John Holmes
@jhaue.bsky.social
On unceded lands of the Kulin Nations, Melbourne au
Climate, environment, natural sciences, social justice, democracy, health.
b, 313 ppm CO2, now 422
Climate, environment, natural sciences, social justice, democracy, health.
b, 313 ppm CO2, now 422
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As in almost every doomsday scenario movie…
Scientists warn of imminent dangers…
Those in power ignore the warnings…
Then…
Catastrophe(s)
Scientists warn of imminent dangers…
Those in power ignore the warnings…
Then…
Catastrophe(s)
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
As in almost every doomsday scenario movie…
Scientists warn of imminent dangers…
Those in power ignore the warnings…
Then…
Catastrophe(s)
Scientists warn of imminent dangers…
Those in power ignore the warnings…
Then…
Catastrophe(s)
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First Nations Peoples Rangers need to be given top priority. They know their own country better than anyone. The ecocide needs to stop now.We don't need aukus, subsidies for mining companies, tax cuts for the filthy rich.We only have one biosphere, billionaires should pour their money into the Earth
November 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
First Nations Peoples Rangers need to be given top priority. They know their own country better than anyone. The ecocide needs to stop now.We don't need aukus, subsidies for mining companies, tax cuts for the filthy rich.We only have one biosphere, billionaires should pour their money into the Earth
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I think award season is now over. Mean Streak just won the Walkley Book Award to cap it off and I’m so thankful. Buy or borrow, the story is more fucked up than you think.
November 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I think award season is now over. Mean Streak just won the Walkley Book Award to cap it off and I’m so thankful. Buy or borrow, the story is more fucked up than you think.
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Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly landslides.
At least 111 people have died in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand has announced its morgue is full
u.afp.com/Shed
At least 111 people have died in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand has announced its morgue is full
u.afp.com/Shed
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Heavy rains across Indonesia, Malaysia and southern Thailand have inundated cities, trapped thousands and caused deadly landslides.
At least 111 people have died in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand has announced its morgue is full
u.afp.com/Shed
At least 111 people have died in Indonesia, and a hospital in southern Thailand has announced its morgue is full
u.afp.com/Shed
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The West Bank under assault by the IDF. Zionist settlers will be delighted by official acts of murder contributing to the genocidal impulse.
UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.
‘In cold blood’: Israeli troops kill unarmed men during West Bank assault
UN says 32,000 Palestinians forced from their homes in the Israeli-occupied territory with major assault ongoing.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The West Bank under assault by the IDF. Zionist settlers will be delighted by official acts of murder contributing to the genocidal impulse.
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In environmental law, haste is usually about *intended* consequences ... grave ones.
November 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
In environmental law, haste is usually about *intended* consequences ... grave ones.
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“The choice is between deep, rapid fair decarbonisation of modern society, and an organised-ish technical and social revolution;
or ongoing rhetoric and delay as temperatures [rise].
And then we’ll have a revolutionary style change that will be both chaotic and violent.” @kevinclimate.bsky.social
or ongoing rhetoric and delay as temperatures [rise].
And then we’ll have a revolutionary style change that will be both chaotic and violent.” @kevinclimate.bsky.social
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
“The choice is between deep, rapid fair decarbonisation of modern society, and an organised-ish technical and social revolution;
or ongoing rhetoric and delay as temperatures [rise].
And then we’ll have a revolutionary style change that will be both chaotic and violent.” @kevinclimate.bsky.social
or ongoing rhetoric and delay as temperatures [rise].
And then we’ll have a revolutionary style change that will be both chaotic and violent.” @kevinclimate.bsky.social
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If the Gulf Stream stops, Charlie III will be freezing in Buckingham Palace !!
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
If the Gulf Stream stops, Charlie III will be freezing in Buckingham Palace !!
Head out on Country with David Mullins, a proud Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung man from Naarm. Passionate about the environment and connecting young people back on Country, David is the Co-Manager of the Narrap Rangers.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au/out_on_count...
www.countryneedspeople.org.au/out_on_count...
Out on Country with... David Mullins
Meet David Mullins, a proud Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung man from Naarm. Passionate about the environment and connecting young people back on Country, David is the Co-Manager of the Narrap Rangers.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au
November 28, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Head out on Country with David Mullins, a proud Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung man from Naarm. Passionate about the environment and connecting young people back on Country, David is the Co-Manager of the Narrap Rangers.
www.countryneedspeople.org.au/out_on_count...
www.countryneedspeople.org.au/out_on_count...
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Not quite as low as 'Children Overboard' but shades of. We unpack the Nauru deal, which is turning out to be an epic, inhumane and costly stuff-up
#auspol
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#auspol
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Australia’s 2.4 Billion Nauru Scam | The West Report
YouTube video by The West Report
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November 28, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Not quite as low as 'Children Overboard' but shades of. We unpack the Nauru deal, which is turning out to be an epic, inhumane and costly stuff-up
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
#auspol
youtu.be/zrO9YTXtwq8?...
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A good example of why @australiainstitute.org.au has started @thepointau.bsky.social: Not news, but it should be
The latest corrective services data is out today, and it points a horrific picture of the systemic racism in our judicial system #PointLive
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live.thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 5:28 AM
A good example of why @australiainstitute.org.au has started @thepointau.bsky.social: Not news, but it should be
What to buy (and not buy) your ungrateful little darlings this festive season
First Dog on the Moon
Black Friday Christmas sale specials holiday vacation savings savings!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
First Dog on the Moon
Black Friday Christmas sale specials holiday vacation savings savings!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What to buy (and not buy) your ungrateful little darlings this festive season | First Dog on the Moon
Black Friday Christmas sale specials holiday vacation savings savings!
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM
What to buy (and not buy) your ungrateful little darlings this festive season
First Dog on the Moon
Black Friday Christmas sale specials holiday vacation savings savings!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
First Dog on the Moon
Black Friday Christmas sale specials holiday vacation savings savings!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Electrifying everything
~5.1M (48%) Aus homes on mains gas
Space/water heaters + cooking total about 12.2M units
That's changing: Australians are passing gas 🙄
Induction cooktops
And heat pumps water heaters, too
www.linkedin.com/posts/franci... - Francis Vierboom
@rewiringaus.bsky.social
~5.1M (48%) Aus homes on mains gas
Space/water heaters + cooking total about 12.2M units
That's changing: Australians are passing gas 🙄
Induction cooktops
And heat pumps water heaters, too
www.linkedin.com/posts/franci... - Francis Vierboom
@rewiringaus.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Electrifying everything
~5.1M (48%) Aus homes on mains gas
Space/water heaters + cooking total about 12.2M units
That's changing: Australians are passing gas 🙄
Induction cooktops
And heat pumps water heaters, too
www.linkedin.com/posts/franci... - Francis Vierboom
@rewiringaus.bsky.social
~5.1M (48%) Aus homes on mains gas
Space/water heaters + cooking total about 12.2M units
That's changing: Australians are passing gas 🙄
Induction cooktops
And heat pumps water heaters, too
www.linkedin.com/posts/franci... - Francis Vierboom
@rewiringaus.bsky.social
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists.
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists.
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address | The Weekly Beast
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists. Plus: a roo in the news
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists.
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists.
www.theguardian.com/media/commen...
NSW cop found guilty over death of Dunghutti teen Jai Wright
The presiding judge found Benedict Bryant should have foreseen the roadblock he created with his police vehicle could have caused a collision.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
The presiding judge found Benedict Bryant should have foreseen the roadblock he created with his police vehicle could have caused a collision.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
NSW cop found guilty over death of Dunghutti teen Jai Wright
The presiding judge found Benedict Bryant should have foreseen the roadblock he created with his police vehicle could have caused a collision.
www.sbs.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
NSW cop found guilty over death of Dunghutti teen Jai Wright
The presiding judge found Benedict Bryant should have foreseen the roadblock he created with his police vehicle could have caused a collision.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
The presiding judge found Benedict Bryant should have foreseen the roadblock he created with his police vehicle could have caused a collision.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Aboriginal Victorians 15 times more likely to be searched by police
Victoria Police said they rejected the findings, made in research released by the Centre Against Racial Profiling.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Victoria Police said they rejected the findings, made in research released by the Centre Against Racial Profiling.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Aboriginal Victorians 15 times more likely to be searched by police
Victoria Police said they rejected the findings, made in research released by the Centre Against Racial Profiling.
www.sbs.com.au
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Aboriginal Victorians 15 times more likely to be searched by police
Victoria Police said they rejected the findings, made in research released by the Centre Against Racial Profiling.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Victoria Police said they rejected the findings, made in research released by the Centre Against Racial Profiling.
www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article...
Major AI conference flooded with peer reviews written fully by AI www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Major AI conference flooded with peer reviews written fully by AI
Controversy has erupted after 21% of manuscript reviews for an international AI conference were found to be generated by artificial intelligence.
www.nature.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Major AI conference flooded with peer reviews written fully by AI www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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" That’s more than Australian households spend on electricity and gas or alcohol. "
The only thing standing in the way of gambling reform is the Government's cowardice
Last year, Australians lost $34.8 billion in bets. That’s more than Australian households spend on electricity and gas or alcohol.
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Last year, Australians lost $34.8 billion in bets. That’s more than Australian households spend on electricity and gas or alcohol.
thepoint.com.au/news/251126-...
The only thing standing in the way of gambling reform is the Government's cowardice
Last year, Australians lost $34.8 billion in bets. That’s more than Australian households spend on electricity and gas or alcohol.
thepoint.com.au
November 27, 2025 at 10:40 PM
" That’s more than Australian households spend on electricity and gas or alcohol. "
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“Shauna Murray, marine biologist University of Technology Sydney unravelled several Karenia species that were previously prematurely grouped K. mikimotoi. This discovery, which was made public in a pre-print article was another significant game changer for two reasons.”
November 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
“Shauna Murray, marine biologist University of Technology Sydney unravelled several Karenia species that were previously prematurely grouped K. mikimotoi. This discovery, which was made public in a pre-print article was another significant game changer for two reasons.”
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“In the worst-case scenario, the model predicted the algal bloom would initially weaken and shrink over the cooler winter months but intensify and affect new areas, including Spencer Gulf, the following summer, suggesting the algae may become an ongoing problem.”
November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
“In the worst-case scenario, the model predicted the algal bloom would initially weaken and shrink over the cooler winter months but intensify and affect new areas, including Spencer Gulf, the following summer, suggesting the algae may become an ongoing problem.”
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“This was followed by a statement from South Australia’s Premier, Peter Malinauskas, that the algal bloom was not toxic (it is). Then came the dangerous relocation of algae-affected oysters that could have introduced the algae to other pristine waters.”
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
“This was followed by a statement from South Australia’s Premier, Peter Malinauskas, that the algal bloom was not toxic (it is). Then came the dangerous relocation of algae-affected oysters that could have introduced the algae to other pristine waters.”
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Sulfides washing Off 'Wood Chips' have totally destroyed the Kelp Beds at the Triabunna wharves area.
The rewriting of Australia’s nature laws comes as a relief, yet I can’t help feel a sense of foreboding
The minister says quick approvals can happen while protecting the environment, but my experience tells me that haste brings unintended consequences
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The minister says quick approvals can happen while protecting the environment, but my experience tells me that haste brings unintended consequences
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The rewriting of Australia’s nature laws comes as a relief, yet I can’t help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods
The minister says quick approvals can happen while protecting the environment, but my experience tells me that haste brings unintended consequences
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Sulfides washing Off 'Wood Chips' have totally destroyed the Kelp Beds at the Triabunna wharves area.
Rare West Australian seaweed scrapbooks provide glimpse into history www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Discovery of near century-old scrapbooks reveals seaweed secrets
The State Library of WA is running an appeal to save a set of seaweed scrapbooks made nearly 100 years ago by a renowned Kalgoorlie-born naturalist.
www.abc.net.au
November 28, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Rare West Australian seaweed scrapbooks provide glimpse into history www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...