Climate strategist, organiser, researcher and educator. Living on the lands of the Awabakal people, I respect their sovereignty.
Newcastle, Australia
Joined May 2009
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The right to peaceful protest is fundamental to a healthy democracy. This has been a heavy-handed and punitive response to @BlockadeAus #ClimateCrisis actions, intended to discourage non-violent protest.
NEW STORY by @geoff__thompson - Blockade Australia shut down Sydney with climate change protests. Now they're fighting arrests in court abc.net.au/news/2022-08-14/b…
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"Australia has a sorry record on vehicle emissions. On sale here now are some of the 'dirtiest' new light vehicles in the developed world"
Industry 'misread the room; in opposing #VehicleEmissionStandards #ClimateAction
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To slow the uptake of #ElectricVehicles, Australia's car industry is secretly campaigning against mandatory Fuel Efficiency Standards.
Sprung, @FCAI_Au 🤨
To achieve our 43% emission reduction, @Bowenchris must tackle transport emissions
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The 2021 State of the Environment Report is a clarion call for swift action to protect and restore our precious atmosphere, land and water. It's heartening to hear Environment and Water Minister @tanya_plibersek's commitment after the last / lost decade.
The question @ChloeBouras asked the minister is a good reminder why I don't, can't watch Network 10. "With a trillion $ in debt, can we afford to prioritise the environment?" The logic that cost the Coalition government. Let's move on.
Ditch gas!
I'm (finally) having gas disconnected from my house this week, shifting to all-electric. Making good use of the increasing % of renewable energy in the grid (including 10kw generated on my roof) and saving money.
#EnergyTransition gaining momentum!
#ClimateAction
"It seems silly to be locking people into gas prices which are so vulnerable to international events. In a few years time, we will be looking back on people cooking with gas like we do with gas lamps in their living rooms."
@CharlotteGriev1 #gasprices
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As extreme heat becomes a regular occurrence, cities like Barcelona are implementing cooling centers around the city. fastcompany.com/90755579/as-…
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Extreme long-lasting early heat in India and Pakistan that destroyed harvests and affects the whole world through wheat export ban, has become about 30 times more likely due to human-caused climate change - our latest @wxrisk study worldweatherattribution.org/…
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#HSBC suspends head of responsible investing who called the #ClimateCrisis ‘shrill’
“Who cares if #Miami is six metres underwater in 100 years? #Amsterdam has been six metres underwater for ages and that’s a really nice place,” Stuart Kirk had said
theguardian.com/business/202…
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Extreme heat is on the rise with significant increases in the length, intensity and frequency of #HeatWaves in many regions. The best way to protect Australians from worsening heat is to contribute to efforts to deeply and rapidly reduce #greenhouse gas emissions this decade.
India, Pakistan heatwave likelihood increased X30 by climate change. Read full report from World Weather Attribution – Exploring the contribution of climate change to extreme weather events worldweatherattribution.org/
Climate action is voters' top priority as the #Election2022 approaches.
In Newcastle, we asked candidates to outline the #ClimateAction policies and commitments they'll take to Canberra if elected.
Watch now >
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It will be great to hear from the candidates who seek to represent Newcastle next Thursday 28/4 at 6:30pm
"What renewable energy and #climate plans will you advocate for the Hunter region?" @SharonClaydon @McCabe_Greens @EmilyBrollo
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Join us to hear from the candidates who seek to represent Newcastle.
Next Thursday 28/4 at 6:30pm, free, on Zoom.
"If elected, what renewable energy and #climate plans will you advocate for the Hunter region to ensure secure jobs and energy generation?"
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Join us to hear from the candidates who seek to represent Newcastle.
Next Thursday 28/4 at 6:30pm, free, on Zoom.
"If elected, what renewable energy and #climate plans will you advocate for the Hunter region to ensure secure jobs and energy generation?"
eventbrite.com.au/e/climate-…
Breathless, one-sided reporting on the early closure of Eraring #coal fired power station by @BackgroundBrief. No mention of #climate change or the jobs created by the #EnergyTransition
The Australian election this May is critical for #ClimateAction. Let's ensure all candidates pledge to take decisive action if elected to reduce #greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the transition to renewables.
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Newcastle supports #ClimateAction
Join local groups for our Climate Action Now online forum on 28 April where we'll hear the climate commitments of our federal candidates.
Will they support cutting #greenhousegas emissions by 75% this decade?
bit.ly/3Jh4Bbw
Say NO to a nuclear submarine base on the east coast of Australia. Sign this open letter today
#NoWar #PeaceNotWar #auspol
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Compelling reasons to say NO to #nuclearsubs
A base would make our city a target if there is a war.
#auspol @AUKUS
Please sign this letter to Prime Minister Morrison and Defence Minister Dutton to express your opposition.
ipan.org.au/say-no-to-a-nucl…
Nuclear-powered submarines use highly enriched, nuclear-weapons-grade uranium, making them extremely dangerous. An accident or malfunction could result in a submarine becoming a floating nuclear bomb.
@ScottMorrisonMP @PeterDutton_MP #nuclearsubs