Troy Baisden
@troybaisden.bsky.social
Personal views that may help environment, global change, climate, soil, water, isotopes, biogeoscience, math, community, complexity & random facts come together
The spreading of stories about EV fires on both social and mainstream media caught my attention as a growing trashfire of misinformation, and one I was happy to comment on ... in part by saying does seem seriously overblown given the lack of any fires caused by EVs in NZ as yet. (3/3)
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The spreading of stories about EV fires on both social and mainstream media caught my attention as a growing trashfire of misinformation, and one I was happy to comment on ... in part by saying does seem seriously overblown given the lack of any fires caused by EVs in NZ as yet. (3/3)
It is bad enough that the government can claim no impact on emissions from massively weakening the clean car targets affecting imports. (2/3)
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
It is bad enough that the government can claim no impact on emissions from massively weakening the clean car targets affecting imports. (2/3)
(Not sure why tagging @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social didn’t work earlier but trying again 👋)
November 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
(Not sure why tagging @kirstyjohnston.bsky.social didn’t work earlier but trying again 👋)
There are volumes to talk about here if we might hope to restore a cost-effective energy system that also addresses climate change.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
There are volumes to talk about here if we might hope to restore a cost-effective energy system that also addresses climate change.
This is such a good summary of where we are now, lurching closer to a decision that would be nutty and regrettable given the fabulous options we keep ruling out and pathways we keep putting into reverse.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This is such a good summary of where we are now, lurching closer to a decision that would be nutty and regrettable given the fabulous options we keep ruling out and pathways we keep putting into reverse.
On his Monday RNZ spot I wondered if the PMs repeated reliance on this talking point was something he even believed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
On his Monday RNZ spot I wondered if the PMs repeated reliance on this talking point was something he even believed.
Your thoughts on the highlights?
November 13, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Your thoughts on the highlights?
Perhaps there’s more motivation from other providers when you ask for it bundled with electricity and whatnot?
November 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Perhaps there’s more motivation from other providers when you ask for it bundled with electricity and whatnot?
Just for starters:
1) ETS can lose consistency with our international commitments defined in the NDC.
2) Climate Change Commission no longer provides advice on emission reduction plans (ERPs).
3) Climate Change Commission will no longer run consultations on Emissions Budgets.
(2/2)
1) ETS can lose consistency with our international commitments defined in the NDC.
2) Climate Change Commission no longer provides advice on emission reduction plans (ERPs).
3) Climate Change Commission will no longer run consultations on Emissions Budgets.
(2/2)
November 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Just for starters:
1) ETS can lose consistency with our international commitments defined in the NDC.
2) Climate Change Commission no longer provides advice on emission reduction plans (ERPs).
3) Climate Change Commission will no longer run consultations on Emissions Budgets.
(2/2)
1) ETS can lose consistency with our international commitments defined in the NDC.
2) Climate Change Commission no longer provides advice on emission reduction plans (ERPs).
3) Climate Change Commission will no longer run consultations on Emissions Budgets.
(2/2)
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Now also on RNZ! A personal perspect on how the #BatshitBudget for science undermines and drives away the top science talent that helps us build a great nation. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Top scientist calls out woeful funding arrangements
A recent government science funding announcement hasn't impressed one of the country's top scientists, who says the country's best researchers are being driven overseas.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Now also on RNZ! A personal perspect on how the #BatshitBudget for science undermines and drives away the top science talent that helps us build a great nation. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Now also on RNZ! A personal perspect on how the #BatshitBudget for science undermines and drives away the top science talent that helps us build a great nation. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Top scientist calls out woeful funding arrangements
A recent government science funding announcement hasn't impressed one of the country's top scientists, who says the country's best researchers are being driven overseas.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Now also on RNZ! A personal perspect on how the #BatshitBudget for science undermines and drives away the top science talent that helps us build a great nation. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
It’s open after 24 hours!
October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
It’s open after 24 hours!