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Barbara Pedersen

@barbie4science.bsky.social
4.6K followers 7.3K following 2.5K posts

Climate change scientist, strategist, policy maker. #Resister #Bodysurfer #Difficultwoman Living on unceded Whadjuk Noongar country in Western Australia. Fan of Yolngu music. DoB: 313 ppm CO2

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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 20h
Instead of fossil fuel propaganda, schools could use the Carbon Impacts Tracer tool to teach how much extra warming, heat stress, excess deaths, GBR coral loss, glacier loss, crop production loss, labour loss,& poverty is attributable to any new/planned fossil fuel project 👉 carbonimpactstracer.com
theguardian.com
Corporations claim their fossil fuel emissions are a drop in the ocean. But what if we could count the real cost?
A new tool called Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight metrics, including lost food production
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The Canadian Border 🇨🇦 @canadianborder.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Canadian automakers have developed an EV car that can travel 500+ km on a single charge, shows snow covered lane lines on your windshield on snowy highways, and heatmaps animals on the side of the road so you have a warning about deer and moose at night. This is for us. BRING IT TO MARKET!! 😍❤️🍁
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Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I love cartoons that look like they were fun to draw. (Bonus: imagine explaining this pun to a non-Australian.)
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Climate Risk Economics @climateeconomics.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Coastal damage is already mounting in California months before El Niño’s expected peak Disaster modelers estimate that El Niño could cause $2 billion to $3 billion in losses from flooding and mudslides statewide through the winter www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
bloomberg.com
California’s El Niño Emergency Begins Now as Beaches Erode
Coastal damage is already mounting in California months before El Niño’s expected peak, with billions of dollars in flood and mudslide losses at risk.
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Australia's in the middle, buying "submarines" from the US using $$$ from China 🤷 #Auspol #NoWar
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Rex Patrick @mrrexpatrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
UK Prime Minister Burnham wants submarines and shipyards to be his country’s economic engine. Why not, especially when Australian taxpayers are helping foot the bill. #AUKUS #auspol
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Yung En Chee @yungenchee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
One of the 94-seat, super-majority @albomp.bsky.social govt's superpowers is ignoring public concerns & mandates for better public services such as raising the rate for those on income support As Grannies for Action say, "Poverty is a political choice" Help them change this—sign their petition👇
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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
JUST IN: Today El Niño Broke its Record Hottest Temperature Ever! 🥵 Today the El Niño region surpassed 2015 for the highest temp ever measured in the El Niño (3.4) region. It comes 2 months earlier than typical peak (late Nov/ Dec)…
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Polar Nerd @polarnerd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Russia's oil is supposed to be under embargo, so it shouldn't have an impact on world prices if Ukraine destroys it. The idiot who started an illegal war in the Middle East wants Ukraine to stop defending itself. Putin's puppet.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I miss David MacKay. In his no-nonsense way he showed that one long-haul return flight a year uses more energy than a 1 kW heater on all year. "A 10% improvement? Yes, possible. A doubling of efficiency? I'd eat my complimentary socks." If only more people were pro-arithmetic. We have to fly less
withouthotair.com
Ch 5 Page 35: Sustainable Energy - without the hot air | David MacKay
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
EXACTLY 👇 THIS.......
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Inko Gneto @inkogneto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#NotmyABC are at it again, posting anti EV clickbait 👇 #Renewables #Auspol
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
President Alexander Stubb calls for recommitment to international law and reforms as Finland bids for a seat on UN Security Council. Stubb frames the choice for govts as being between cooperation and conflict. Stubb speaks as a world leader, not a petrostate puppet. #UN #Auspol
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Finnish President Alexander Stubb delivered one of UNGA 81’s most consequential addresses, calling for cooperation in a world of disorder. A pragmatic and dignified speech from a real world leader 🙏 #NoWar #OnePlanet youtu.be/QJasYiSqwOA?...
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Finland’s President Delivers Must-Watch UN Lecture to Understand Today’s World Disorder | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#NoAUKUS #Nowar
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judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
China is zooming into the future
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nevyn @nevyn8.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Nothing is quite as Australian as a yuppie micro-distillery for rich bastard bogans. #onenation #fuckyou #racist #scum #auspol #australia
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Tony Martin @tonymartin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hard to believe the guy who tried to do a secret deal with the NRA to water down Australia’s gun laws for cash would be involved in something dodgy. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
theguardian.com
One Nation admits using party funds to build $56,000 shed on James Ashby’s private property
Email to members says money lent to a party-linked company to establish a micro distillery
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Localised micro grids owned by the community are the way of the future. Watch as energy network service providers resist change. #renewables #Alwayswasalwayswillbe #Auspol
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Lindsey @pollinator75.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
People who don’t drive pay for roads thru taxation. People who are allergic to grass pay for green spaces and parks. People who can’t read pay for libraries. It’s called a social contract, which is necessary for having a healthy community. Older generations and advanced societies understand this.
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Andrew B. Watkins @windjunky.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The final ski run on the final day of the final ski resort open in Australian snow season 2026. www.perisher.com.au/reports-cams...
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Tim Baxter @timinclimate.naruresearch.com.au · 25/09/2026
What do you think piping the most expensive fossil fuel - extracted by the most expensive means - then sending it through an enormous, absurdly expensive pipeline is going to do to your energy bill? The folks spruiking this shit pretend to be serious, but come the fuck on. Bloody rent-seekers. 🙄
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Dan Ilic @danilic.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Oh good Earth gets some gas central heating
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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 25/09/2026
Neat chart offers new snapshot on how big batteries fed on a diet of excess wind and solar are increasingly muscling out fossil fuels from the lucrative evening peak reneweconomy.com.au/chart-of-the-da…
reneweconomy.com.au
Chart of the Day: Big batteries are muscling out fossil fuels and gas – not coal – is the "biggest loser"
Neat chart offers new snapshot on how big batteries fed on a diet of excess wind and solar are increasingly muscling out fossil fuels from the lucrative evening peak.
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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Calling for national action to protect our health from poor air quality www.croakey.org/calling-for-... #publichealth
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Community Power Networks to offer commercial rooftop owners power purchase agreements lasting 16 years, giving a guaranteed buyer for whatever solar tenants do not use. Businesses and households within Community Power Network areas get an annual share of the profit pool. Change is on. #renewables
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Mary Debrett @drmaryd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hey @albomp.bsky.social this is what truth and leadership looks like. Can we have some now please. Fed up with living in a vassal state. #ExpelIsraeliAmbassadorNow
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Maureen Chuck @irmagherd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
My taxes pay for public schools and I don't have school age children. How is that fair? 7news.com.au/business/ene...
7news.com.au
All households to be slugged for EV chargers under plan
Everyone could have to chip in for new chargers, even if they don’t own an electric car.
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WeatherMatrix @weathermatrix.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cat 5 Hurricane #Polo is just terrifying on 3D satellite.
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Nahel Belgherze @wxnb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Unbelievable footage from NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters inside the eye of Category 5 Hurricane Polo. Simply incredible.
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Amazing images of rapidly intensifying Hurricane Polo off Mexico. #endclimatedenial #oneplanet
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Giving up on climate action as we enter one of the most dangerous extreme weather seasons in our history is a breathtakingly irresponsible act by the Coalition. Australians deserve better but clearly won't get it from the Liberal and National parties.
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💧Bee - Difficult 🐝🌿❤ @belindajones68.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Looks like Pauline & Clive are targeting Fadden LNP Cameron Caldwell (won seat against ALP 2025 56.88%, 2023 60.63%) could be in trouble if conservative vote is split, Caldwell doesn't have much wiggle-room, almost a marginal seat now Cake then billboard goes up over Caldwell's office!🤔 🐝 #auspol
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The PM already knew of this incident last week when he refused in Question Time to consider improving the powers of the AI Safety Institute.
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tonywindsor.bsky.social @tonywindsor.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Farmers who intend to vote for One Nation should know that they are accepting that “climate change” is normal.By doing so they will negate any logical argument for taxpayer assistance when “normal” weather events occur. Don’t ask for help if you deny the very thing you need help to overcome!
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Tony Cartledge @decentral21.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The director of Redbridge Pollsters has proof positive that no one cares about immigration, despite the tiny minority with the loudest voices. #Auspol pearlsandirritations.com/post/2026/09...
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Politicians keep talking about immigration. Voters keep talking about their bills
Housing costs, falling living standards and distrust of politicians are driving deep frustration among voters. Yet immigration dominates the national debate, obscuring the economic pressures behind th...
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pinconp.bsky.social @pinconp.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
thank god we have Kos Samaras in our lives. #auspol
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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Looking at Aust hitting 80% clean #renewableenergy in the grid & 1/2 a million #EVs on the rd w/ a super El Niño summer coming & screaming #COAL & #GAS is the very definition of stupid! #auspol #liberals reneweconomy.com.au/coalition-vo...
reneweconomy.com.au
"Dumb and desperate:" Coalition panned after vowing to scrap renewable, EV and climate policies
Federal Coalition vows to detonate most of Australia's efforts to decarbonise "within 30 days" of winning power, including the advance of renewables and the emissions-curbing policy it introduced.
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Warm atmosphere holds more water 👇 #Beautifulblueplanet #oneplanet #endclimatedenial
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#NotmyABC fires off another salvo in its war on EVs. Scatter gun article makes little sense. But the punchy headlines grab attention. #renewables #endfossilfuels
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In 9 months, Zohran Mamdani has: -Secured millions in worker restitution from DoorDash and UberEats -Launched the first stage of his universal childcare program -Cracked down on bad landlords -Balanced NYC's budget without cutting major social services This is what leadership looks like.
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Difficult & Problematic @fladdle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
How’s that all-important ‘economy’ doing in this world of crumbling environment systems? What’s the true financial cost of droughts, collapsing glaciers, algal blooms, unseasonal bushfires and the rest? #AusPol
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Connecting your phone to your car is another risk. But who might bother turning up your play list or track you? I'm more concerned with what Uber drivers could do with my personal identifiable data. #NotmyABC
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's not just in Denmark and Europe. It's all across the world. People take note of what's afoot inside Trump's GOP, and see something monstrous and threatening. America is no longer an ally. America is potentially an extremely dangerous, indeed depraved, threat to human life on earth.
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is the best midterm metaphor I've seen.
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Chasbell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇮🇹🇨🇦 @chasbell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Barbara Pedersen @barbie4science.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Big gas takes it all. #auspol #taxgas
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Sunshine Coast News ~ Australia @sunshinecoastnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Dr Monique Ryan @mon4kooyong.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
More than 902,000 🇦🇺’s aged 12-19 gamble each year - enough to fill the MCG almost nine times over. Nearly two-thirds are aged between 12 and 17. Now more than ever, we need to protect our children from the harms of gambling. It’s not normal that one in four Year 12 students is gambling underage.
theage.com.au
‘An institution in the private school system’: The hidden reality of youth gambling
Students are sneaking off to bet and openly discussing what they’re gambling on as researchers warn it is all too easy for underage teens to set up betting accounts.
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