The wrong way to respond to antisemitism • Robert Manne Jillian Segal’s proposals won’t only erode free speech but could also worsen the problem she was asked to tackle

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Industry accused of “gaslighting” Australians over future of Beetaloo fracking operations Pipeline company APA Group has said Beetaloo Basin gas is necessary to supply the domestic market. A new analysis by Market Forces suggests most is destined for export.

An overwhelming majority of the gas that would be produced from fracking the Beetaloo Basin would be sent overseas for export, new Market Forces analysis has found. The industry is gaslighting Australians. #climate #auspol

Read more in @reneweconomy.com.au ⬇️

Australia’s most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid The most powerful battery in Australia has begun testing its ability to act as a giant “shock absorber”, with the biggest intervention yet seen on the country’s grid.

Australia's most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid reneweconomy.com.au/australias-m...

Potential federal government policies on climate change Would you support or oppose the following federal government policies? Providing subsidies for the development of renewable energy technologies 2021 2022 2024 2025 91 8 1 90 9 2 87 12 1 82 17 1 Reducing Australian gas exports to other countries 2025 71 27 2 Hosting a United Nations climate conference in Australia 2022 2024 2025 75 22 2 70 28 2 70 28 2 Increasing the use of gas for Australia’s energy generation 2021 2022 2024 2025 58 38 3 59 37 3 58 39 3 65 32 3 Introducing an emissions trading scheme or a carbon tax 2021 2022 2024 2025 64 33 3 64 33 3 55 43 2 56 41 3 Banning new coal mines from opening in Australia 2021 2022 2024 2025 63 34 2 63 34 3 59 40 1 54 44 2 Support Oppose Don’t know

Remarkable drop in public support for climate policies in Aus from 2021.

- Drop for subsidies for renewables (9)
- Increase in gas power support (7)
- Drop for carbon pricing (8)
- Drop for coal mine ban (9)

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the wrong and the completely rejected is a kind description of ‘that man’

In compact countries like the Netherlands and the UK, most cities should be connected by car-free cycling highways. Smooth asphalt, no potholes. Cycling as transport and a boost to national health remains underrated (especially with e-bikes) and underpoliticised.

A plot of global land-ocean temperature change from 1880 to 2024 from NASA GISS that does not show any recent cooling period.

Today, Joe Rogan said: “Did you see the WaPo piece? They found that we’re in a cooling period…a very ‘inconvenient’ discovery, but they had to report the data—and kudos to them for doing that.”

I'd love to know how WaPo found that cooling period and, even more importantly, where they hid it.

Start a Climate Convo Without Saying a Word #ShowYourStripes

What do a football jersey, a ski suit, a beach towel, and a scarf have in common? They all show the warming stripes—and open the door to talking about climate change.

Here’s more on how you can join in, and start a conversation today without saying a word!

There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵

Depressing…

“It changes everything:” Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality Plunging cost of PV and battery storage in last year has made “24-hour” solar a reality for cities and industries in many parts of the world, a new report says.

"It changes everything:" Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality reneweconomy.com.au/it-changes-e...

Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety New research suggests global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of wind gusts from thunderstorm downbursts, with serious consequences for air travel.

Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety
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Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions In a bid to conserve water, authorities across the state have been forced to move to very unusual winter restrictions.

Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions amid drought www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Greek island declares 'state of emergency' as strong winds fan wildfires At least 190 extra firefighters are being deployed to the Aegean island as authorities predict heatwave condition to take hold in coming days.

Greek island Chios under emergency declaration as fires burn out of control www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...

Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US Several cities are under extreme heat warnings as high temperatures and humidity grip parts of the country

Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Heat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them | CNN The intensifying and expansive heat wave affecting around 150 million people in the United States from Wisconsin to Washington, DC, bears the hallmarks of human-caused global warming.

Heat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them edition.cnn.com/2025/06/23/c...

Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals The Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water.

Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals reneweconomy.com.au/victoria-ext...

Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel Fifteen countries in Europe have now eliminated coal from their electricity mix following the closure of a 40-year old, 915 MW power station.

Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel reneweconomy.com.au/ireland-clos...

BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe BYD has debuted its electric eBus B13.b in Europe at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, a 13-metre electric intercity bus with a range of up to 700 kilometres.

BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe thedriven.io/2025/06/24/b...

“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt China’s cumulative solar capacity surpasses one terawatt after the addition of a “staggering” 93 GW of new PV capacity in May alone.

“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt reneweconomy.com.au/just-stagger...

Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% The increasing cost of climate inaction has well and truly transitioned to become a hip-pocket issue not just for our farmers, but those in the “big smoke” as well.

Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% reneweconomy.com.au/coal-royalti...

Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign Australia’s most gas-reliant state takes a significant step to move households and businesses away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills

Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign
Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Toyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams - CleanTechnica Hydrogen fuels cells for transportation continue to attract interest from major corporations such as Toyota and Airbus.

Toyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams cleantechnica.com/2025/06/22/t...

Amid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights - Inside Climate News High nighttime temperatures can do more than just disrupt your sleep, experts say.

Amid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights insideclimatenews.org/news/2406202...

Earth Day check-in: Planetary boundaries in peril Scientists have identified nine planetary boundaries that help regulate a livable planet. Human activities have pushed six of those nine critical Earth systems beyond safe limits, threatening the stab...

Human activities have pushed six of nine critical Earth systems beyond safe limits, threatening the stability of life as we know it.

Mongabay has consistently reported on all nine systems:

Here's an Earth Day 🌏 check in from Bobby Bascomb:

The #LNP #COALition & #Nationals are by far the worst option at #AusVotes2025 for anyone who cares about a #HealthyClimate and their kids’ futures.

Please vote wisely, #Gippsland

#auspol #AusVotes25 @docsenvaus.bsky.social #gippsnews @tonypeck.bsky.social @peterdgardner.bsky.social

Inexcusable recklessness on #ClimateChange from the #LNP.

#COALition #auspol #AusVotes2025 #Gippsland #gippsnews #Nationals @peterdgardner.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social

Open Letter: The Coalition’s Nuclear Plan Doesn’t Add Up—Spend the Money on Household Clean Energy Instead - Progress in Political Economy (PPE) In the wake of the Government's announcement of its Cheaper Home Batteries Program, 60 Australian economists have signed a letter comparing the economic consequences of pursuing nuclear energy against...

“The Coalition’s Nuclear Plan Doesn’t Add Up—Spend The Money On Household Clean Energy Instead”

#auspol #AusVotes2025 #renewables #nuclear #LNP @docsenvaus.bsky.social @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social @peterdgardner.bsky.social #Gippsland

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Age (10.4) letters comment on Ross Gittins article