Rod Dilkes
@roddilkes.bsky.social
I like engineering, art, running and good music. Father, grandad, partner, volunteer firey, small business manager, EV owner since 2005 and climate activist.
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Sunsets are becoming more red and there is brown smudge on the horizon at sunset.
It was not like this when I was young.
It's spring here so not from fires.
This is atmospheric pollution from, in part, burning ~100 million barrels of oil per day.
It was not like this when I was young.
It's spring here so not from fires.
This is atmospheric pollution from, in part, burning ~100 million barrels of oil per day.
September 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Sunsets are becoming more red and there is brown smudge on the horizon at sunset.
It was not like this when I was young.
It's spring here so not from fires.
This is atmospheric pollution from, in part, burning ~100 million barrels of oil per day.
It was not like this when I was young.
It's spring here so not from fires.
This is atmospheric pollution from, in part, burning ~100 million barrels of oil per day.
Renewable energy gets so many subsidies...
www.atse.org.au/news/new-ats...
www.atse.org.au/news/new-ats...
Australia’s leading tech and engineering academy has highlighted the urgent need for Australia to reduce reliance on diesel in mining, road freight, agriculture, fisheries and forestry.
www.atse.org.au
August 29, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Renewable energy gets so many subsidies...
www.atse.org.au/news/new-ats...
www.atse.org.au/news/new-ats...
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"Norway created a sovereign wealth fund to ensure that money made from the country’s non-renewable resources would benefit citizens. The fund is worth $US1.9 trillion."
"Last year, the Aus govt collected more from HECS repayments than from the petroleum resource rent tax."
🔗 theaus.in/HECSvPRRT
"Last year, the Aus govt collected more from HECS repayments than from the petroleum resource rent tax."
🔗 theaus.in/HECSvPRRT
August 26, 2025 at 1:37 AM
"Norway created a sovereign wealth fund to ensure that money made from the country’s non-renewable resources would benefit citizens. The fund is worth $US1.9 trillion."
"Last year, the Aus govt collected more from HECS repayments than from the petroleum resource rent tax."
🔗 theaus.in/HECSvPRRT
"Last year, the Aus govt collected more from HECS repayments than from the petroleum resource rent tax."
🔗 theaus.in/HECSvPRRT
Calling all refugees from the USA.
Are you a top US-based scientist wanting to relocate to Australia? We are now calling for formal applications from both Australian and non-Australian citizens based in the US whose work is internationally recognised as exceptional.
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
🔗 science.org.au/gtap/?utm_so...
📅 Applications close: Aug 29, 2025
🔗 science.org.au/gtap/?utm_so...
July 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Calling all refugees from the USA.
Refugees from the USA are now arriving in Europe.
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
The first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France
Aix-Marseille University is wooing researchers who feel targeted by the Trump administration.
www.politico.eu
July 2, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Refugees from the USA are now arriving in Europe.
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
www.politico.eu/article/meet...
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Happy Winter solstice Australia.
June 20, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Happy Winter solstice Australia.
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
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"Australia is the 3rd biggest fossil fuel exporter in the world.
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
June 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"Australia is the 3rd biggest fossil fuel exporter in the world.
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
As an EV driver in Australia I am more than happy to pay a levy for the roads...
if fossil fuel drivers are willing to pay a levy for the pollution they generate !!!
thedriven.io/2025/04/28/e...
if fossil fuel drivers are willing to pay a levy for the pollution they generate !!!
thedriven.io/2025/04/28/e...
Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?
The Liberal party is right, or at least Bridget McKenzie is, and possibly Peter Dutton agrees with her; EV drivers should pay their fair share to use the
thedriven.io
April 28, 2025 at 4:28 AM
As an EV driver in Australia I am more than happy to pay a levy for the roads...
if fossil fuel drivers are willing to pay a levy for the pollution they generate !!!
thedriven.io/2025/04/28/e...
if fossil fuel drivers are willing to pay a levy for the pollution they generate !!!
thedriven.io/2025/04/28/e...
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This right here is what sets Mark Carney so far apart from Pierre, the guy who chomped on an apple during an interview to show contempt. Pierre would not understand this story.
#VopeLiberal
#Cdnpoli
#nspoli
#VopeLiberal
#Cdnpoli
#nspoli
Mark Carney tells a story about Pope Francis
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
#canada #canadastrong #elbowsup #markcarneyforpm #cdnpoli #voteliberal #tariffs #tradewar #neverpoilievre #never51state #buycanadian #supportlocal
❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️
#canada #canadastrong #elbowsup #markcarneyforpm #cdnpoli #voteliberal #tariffs #tradewar #neverpoilievre #never51state #buycanadian #supportlocal
April 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
This right here is what sets Mark Carney so far apart from Pierre, the guy who chomped on an apple during an interview to show contempt. Pierre would not understand this story.
#VopeLiberal
#Cdnpoli
#nspoli
#VopeLiberal
#Cdnpoli
#nspoli
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A major cause of rising house prices has been increased demand from investors.
Our research shows restricting negative gearing to newly built housing and scrapping the capital gains tax discount would reduce speculation and allow more first home buyers to get into their own home.
Our research shows restricting negative gearing to newly built housing and scrapping the capital gains tax discount would reduce speculation and allow more first home buyers to get into their own home.
April 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
A major cause of rising house prices has been increased demand from investors.
Our research shows restricting negative gearing to newly built housing and scrapping the capital gains tax discount would reduce speculation and allow more first home buyers to get into their own home.
Our research shows restricting negative gearing to newly built housing and scrapping the capital gains tax discount would reduce speculation and allow more first home buyers to get into their own home.
Maybe this will spur China to invade Taiwan.
Should Australia come to the aid of USA if Trump is adopting an America First policy?
apnews.com/article/chin...
Should Australia come to the aid of USA if Trump is adopting an America First policy?
apnews.com/article/chin...
China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs
China says it will “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese impo...
apnews.com
April 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Maybe this will spur China to invade Taiwan.
Should Australia come to the aid of USA if Trump is adopting an America First policy?
apnews.com/article/chin...
Should Australia come to the aid of USA if Trump is adopting an America First policy?
apnews.com/article/chin...
Was that a statement of fact or what?
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcNzo...
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcNzo...
Trump says he can end Ukraine war in a day
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
www.youtube.com
April 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Was that a statement of fact or what?
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcNzo...
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcNzo...
Looks like the BYD CEO is just turning up for work and doing his job well.
thedriven.io/2025/04/02/b...
thedriven.io/2025/04/02/b...
BYD sells 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids in first quarter, as it extends lead over Tesla
Chinese automotive giant BYD has sold more than one million new energy vehicles in the first quarter, a 60 per cent jump from the same period last year.
thedriven.io
April 3, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Looks like the BYD CEO is just turning up for work and doing his job well.
thedriven.io/2025/04/02/b...
thedriven.io/2025/04/02/b...
Maybe it's time for Australia to impose a 25% tariff on USA made cars, and actually start to rebuild an Aussie Made auto industry.
apnews.com/article/auto...
apnews.com/article/auto...
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expecting to raise $100 billion in tax revenues
Foreign leaders were quick to criticize the tariffs, a sign that Trump could be intensifying a broader trade war that could damage growth worldwide.
apnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Maybe it's time for Australia to impose a 25% tariff on USA made cars, and actually start to rebuild an Aussie Made auto industry.
apnews.com/article/auto...
apnews.com/article/auto...
Is it time to kick General Motors (GMC) out of Oz?
America first, and last.
Let's see an Australian branded car.
www.carsales.com.au/editorial/de...
America first, and last.
Let's see an Australian branded car.
www.carsales.com.au/editorial/de...
General Motors defeats Holden dealers in Supreme Court - carsales.com.au
Class action dismissed four years after iconic Aussie brand was axed
www.carsales.com.au
March 25, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Is it time to kick General Motors (GMC) out of Oz?
America first, and last.
Let's see an Australian branded car.
www.carsales.com.au/editorial/de...
America first, and last.
Let's see an Australian branded car.
www.carsales.com.au/editorial/de...
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@vcelements.bsky.social:
"The Key Minerals in an EV Battery 🔋"
#alwaysbecharging
elements.visualcapitalist.com/the-key-mine...
"The Key Minerals in an EV Battery 🔋"
#alwaysbecharging
elements.visualcapitalist.com/the-key-mine...
March 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
@vcelements.bsky.social:
"The Key Minerals in an EV Battery 🔋"
#alwaysbecharging
elements.visualcapitalist.com/the-key-mine...
"The Key Minerals in an EV Battery 🔋"
#alwaysbecharging
elements.visualcapitalist.com/the-key-mine...
Finally!
The Aus Electric Vehicle Council is doing something truly useful.
thedriven.io/2025/03/07/e...
The Aus Electric Vehicle Council is doing something truly useful.
thedriven.io/2025/03/07/e...
EV lobby launches new charging app to displace Plugshare with real time availability
EVC launches new charging app that it hopes will become the "single source of truth" for EV charging in Australia - and obviously a rival to Plugshare.
thedriven.io
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Finally!
The Aus Electric Vehicle Council is doing something truly useful.
thedriven.io/2025/03/07/e...
The Aus Electric Vehicle Council is doing something truly useful.
thedriven.io/2025/03/07/e...
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FYI, Honda is not building a new factory in Indiana. A total of 210k units/year of Civic production was going to be shifted to Mexico, but will now go forward at Honda's existing Indiana plant. Honda says it will import from elsewhere if demand exceeds that amount.
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
Exclusive: Honda to produce next Civic in Indiana, not Mexico, due to US tariffs, sources say
Honda has decided to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in the U.S. state of Indiana, instead of Mexico, to avoid potential tariffs on one of its top-selling car models, according to three people familiar with the matter.
www.reuters.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
FYI, Honda is not building a new factory in Indiana. A total of 210k units/year of Civic production was going to be shifted to Mexico, but will now go forward at Honda's existing Indiana plant. Honda says it will import from elsewhere if demand exceeds that amount.
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
www.reuters.com/business/aut...
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Trudeau giving Americans a much more accurate State of the Union.
You can’t overstate the historic importance of today’s speech to both American and Canadian citizens by Canada’s Prime Minister.
Please watch it and share it wherever you live, but especially if you’re in the United States. You need to know what Trump is doing, and why. youtu.be/wz_42pckM7w
Please watch it and share it wherever you live, but especially if you’re in the United States. You need to know what Trump is doing, and why. youtu.be/wz_42pckM7w
Watch Trudeau speak directly to Trump during blistering speech
YouTube video by CNN
youtu.be
March 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Trudeau giving Americans a much more accurate State of the Union.