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Engineer, cycologist & bike shop owner, optimistic realist, repairer, gardener, lefty, #teamscience, emigrated-immigrant, posting in 🇩🇪 and 🇦🇺English. Living on Djaara country - always was always will be. ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’ [Gandhi]

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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
“Production starts in twelve to eighteen months from tonight” You gotta be kidding!!!
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Spongebob
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Precisely what I think, every time I hand a cargo bike to a young family ;)
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Lower Saxony, the second largest state in Germany, orders 113 #batteryelectrictrains for €2B / USD 2.23B from #SIEMENS. I’d call that money well spent/invested! #RailwayGeek press.siemens.com/global/en/pr...
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World’s largest battery train order: Siemens accelerates decarbo ...
Lower Saxony Transport Authority (LNVG) and Greater Braunschweig Regional Association (RGB) award contract for 113 three ...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Farming under colored solar panels: A new way to share land between food and energy - #TheGlobalPlantCouncil globalplantcouncil.org/farming-unde...
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Farming under colored solar panels: A new way to share land between food and energy - The Global Plant Council
Planting broccoli under magenta solar panels helped the plants absorb sunlight more efficiently than those grown out in the open finds a study. Scientists used customized, semi-transparent solar panel...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
“Indonesia to use dry ice in attempt to reduce thick haze from intense fires” #Haze will get everywhere — in your car, in your home, in your lungs and in your bloodstream. #HazeKills #StopPalmOil www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Indonesia to deploy dry ice to reduce thick haze from fires
The haze caused by intense fires has drifted into neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia and East Timor.
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Freiheitsrechte.org - GFF @freiheitsrechte.org · 15/10/2026
Update: Im Verfahren von Jürgen Linnemann hat das Arbeitsgericht Münster heute verkündet, dass es in 6 bis 8 Wochen eine weitere Verhandlung geben wird. Linnemann arbeitet in einer Werkstatt für behinderte Menschen und klagt auf Zahlung des Mindestlohns. Alle Hintergründe zu seinem Fall:
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Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen: Gerechtigkeit statt Almosen
Beschäftigte in „Werkstätten für behinderte Menschen“ verdienen eine faire Entlohnung und haben das Recht auf einen inklusiven Arbeitsmarkt.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
When the room reads you, while you read to the room. #KatieZacharia #Trumpistan youtu.be/tdLdq03Ov3s
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Katie Zacharia holds awkward debut briefing as Trump's press secretary
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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 13/10/2026
Prevention is only part of the picture. Australia needs a better plan for housing those displaced by disaster and supporting them on the long journey to recovery.
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3 things we need to get right ahead of extreme bushfire risk this summer
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Frankly, I consider Australia a 3rd-world country when it comes to #recycling, #foodwaste, and #circulareconomy ambitions. I mean, how hard can it be to learn from and adopt practices that countries have been demonstrating for decades? Australia: Nah, that's too hard mate!
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Usually, early adoption / the maths is done by those who need to calc their budget, as this three year old article suggests. High EV uptake in the low-income West a low uptake in the high-income East of Melbourne. www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09...
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Electric vehicle uptake in Melbourne's outer suburbs is surging. See how your postcode compares
Electric vehicles sales in Melbourne's outer suburbs are rising and residents say they are saving money, but there are still roadblocks for people getting into the market.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Bipartisan majority of Americans blame Trump policies for rising costs - Sounds to me like 22% complete write-offs. www.reuters.com/world/us/bip...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This is amusing #FuckFastFashion www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Mit’em Kumpel Champus saufen während dieser Gräultaten und #Kriegsverbrechen gegen die Ukrainische Zivielbevölkerung begeht! Ich finde man sollte #GerhardSchröder >nicht nur< aus der @SPD werfen! #SlavaUkraiini www.tagesschau.de/inland/innen...
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Altkanzler Schröder bei Putins Geburtstag: Kopfschütteln, Wut, Empörung
Kopfschütteln, Wut, Empörung: Der Besuch von Altkanzler Schröder bei Putins Geburtstag in Moskau stößt in Berlin auf Unverständnis. Zum wiederholten Mal irritiert der 82-Jährige mit seiner Nähe zum Kr...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I feel so disgusted by #GerhardSchröder and personally think he should be prosecuted for treason…like all these others who keep licking #Putlers’s boots. Fuck #Ruzzia and all their supporters. #SlavaUkraïni www.dw.com/en/ex-german...
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Ex-German Chancellor Schröder attends Putin's birthday bash
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder still maintains a friendship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Tensions are high between Germany and Russia as the invasion of Ukraine continues.
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Asher Wolf @asherwolf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
High Court rules in favour of climate group in Hunter Valley coalmine case www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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NSW coalmine climate ruling a massive shake-up to Australia's oil and gas
Australia's High Court rules in favour of a Hunter Valley community group in a landmark climate ruling that could redraw how fossil fuel projects are approved in Australia.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#AuroraAustralis plus the #ISS fly over in one night 🤩 I better charge the cams and get the tripods out. Via @xpMelb AURORAALERT
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Renate Künast @renate-kuenast.de · 06/10/2026
Was ist das eigentlich für eine Gurkentruppe, die sich Nachrichtendienst nennt und bei der man 12 (!) Jahre lang eingestuftes Material raus geben kann ohne dass es auffällt? Und es wird nur durch Zufall entdeckt? #BND wie sind eigentlich die Regeln im Amt?
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Ist wie mit VHS, POLAROID und Nokia. Klar ein paar wenige fanden Tastenhandys weiter geil…nur habe ich schon länger kein Blackberry mehr gesehen, und den Verbrennern wird es ähnlich ergehen.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
2nd stop of Tobia’s the electric trucker on his all electric journey in #80ChargingStopsAroundTheWorld! #electrifythis #alwaysbecharging #elecyrictrucks www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OtZ...
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2. Ladestopp der Weltreise in Serbien. WER plant sowas!? (Ich)
YouTube video by Elektrotrucker
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Und WANN wird die desaströse Politik von Katharina Reiche (das E steht für Eon) gestoppt?
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The stats in this podcast about Australia's dependency on #Diesel are just insane! How addicted can you make a country to a finite and climate-killing resource? #Auspol Thanks @EnergyInsiders reneweconomy.com.au/energy-insid...
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Energy Insiders: Australia's diesel dependence is not normal
Amandine Denis-Ryan from IEEFA on what can be done about Australia's unique and unhealthy dependence on diesel, as well as the Safeguard Mechanism, green iron and other tech. Plus: Wind farms come and...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ich kann den #TagDerDeutschenEinheit leider nicht feiern. Wenn dort ca. 40% Faschisten und Rassisten wählen, halte ich die Integration des Ostens für nicht gelungen. #FCKAfD #FCKNZS
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Can a heavily modified #Rivian the take the EV #Cannonball record? www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfgk...
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Can a Heavily Modified Rivian Take the EV Cannonball Record?
YouTube video by Aging Wheels
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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The planning contradiction is impressively neat: it accepts that 809Mt of GHG emissions will worsen global warming. It says leaving the coal in the ground would make a difference …then approves the mine anyway. Climate science only matters up until the decision. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina Woods
There is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair?
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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 02/10/2026
Diesel fuel tax credits earned over 10 years nearly equate the price of a huge diesel haul truck. No wonder BHP and Rio haven’t gone electric reneweconomy.com.au/chart-of-the-da…
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Chart of the day: Ten years of diesel rebates almost pays for a new truck
Diesel fuel tax credits earned over 10 years nearly equate the price of a huge diesel haul truck. No wonder BHP and Rio haven't gone electric.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's almost comical that I make a good portion of my living from knowledge and skills I picked up during my work experience (aka Schulpraktikum) about 30 years ago! … and AI won't fuck with that anytime soon ;) #BikeShopConfidentials
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
What a dogmove by ATO! Stopping credit card surcharges in Australia initially sounded like a great idea! However, this will backfire big time, with businesses factoring in the costs likely with a little extra - driving inflation even more. #AUSpol www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10...
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Government accused of 'staggering double standard' as ATO bans credit card payments
Surcharge bans are supposed to save consumers money but retailers say they're being forced to put prices up and are finding ways around the reforms.
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 01/10/2026
Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east
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Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east
BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturday * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Widespread rain and thunderstorms are forecast to drench south-eastern Australia from Thursday, with the heaviest falls expected across Victoria. A trough moving east across South Australia was expected to combine with a low pressure system moving through the Great Australian Bight on Thursday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
EV sales double in Australia as one in four new cars now electric www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... If we’d stop incentivising obese diesel SUVs through taxbreaks, #EVsales would be even higher! #AUSpol
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One EV sold every 100 seconds as Australia catches up to the world
Electric cars have become mainstream in the past decade, making up one in four new car sales.
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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 28/09/2026
New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused #Climate
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New tool directly links carbon emissions to amount of environmental and economic damage caused
Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight different factors, including lost food production
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nice shot!
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
So I am wondering, because if this is what ‘winning tremendously’ looks like… What will losing look like? 🤔 Anyway, I am sure riding bicycles will come back into fashion, and EV sales will get another rocket boost. www.dw.com/en/trump-rej...
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Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump says he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and put an end to hostilities. "I'd like to make a deal, too," he said. "But that deal would not be ac...
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I caught Dengue back in 2014, and it made me respect viral infections… big time. So this should mix well with all the antivaxxers and science sceptics in Florida. #Darwin
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Charles Darwin Eating Popcorn
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Friedrich Merz, the zombie chancellor” The Economist bezeichnet #Merz also “Zombie-Kanzler” ! Da sage ich mal, die haben Eier! …also jedenfalls noch! www.economist.com/europe/2026/...
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Friedrich Merz, the zombie chancellor
He cannot recover, but no one wants to finish him off—yet
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
*weitaus besser
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Bin halt ungeduldig und glaube wir brauchen dringend eine*n die es besser kann als Merz.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Despite resistance from the Trump administration, Australia will impose "guardrails" on AI, with Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy Andrew Charlton declaring tech companies should not be unleashing unsafe models. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Australia vows AI guardrails after unprecedented OpenAI breach
OpenAI's delayed reporting of an autonomous agent breaching a government website has strengthened Australia's push for tougher AI safety and disclosure rules.
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Janine Wissler @janinewissler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Verstehe ich das richtig? Jens #Spahn, der die Krankschreibung ab dem ersten Tag fordert, meldet sich während der Sitzungswoche im Bundestag krank und urlaubt offenbar auf Sardinien. Und BILD, die das berichtete, löscht den Artikel wieder, weil sie seine Privatsphäre respektiert?
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„Krankschreibung
Jens Spahn verteidigt schärfere Regeln für Krankschreibungen
»Man sitzt auf der Bettkante und überlegt:
Passt das heute?« Spahn fordert bei Krankschreibungen Fairness unter Kollegen.
Klingbeil verspricht »vernünftige Regelung«.

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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mr Albanese said he had a "frank" discussion with OpenAI's chief executive Sam Altman, saying… the company took three months to notify the government of the breach and, …when it did, the notification was in an email sent to the Services Australia public inbox. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...?
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OpenAI agent hacked Medicare portal, PM says
Anthony Albanese says he has spoken to the Open AI chief executive to express his concern about the incident and the length of time it took the tech company to inform the government of the breach.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Als Kanzler oder als Bundespräsident? Ich finde er hat für beides Talent. #EinerVon83Millionen #Wirsindmehr www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsk3...
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Ungewohnt politisch: Diese Klopp-Rede hat es in sich | SPORT1
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Yesterday, my friend from Singapore visited. He told me he'd never experienced any racism in Australia and how much he enjoys staying in Melbourne. I assured him that there is quite a bit of racism in AUS. But he said that people in Europe, especially in the US, display it openly to him. #Auspol
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DerKlimablog.de 🏳️‍🌈 @derklimablog.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Benzinpreis und auf Rekordhoch. Nachfrage nach #Verbrenner im Tiefflug. #VW streicht Schichten. Aber Hauptsache man hat eine veraltete Technologie politisch mit Gewalt zurückgeholt, damit #Klimaziele wie #Strukturwandel ausgebremst, ideologisch und verantwortungslos die Zukunft sabotiert.
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VW stutzt Verbrenner-Produktion mangels Nachfrage
Volkswagen streicht in Wolfsburg Schichten für Verbrenner-Modelle. Gleichzeitig wächst die Nachfrage nach Elektroautos deutlich.
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Der Volksverpetzer @volksverpetzer.de · 23/09/2026
Was übrigens auch betont werden muss: Die AfD ist nicht nur die mit Abstand extremste Partei in Deutschland. Sie ist sogar eine der extremsten der rechtsextremen Parteien in Europa. Wir sind sowas von längst darüber hinaus, dass das "Konservative" oder so etwas seien. Das sind knallharte Neonazis.
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I realised that I hadn’t been to the beach in more than four years. So I took a train and tram, to check if it’s still there.…and it was! Arguably, St.Kilda doesn’t qualify as a proper Aussie beach, but it still beats most German beaches 😉 🔆 🏝️
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What fucking twisted ‘logic’ does it it take to call an opt-out option for radicalisation and addiction driving algorithms an "extraterritorial censorship of protected speech"? #FUCKTRUMP and #FuckTheTechBros www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...?
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US attacks Australia's 'opt-out' algorithm law in rare intervention
The Trump administration has made an extraordinary public intervention into Australia's debate about its proposed digital duty of care.
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Nick Feik @nickfeik.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As his government approves its 37th new fossil fuel project
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No avoiding the cost of inaction on climate, Anthony Albanese says in New York
Before United Nations meeting, prime minister says Australians knows the impact of global heating as well as anyone
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
There so many good reasons NOT to eat farmed Tasmanian Salmon. Now I know another one and here are a few more👇 Best fact: A 200g serve has more fat than a BigMac with fries 🍔 +🍟 
#TheToxicTruth 
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Tasmanian Atlantic Salmon, The Toxic Truth
YouTube video by LOWCO Au
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GreenKraut @greenkraut.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
No thanks!
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