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Woodside's North West Shelf Extension is massively destructive in & of itself
It's also an enabler for Browse gas project that'll threaten the remarkable #ScottReef, habitat for endangered pygmy blue whales, marine mammals, green sea turtles & nearly 1,000 species of fish
Voice your objection!
It's also an enabler for Browse gas project that'll threaten the remarkable #ScottReef, habitat for endangered pygmy blue whales, marine mammals, green sea turtles & nearly 1,000 species of fish
Voice your objection!
Woodside’s Scott Reef drilling project: EPA submissions OPEN
Saving the nature of the Kimberley
www.environskimberley.org.au
June 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Woodside's North West Shelf Extension is massively destructive in & of itself
It's also an enabler for Browse gas project that'll threaten the remarkable #ScottReef, habitat for endangered pygmy blue whales, marine mammals, green sea turtles & nearly 1,000 species of fish
Voice your objection!
It's also an enabler for Browse gas project that'll threaten the remarkable #ScottReef, habitat for endangered pygmy blue whales, marine mammals, green sea turtles & nearly 1,000 species of fish
Voice your objection!
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“Salmon farming companies should pay a royalty to the Tasmanian government for the use of waters which are ‘owned’ by the state government on behalf of the people of Tasmania,” - Saul Eslake
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
Tasmanian salmon: more revenue, more pollution, but always less tax - The Australia Institute
The Tasmanian salmon industry is one where the revenue earned keeps going up and yet the tax paid falls to zero.
australiainstitute.org.au
June 8, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“Salmon farming companies should pay a royalty to the Tasmanian government for the use of waters which are ‘owned’ by the state government on behalf of the people of Tasmania,” - Saul Eslake
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
Our research shows the tax paid by the three largest salmon farms has been near-zero.
More here:
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"Spearheaded by the Union Home Ministry, the project comprises a transshipment terminal, an international airport, gas and solar power plants, a township, and high-end tourism facilities."
But no mapping of Shompen & Nicobarese tribal lands nor assessment of impacts to them? Sounds like a land grab
But no mapping of Shompen & Nicobarese tribal lands nor assessment of impacts to them? Sounds like a land grab
Indian govt is pushing a mega project in rainforests that are home to two tribal communities: Nicobarese and Shompen. This is happening even while there has never been a systematic effort to map tribal lands. Project docs too fail to acknowledge their existence
www.thenewsminute.com/news/great-n...
www.thenewsminute.com/news/great-n...
Great Nicobar: Tribal lands don’t show up on maps as Union govt pushes mega project
We are in Barnabas Manju’s office, a one-bedroom house in a government quarters in Campbell Bay. He is the chairman of the Tribal Council of Great Nicobar and L
www.thenewsminute.com
April 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"Spearheaded by the Union Home Ministry, the project comprises a transshipment terminal, an international airport, gas and solar power plants, a township, and high-end tourism facilities."
But no mapping of Shompen & Nicobarese tribal lands nor assessment of impacts to them? Sounds like a land grab
But no mapping of Shompen & Nicobarese tribal lands nor assessment of impacts to them? Sounds like a land grab
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Screenshot from here:
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Trump administration orders half of national forests open for logging
An emergency order removes protections covering over half the land managed by the U.S. Forest Service as the president aims to boost timber production.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Screenshot from here:
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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Without Insurance, Capitalism As We Know It Will Be Impossible - CleanTechnica cleantechnica.com/2025/04/06/w...
Without Insurance, Capitalism As We Know It Will Be Impossible - CleanTechnica
A major actor in the insurance industry predicts global warming will destroy capitalism because business cannot function without insurance.
cleantechnica.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Without Insurance, Capitalism As We Know It Will Be Impossible - CleanTechnica cleantechnica.com/2025/04/06/w...
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Australia’s billionaires raked in $67,000 an hour last year.
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
February 12, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Australia’s billionaires raked in $67,000 an hour last year.
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
While millions struggled to afford rent or groceries.
It’s time to turn the tables.
The Greens have announced our plan to tax Australia's 150 billionaires to fund cost of living relief.
Join the campaign: greens.org.au/billionaires
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Australian billionaires face wealth tax under Greens’ Robin Hood-style policies
Australian billionaires face wealth tax under Greens’ Robin Hood-style policies
Super rich would be hit with an additional 10% tax on their wealth above $1bn as party ‘turns the tables’ on wealthiest people
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Australian billionaires would face a new wealth tax under…
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Australian billionaires face wealth tax under Greens’ Robin Hood-style policies
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Apple to fix iPhone dictation bug that replaces word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’
Apple to fix iPhone dictation bug that replaces word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’
Tech company blames ‘phonetic overlap’ for problem where US president’s name appears
Apple has promised to fix a bug in its iPhone automatic dictation tool after some users reported it had suggested to them “Trump” when they said the word “racist”.
The…
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Apple to fix iPhone dictation bug that replaces word ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’
Next step: hydrogen.
"Back at the Rheinwerk, workforce levels are expected to return soon to 2023 numbers as the company adds more recycling capacity. The factory is unionized and workers’ representatives were involved in Speira’s plan to stop smelting."
"Back at the Rheinwerk, workforce levels are expected to return soon to 2023 numbers as the company adds more recycling capacity. The factory is unionized and workers’ representatives were involved in Speira’s plan to stop smelting."
Europe’s impossible choice: Which industries should survive the green transition?
One German aluminum factory decided to go green and close its smelter. The EU faces a similar choice, with Europe’s future at stake.
www.politico.eu
February 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Next step: hydrogen.
"Back at the Rheinwerk, workforce levels are expected to return soon to 2023 numbers as the company adds more recycling capacity. The factory is unionized and workers’ representatives were involved in Speira’s plan to stop smelting."
"Back at the Rheinwerk, workforce levels are expected to return soon to 2023 numbers as the company adds more recycling capacity. The factory is unionized and workers’ representatives were involved in Speira’s plan to stop smelting."
Israel's 'thought police' shuts down East Jerusalem bookshop, arrest owners during raid. Any similarities to GeStaPo methods are unintended and entirely coincidental?
Israeli police raid Jerusalem bookshops and arrest Palestinian owners
Raid on Educational Bookstore branches described by rights groups as part of harassment campaign against Palestinian intellectuals
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Israel's 'thought police' shuts down East Jerusalem bookshop, arrest owners during raid. Any similarities to GeStaPo methods are unintended and entirely coincidental?
Good to see it is not all one-way traffic...
February 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Good to see it is not all one-way traffic...
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The United States has declared economic war on some of its closest allies and Silicon Valley is itching to use the power of the state to defend its interests at all costs.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
We need an international alliance against the US and its tech industry
The United States must face consequences for economic warfare
www.disconnect.blog
February 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The United States has declared economic war on some of its closest allies and Silicon Valley is itching to use the power of the state to defend its interests at all costs.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
It’s time for an alliance not just to combat US belligerence, but to build a different vision for tech.
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Donald Trump has revoked EO11246 signed by LBJ in 1965, mandating equal opportunities by federal contractors.
January 22, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Donald Trump has revoked EO11246 signed by LBJ in 1965, mandating equal opportunities by federal contractors.
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Trump withdraws US from global tax evasion agreement that makes it more difficult for multinationals to dodge their tax obligations (minimum 15%). The Mandarin .. it’s worth the subscription.
January 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump withdraws US from global tax evasion agreement that makes it more difficult for multinationals to dodge their tax obligations (minimum 15%). The Mandarin .. it’s worth the subscription.
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Logging of native forest in the proposed great koala national park (GKNP) in northern New South Wales has intensified
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Logging in forest earmarked for koala national park increasing under NSW Labor, analysis finds
More than 7,000 hectares logged in planned park area since Chris Minns won 2023 election with commitment to deliver new sanctuary, conservationists say
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Logging of native forest in the proposed great koala national park (GKNP) in northern New South Wales has intensified
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Logging in the proposed Great Koala National Park is about to recommence.
At NSW Forestry Corporation HQ 👵’s👂that 10% of the proposed Koala Park has been logged and the size of the proposed park is now in question.
Demand your NSW MP deliver the GKNP in full 👉 nswforests.org/call-your-mp/
At NSW Forestry Corporation HQ 👵’s👂that 10% of the proposed Koala Park has been logged and the size of the proposed park is now in question.
Demand your NSW MP deliver the GKNP in full 👉 nswforests.org/call-your-mp/
January 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Logging in the proposed Great Koala National Park is about to recommence.
At NSW Forestry Corporation HQ 👵’s👂that 10% of the proposed Koala Park has been logged and the size of the proposed park is now in question.
Demand your NSW MP deliver the GKNP in full 👉 nswforests.org/call-your-mp/
At NSW Forestry Corporation HQ 👵’s👂that 10% of the proposed Koala Park has been logged and the size of the proposed park is now in question.
Demand your NSW MP deliver the GKNP in full 👉 nswforests.org/call-your-mp/
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JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, MorganStanley, WellsFargo, GoldmanSachs have all quit UN net zero 2050 decarbonisation goal. AFR says Australia’s investment banks must NOT follow suit. LA fires expose property insurance as now a global climate change cost of living and economic crisis. ✅
January 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
JPMorgan, Citigroup, Bank of America, MorganStanley, WellsFargo, GoldmanSachs have all quit UN net zero 2050 decarbonisation goal. AFR says Australia’s investment banks must NOT follow suit. LA fires expose property insurance as now a global climate change cost of living and economic crisis. ✅
