Rosemary Vass
@coonavass.bsky.social
Climate Action! That’s everything you need to know. As ProfMann says every part of a degree is worth fighting for.
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The end of a very hot day & RFS is reporting 103 fires across NSW. Houses have been lost on the coast. The heat was intense. Far worse inland. 43.9°C at White Cliffs aka 111.02°F. Natural weather is one thing. But, #FossilFuel knows they’re driving global heating, & are responsible. #MakeThemPay 🇦🇺☀️🔥
Up to 16 homes lost as firefighters battle more than 50 fires along NSW coast
More than 1,500 firefighters with 300 vehicles were deployed by the RFS across eastern and central NSW amid extreme heat.
www.abc.net.au
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The end of a very hot day & RFS is reporting 103 fires across NSW. Houses have been lost on the coast. The heat was intense. Far worse inland. 43.9°C at White Cliffs aka 111.02°F. Natural weather is one thing. But, #FossilFuel knows they’re driving global heating, & are responsible. #MakeThemPay 🇦🇺☀️🔥
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This is the story recounted by Palestine 36 – one that British schoolchildren are never taught, and one that the British media never offer as context for today’s crimes in historic Palestine.
This is the story recounted by Palestine 36 – one that British schoolchildren are never taught, and one that the British media never offer as context for today’s crimes in historic Palestine.
A story of a 1930s uprising against British colonialism is key to understanding Gaza today
‘Palestine 36’ is a potent reminder that the blueprint for Israel's depraved war crimes in Gaza were laid down by a British empire whose tyranny the Palestinians tried - and failed - to end
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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This is the story recounted by Palestine 36 – one that British schoolchildren are never taught, and one that the British media never offer as context for today’s crimes in historic Palestine.
This is the story recounted by Palestine 36 – one that British schoolchildren are never taught, and one that the British media never offer as context for today’s crimes in historic Palestine.
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Across NSW, more than 75 fires burning on Saturday afternoon, with 19 yet to be contained. At least a dozen homes destroyed by a fire burning at Koolewong on the Central Coast, with emergency warning issued by the RFS in place as of 5pm on Saturday.
Across NSW, more than 75 fires burning on Saturday afternoon, with 19 yet to be contained. At least a dozen homes destroyed by a fire burning at Koolewong on the Central Coast, with emergency warning issued by the RFS in place as of 5pm on Saturday.
At least 12 homes destroyed as more than 75 bushfires burn across NSW
Severe heatwave warnings were in place across Australia on Saturday, with bushfires burning in multiple states
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Across NSW, more than 75 fires burning on Saturday afternoon, with 19 yet to be contained. At least a dozen homes destroyed by a fire burning at Koolewong on the Central Coast, with emergency warning issued by the RFS in place as of 5pm on Saturday.
Across NSW, more than 75 fires burning on Saturday afternoon, with 19 yet to be contained. At least a dozen homes destroyed by a fire burning at Koolewong on the Central Coast, with emergency warning issued by the RFS in place as of 5pm on Saturday.
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Finally. More of this from other police chiefs 👏👏
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara issued a stern warning to his officers on Thursday: Intervene when you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents using unlawful force or lose your job.
Minneapolis police chief warns officers: Stop unlawful force by ICE or lose your job
Chief Brian O’Hara says he’ll fire city police officers if they don’t intervene when immigration agents use unlawful force.
www.ms.now
December 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Finally. More of this from other police chiefs 👏👏
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Can we talk about Christians getting ready to celebrate the birth of a baby they would have had deported? 😬✝️🛑❄️
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
a group of people sit around a table with a laptop
ALT: a group of people sit around a table with a laptop
media.tenor.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Can we talk about Christians getting ready to celebrate the birth of a baby they would have had deported? 😬✝️🛑❄️
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
#MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
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At least 12 homes were destroyed as 75 bushfires burn across NSW. Fires are burning in several states. But let's ignore the impacts of #ClimateChange and focus on protecting the #FossilFuelsIndustry and their profits. #auspol
December 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
At least 12 homes were destroyed as 75 bushfires burn across NSW. Fires are burning in several states. But let's ignore the impacts of #ClimateChange and focus on protecting the #FossilFuelsIndustry and their profits. #auspol
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Woodside are expanding fossil fuels during the climate crisis. They have chosen to be the bad guys. We shouldn't let them launder their reputations through our community institutions.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Woodside are expanding fossil fuels during the climate crisis. They have chosen to be the bad guys. We shouldn't let them launder their reputations through our community institutions.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
Student & staff members of @stopwoodsidemonash campaigned fearlessly against Woodside's partnership at Monash Uni.
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HEY FRIENDS!! Did you know that Australia - #2 in the world for data centre investment - is now formally missing its climate targets thanks in large part to the resulting surge in power demand?
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 PM
HEY FRIENDS!! Did you know that Australia - #2 in the world for data centre investment - is now formally missing its climate targets thanks in large part to the resulting surge in power demand?
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
It's massive news - @crikey.com.au let me NERD OUT to explain why:
www.crikey.com.au/2025/12/04/d...
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I can't compute how someone can read a story like this and still think "the problem is that there are too many regulations and environmental protections", when it comes to the energy transition.
The problem is blatantly that corporate developers remain weirdly excused from scrutiny or culpability
The problem is blatantly that corporate developers remain weirdly excused from scrutiny or culpability
Scores of baby birds displaced by land clearing for renewables project
The NSW government's flagship renewable energy project has come under fire after trees containing dozens of hatchlings were cut down.
www.abc.net.au
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I can't compute how someone can read a story like this and still think "the problem is that there are too many regulations and environmental protections", when it comes to the energy transition.
The problem is blatantly that corporate developers remain weirdly excused from scrutiny or culpability
The problem is blatantly that corporate developers remain weirdly excused from scrutiny or culpability
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Remarkable to see this finally being uttered out loud but I'm wondering why it took half a decade (including three years under the Labor gov't) for it to be even acknowledged as a problem.
The Free Market sucks at causing a rapid energy transition. Gov't policy can potentially not suck.
The Free Market sucks at causing a rapid energy transition. Gov't policy can potentially not suck.
Australia could miss clean energy target as solar and wind investment slumps, investors warn
Expert warns large pipeline of potential projects will not deliver required energy capacity unless companies make final investments
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Remarkable to see this finally being uttered out loud but I'm wondering why it took half a decade (including three years under the Labor gov't) for it to be even acknowledged as a problem.
The Free Market sucks at causing a rapid energy transition. Gov't policy can potentially not suck.
The Free Market sucks at causing a rapid energy transition. Gov't policy can potentially not suck.
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Datacenters are increasing growth... so good???... but err they're going to take up a tenth of energy use so that's pretty bad.
My column on how we need to think about the shape of the economy, not just the growth
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
My column on how we need to think about the shape of the economy, not just the growth
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Datacenters are increasing growth... so good???... but err they're going to take up a tenth of energy use so that's pretty bad.
My column on how we need to think about the shape of the economy, not just the growth
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
My column on how we need to think about the shape of the economy, not just the growth
www.theguardian.com/business/gro...
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An entire article on fuel security in Australia that just cannot bring itself to mention
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
Fuel security warning as Australia's oil reserves fall short of global standards
With just two refineries left and 80 per cent of liquid fuel being imported, experts are warning Australia is increasingly vulnerable to global supply shocks.
www.abc.net.au
December 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM
An entire article on fuel security in Australia that just cannot bring itself to mention
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
- Regulating oversized urban tanks or even discouraging their purchase
- Just....not driving and using active / public transport?
- Fixing EV incentives, getting rid of loopholes and retiring ICE cars early
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Going since Abbott's first act of governance.
www.climatecouncil.org.au
www.climatecouncil.org.au
Climate Council: Home
Australia's leading climate change communications organisation.
www.climatecouncil.org.au
December 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Going since Abbott's first act of governance.
www.climatecouncil.org.au
www.climatecouncil.org.au
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Australia really needs a truly independent climate accountability body. The Climate Change Authority is basically just a pro-government advertising body at the moment, just as much as the dep't of environment is.
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Australia really needs a truly independent climate accountability body. The Climate Change Authority is basically just a pro-government advertising body at the moment, just as much as the dep't of environment is.
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How likely is an #AMOC shutdown? Here's our latest study based on 768 runs with 38 standard climate models (the CMIP6 models). Note these do not include any meltwater from Greenland mass loss, so might underestimate the risk a bit. 2/2
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
How likely is an #AMOC shutdown? Here's our latest study based on 768 runs with 38 standard climate models (the CMIP6 models). Note these do not include any meltwater from Greenland mass loss, so might underestimate the risk a bit. 2/2
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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Collapse of key Atlantic current could bring extreme drought to Europe for centuries, study finds. @swinda.bsky.social
That's an under-appreciated impact of #AMOC shutdown, of particular concern given the recent results showing much higher likelihood of this. 1/2
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
That's an under-appreciated impact of #AMOC shutdown, of particular concern given the recent results showing much higher likelihood of this. 1/2
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Collapse of key Atlantic current could bring extreme drought to Europe for centuries, study finds. @swinda.bsky.social
That's an under-appreciated impact of #AMOC shutdown, of particular concern given the recent results showing much higher likelihood of this. 1/2
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
That's an under-appreciated impact of #AMOC shutdown, of particular concern given the recent results showing much higher likelihood of this. 1/2
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
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Warning to attendees of #AGU25 next couple weeks
I went to New Orleans to see what it looks like when a great American city comes under siege from the government, as masked goons of 'Catahoula Crunch' lie about nabbing bad guys before swarming Home Depot, roofing jobs for folks with brown skin
My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/new-...
My special report www.inquirer.com/opinion/new-...
Life during wartime in New Orleans as feds terrorize Latinos who saved a city | Will Bunch
The first day of long-feared federal immigration raids across Greater New Orleans exposes the Big Lie of mass deportation.
www.inquirer.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Warning to attendees of #AGU25 next couple weeks
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It honestly feels kind of mean to keep going. How did no one stop her from doing this? I read bad books for a living and I've never seen such a trainwreck.
December 4, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It honestly feels kind of mean to keep going. How did no one stop her from doing this? I read bad books for a living and I've never seen such a trainwreck.
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Lots of news coverage this morning about £28 billion investment approved to upgrade the UK's energy network.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
December 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Lots of news coverage this morning about £28 billion investment approved to upgrade the UK's energy network.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
BUT: The majority of the spending – £17.8 billion - announced today is to maintain Britain’s gas networks rather than build new transmission lines.
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Carbon capture and storage remains deep in the fiction section of the climate solutions bookstore.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Carbon capture and storage remains deep in the fiction section of the climate solutions bookstore.
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
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No right-wing tech dweebs get to complain about the land use impact of a wind farm ever again
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
No right-wing tech dweebs get to complain about the land use impact of a wind farm ever again
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I talked to Al Gore about Bill Gates's climate change memo.
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
Al Gore's case for optimism
Gore talks to HEATED about COP30, the Gates memo, and why he thinks billionaires should face far more scrutiny in the climate fight.
heated.world
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I talked to Al Gore about Bill Gates's climate change memo.
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
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I guess what I'm saying is, for all the theatrical cruelty & dumbassery you see on your screens every day, there is 10X that amount of damage being done behind the scenes. Simply getting these fucks out of office won't fix all this -- repair will take many decades.
December 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I guess what I'm saying is, for all the theatrical cruelty & dumbassery you see on your screens every day, there is 10X that amount of damage being done behind the scenes. Simply getting these fucks out of office won't fix all this -- repair will take many decades.
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The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.