Sharanjit Paddam
@sharanjit.bsky.social
Climate Actuary’s personal opinions on things
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This is about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From climate change to education. Our systems are not serving us well, and it's time to push back.
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The Art of Being Difficult
I want to talk about change, about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From c…
adsei.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 AM
This is about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From climate change to education. Our systems are not serving us well, and it's time to push back.
adsei.org/2025/11/17/t...
adsei.org/2025/11/17/t...
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This is absolutely brilliant, well worth a read. Also worth sharing with any acquaintances who are enthralled by or still on the fence over AI, as Dr Linda clearly explains the reality of the situation
This is about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From climate change to education. Our systems are not serving us well, and it's time to push back.
adsei.org/2025/11/17/t...
adsei.org/2025/11/17/t...
The Art of Being Difficult
I want to talk about change, about people, about systems, what it takes to make progress, and why being difficult is so important. From fire alarms to hospital beds. From music apps to cars. From c…
adsei.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:58 AM
This is absolutely brilliant, well worth a read. Also worth sharing with any acquaintances who are enthralled by or still on the fence over AI, as Dr Linda clearly explains the reality of the situation
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350 jobs on the line at CSIRO. This is despicable. Well done to Pocock for rightfully pointing out that “In opposition, Labor called for better funding, yet in government they are delivering cuts.” The hypocrisy. WTF are Labor doing?
#CSIRO #auspol […]
#CSIRO #auspol […]
Original post on fediscience.org
fediscience.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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sss lnp...?
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
sss lnp...?
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The conservative parties can change their leaders – but it won’t stop the NSW Coalition’s death spiral | Anne Davies
The conservative parties can change their leaders – but it won’t stop the NSW Coalition’s death spiral | Anne Davies
The Nationals have a new leader in Gurmesh Singh and Kellie Sloane could soon replace Liberal leader Mark Speakman. But the Coalition is fractured on net zero
The NSW Nationals have a new leader, Gurmesh Singh, and the Liberals will almost certainly follow suit by early next week.
It’s desperation politics. Changing leaders will likely do nothing to stop the apparent death spiral the conservative side of politics has inflicted upon itself – in Canberra and now the states. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The conservative parties can change their leaders – but it won’t stop the NSW Coalition’s death spiral | Anne Davies
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That's more than 1,100 jobs lost at the CSIRO over the last two years.
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
CSIRO to slash hundreds of jobs in cost-saving drive
The staff association at the nation’s leading scientific research organisation says the latest round of cuts marks “a sad day for publicly funded science”.
www.smh.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 AM
That's more than 1,100 jobs lost at the CSIRO over the last two years.
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
"Combined, the staff association estimates that equates to cutting the agency’s size by a third."
This is more cuts to the CSIRO than was attempted by the Abbott government.
www.smh.com.au/national/csi...
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Have a read and learn about what it’s like being on the receiving end of misinfo campaign, the human consequences of an information war to stop a wind farm (to protect fossil fuel interests) and the bravery of Lindsay and his family
“Every component of my life was attacked:” How wind farm misinformation tore community apart
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"Every component of my life was attacked:" How wind farm misinformation tore community apart
reneweconomy-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Have a read and learn about what it’s like being on the receiving end of misinfo campaign, the human consequences of an information war to stop a wind farm (to protect fossil fuel interests) and the bravery of Lindsay and his family
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25 years in the making, no surprise & yet are our export economy & govt policies ready? Not even close! As the @ClimateCapitalForum sez, the race is on! We need policy to unleash capital to build our new global #decarbonising economy right now! #auspol #coal
www.theguardian.com/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 11:44 PM
25 years in the making, no surprise & yet are our export economy & govt policies ready? Not even close! As the @ClimateCapitalForum sez, the race is on! We need policy to unleash capital to build our new global #decarbonising economy right now! #auspol #coal
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"[The Albanese Government] are now responsible for cuts to public science that exceed the Abbott government – cuts current Labor MPs rightly slammed at the time,” Tonks said.
This is obscene.
The challenges facing the nation means we should be scaling up CSIRO, not cutting it to shreds.
While we are sending billions to the US for nuclear shipyards, our science and industrial base at home is falling apart for lack of funds and direction.
The challenges facing the nation means we should be scaling up CSIRO, not cutting it to shreds.
While we are sending billions to the US for nuclear shipyards, our science and industrial base at home is falling apart for lack of funds and direction.
‘Sad day for publicly funded science’: up to 350 more jobs to go at CSIRO
Australia’s national scientific agency announces more research job losses as it looks for budgetary savings
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:23 AM
"[The Albanese Government] are now responsible for cuts to public science that exceed the Abbott government – cuts current Labor MPs rightly slammed at the time,” Tonks said.
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“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.”
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
“CSIRO has announced it will slash up to 350 jobs as the national science agency grapples with long-term financial challenges … with current funding failing to keep pace with the rising costs of running a modern science agency.”
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
Not “challenges”. They’re choices. 😡
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Scam alert
ACMA is warning Australians about a new scam where criminals impersonate HotDoc - a medical appointment booking service - and send fake messages about Medicare refunds or overcharges:
ACMA is warning Australians about a new scam where criminals impersonate HotDoc - a medical appointment booking service - and send fake messages about Medicare refunds or overcharges:
www.acma.gov.au
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Scam alert
ACMA is warning Australians about a new scam where criminals impersonate HotDoc - a medical appointment booking service - and send fake messages about Medicare refunds or overcharges:
ACMA is warning Australians about a new scam where criminals impersonate HotDoc - a medical appointment booking service - and send fake messages about Medicare refunds or overcharges:
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AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
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BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines thedriven.io/2025/11/17/b...
BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines
BHP has welcomed its first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, which will be trialled on the company’s iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland.
thedriven.io
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 AM
BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines thedriven.io/2025/11/17/b...
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Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Blow for OpenAI in Germany as court rules song lyrics used illegally
A German court ruled on Tuesday that OpenAI violated copyright on nine popular songs in a lawsuit that marked another attempt to prevent the free use of artists' content online. The Munich Regional Co...
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Open AI loses copyright case in Germany.
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
Judge Elke Schwager summarized the case saying that if you want to build something and need components, "then you purchase them and do not use the property of others."
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The great thing is that in Africa solar is both decarbonising the grid and bringing electricity to communities where it is very scarce.
Good for quality of life and business development.
Good for quality of life and business development.
Africa’s solar panel imports SURGED by 60% in the last 12 months☀️
While South Africa led the 2023 rise in solar panel imports, 20 other countries are also growing their solar capacity in 2025 📈
#COP30 can use this momentum to move the African #energytransition further
https://loom.ly/RexuKOw
While South Africa led the 2023 rise in solar panel imports, 20 other countries are also growing their solar capacity in 2025 📈
#COP30 can use this momentum to move the African #energytransition further
https://loom.ly/RexuKOw
November 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The great thing is that in Africa solar is both decarbonising the grid and bringing electricity to communities where it is very scarce.
Good for quality of life and business development.
Good for quality of life and business development.
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Now that the Sept and Oct data are (belatedly) in, it looks like 2025 will be the second warmest year in the record (~80% probability). The last three years are in a class of their own.
November 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Now that the Sept and Oct data are (belatedly) in, it looks like 2025 will be the second warmest year in the record (~80% probability). The last three years are in a class of their own.
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“Australia’s commitment to net zero is not a political plaything or a virtue-signalling culture war trope. It is grounded in physics and is the compass that guides us towards a flourishing economy. Throwing it away has real consequences.”
#auspol #climatecrisis
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#auspol #climatecrisis
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Yes, your energy bills have gone up. A phony culture war won’t bring them down
Some politicians may want to pretend that climate change isn’t happening. But the costs of not acting are only going to keep rising.
www.smh.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 8:34 AM
“Australia’s commitment to net zero is not a political plaything or a virtue-signalling culture war trope. It is grounded in physics and is the compass that guides us towards a flourishing economy. Throwing it away has real consequences.”
#auspol #climatecrisis
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#auspol #climatecrisis
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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Excellent reporting from @natashamay.bsky.social - Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children
Report commissioned by Mudgee health alliance suggests mine’s health and environmental assessments accepted by NSW government contain errors and outdated evidence
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Excellent reporting from @natashamay.bsky.social - Community fights lead mine near primary school as report highlights Australia’s failure to protect children www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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“The Coalition’s decision to abandon its commitment to net zero emissions as part of a dramatic weakening of its energy policy has failed to arrest its slide in popularity, with a new poll showing support plummeting while the One Nation vote has continued to surge.”
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
One Nation closing in on Coalition as Ley’s rating hits record low
Voters are more disillusioned than ever with the Coalition after a week of infighting over climate policy, and as support for One Nation hits a new high.
www.afr.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
“The Coalition’s decision to abandon its commitment to net zero emissions as part of a dramatic weakening of its energy policy has failed to arrest its slide in popularity, with a new poll showing support plummeting while the One Nation vote has continued to surge.”
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
www.afr.com/politics/fed...
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The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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The Coalition meet to finalise their official climate policy. Today’s Age cartoon
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Coalition meet to finalise their official climate policy. Today’s Age cartoon
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“No net zero by 2050 shall pass…”
The Age
The Age
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
“No net zero by 2050 shall pass…”
The Age
The Age
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All nations committed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degC for good reason. Instead many governments are beholden to the fossil fuel lobby and even subsidize fossil fuel use with your money. We’re now at 1.4 degC & emissions are rising not falling.
unfccc.int/process-and-...
unfccc.int/process-and-...
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
All nations committed under the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degC for good reason. Instead many governments are beholden to the fossil fuel lobby and even subsidize fossil fuel use with your money. We’re now at 1.4 degC & emissions are rising not falling.
unfccc.int/process-and-...
unfccc.int/process-and-...
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Factchecking five Coalition claims about net zero, from power prices to the $9tn cost
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Factchecking five Coalition claims about net zero, from power prices to the $9tn cost
As Liberals join Nationals in abandoning a 2050 emissions target, we unpick some of the opposition’s talking points
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Factchecking five Coalition claims about net zero, from power prices to the $9tn cost
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Pressed to outline how the LNP will reduce emissions with their new energy plan, Sussan Ley says they’ll rely on “breakthrough technologies” in about “25 years time”😳 - ones not invented yet & “we’re not talking about today”🤔
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
November 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Pressed to outline how the LNP will reduce emissions with their new energy plan, Sussan Ley says they’ll rely on “breakthrough technologies” in about “25 years time”😳 - ones not invented yet & “we’re not talking about today”🤔
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol
There you have it. As bonkers as it gets. #auspol