Rick Grounds
@rgrounds16.bsky.social
Australian, born 1954, Naarm. Left of centre. Pro renewables. Support rights of First Nations peoples. Anti zealots. Politics is only part of the solution but hoping for much stronger efforts on climate change and social justice by Albanese Gov't this term
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Rick Grounds
@rgrounds16.bsky.social
· Dec 16
🧵Since I entered my 8th decade, the number of 'hot' topics to which I devote effort by my brain or heart has shrunk. My priority is to find and share information & opinions about how Australia can reduce its direct carbon emissions, especially when generating and consuming power. I'm not an expert
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Ah yes, that's where a recently unemployed 24-year-old bricklayer, who spent years hanging around Australia's pro-IS network, and his 50-year-old migrant father were radicalised: university anti-genocide protests 🙄
Be fucking serious for a moment.
Be fucking serious for a moment.
December 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Ah yes, that's where a recently unemployed 24-year-old bricklayer, who spent years hanging around Australia's pro-IS network, and his 50-year-old migrant father were radicalised: university anti-genocide protests 🙄
Be fucking serious for a moment.
Be fucking serious for a moment.
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This is Josh Frydenberg helping Australia to heal after the Bondi massacre
"It is time for the Prime Minister to accept personal responsibility for the death of the 15 innocent people, including a 10-year-old child
"He has allowed Australia to be radicalised on his watch"
This is Josh Frydenberg helping Australia to heal after the Bondi massacre
"It is time for the Prime Minister to accept personal responsibility for the death of the 15 innocent people, including a 10-year-old child
"He has allowed Australia to be radicalised on his watch"
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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This is Josh Frydenberg helping Australia to heal after the Bondi massacre
"It is time for the Prime Minister to accept personal responsibility for the death of the 15 innocent people, including a 10-year-old child
"He has allowed Australia to be radicalised on his watch"
This is Josh Frydenberg helping Australia to heal after the Bondi massacre
"It is time for the Prime Minister to accept personal responsibility for the death of the 15 innocent people, including a 10-year-old child
"He has allowed Australia to be radicalised on his watch"
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If only the government had acted earlier to let an unqualified, politically appointed anti-semitism Czar police the thoughts of university campuses, the government could have .. <checks notes> .. persuaded a father/son IS terrorist cell from terroristing.
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
If only the government had acted earlier to let an unqualified, politically appointed anti-semitism Czar police the thoughts of university campuses, the government could have .. <checks notes> .. persuaded a father/son IS terrorist cell from terroristing.
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
<blink blink>
Are we really going there?
One telling fact attests to the hollowness of ascribing blame for yesterday's massacre: we know next to nothing about the alleged killers.
Were they lone wolves? Did they have links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard or other organised actors?
Let's ask questions first and hope we get some answers
Were they lone wolves? Did they have links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard or other organised actors?
Let's ask questions first and hope we get some answers
December 15, 2025 at 3:08 AM
One telling fact attests to the hollowness of ascribing blame for yesterday's massacre: we know next to nothing about the alleged killers.
Were they lone wolves? Did they have links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard or other organised actors?
Let's ask questions first and hope we get some answers
Were they lone wolves? Did they have links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard or other organised actors?
Let's ask questions first and hope we get some answers
And now Sussan Ley enters the blame game.
She can't actually tell us specifically what she would have done that would make a real, discernible difference. But she's more than happy to use the deaths of 16-and-counting persons for political advantage.
Utterly shameful!
She can't actually tell us specifically what she would have done that would make a real, discernible difference. But she's more than happy to use the deaths of 16-and-counting persons for political advantage.
Utterly shameful!
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
And now Sussan Ley enters the blame game.
She can't actually tell us specifically what she would have done that would make a real, discernible difference. But she's more than happy to use the deaths of 16-and-counting persons for political advantage.
Utterly shameful!
She can't actually tell us specifically what she would have done that would make a real, discernible difference. But she's more than happy to use the deaths of 16-and-counting persons for political advantage.
Utterly shameful!
Amidst their profound grief, one or more influential Jewish Australians should get the word to Netanyahu to butt out. His heinous accusation is absolutely unfounded and will only serve to make our nation's recovery from this shocking tragedy more difficult
www.theage.com.au/national/nsw...
www.theage.com.au/national/nsw...
‘You let the disease spread’: Netanyahu accuses Albanese of failing to curb antisemitism
The Israeli PM say he warned the prime minister months ago of not taking enough action against antisemitism as other world leaders condemn the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
www.theage.com.au
December 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Amidst their profound grief, one or more influential Jewish Australians should get the word to Netanyahu to butt out. His heinous accusation is absolutely unfounded and will only serve to make our nation's recovery from this shocking tragedy more difficult
www.theage.com.au/national/nsw...
www.theage.com.au/national/nsw...
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The plunging cost of battery storage, and how it's changed the grid - and saved the day for big solar reneweconomy.com.au/the-plunging... @reneweconomy.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The plunging cost of battery storage, and how it's changed the grid - and saved the day for big solar reneweconomy.com.au/the-plunging... @reneweconomy.com.au
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Yet another gas industry tactic taken directly from Big Tobacco's playbook
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Queensland Museum accused of misleading teachers and children about the cause of climate change
Education program sponsored by Shell’s Queensland Gas Company is ‘climate obstruction dressed up as education’, advocacy group says
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Yet another gas industry tactic taken directly from Big Tobacco's playbook
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Let's say this clearly and loudly: The Australian gas industry is just as craven, brazen and manipulative and just as much a threat to human health as the tobacco industry back in the day. And they tell big lies.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
South Australian bus ads misled public by claiming gas is ‘clean and green’, regulator finds
Ads to be removed from Adelaide Metro buses after advertising regulator rules they breach its environmental claims code
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Let's say this clearly and loudly: The Australian gas industry is just as craven, brazen and manipulative and just as much a threat to human health as the tobacco industry back in the day. And they tell big lies.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
An occasional series of posts about words that I've met for the first time.
Numero uno: SCHUMPETERIAN
A theory from an early 20th Century Austrian political economist who popularised the term 'creative destruction' to describe the impact of innovations
The death of Kodak is an excellent example
Numero uno: SCHUMPETERIAN
A theory from an early 20th Century Austrian political economist who popularised the term 'creative destruction' to describe the impact of innovations
The death of Kodak is an excellent example
November 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
An occasional series of posts about words that I've met for the first time.
Numero uno: SCHUMPETERIAN
A theory from an early 20th Century Austrian political economist who popularised the term 'creative destruction' to describe the impact of innovations
The death of Kodak is an excellent example
Numero uno: SCHUMPETERIAN
A theory from an early 20th Century Austrian political economist who popularised the term 'creative destruction' to describe the impact of innovations
The death of Kodak is an excellent example
Australia is fortunate to have had access to the intelligence, vision and morality of Ken Henry AC.
However, I suspect that history will record that our leaders have fallen well short of taking full advantage of our good fortune.
Think tax reform, for example. If true, an opportunity gone begging
However, I suspect that history will record that our leaders have fallen well short of taking full advantage of our good fortune.
Think tax reform, for example. If true, an opportunity gone begging
Ken Henry (former Treasury secretary and chair of the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation) on the environment law overhaul
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Australia finally acknowledges environment underpins all else. That’s no small thing | Ken Henry
In what are dangerous times for democracies around the world, parliament’s overhaul of nature laws in the EPBC Act shows ambitious reform remains possible
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Australia is fortunate to have had access to the intelligence, vision and morality of Ken Henry AC.
However, I suspect that history will record that our leaders have fallen well short of taking full advantage of our good fortune.
Think tax reform, for example. If true, an opportunity gone begging
However, I suspect that history will record that our leaders have fallen well short of taking full advantage of our good fortune.
Think tax reform, for example. If true, an opportunity gone begging
"Getting to net zero means rapidly phasing out fossil fuels ... Australia cannot continue to develop ... fossil fuel exports and pretend it’s going to be a renewable superpower supporting a 1.5C limit."
Yes, Australia can but we must go hard on demand phase out
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Yes, Australia can but we must go hard on demand phase out
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How can Australia convince the world to give up fossil fuels if Anthony Albanese is contradicting himself on gas expansion? | Bill Hare
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"Getting to net zero means rapidly phasing out fossil fuels ... Australia cannot continue to develop ... fossil fuel exports and pretend it’s going to be a renewable superpower supporting a 1.5C limit."
Yes, Australia can but we must go hard on demand phase out
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Yes, Australia can but we must go hard on demand phase out
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
“I think it’s crazy ... talking about a new set of environment laws and it doesn’t consider the climate pollution that a coal or gas mine makes.”
Technical point: Most of that "pollution" comes from USING coal or gas. Labor is keen to eradicate such uses asap
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Technical point: Most of that "pollution" comes from USING coal or gas. Labor is keen to eradicate such uses asap
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Labor pledges to pass long-awaited nature laws this week as Greens demand more concessions
The government has offered to make changes to the bill to both the Greens and the Liberals hoping to reach a deal on legislation that can pass the Senate
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
“I think it’s crazy ... talking about a new set of environment laws and it doesn’t consider the climate pollution that a coal or gas mine makes.”
Technical point: Most of that "pollution" comes from USING coal or gas. Labor is keen to eradicate such uses asap
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Technical point: Most of that "pollution" comes from USING coal or gas. Labor is keen to eradicate such uses asap
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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What sheep know about the benefits of wind turbines that Australia's National Party doesn't
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
What sheep know about the benefits of wind turbines that Australia's National Party doesn't
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Hackneyed and tendentious waffle!
You want ambition? What about the promise on election night 2022 to hold a referendum on The Voice? How well did that go? Not!
The electorate is more febrile and more changeable than in the days of Whitlam, Hawke and Keating.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Hackneyed and tendentious waffle!
You want ambition? What about the promise on election night 2022 to hold a referendum on The Voice? How well did that go? Not!
The electorate is more febrile and more changeable than in the days of Whitlam, Hawke and Keating.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Even Albanese’s friends are impatient with his lack of ambition
It will aggravate the prime minister, but this critique is coming from five angles this week.
www.theage.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Hackneyed and tendentious waffle!
You want ambition? What about the promise on election night 2022 to hold a referendum on The Voice? How well did that go? Not!
The electorate is more febrile and more changeable than in the days of Whitlam, Hawke and Keating.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
Hackneyed and tendentious waffle!
You want ambition? What about the promise on election night 2022 to hold a referendum on The Voice? How well did that go? Not!
The electorate is more febrile and more changeable than in the days of Whitlam, Hawke and Keating.
www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...
I believe that a report card on our government's performance in relation to emissions reduction would end with: "Capable of better. Must do better".
However, I also believe that Chris Bowen has been doing and will continue to do everything within his powers to make a substantial difference.
However, I also believe that Chris Bowen has been doing and will continue to do everything within his powers to make a substantial difference.
This morning at #COP30 in Belém, Australian joined a group led by Colombia that will plan a fossil fuel phaseout outside the UN process, with the first meeting to be held next year in Santa Marta. It is the most significant statement AUS has made on future of fossil fuels to date.
Story to come.
Story to come.
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I believe that a report card on our government's performance in relation to emissions reduction would end with: "Capable of better. Must do better".
However, I also believe that Chris Bowen has been doing and will continue to do everything within his powers to make a substantial difference.
However, I also believe that Chris Bowen has been doing and will continue to do everything within his powers to make a substantial difference.
Predictable but no less offensive for the political vultures on the left (Greens) and right (Coalition and worse) to seek advantage from the outcomes of our COP31 bid, without any regard for the process and the significant role that Australia will still actually play. Shameful and poisonous conduct!
‘"I would have all the powers of the COP presidency to manage, handle the negotiations, to appoint co-facilitators, to prepare draft text, to issue the cover decision," said @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Australia hands COP31 to Türkiye but Bowen to lead negotiations
Adelaide will not host next year's COP summit, but Australia's energy minister, Chris Bowen, will lead the negotiations, and a pre-event will be hosted by a Pacific Island nation.
www.abc.net.au
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Predictable but no less offensive for the political vultures on the left (Greens) and right (Coalition and worse) to seek advantage from the outcomes of our COP31 bid, without any regard for the process and the significant role that Australia will still actually play. Shameful and poisonous conduct!
Predictable but no less offensive for the political vultures on the left (Greens) and right (Coalition and worse) to seek advantage from the outcomes of our COP31 bid, without any regard for the process and the significant role that Australia will still actually play. Shameful and poisonous conduct!
‘Australia will now need to also ensure the Pre-COP hosted in the Pacific becomes a high-level summit that helps deliver on the Pacific’s priorities, including achieving 100% renewables,’ said John Grimes CEO @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #COP30 #COP31 #auspol
theenergy.co/article/copi...
theenergy.co/article/copi...
COPitulation leaves plenty of scope for policywonks
The Energy is dedicated to covering the business of energy focussing on the people, capital, projects and emerging technology driving the energy transition.
theenergy.co
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Predictable but no less offensive for the political vultures on the left (Greens) and right (Coalition and worse) to seek advantage from the outcomes of our COP31 bid, without any regard for the process and the significant role that Australia will still actually play. Shameful and poisonous conduct!
Actually, it's a modern miracle - they're simultaneously finite AND renewable
it seems that liberal leaders — at all levels of gov't — are a renewable resource.
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Actually, it's a modern miracle - they're simultaneously finite AND renewable
“The least-cost, lowest-impact pathway is an energy system dominated by renewables and firmed by battery storage, gas and pumped hydro”
"bipartisan support for climate targets including net zero is important for investors to know that policies will remain stable"
www.theage.com.au/business/the...
"bipartisan support for climate targets including net zero is important for investors to know that policies will remain stable"
www.theage.com.au/business/the...
Energy giants back net zero as Coalition reignites climate war
Australia’s major power companies have reinforced support for net zero and a renewable-dominated grid, insisting it will be the cheapest option for consumers.
www.theage.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
“The least-cost, lowest-impact pathway is an energy system dominated by renewables and firmed by battery storage, gas and pumped hydro”
"bipartisan support for climate targets including net zero is important for investors to know that policies will remain stable"
www.theage.com.au/business/the...
"bipartisan support for climate targets including net zero is important for investors to know that policies will remain stable"
www.theage.com.au/business/the...
Squatter, the very Australian game
board game enthusiasts of bluesky, what are your top 10 board games of all time
November 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Squatter, the very Australian game
I wonder what Barnaby Joyce and all the other foes of wind farms would have said about all these poles and wires. Ugly? Or very useful, so get over it?
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social @adammorton.bsky.social @readfearn.bsky.social
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social @adammorton.bsky.social @readfearn.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I wonder what Barnaby Joyce and all the other foes of wind farms would have said about all these poles and wires. Ugly? Or very useful, so get over it?
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social @adammorton.bsky.social @readfearn.bsky.social
@chrisbowenmp.bsky.social @adammorton.bsky.social @readfearn.bsky.social
"The timing is exquisite
"Just as the Liberal party walked away from a firm net zero emissions target, a new International Energy Agency report told the world that a more ambitious clean energy transition means lower household power bills."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Just as the Liberal party walked away from a firm net zero emissions target, a new International Energy Agency report told the world that a more ambitious clean energy transition means lower household power bills."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
The Coalition claims pursuing net zero will increase power bills – but in the real world the opposite is true
The International Energy Agency, once known for an anti-renewables bias, now says a more ambitious transition will lower prices
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:35 AM
"The timing is exquisite
"Just as the Liberal party walked away from a firm net zero emissions target, a new International Energy Agency report told the world that a more ambitious clean energy transition means lower household power bills."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Just as the Liberal party walked away from a firm net zero emissions target, a new International Energy Agency report told the world that a more ambitious clean energy transition means lower household power bills."
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...