Simon Judkins
@judster5.bsky.social
Emergency Physician, chair of ACEMs Sustainable Emergency Medicine and Climate and health Advocacy Network, member of DEA… works in rural Australia…. Equity and access to healthcare…
@sustainableed.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... "Nah, mate...all normal.... nothing to see here. More coal and gas will fix it!" ....🙄🙄🙄... Massive storms causing widespread damage, followed by heatwave 10 deg above average...people will suffer and ED presentations will surge...
Heatwave to intensify with more storms predicted across south-east Queensland
South-east Queensland is set to swelter through the next few days, with forecast temperatures way above average and more storms on the way.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 PM
@sustainableed.bsky.social www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... "Nah, mate...all normal.... nothing to see here. More coal and gas will fix it!" ....🙄🙄🙄... Massive storms causing widespread damage, followed by heatwave 10 deg above average...people will suffer and ED presentations will surge...
in some positive news for the environment.... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
South Korean decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 sounds alarm for Australian exports
Decision announced at Cop30 climate conference signposts risks for Australia’s reliance on fossil fuel exports, analysts say
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
in some positive news for the environment.... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Excellent article about misinformation, power and money.... we see it every day.... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Excellent article about misinformation, power and money.... we see it every day.... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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#MoreLies.... More spin, more lies, more manipulation #ProfitsOverPeople.... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Confidential Western Australian government report warns gas exports risk slowing Asia’s move to clean energy
Report by consultants Deloitte undermines Labor’s public claims that WA’s gas exports help reduce emissions overseas
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#MoreLies.... More spin, more lies, more manipulation #ProfitsOverPeople.... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#DarwinAwards.... and these two jurisdictions want to increase their fossil fuel outputs!! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
BoM says October will be hottest ever for Queensland and NT as heat records tumble
Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin are predicted to hit hottest October in terms of maximum temperatures, the Bureau of Meteorology says
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
#DarwinAwards.... and these two jurisdictions want to increase their fossil fuel outputs!! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I lived in Madrid when Madrid Centro went into effect and it was amazing. I bring it up all the time as an example of the benefits of that kind of policy choice.
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I lived in Madrid when Madrid Centro went into effect and it was amazing. I bring it up all the time as an example of the benefits of that kind of policy choice.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
A cut in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 75% below 2005 levels would have broadly aligned with the science and strengthened Australia’s bid to host the 2026 United Nations climate conference.
australiainstitute.org.au
September 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
MEDIA RELEASE: Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
“A cut of at least 75% cut by 2035 is what was required & it’s a missed opportunity for the govt to show it is serious about climate change," said @richarddenniss.bsky.social.
Healthcare workers and hospitals need to do more....step up and lead change... johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
Climate code blue: Why hospitals must lead the healing of our planet
Hospitals must lead – not only for better patient outcomes, but for the healing of our planet. The next chapter in healthcare leadership will be written by those who can drive change for both.
johnmenadue.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Healthcare workers and hospitals need to do more....step up and lead change... johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09...
#JustWait.... it wont be long util the deniers, the destructors and distractors, the fossil-fuel devotees and disinformationist start their campaigns.... but the future is bleak if we continue down the fossilfuel path and don't change now... www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Heat deaths to soar from ‘cascading’ climate risks, landmark federal report warns
Heat deaths will increase more than 400 per cent in Sydney and will nearly triple in Melbourne at 3 degrees of global warming.
www.theage.com.au
September 15, 2025 at 3:17 AM
#JustWait.... it wont be long util the deniers, the destructors and distractors, the fossil-fuel devotees and disinformationist start their campaigns.... but the future is bleak if we continue down the fossilfuel path and don't change now... www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
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Make no mistake, the global turn toward authoritarianism is heavily oil-funded. drilled.media/news/casey-m...
The Golden Age of Oil-Funded Influence
Casey Michel, author of ‘Foreign Agents,’ on the state of lobbying and corruption in America.
drilled.media
September 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Make no mistake, the global turn toward authoritarianism is heavily oil-funded. drilled.media/news/casey-m...
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They know the climate chaos coming, they know their decision will make it worse, and kill any hope of mitigation, but they did it anyway - for their own benefit.
Not a principle among them.
Not a principle among them.
A Friday afternoon special from the Albanese government.
Literally the worst environmental decision imaginable.
Literally the worst environmental decision imaginable.
Australia's largest gas project given final approval to operate until 2070
Australia's biggest gas project, Woodside's North West Shelf, has received final approval to extend operations through until 2070.
www.abc.net.au
September 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
They know the climate chaos coming, they know their decision will make it worse, and kill any hope of mitigation, but they did it anyway - for their own benefit.
Not a principle among them.
Not a principle among them.
@croakeynews.bsky.social ...I wrote this a while back.... thought I'd reshare it.. www.croakey.org/as-we-mark-w...
As we mark World Environment Day, a clinical diagnosis for Mother Earth
Introduction by Croakey: This year’s World Environment Day, on 5 June, brought calls for collective action to end plastic pollution,
www.croakey.org
September 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
@croakeynews.bsky.social ...I wrote this a while back.... thought I'd reshare it.. www.croakey.org/as-we-mark-w...
You cant be serious... and you can bet there will be no accountability for this disaster.. .. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Tip of the methane iceberg’: 130,000 coal boreholes must be audited after toxic leaks in Queensland, experts say
Concerns abandoned coal boreholes in Queensland and NSW could be emitting ‘equivalent of 65m cars’ worth of methane
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
You cant be serious... and you can bet there will be no accountability for this disaster.. .. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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In 2022, with a two seat majority, the Albanese government legislated our first climate targets.
In 2025, with a supermajority, it’s claiming it lacks political support to update those targets.
It’s time for transparency about climate risk and our climate targets.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
In 2025, with a supermajority, it’s claiming it lacks political support to update those targets.
It’s time for transparency about climate risk and our climate targets.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Bowen says political environment may prevent 2035 emissions target becoming law
The climate change minister says he will have to assess whether legislating the government's 2035 emissions target is politically feasible, with the major waypoint towards net zero due to be announced...
www.abc.net.au
September 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
In 2022, with a two seat majority, the Albanese government legislated our first climate targets.
In 2025, with a supermajority, it’s claiming it lacks political support to update those targets.
It’s time for transparency about climate risk and our climate targets.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
In 2025, with a supermajority, it’s claiming it lacks political support to update those targets.
It’s time for transparency about climate risk and our climate targets.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Wow....and not in a good "wow" way...this is a frigging disgrace.... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Abandoned Queensland coal borehole found to be emitting 10,000 cars’ worth of greenhouse gas
The hole – about 100 metres deep – was not visible from the surface – and there could be thousands more like it
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Wow....and not in a good "wow" way...this is a frigging disgrace.... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Trump going to Alaska (or "Russia" as he calls it ) will just add a whole lot more hot air to the atmosphere, making this a whole lot worse... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Alaska’s capital orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms
Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes in Juneau, with scientists warning events are intensifying
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Trump going to Alaska (or "Russia" as he calls it ) will just add a whole lot more hot air to the atmosphere, making this a whole lot worse... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Paris Cycling Investment Helps Cut Pollution in Half.
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
Paris Cycling Investment Helps Cut Pollution in Half
So how did Paris, once choked with vehicle traffic and notorious for its pollution, pull off such a turnaround?
momentummag.com
August 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Paris Cycling Investment Helps Cut Pollution in Half.
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
well this is sounding pretty scary... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Risks of climate crisis to Australia’s economy and environment are ‘intense and scary’, unreleased government report says
Sources say delayed risk assessment includes modelling of effects of climate crisis in ways that have been little discussed in political debate so far
www.theguardian.com
August 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
well this is sounding pretty scary... www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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More reporting that top insurers say the #ClimateCrisis “could soon outpace industry solutions, effectively threatening to make entire regions around the world uninsurable.”
Typically required for getting a mortgage.
Tell me again how smart climate solutions “cost too much.”
We’re bad at math.
Typically required for getting a mortgage.
Tell me again how smart climate solutions “cost too much.”
We’re bad at math.
Why insurers worry the world could soon become uninsurable
Günther Thallinger, a board member at Allianz, one of the world's biggest insurers, says the climate crisis could make adaptation economically unviable.
www.cnbc.com
August 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
More reporting that top insurers say the #ClimateCrisis “could soon outpace industry solutions, effectively threatening to make entire regions around the world uninsurable.”
Typically required for getting a mortgage.
Tell me again how smart climate solutions “cost too much.”
We’re bad at math.
Typically required for getting a mortgage.
Tell me again how smart climate solutions “cost too much.”
We’re bad at math.
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“At the moment Australia literally gives half the gas we export away for free. Zero royalties, no PRRT paid on half the gas we export.”
Executive Director Richard Denniss chats with 3AW about how Australia is giving away most of our gas for free.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
Executive Director Richard Denniss chats with 3AW about how Australia is giving away most of our gas for free.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
August 7, 2025 at 6:26 AM
“At the moment Australia literally gives half the gas we export away for free. Zero royalties, no PRRT paid on half the gas we export.”
Executive Director Richard Denniss chats with 3AW about how Australia is giving away most of our gas for free.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
Executive Director Richard Denniss chats with 3AW about how Australia is giving away most of our gas for free.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
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Plastics are a great example of uncosted externalities. The Lancet has put an estimate on the cost of that policy and economic gap - $1.5tn per year.
The US is representing the interests of fossil fuel companies, against the planet.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
The US is representing the interests of fossil fuel companies, against the planet.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Last-ditch negotiations for a treaty to 'end' plastic pollution have hit a hurdle
Final negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution are underway in Geneva. But with the United States lining up in opposition to Australia and about 100 other nations, hopes are dimming for the m...
www.abc.net.au
August 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Plastics are a great example of uncosted externalities. The Lancet has put an estimate on the cost of that policy and economic gap - $1.5tn per year.
The US is representing the interests of fossil fuel companies, against the planet.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
The US is representing the interests of fossil fuel companies, against the planet.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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Fascism is expensive.
August 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Fascism is expensive.