And if you're in Sydney - please come to our launch event on 7 May at the State Library of NSW.
events.humanitix.com/launch-of-ex...

Listen to Michael. Save the AYCC: www.aycc.org.au/emergencyapp...

I should do a thread of prominent Australian climate advocates and the roles that they had at AYCC during their formative years.

Honestly the idea of doing it kind of exhausts me, because it would be so, so, so bloody long.

There’s an argument to be made that AYCC might be the single most effective Australian climate organisation to donate to. The sheer proportion of campaigners/advocates that have had some AYCC interaction over the years is pretty remarkable.

So the AYCC emergency appeal is on track for success. My understanding is the total shown on the site only shows donations through raisely, not including offline pledges or bank transfers.

The true figure is at least 2x, possibly 3x or more, what is shown. 💛

This is hopeful one day in, BUT...

Labor’s top lawyer warns of wave of oil and gas legal action The government’s new solicitor-general says boards of Australian oil and gas companies could face a wave of legal action due to an offshore climate ruling.

"...new carbon intensive projects, such as coal mines and oil and gas fields, could be restricted by government regulations influenced by the [International Court of Justice's advisory opinion] while projects that have been approved could be challenged through the courts"
www.afr.com/policy/energ...

And if you're in Sydney - please come to our launch event on 7 May at the State Library of NSW.
events.humanitix.com/launch-of-ex...

This creates an environment where increased regulation of fossil fuels and emissions intensive industries becomes an expectation, not a hypothetical. Company directors must consider these risks, or they could be found to have breached their fiduciary duties.

These risks are amplified in the wake of the recent ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate, which stressed the increased obligations that nations have to restrict and phase out fossil fuel use. Countries that fail properly control fossil fuel use could be liable for internationally wrongful acts.

ICJ Directors Duties Opinion Joint opinion on the Implications of the International Court of Justice’s Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in Respect to Climate Change for directors’ duties in relation to climate-relate...

Today, Climate Integrity has launched a new legal advice that describes the increasing climate risks that Australian companies and their directors may be exposed to.
icjdirectorsdutiesopinion.org

ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury announces politics departure He has been a part of the Legislative Assembly since 2008.

huge news! I had the pleasure of working with Shane, and it is hard to find someone who approached politics with as much integrity and energy as Shane does.
He'll leave big shoes to fill both within the ACT Greens, but also the ACT legislative assembly.
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/922811...

‘Independent’ group Energy for Australians that ran anti-Labor ads received more than $1m from coal lobby Coal Australia denies its donations to the ‘community-driven association’ amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the public

"An “independent, community-driven association” that ran anti-Labor adverts during the last federal election was entirely funded by a coal industry lobby group"
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

You might be able to tread water domestically, but once you enter the international sphere, being run by mediocre leaders really is nothing but a vulnerability that will get exploited.

An unfortunate feature of the Iran war is that - while being evil and should be push out of power - the Iranian regime is simply smarter than the Trump administration.

RTYI @tomswann.bsky.social

it’s what jesus would’ve wanted

holy shit

Latest Safeguard Mechanism data shows Australia’s centrepiece climate policy is primarily a clearinghouse for low-integrity offsets — Climate Integrity The latest data published by the CER shows industrial emitters relying heavily on the use of offsets to meet emissions reductions under the Safeguard Mechanism, rather than investing in long-term, sys...

'According to the government’s figures, net emissions fell by 7MT in 2024-25. This will be entirely undone by the North-West Gas shelf expansion – approved during the same period - which will add 7.7 million tonnes to Australia’s Scope 1 emissions each year.'
climateintegrity.org.au/latest/lates...

Explosions as one of Australia's two oil refineries erupts in flames An "unprecedented" fire has broken out at one of Australia's two operational oil refineries, with residents in parts of Geelong told to stay indoors due to smoke.

Fossil fuel infrastructure is simply just not reliable. It’s not there when you need it most.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04...

Mining companies gorge on carbon credits under Labor climate scheme Mining giants Rio Tinto and Woodside each used more than 1 million carbon credits last year to meet obligations under Labor’s flagship emissions policy.

If you allow liberal use of carbon offsets in a compliance scheme, big emitters will indeed gorge.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...

Now 75% of the way there, which is amazing. Thank you to those who have contributed!

Did emissions under the Safeguard Mechanism really decline by 2.3%, or is that mostly driven by the 11 facilities that are no longer covered?

Sorry, two former Labor politicians gunning to lead one of Australia’s largest fossil fuel lobby groups?
www.afr.com/companies/mi...

Michael Mazengarb in 2026 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS Hello! Last year, RSPCA NSW cared for 81,669 animals - providing them with shelter, safety, medical treatment and the chance to find a new loving home. From dogs and cats to horses and pocket pets, t...

Friends! I'm doing the classic millennial mid-life crisis thing: running the Sydney Marathon to raise funds for the RSPCA.

Full disclosure: hitting my target is my ticket to run (2/3 there!). It helps animals who need it, a win-win. Please support if you can.
sm26.grassrootz.com/rspcansw/mic...

how do we feel about kiwi fruit cannibalism?

Apocalyptic error puts the F in AFR Newspaper editor apologises for ‘World is Fukt’ headline and other errors on the front page of its long-weekend edition

disturbed to learn the 'world is fukt' headline pre-dated the Trump era.
www.theguardian.com/world/austra...

‘They become part of people’s identity’: how Australia fell in love with the Skywhales Patricia Piccinini’s bulbous creation first took flight in 2013, and was joined by a partner in 2021. They have inspired tattoos, crafts and wedding vows – and they are coming to a region near you

💚
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Pause emissions plans to focus on fuel crisis: miners Mining industry groups have urged the government to delay a review of its flagship emissions reduction scheme amid turmoil in global energy markets.

The fossil fuel industry will never waste an opportunity to use a crisis to further their own interests.
www.afr.com/policy/energ...

A screenshot of Woodside Energy's share price, showing that it has falled by 9.89%.

What does it say about the nature of your business if the announcement of a ceasefire results in your market value falling by almost 10%

Are you Sydney based and interested in climate law?

Climate Integrity is hosting the launch of a new legal advice on the implications of the ICJ's advisory opinion on climate for directors and the management of climate risks.

7 May at the State Library of NSW.
events.humanitix.com/launch-of-ex...

The Canberra Raiders are going to lose this game because they made the mistake of merely *existing in space*