate and energy policy.
Norway’s Election Opens Door to More Restrictive Oil and Gas Policies - Oil Change International
Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian election is a turning point for climate and energy policy. With a Labour-led government strengthened by the Green Party (MDG) crossing the parliamentary threshold of 4%
oilchange.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Well done Norway on your election, the world was watching and you didn't make us shit our pants.
@oilchange.bsky.social has a good summary of the result and what it means. (Please take note, Australia!)
"Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian election is a turning point for climate and energy policy.
@oilchange.bsky.social has a good summary of the result and what it means. (Please take note, Australia!)
"Oslo, Norway – The Norwegian election is a turning point for climate and energy policy.