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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 8m

Australian researchers have linked a single fossil fuel project to climate impacts, modelling that Woodside's Scarborough project will cause 484 heat-related deaths in Europe.
#climatecrisis #gas #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

For the first time, scientists can show the impact of gas project emissions

Fossil fuel companies and governments argue it's not possible to link climate impacts to specific projects, but Australian researchers have done the numbers.

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Friends of the Earth Australia @foe.org.au · 6h

It's an incredibly important moment for Victoria, with the first ever Treaty with First Peoples being debated in parliament.

It's so disappointing to see the Coalition decision to be on the wrong side of history.

#TreatyForVictoria

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Victorian Coalition vows to scrap Australia’s first statewide treaty with First Peoples if it wins government

Opposition’s plan announced as state parliament’s lower house begins debate on landmark treaty bill

www.theguardian.com

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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · 1h

Sign of the day…

I need to be able to tell my children I did not stay silent.

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Captain Quoll @kudelka.bsky.social · 6h

It’s the Murray and Albo show! Watch two gutless dickheads unnecessarily sacrifice irreplaceable rainforest and species out of sheer laziness and spite.

Newspaper article describing the latest act of unnecessary vandalism.

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Andy_European🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @andy-s-64.bsky.social · 1h

Gosh! Turns out ignoring climate science for decades has real world implications.

The internal displacement this is going to cause in the UK will make the ‘small boats’ look insignificant.

Where will all these people go?

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Towns may have to be abandoned due to floods with millions more homes in Great Britain at risk — The Guardian

Every constituency projected to be at greater risk, with many areas likely to be uninsurable, Guardian investigation finds

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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 1h

Power bills could be slashed by 2050 if Australians make more environmentally conscious moves, leaving room for the government to make stronger carbon policies.
#climatecrisis #renewableenergy #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/finance/cons...

Revealed: How Australians will cut energy bills by 2050

Power bills could be slashed by 2050 if Australians make more environmentally conscious moves, leaving room for stronger carbon policies.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

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clinkerbrick.bsky.social @clinkerbrick.bsky.social · 4h

We need to protect our environment 🤗 we have a beautiful planet 🌎 amazing animals and we have the ability to protect them

a penguin holding a heart is standing on top of the earth

ALT: a penguin holding a heart is standing on top of the earth

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DDunn @ddunn1234.bsky.social · 3h

“. . warm-water coral reefs are passing their thermal tipping point is a tragedy for nature and the people that rely on them . .unless we act decisively now, we will also lose the Amazon rainforest, the ice sheets and vital ocean currents. . a truly catastrophic outcome for all humanity.” 🌎

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Uncle B @keyoke420.bsky.social · 13h

Its just too inconvenient for Americans to boycott these fucks! I cancelled everything to do with all of them on January 20th . It's a pain in the ass, but I did it. Now it's the rest of ya'lls turn.

Clay Nobles @claynobles.bsky.social · 13h

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The Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 1d

Why is the gas industry notorious for paying so little tax, despite making billions in revenue?

Santos has made it 10 years in a row paying no tax!

@grogsgamut.bsky.social @elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social
#auspol

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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 1d

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

www.leeds.ac.uk

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Viktoria Spaiser @viktoriaspaiser.bsky.social · 1d

The second Global Tipping Points Report has been launched today. Please see our press release here: www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
Find the full report here: global-tipping-points.org @gsiexeter.bsky.social #TippingPoints #COP30

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

www.leeds.ac.uk

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 1d

Climate investment is growth opportunity of 21st century, says economist #Climate

Climate investment is growth opportunity of 21st century, says economist

Lord Stern warns that fossil-fuelled growth is futile as the damage it causes ends in economic self-destruction

www.theguardian.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Glen Peters @glenpeters.bsky.social · 1d

A Maximum Sectoral Effort "can reduce Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) by >50% globally, increase [the] role of the land sink in storing carbon, & more evenly distribute CDR contributions & associated side-effects across regions compared to CO2 pricing alone"

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A figure showing greater reductions compared to a co2 price in the Max Sector Effort, particularly for sectors like food and transport.

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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 1d

A Nationals senator’s claim that Australia’s public science organisation has admitted that coal is the cheapest form of electricity is misleading.
#climatecrisis #renewableenergy #auspol www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...

Senator's 'cheapest form of electricity' claim misleads

Nationals senator Matt Canavan's claim that the CSIRO has admitted that coal is the cheapest form of electricity is misleading.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

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Robyn D @koparafallskid.bsky.social · 1d

Some good news!

Electricity from renewables overtakes coal in Australia for the first time

Electricity from renewables overtakes coal in Australia for the first time

Power from solar, wind hydro and biomass totals 9.24 terawatt hours, compared with 8.8 terawatt hours from burning the fossil fuel

www.theguardian.com

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Lyle Lewis @race2extinct.bsky.social · 1d

The IUCN calls the extinction crisis a mix of “hope and concern.” But hope thrives in the absence of honesty. Humanity would rather lie to itself about endless growth than face the limits of a finite planet.
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Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining.

apnews.com

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Australian Renewable Energy News @solardirectory.bsky.social · 1d

The World is Switching to Electric Cars Faster Than You Think...

#EVs #ElectricVehicles

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The World is Switching to Electric Cars Faster Than You Think...

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 1d

Australian household energy bills will halve by 2050 as solar panels, batteries and electric cars and appliances become the norm, reducing pressure on the federal government over living costs and creating room for more climate action.
#climatecrisis #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Australia’s household energy bills will halve by 2050, modelling suggests

Grattan Institute report argues fall in costs will provide federal government room for more action on climate

www.theguardian.com

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Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 7d

PUNTER'S POLITICS

Interview with independent David Pocock.

Why is Australia giving away its gas to multinationals for free?

Our sovereign wealth disappears, while multinationals profit.

VIDEO: 23 minutes
youtube.com/watch?v=zW16... #auspol

Unpacking the Gas Industry with David Pocock: Why We Get Nothing | Punters Politics Podcast

YouTube video by Punters Politics Podcast

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Twang 🍉 @twangmaker.bsky.social · 6d

NSW Labor government says:
Little protests are OK,
But not big ones.

The pupose of our democratic right to protest is to make it a show of numbers. A show of force.

If protests are restricted to just small ones then our democratic right is taken away.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o... #auspol

Sydney Opera House pro-Palestine march has ‘disaster written all over it’, senior NSW police officer tells court

Case between police and representatives from the Palestine Action Group and Jews Against Occupation remains before the NSW court of appeal

www.theguardian.com

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 2d

Getting involved in local politics with others in my community is one of the best things I've ever done.

Remember - no one is coming to save us but us. We all have a role to play. Time to step up!

Please sign up to get involved in a local group in your community #auspol

Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 2d

Whenever I'm feeling anxious (a lot right now) - I reflect on what more I can do - & know that the solutions to the events we see here & OS are to go local

There are Voices of type groups across Aust to get involved with & make a difference #auspol

Find your group here > tinyurl.com/mr4buy48

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Denise Shrivell @deniseshrivell.bsky.social · 2d

I see David Speers could barely contain his glee at the thought of Mel Gibson or Jon Voight or Sylvestor Stallone being appointed US Ambassador to Australia.

Why do they feel so immune to the consequences of these shocking actions? I don't get it #auspol #insiders

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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 2d

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