Simon Campbell
@stellarsimon.bsky.social
Australian stellar astrophysicist. Concerned about the climate crisis - there is no planet B.
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#Oops: The seminal paper that has been used for 25 years to justify that the use of #Glyphosate is safe has been retracted.
▶️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"Concerns were raised regarding the authorship of this paper, validity of the research findings…"
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"Concerns were raised regarding the authorship of this paper, validity of the research findings…"
December 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#Oops: The seminal paper that has been used for 25 years to justify that the use of #Glyphosate is safe has been retracted.
▶️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"Concerns were raised regarding the authorship of this paper, validity of the research findings…"
▶️ www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
"Concerns were raised regarding the authorship of this paper, validity of the research findings…"
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„Further correspondence […] indicates that the authors may have received financial compensation from Monsanto for their work on this article […]. [That] raises significant ethical concerns and calls into question the apparent academic objectivity of the authors in this publication“
December 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
„Further correspondence […] indicates that the authors may have received financial compensation from Monsanto for their work on this article […]. [That] raises significant ethical concerns and calls into question the apparent academic objectivity of the authors in this publication“
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„ It appears […] that employees of Monsanto may have contributed to the writing of the article […]. This lack of transparency raises serious ethical concerns regarding […] the academic integrity of the carcinogenicity studies presented.“
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
„ It appears […] that employees of Monsanto may have contributed to the writing of the article […]. This lack of transparency raises serious ethical concerns regarding […] the academic integrity of the carcinogenicity studies presented.“
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“Australia is the world’s third-largest fossil fuel exporter, and its outsized role in the climate crisis calls for serious action. Every shipment of coal that leaves this port contributes to more devastating bushfires, floods and cyclones.” #RisingTide
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 30, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“Australia is the world’s third-largest fossil fuel exporter, and its outsized role in the climate crisis calls for serious action. Every shipment of coal that leaves this port contributes to more devastating bushfires, floods and cyclones.” #RisingTide
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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“Australia is the world’s third-largest fossil fuel exporter, and its outsized role in the climate crisis calls for serious action."
Thanks to #RisingTide for taking action.
While governments take fossil fuel industry bribes. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
Thanks to #RisingTide for taking action.
While governments take fossil fuel industry bribes. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
Australian campaigners demand Albanese government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78%
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Activists have blocked another two coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on the fourth day of the Rising Tide protests, bringing the total number of ships turned around by campaigners this weekend to three.
Thousands of people have gathered at Rising Tide’s annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. It began on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:37 AM
“Australia is the world’s third-largest fossil fuel exporter, and its outsized role in the climate crisis calls for serious action."
Thanks to #RisingTide for taking action.
While governments take fossil fuel industry bribes. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
Thanks to #RisingTide for taking action.
While governments take fossil fuel industry bribes. #ClimateCrisis #auspol
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Legends 😍 @risingtideaus.bsky.social
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
NSW police arrest 141 people as campaigners demand federal government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78%
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Legends 😍 @risingtideaus.bsky.social
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Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
Australian campaigners demand Albanese government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78%
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Activists have blocked another two coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on the fourth day of the Rising Tide protests, bringing the total number of ships turned around by campaigners this weekend to three.
Thousands of people have gathered at Rising Tide’s annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. It began on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle
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In an emergency media conference on Nov 27 Malaysian Meteorological Department director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said this is the first time a tropical storm is reaching such strength.
"its uniqueness is that it is occurring in the Strait of Malacca – something that has never happened before"
"its uniqueness is that it is occurring in the Strait of Malacca – something that has never happened before"
Storm Senyar set to hit 10 locations in Malaysia
Perak, Selangor and Pahang are expected to be the worst-hit before Senyar moves to the east coast. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In an emergency media conference on Nov 27 Malaysian Meteorological Department director-general Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said this is the first time a tropical storm is reaching such strength.
"its uniqueness is that it is occurring in the Strait of Malacca – something that has never happened before"
"its uniqueness is that it is occurring in the Strait of Malacca – something that has never happened before"
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Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal ship from entering Newcastle harbour
Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal ship from entering Newcastle harbour
Thousands of protesters, including Australian Greens leader, gather for annual climate protest in world’s largest coal export port
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Police have arrested and charged 11 climate protesters after they breached an exclusion zone that covered most of Newcastle harbour during the Rising Tide people’s blockade.
Thousands of people have flocked to the annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. On Saturday, hundreds of protesters, including the Australian Greens leader Larissa Waters, paddled out in kayaks. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla prevents coal ship from entering Newcastle harbour
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Professor David Hood AM, a former president of Engineers Australia.
“If the government keeps approving coal and gas mines that will harm my grandkids for generations, then yes — I will break the law to stop it and that will be perfectly justified in doing so,” www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
“If the government keeps approving coal and gas mines that will harm my grandkids for generations, then yes — I will break the law to stop it and that will be perfectly justified in doing so,” www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
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November 29, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Professor David Hood AM, a former president of Engineers Australia.
“If the government keeps approving coal and gas mines that will harm my grandkids for generations, then yes — I will break the law to stop it and that will be perfectly justified in doing so,” www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
“If the government keeps approving coal and gas mines that will harm my grandkids for generations, then yes — I will break the law to stop it and that will be perfectly justified in doing so,” www.news.com.au/national/nsw...
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Is the Atlantic Ocean circulation close to tipping?
Hear the latest science as I presented it last month at the ATLAS25 event in Helsinki.
Let me know if anything is unclear, or if you see good reasons why your government shouldn't immediately act on this. 🌊
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
Hear the latest science as I presented it last month at the ATLAS25 event in Helsinki.
Let me know if anything is unclear, or if you see good reasons why your government shouldn't immediately act on this. 🌊
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
Is the Atlantic Ocean circulation close to tipping?
YouTube video by Earth System Analysis - Potsdam Institute
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November 16, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Is the Atlantic Ocean circulation close to tipping?
Hear the latest science as I presented it last month at the ATLAS25 event in Helsinki.
Let me know if anything is unclear, or if you see good reasons why your government shouldn't immediately act on this. 🌊
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
Hear the latest science as I presented it last month at the ATLAS25 event in Helsinki.
Let me know if anything is unclear, or if you see good reasons why your government shouldn't immediately act on this. 🌊
youtu.be/ULJXqOZuY-8
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Carbon dioxide (CO₂) averaged about 425 ppm in October 2025
10 years ago October averaged about 398 ppm
Data available at gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
10 years ago October averaged about 398 ppm
Data available at gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) averaged about 425 ppm in October 2025
10 years ago October averaged about 398 ppm
Data available at gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
10 years ago October averaged about 398 ppm
Data available at gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
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Remember this? Fox News tried going after Denmark's social safety net. This Danish politician's legendary fact check shows us all how it’s done. Via @nowthisimpact.bsky.social x.com/nowthisnews/...
Fox News Tried Going After Denmark. Big Mistake. | NowThis
YouTube video by NowThis Impact
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November 18, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Remember this? Fox News tried going after Denmark's social safety net. This Danish politician's legendary fact check shows us all how it’s done. Via @nowthisimpact.bsky.social x.com/nowthisnews/...
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The NSW Net Zero Commission recently advised the NSW Government that export emissions and local climate harms must be considered in proposed coal expansions.
The science and the law is clear - business as usual is no longer an option.
The science and the law is clear - business as usual is no longer an option.
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The NSW Net Zero Commission recently advised the NSW Government that export emissions and local climate harms must be considered in proposed coal expansions.
The science and the law is clear - business as usual is no longer an option.
The science and the law is clear - business as usual is no longer an option.
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The case follows recent Court of Appeal decision, Denman v MACH Energy, where the court found a direct causal link between export emissions from coal, and local climate harms.
It also comes after the International Court of Justice confirmed countries will be liable for transboundary climate harms.
It also comes after the International Court of Justice confirmed countries will be liable for transboundary climate harms.
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The case follows recent Court of Appeal decision, Denman v MACH Energy, where the court found a direct causal link between export emissions from coal, and local climate harms.
It also comes after the International Court of Justice confirmed countries will be liable for transboundary climate harms.
It also comes after the International Court of Justice confirmed countries will be liable for transboundary climate harms.
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More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Courts turn on coal mines over climate impacts
The NSW Land and Environment Court invalidated the approval for the Ulan coal mine expansion near Mudgee, based on a precedent set in July.
www.smh.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
More big news today as the Land and Environment Court makes orders, by consent, overturning approval of Glencore’s Ulan Coal Mine expansion.
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
Johnson Legal proudly represented Mudgee District Environment Group, in their fight for a clean, healthy and safe environment.
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
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If you use Wikipedia, you might have noticed that it isn't cluttered with annoying ads. They depend entirely on donations to remain free & independent.
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
Why not toss them a few bucks?
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Make your donation now - Wikimedia Foundation
Donate to the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit that hosts Wikipedia and other crucial free knowledge projects. Each year, the generosity of the 2% of readers who donate allows us to expand the reac...
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November 1, 2025 at 10:20 PM
If you use Wikipedia, you might have noticed that it isn't cluttered with annoying ads. They depend entirely on donations to remain free & independent.
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
Why not toss them a few bucks?
donate.wikimedia.org/w/index.php
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“Here’s the thing, Bill Gates: There’s no ‘patch’ for the climate crisis. And there is no way to reboot the planet if you crash it. The only safe and reliable way out when you find yourself in a climate hole is to stop digging—and burning—fossil fuels.” — @michaelemann.bsky.social
You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it
What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.
thebulletin.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“Here’s the thing, Bill Gates: There’s no ‘patch’ for the climate crisis. And there is no way to reboot the planet if you crash it. The only safe and reliable way out when you find yourself in a climate hole is to stop digging—and burning—fossil fuels.” — @michaelemann.bsky.social
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Agriculture drives about 1/3 of GHG emissions around the world, and Brazil has made it a priority at next month’s COP30. This increased pressure is fueling disinfo and greenwashing... By @rachelsherrington.bsky.social and @hazelhealy.bsky.social.
Look Out for These 8 Big Ag Greenwashing Terms at COP30
Food and farming companies will claim agriculture is the solution to the climate crisis at the Brazil summit — even though the sector drives a third of global warming.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Agriculture drives about 1/3 of GHG emissions around the world, and Brazil has made it a priority at next month’s COP30. This increased pressure is fueling disinfo and greenwashing... By @rachelsherrington.bsky.social and @hazelhealy.bsky.social.
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"You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it" | My commentary on Bill Gates' flawed new climate missive for @thebulletin.org: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it
What Gates is putting forward aren’t legitimate arguments that can be made in good faith. They are shopworn fossil fuel industry talking points.
thebulletin.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"You can’t reboot the planet if you crash it" | My commentary on Bill Gates' flawed new climate missive for @thebulletin.org: thebulletin.org/2025/10/you-...
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I quite enjoyed a lot of the takedowns of Bill Gates' EA brain snap on climate. It is really deadassed in a number of ways.
But no-one mentioned the most important thing. He isn't *just* full of shit. He knows he is full of shit.
I can prove it: timinclimate.medium.com/even-bill-ga...
But no-one mentioned the most important thing. He isn't *just* full of shit. He knows he is full of shit.
I can prove it: timinclimate.medium.com/even-bill-ga...
Even Bill Gates knows he is full of shit
Did you hear about that “one low-income country set out to cut emissions by banning synthetic fertilizers”?
timinclimate.medium.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I quite enjoyed a lot of the takedowns of Bill Gates' EA brain snap on climate. It is really deadassed in a number of ways.
But no-one mentioned the most important thing. He isn't *just* full of shit. He knows he is full of shit.
I can prove it: timinclimate.medium.com/even-bill-ga...
But no-one mentioned the most important thing. He isn't *just* full of shit. He knows he is full of shit.
I can prove it: timinclimate.medium.com/even-bill-ga...
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The Trump regime wanted to give King Charles one of President Eisenhower’s swords.
The head of the Eisenhower Library objected and suggested a replica, since the swords are owned by the American people now.
The Trump regime got pissed and the head of the Eisenhower Library has now resigned.
The head of the Eisenhower Library objected and suggested a replica, since the swords are owned by the American people now.
The Trump regime got pissed and the head of the Eisenhower Library has now resigned.
A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.
Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration
A dispute over a gift given by President Trump to King Charles forced out the museum boss, sources say.
cbsn.ws
October 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The Trump regime wanted to give King Charles one of President Eisenhower’s swords.
The head of the Eisenhower Library objected and suggested a replica, since the swords are owned by the American people now.
The Trump regime got pissed and the head of the Eisenhower Library has now resigned.
The head of the Eisenhower Library objected and suggested a replica, since the swords are owned by the American people now.
The Trump regime got pissed and the head of the Eisenhower Library has now resigned.
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One for the “who could have seen this coming “ crowd
September 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
One for the “who could have seen this coming “ crowd
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In Canberras Parliament House nearly a quarter of all registered lobbyists are from the fossil fuel industry. Yet FF workers represent only 1% of the workforce.
Could explain why even new MPs fire back FF talking points when we visit them ie ‘gas is a clean transition fuel’.
Could explain why even new MPs fire back FF talking points when we visit them ie ‘gas is a clean transition fuel’.
Fossil fuel lobbyists flood Canberra as agencies and media exposed in 2025 F-List - Comms Declare
Comms Declare and Clean Creatives today released the F-List 2025, exposing the scale of fossil fuel influence in Australia’s advertising, PR, lobbying and media sectors.
commsdeclare.org
September 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
In Canberras Parliament House nearly a quarter of all registered lobbyists are from the fossil fuel industry. Yet FF workers represent only 1% of the workforce.
Could explain why even new MPs fire back FF talking points when we visit them ie ‘gas is a clean transition fuel’.
Could explain why even new MPs fire back FF talking points when we visit them ie ‘gas is a clean transition fuel’.
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Here's the bigger picture that contextualises Minister Bowen's boast—a well-substantiated, truthful perspective on what the @albomp.bsky.social govt's unending approval of new/extensions of Coal+Gas projects (32 🤯 & counting) means for 🇦🇺's Pacific friends "on the front line of climate change"
September 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Here's the bigger picture that contextualises Minister Bowen's boast—a well-substantiated, truthful perspective on what the @albomp.bsky.social govt's unending approval of new/extensions of Coal+Gas projects (32 🤯 & counting) means for 🇦🇺's Pacific friends "on the front line of climate change"