Bill Bovingdon
@williambovingdon.substack.com
Sustainable Finance, Green Bonds
Co-Founder Altius, Head of bonds for Australian Ethical, Adjunct Fellow UNSW Business School
Also, Arsenal, St Kilda FC, guitar and fly fishing
Co-Founder Altius, Head of bonds for Australian Ethical, Adjunct Fellow UNSW Business School
Also, Arsenal, St Kilda FC, guitar and fly fishing
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Whether on CSIRO funding cuts, the genocide in Gaza or speaking out against the gas cartel and their extortionate practices, Ed Husic sounds like what you expect from a Federal Labor leader.
‘Our gas, our prices’: Ed Husic breaks ranks with Labor to demand an end to ‘profiteering’ by exporters
Labor MP backs independent’s call for cheaper energy on the east coast by forcing producers to sell cheaper fuel for Australian use
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Whether on CSIRO funding cuts, the genocide in Gaza or speaking out against the gas cartel and their extortionate practices, Ed Husic sounds like what you expect from a Federal Labor leader.
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The drought in Iran that may see the evacuation of Tehran (10 million people) was made much more likely and more severe by climate change.
New rapid-assessment by WWA.
www.worldweatherattribution.org/human-induce...
New rapid-assessment by WWA.
www.worldweatherattribution.org/human-induce...
Human-induced climate change compounded by socio-economic water stressors increased severity of 5-year drought in Iran and Euphrates and Tigris basin – World Weather Attribution
www.worldweatherattribution.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The drought in Iran that may see the evacuation of Tehran (10 million people) was made much more likely and more severe by climate change.
New rapid-assessment by WWA.
www.worldweatherattribution.org/human-induce...
New rapid-assessment by WWA.
www.worldweatherattribution.org/human-induce...
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Peter Costello is to blame for our health crisis. He promised the states his GST was a growth tax that would provide sustainable funding for states but its failing
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
Australia’s health system is in intensive care, and the GST flatline is to blame
The point.com.au
thepoint.com.au
November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Peter Costello is to blame for our health crisis. He promised the states his GST was a growth tax that would provide sustainable funding for states but its failing
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
But we don’t have to increase the GST its time to tax gas and give the $s to the states
thepoint.com.au/opinions/202...
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The Great Artesian Basin covers a 5th of Australia & contains ancient water that feeds mound springs. Arabana people should rightfully be compensated by BHP for their decades of extraction of this fossil water resource that's damaged their landscape, cultural heritage, knowledge, histories & stories
Water is under pressure in the Great Artesian Basin
The Great Artesian Basin covers a fifth of Australia and contains water that has been there for millions of years. Now, decades of extraction are taking their toll and traditional owners are fighting ...
www.abc.net.au
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The Great Artesian Basin covers a 5th of Australia & contains ancient water that feeds mound springs. Arabana people should rightfully be compensated by BHP for their decades of extraction of this fossil water resource that's damaged their landscape, cultural heritage, knowledge, histories & stories
More climate related stresses on our coastal ecosystems www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Scientists finally discover what’s fueling massive sargassum blooms
Massive Sargassum blooms sweeping across the Caribbean and Atlantic are fueled by a powerful nutrient partnership: phosphorus pulled to the surface by equatorial upwelling and nitrogen supplied by cya...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
More climate related stresses on our coastal ecosystems www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
Breathing space available if serious mitigation of methane and other SLCPs is prioritised theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Breathing space available if serious mitigation of methane and other SLCPs is prioritised theconversation.com/the-fast-fix...
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Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Freedom of the press belongs to those who own one. @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
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Japan imports Australian gas yet has cheaper electricity than Australia?
Australia Institute Chief Economist Greg Jericho explains on The Point.
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
Australia Institute Chief Economist Greg Jericho explains on The Point.
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
Japan imports Australian gas yet has cheaper electricity than Australia?
The broken nature of Australia energy market has been highlighted by a report that Japanese households pay less for electricity than Australians do, despite Japanese electricity being reliant on Austr...
thepoint.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Japan imports Australian gas yet has cheaper electricity than Australia?
Australia Institute Chief Economist Greg Jericho explains on The Point.
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
Australia Institute Chief Economist Greg Jericho explains on The Point.
@grogsgamut.bsky.social #auspol
more than half (52 per cent) of voters in the state said they would consider a party ready to govern only if it had credible policies to tackle climate change www.afr.com/politics/nsw...
NSW Liberals retain net zero goal after polling that should worry Ley
They are now at odds with the federal Coalition and the NSW Nationals on emissions reduction, and are yet to resolve the leadership of Mark Speakman.
www.afr.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
more than half (52 per cent) of voters in the state said they would consider a party ready to govern only if it had credible policies to tackle climate change www.afr.com/politics/nsw...
Feels like we about to get another chorus
of “who could see this coming?” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
of “who could see this coming?” 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 8:50 PM
Feels like we about to get another chorus
of “who could see this coming?” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
of “who could see this coming?” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Australia’s commitment to net zero is not a political football. Throwing it away has real consequences, writes @reevealison.bsky.social buff.ly/clZdHkw #auspol
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Australia’s commitment to net zero is not a political football. Throwing it away has real consequences, writes @reevealison.bsky.social buff.ly/clZdHkw #auspol
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It’s pretty clear the industry is oversupplied and will be for a few years and that means low oil prices. The U.S. oil industry will likely lose a good bit of money in the next few years. www.linkedin.com/pulse/glutto...
Gluttons For Punishment: Oil Industry Doubles Down Against Reality
The world is facing a multi-year oil glut where the oil producers will be pumping more oil out of the ground than the world is using. This will keep oil prices at low levels – likely well below the le...
www.linkedin.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:49 PM
It’s pretty clear the industry is oversupplied and will be for a few years and that means low oil prices. The U.S. oil industry will likely lose a good bit of money in the next few years. www.linkedin.com/pulse/glutto...
head of private markets at Australian Ethical, Adam Roberts, said investors who once doubted renewables opportunities were now chasing them…
States’ green bonds … offer equal or higher returns than their market competitors, the Reserve Bank has found. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
States’ green bonds … offer equal or higher returns than their market competitors, the Reserve Bank has found. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australian investment in green projects surges despite drastic US policy reversal, report shows
Exclusive: Growth has been steady even since Trump’s re-election, building on increase from $20bn to $157bn, says thinktank
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
head of private markets at Australian Ethical, Adam Roberts, said investors who once doubted renewables opportunities were now chasing them…
States’ green bonds … offer equal or higher returns than their market competitors, the Reserve Bank has found. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
States’ green bonds … offer equal or higher returns than their market competitors, the Reserve Bank has found. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Demoralised by having immoral losers as a sponsor?
November 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Demoralised by having immoral losers as a sponsor?
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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/...
Ridiculous for logging to be exempt www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Graeme Samuel calls for Labor to ditch ‘national interest’ workaround for environment laws
Former ACCC chair condemns proposed exemption allowing minister to approve projects that don’t comply with law
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ridiculous for logging to be exempt www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The progress must be palpable to residents
reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-g...
reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-g...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The progress must be palpable to residents
reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-g...
reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-g...
This situation is indefensible no matter your politics - all power to Australia institute for keeping it on the agenda
Australia Institute research shows the gas industry pays ZERO royalties on more than half the gas exported from Australia.
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports.... Australia is getting taken for a ride."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports.... Australia is getting taken for a ride."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social
#auspol
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This situation is indefensible no matter your politics - all power to Australia institute for keeping it on the agenda
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The Fed Coalition's reported plan to abandon Aus’s net zero target is a dangerous retreat from reality.
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Can we tackle global warming without net zero? Here's what it really means
The Coalition is debating whether to dump its commitment to the net zero climate target. Here's what that term actually means.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The Fed Coalition's reported plan to abandon Aus’s net zero target is a dangerous retreat from reality.
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
According to Climate Council research, abandoning net zero aligns with >3°C of global heating & would spell disaster for our climate, economy & household bills.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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“When climate disasters decimate the lives of millions, when we already have the solutions, this will never, ever be forgiven," says Simon Stiell.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“When climate disasters decimate the lives of millions, when we already have the solutions, this will never, ever be forgiven," says Simon Stiell.
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Staggering to me still how slow we are going with electrification. Even parking the environmental concerns with fuel, given our complete ambivalence about fuel security would think we would be all over detaching ourselves from global fuel shock ASAP.
November 11, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Staggering to me still how slow we are going with electrification. Even parking the environmental concerns with fuel, given our complete ambivalence about fuel security would think we would be all over detaching ourselves from global fuel shock ASAP.
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Good to present to the Senate Inquiry into Information Integrity this morning. Bad faith actors aligned w/ fossil fuel interests are spreading anti-renewables misinformation, including under the guise of 'conservation'...This does real harm to communities and the democratic practises we all rely on
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Good to present to the Senate Inquiry into Information Integrity this morning. Bad faith actors aligned w/ fossil fuel interests are spreading anti-renewables misinformation, including under the guise of 'conservation'...This does real harm to communities and the democratic practises we all rely on
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics
Cheapest, fastest, safest www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
Cheapest, fastest, safest www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A Flood of Green Tech From China Is Upending Global Climate Politics
Cheapest, fastest, safest www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
Cheapest, fastest, safest www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/c...
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...