Pete
@treepete.bsky.social
Plants, ecology and society, amongst many interests
Living on Bundjalung country Aust
Living on Bundjalung country Aust
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Honestly, the LNP are largely irrelevant. More importantly, @australianlabor.bsky.social also has no intention of _genuinely_ reaching net zero by 2050 either, if you _look closely_ at their policies and performance.
November 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Honestly, the LNP are largely irrelevant. More importantly, @australianlabor.bsky.social also has no intention of _genuinely_ reaching net zero by 2050 either, if you _look closely_ at their policies and performance.
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If only Australia's mainstream media cared as much about Australia's relentless increasing production of Coal, Gas & Oil as they do about about the moribund LNP's climate non-policy
👇THIS👇 (by @timinclimate.bsky.social) is the REAL story
👇THIS👇 (by @timinclimate.bsky.social) is the REAL story
November 13, 2025 at 5:31 AM
If only Australia's mainstream media cared as much about Australia's relentless increasing production of Coal, Gas & Oil as they do about about the moribund LNP's climate non-policy
👇THIS👇 (by @timinclimate.bsky.social) is the REAL story
👇THIS👇 (by @timinclimate.bsky.social) is the REAL story
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What do you do when you *hate* renewable energy but you own a heap of it?
I guess you could use it to do more coal exports. Sure. Why not? 🔌 #energysky
I guess you could use it to do more coal exports. Sure. Why not? 🔌 #energysky
reneweconomy.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 3:50 AM
What do you do when you *hate* renewable energy but you own a heap of it?
I guess you could use it to do more coal exports. Sure. Why not? 🔌 #energysky
I guess you could use it to do more coal exports. Sure. Why not? 🔌 #energysky
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“You’re basically saying you can trade koalas with a land snail in Tasmania or a small plant in north Queensland.” - Prof Brendan Wintle @biodivcouncil.bsky.social
What's wrong with @australianlabor.bsky.social's environmental law reforms 👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... -@lisacox.bsky.social
What's wrong with @australianlabor.bsky.social's environmental law reforms 👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... -@lisacox.bsky.social
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
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“You’re basically saying you can trade koalas with a land snail in Tasmania or a small plant in north Queensland.” - Prof Brendan Wintle @biodivcouncil.bsky.social
What's wrong with @australianlabor.bsky.social's environmental law reforms 👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... -@lisacox.bsky.social
What's wrong with @australianlabor.bsky.social's environmental law reforms 👉 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... -@lisacox.bsky.social
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The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
Honest Government Ad | Ksi Lisims & PRGT Pipeline
YouTube video by thejuicemedia
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Canadien Government has made an ad about the proposed Ksi Lisims LNG terminal & PRGT Pipeline, and it's surprsingly honest and informative.
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As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Net zero is an insidious loophole that distracts from the scientific imperative to eliminate fossil fuels | Joëlle Gergis
History tells us that polite incrementalism and political kowtowing will prevail at Cop30 – even as catastrophe unfolds around us
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
As COP30 begins, here's a gentle reminder that well-intentioned half measures aren't going to solve the climate crisis. The era of fossil fuels must come to an end. My latest in The Guardian... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Greens have just secured a Senate inquiry into the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, exposing one of the most regressive tax breaks in Australia’s system which is inflating house prices by incentivising speculative investment in property!
November 4, 2025 at 5:49 AM
The Greens have just secured a Senate inquiry into the capital gains tax (CGT) discount, exposing one of the most regressive tax breaks in Australia’s system which is inflating house prices by incentivising speculative investment in property!
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We don't need a repeat of the treachery that led to the farce we're now inflicted by, the ironically named 'Safeguard Mechanism'. australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
The conservation and environmental movement must own, learn, and not repeat their mistakes.
The conservation and environmental movement must own, learn, and not repeat their mistakes.
November 4, 2025 at 2:29 AM
We don't need a repeat of the treachery that led to the farce we're now inflicted by, the ironically named 'Safeguard Mechanism'. australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-saf...
The conservation and environmental movement must own, learn, and not repeat their mistakes.
The conservation and environmental movement must own, learn, and not repeat their mistakes.
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"The fact the Greens want to stop native forest logging and the Nationals want to speed up land clearing is not proof that any legislation Labor drafts must fit in the “sensible centre.” - @richarddenniss.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
It wasn’t the laws that were too weak to stop those projects, it was the ministers
The Prime Minister is betting that by 2028 people will forget the North West Shelf and EPBC backflips, but it would be a brave backbencher willing to make that same bet.
thepoint.com.au
November 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"The fact the Greens want to stop native forest logging and the Nationals want to speed up land clearing is not proof that any legislation Labor drafts must fit in the “sensible centre.” - @richarddenniss.bsky.social
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
thepoint.com.au/opinions/251...
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In addition to legal experts @envirojustice.bsky.social , I'd add that environmental & conservation science experts also call for real reform, not more rhetoric, slippery words, and confident endorsements or centrist exhortations that are flatly wrong
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 AM
In addition to legal experts @envirojustice.bsky.social , I'd add that environmental & conservation science experts also call for real reform, not more rhetoric, slippery words, and confident endorsements or centrist exhortations that are flatly wrong
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
(next post & embedded🧵 if u'd like more info)
The most detailed and informed analysis of the EPBC legislation I've seen yet, thanks to the EDO
www.edo.org.au/2025/10/31/e...
www.edo.org.au/2025/10/31/e...
EPBC Act reforms make it to parliament – EDO’s first impressions - Environmental Defenders Office
On October 30, Bills were introduced into the House of Representatives to reform the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth), create a National Environment Protection Agenc...
www.edo.org.au
November 2, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The most detailed and informed analysis of the EPBC legislation I've seen yet, thanks to the EDO
www.edo.org.au/2025/10/31/e...
www.edo.org.au/2025/10/31/e...
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They say most suspensions are reversed, so what’s the harm?
But everyone who’s received that text message knows the harm starts there. Anxiety, stress, wasted time & energy. It starts even before that – submitting to mistreatment just to avoid the text.
Ty @caitkelly.bsky.social for reporting.
But everyone who’s received that text message knows the harm starts there. Anxiety, stress, wasted time & energy. It starts even before that – submitting to mistreatment just to avoid the text.
Ty @caitkelly.bsky.social for reporting.
Centrelink threatening payment suspensions at rate of five a minute, new analysis suggests
“The numbers are so unimaginably high, it is actually easy to lose sight of how crazy this all is,” @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org @antipovertycentre.org
#NobodyDeservsePoverty
“The numbers are so unimaginably high, it is actually easy to lose sight of how crazy this all is,” @kristin8x.antipovertycentre.org @antipovertycentre.org
#NobodyDeservsePoverty
Centrelink threatening payment suspensions at rate of five a minute, new analysis suggests
Exclusive: As jobseekers continue to have payments suspended, advocates call for the regime to be stopped until it’s proven to be lawful
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:15 PM
They say most suspensions are reversed, so what’s the harm?
But everyone who’s received that text message knows the harm starts there. Anxiety, stress, wasted time & energy. It starts even before that – submitting to mistreatment just to avoid the text.
Ty @caitkelly.bsky.social for reporting.
But everyone who’s received that text message knows the harm starts there. Anxiety, stress, wasted time & energy. It starts even before that – submitting to mistreatment just to avoid the text.
Ty @caitkelly.bsky.social for reporting.
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Zoe Daniel joins the chorus of deeply unhelpful hot takes from non-experts about the EPBC reforms.
This opinion piece is so poorly constructed and full of deeply ignorant and superficial commentary. It reads like it’s written by a Labor staffer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This opinion piece is so poorly constructed and full of deeply ignorant and superficial commentary. It reads like it’s written by a Labor staffer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Australia must put politics aside and pass nature laws that benefit the economy and the environment. We owe it to our kids | Zoe Daniel
There’s no such thing as a perfect legislative solution. It’s about finding one that’s workable – for the community, for the economy and for nature
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Zoe Daniel joins the chorus of deeply unhelpful hot takes from non-experts about the EPBC reforms.
This opinion piece is so poorly constructed and full of deeply ignorant and superficial commentary. It reads like it’s written by a Labor staffer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This opinion piece is so poorly constructed and full of deeply ignorant and superficial commentary. It reads like it’s written by a Labor staffer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Preliminary Environmental Justice Aust scorecard on changes to EPBC law
via envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
via envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
November 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Preliminary Environmental Justice Aust scorecard on changes to EPBC law
via envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
via envirojustice.org.au/environment-...
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"Unfortunately, the loudest voices are often fuelled by misinformation spread through social media groups recycling the same myths about land values, turbine waste & health impacts.
"It's intimidation dressed up as debate."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
"It's intimidation dressed up as debate."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
'It's gotten out of hand': Wind farmers fear threat to turn to violence
There are grave concerns that dangerous language and bullying of farmers who are hosting renewable energy projects on their properties could turn into violence.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 AM
"Unfortunately, the loudest voices are often fuelled by misinformation spread through social media groups recycling the same myths about land values, turbine waste & health impacts.
"It's intimidation dressed up as debate."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
"It's intimidation dressed up as debate."
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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Today we learned of a shocking amendment to the income apportionment bill that involves police in social security decisions.
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
Australia Institute Live — Daily Updates
Stay updated with the latest from The Australia Institute.
live.thepoint.com.au
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Today we learned of a shocking amendment to the income apportionment bill that involves police in social security decisions.
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
We're joining the call for Labor to abandon police powers to stop Centrelink payments.
Why is @amyremeikis.bsky.social is the only one in the press gallery covering this?
Talk from Luke Kemp on his recent book Goliaths Curse, The History and Future of Societal Collapse
A study on how inequality underpins social 'collapse'
How 'collapse' can prove liberating for the 99% & contrary to myth, how many of us likely fare better & do better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1le...
A study on how inequality underpins social 'collapse'
How 'collapse' can prove liberating for the 99% & contrary to myth, how many of us likely fare better & do better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1le...
Goliath's Curse: Climate, Inequality, and Societal Collapse | Luke Kemp
YouTube video by Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative
www.youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Talk from Luke Kemp on his recent book Goliaths Curse, The History and Future of Societal Collapse
A study on how inequality underpins social 'collapse'
How 'collapse' can prove liberating for the 99% & contrary to myth, how many of us likely fare better & do better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1le...
A study on how inequality underpins social 'collapse'
How 'collapse' can prove liberating for the 99% & contrary to myth, how many of us likely fare better & do better
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1le...
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The government has finally stopped drip feeding EPBC details and provided them to everyone! www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
One of many howlers
"The proposed changes will also allow certain biodiversity certificates issued under the Nature Repair Market to be used for environmental offsetting."
One of many howlers
"The proposed changes will also allow certain biodiversity certificates issued under the Nature Repair Market to be used for environmental offsetting."
www.dcceew.gov.au
October 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The government has finally stopped drip feeding EPBC details and provided them to everyone! www.dcceew.gov.au/environment/...
One of many howlers
"The proposed changes will also allow certain biodiversity certificates issued under the Nature Repair Market to be used for environmental offsetting."
One of many howlers
"The proposed changes will also allow certain biodiversity certificates issued under the Nature Repair Market to be used for environmental offsetting."
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CCS is a dead horse
CCS is a dead horse
Time to stop flogging it
johnquigginblog.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
CCS is a dead horse
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Devolving Commonwealth powers for environmental protection & assessment to states & territories is a longstanding goal of Big Business that the LNP repeatedly failed to accomplish
👀post👇 for why It's a terrible idea
Will the @albomp.bsky.social govt deliver to Big Business what the LNP couldn't❓
👀post👇 for why It's a terrible idea
Will the @albomp.bsky.social govt deliver to Big Business what the LNP couldn't❓
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Devolving Commonwealth powers for environmental protection & assessment to states & territories is a longstanding goal of Big Business that the LNP repeatedly failed to accomplish
👀post👇 for why It's a terrible idea
Will the @albomp.bsky.social govt deliver to Big Business what the LNP couldn't❓
👀post👇 for why It's a terrible idea
Will the @albomp.bsky.social govt deliver to Big Business what the LNP couldn't❓
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"Gas companies treat tax as optional, and they leave the rest of us with the cleanup bill for the natural disasters that they are turbo-charging."
- Senator Larissa Waters speaking at our #RevenueSummit25
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
- Senator Larissa Waters speaking at our #RevenueSummit25
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
October 29, 2025 at 12:34 AM
"Gas companies treat tax as optional, and they leave the rest of us with the cleanup bill for the natural disasters that they are turbo-charging."
- Senator Larissa Waters speaking at our #RevenueSummit25
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
- Senator Larissa Waters speaking at our #RevenueSummit25
@larissawaters.bsky.social #auspol
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“We live in one of the richest countries in the world, that can afford to drop a lazy $360 billion on a bad idea... yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care, apparently, so many of these things are unaffordable.”
- @richarddenniss.bsky.social at the #RevenueSummit25
#auspol
- @richarddenniss.bsky.social at the #RevenueSummit25
#auspol
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
“We live in one of the richest countries in the world, that can afford to drop a lazy $360 billion on a bad idea... yet, when it comes to health, education, aged care, apparently, so many of these things are unaffordable.”
- @richarddenniss.bsky.social at the #RevenueSummit25
#auspol
- @richarddenniss.bsky.social at the #RevenueSummit25
#auspol
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Proudly one of the more than 100 scientists and environmental and climate experts calling on @albomp.bsky.social's government to use new nature laws to end deforestation in the Great Barrier Reef catchments www.marineconservation.org.au/open-letter-...
Open Letter from Scientists: Deforestation Harms the GBR - Australian Marine Conservation Society
100 scientists have signed an open letter calling on the Government to reform nature laws to end tree clearing in the Great Barrier Reef.
www.marineconservation.org.au
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Proudly one of the more than 100 scientists and environmental and climate experts calling on @albomp.bsky.social's government to use new nature laws to end deforestation in the Great Barrier Reef catchments www.marineconservation.org.au/open-letter-...
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Richard Gere—
"The entire planet has fallen off a cliff into the stupid zone."
"Do we really think these refugees are different than us?"
"Do you really believe what these clowns like Trump, Orban, Netanyahu, Putin, what these guys say?"
"The entire planet has fallen off a cliff into the stupid zone."
"Do we really think these refugees are different than us?"
"Do you really believe what these clowns like Trump, Orban, Netanyahu, Putin, what these guys say?"
October 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Richard Gere—
"The entire planet has fallen off a cliff into the stupid zone."
"Do we really think these refugees are different than us?"
"Do you really believe what these clowns like Trump, Orban, Netanyahu, Putin, what these guys say?"
"The entire planet has fallen off a cliff into the stupid zone."
"Do we really think these refugees are different than us?"
"Do you really believe what these clowns like Trump, Orban, Netanyahu, Putin, what these guys say?"
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UN Chief Antonio Guterres says it is “inevitable” we will miss our Paris climate targets. This will have devastating consequences for us here in Australia as well as vulnerable communities around the world.
We must change course.
We must change course.
October 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
UN Chief Antonio Guterres says it is “inevitable” we will miss our Paris climate targets. This will have devastating consequences for us here in Australia as well as vulnerable communities around the world.
We must change course.
We must change course.