Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Want to cut your electricity bills? Come along to this free workshop with the Greater Charlestown Sustainable Neighbourhood Group, CLEANaS and the Milson Street Hub to learn how you could save up to $4000 a year. 1/3 100
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Come along to the Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am. Cleanas (Clean Energy Association of Newcastle and Surrounds) will be there with other Hunter Innovation and Science Hub members. 1/2 100
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Please submit your objection to this monster coal mine expansion today. The emissions from this project (over a billion tonnes of CO2) are equivalent to 2.5x annual emissions for Australia. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... How to guide here www.lockthegate.org.au/hvo_ipc_subm... #ClimateChangetheguardian.comLocals fear for their children’s quality of life if the biggest coalmine extension in NSW is approvedMinns government promised no new coalmines but permits expanding existing sites, despite being behind on climate targets 011
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Make a submission today. HVO Continuation is the largest coal mine ever proposed and will produce over a billion tonnes of greenhouse gas. That's equivalent to the annual emissions of Japan! Lock the gate have provided good talking points for a submission. 1/3 www.lockthegate.org.au/hvo_ipc_subm...lockthegate.org.auLock the GateAustralians working together to protect our land, our water and our future. 100
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Join us at the Community EV Open Day! This free, family friendly event will help Lake Macquarie residents explore electric vehicles and sustainable transport in a simple, practical way, with kids’ activities, free coffee and ice cream. www.facebook.com/events/17126... 120
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 30/05/2026The STEM and environmental newsletter for the Hunter region enviroBYTES is back and so is Green Drinks! Upcoming events include: Sounds of Sustainability Festival 🎵and Community EV Open Day🚙 Over 60 events in this issue. It's good to be back😀 mailchi.mp/512fa5f91922... 010
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Australia’s native forests should be protected, not logged for timber and woodchips. Tell the Bunnings boss to drop dodgy timber. | @wilderness.org.au wilderness.good.do/bunnings2025...wilderness.good.doI urged Bunnings to drop dodgy timber, join me!Australia’s native forests should be protected, not logged for timber and woodchips. Tell the Bunnings boss to drop dodgy timber. 020
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Newcastle-born Bolero Surf launches surfboard fins made from recycled Aussie wind turbines www.hbrmag.com.au/article/read...hbrmag.com.auNewcastle-born Bolero Surf launches surfboard fins made from recycled Aussie wind turbinesACCIONA has partnered with Australian surf brand Bolero Surf to launch the world’s first retail-ready surfboard fins made from recycled wind turbine blades. 110
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 01/01/2026www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... They knew. Australia's politicians absolutely knew back in 2005 how damaging coal use was. #climatechange #coal #auspol 1/5theguardian.com 290
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Burning gas is a major driver of climate change. Gas is a polluting fossil fuel, and Australia exports most of it as LNG, which has significantly higher carbon emissions than coal once processing and shipping are included. LNG carbon footprint is worse than coal news.cornell.edu/stories/2024...news.cornell.eduLiquefied natural gas carbon footprint is worse than coal | Cornell ChronicleLiquefied natural gas leaves a carbon footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new Cornell study. 041
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Price parity is here in Australia with the 2026 BYD Atto 1 EV cheaper than its petrol equivalents (Mazda 2 and Suzuki Swift). Base model $24K and longer range premium model $28K plus on-road costs. www.drive.com.au/news/2026-by...drive.com.auFULL PRICE AND SPECIFICATION DETAILS: BYD launches Aus' cheapest EV with Atto 1 | DriveThe price of Australia's cheapest new EV has dropped below $25,000 for the first time with the release of a tiny BYD. 121
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Rathmines Repair Café & Community Event Saturday 15 November, 10am–2pm Rathmines Theatre, 25 Stilling St, Rathmines www.facebook.com/events/18338... 1/3facebook.comRathmines Repair Cafe & Community EventEvent in Rathmines, NSW, Australia by Rathmines Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group and 2 others on Saturday, November 15 20255 posts in the discussion. 120
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Come along and join us (CLEANaS) at the Sounds of Sustainability Festival at Bennett Pk, Valentine on Sunday (10am - 1pm). Enjoy live music and drumming while discovering practical ways to live more sustainably—think energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community connection. 1/2 #sustainability 110
Reposted by Alec RobertsAnnie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Among actions we all can do, without relying on governments, a shift to/towards a plant-based diet is likely a "best buy": meat/dairy farming is the top single cause of man-made methane emissions. in the Global North such a diet is usually cheaper & healthier, & brings many other environmental gains 0213
Reposted by Alec RobertsJeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Smart move Jamaica. Climate catastrophe bond about to pay off. “They divide Jamaica into boxes. Each box has a different central pressure that needs to be breached, so the storm needs to have a lower pressure than those boxes.” www.cbc.ca/news/science... 110035
Reposted by Alec RobertsPat Simons @patsimons.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Great story on ABC about the campaigns of bullying and intimidation experienced by farmers hosting renewable energy. Michael McCormack's response? "I'm not going to take any responsibility. I'm sorry. I'm just not". Absolutely shameful. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...abc.net.auAbuse, bullying and threats as anti-renewables rhetoric splits communitiesThere are grave concerns that dangerous language and bullying of farmers who are hosting renewable energy projects on their properties could turn into violence. 128941
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Late night visitor. Relocated from the lounge room to the pond. Pretty sure its a Peron's Tree Frog. 010
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 31/10/2025The latest #STEM and #environmental newsletter for the Hunter region enviroBYTES is out. There are a record 75 events on this November including festivals: Sounds of Sustainability, Sustainable Future Festival, Before the Tide Festival, and Sustainable Living Festival. 1/3 mailchi.mp/4a0ad707fb35... 111
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 31/10/2025"Gas exports lead to higher overall emissions as they are more likely to displace global investment in renewable energy rather than replace coal" - Australian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove it - @ketanjoshi.co thepoint.com.au/opinions/251... #gasthepoint.com.auAustralian gas exports don’t cut coal overseas, and here are the charts to prove itThe point.com.au 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 30/10/2025I just signed @australiainstitute.org.au's petition: Strong environment laws stop new coal and gas! Will you join me? nb.australiainstitute.org.au/strong_envir...nb.australiainstitute.org.auPETITION: Strong environment laws now!The Australian public voted for a climate majority at the last election, and we want strong environment laws that can stop new coal and gas. 021
Reposted by Alec RobertsProfessor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 28/10/2025We cannot see powers devolved to states and territories, we need stronger environmental laws, with more oversight. To the businesses complaining that they want less regulation, tough, a healthy and biodiverse planet is far more important than your profits. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.com‘Shock and anger’ as Labor proposes giving states more power over fossil fuel projectsExtracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt ‘anger’ from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakened 24421
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Australian government's rewrite of the National Enivronment Protection laws (EPBC Act) neglects to include a climate trigger - No Climate Trigger, No Koalas - Gregory Andrews www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/no-clim... #climatechange #environment 1/2lyrebirddreaming.comNo Climate Trigger, No KoalasAustralia’s making another supposed attempt to improve its ineffective environment protection laws. But this week Environment Minister Murray Watt confirmed the government’s re-write won’t include a “... 100
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 22/10/2025The lastest CLEANaS newsletter Clean Sweep is out! Volunteers are needed for the Sounds of Sustainability Festival and the Rathmines Repair Cafe & Community Event. Find out about the new Solar Neighbourhoods program with discounted rooftop solar and home battery systems. mailchi.mp/dee36d06e482... 020
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 20/10/2025enviroBYTES - the latest #environmental and #STEM news for the Hunter Region is out. With over 100 events listed in October and November pick something that takes your interest. mailchi.mp/884cfb96554c... 1/3 110
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Load and behold: should you opt for an electric cargo bike over a second car? www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... #bike #activetransporttheguardian.comLoad and behold: should you opt for an electric cargo bike over a second car?Cargo ebikes are ideal for the millions of short-distance car trips Australians take every day. Here’s how to make one work for you 120
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 18/10/2025Rooftop Solar Energy record broken (only 2 days after previous record broken). At 12:30pm today (18 Oct) on the Australian National electricity market the amount of rooftop solar alone made up 54% of power in the grid #solarpower 1/2 121
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Cute sugar bag native bee visiting my Spring Onion flower heads (and then flying into the kitchen by mistake) 020
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Renewables overtake coal for first time on monthly basis in September in Australia’s main grid #renewableenergy #coal reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-o... 010
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Firefighters say #renewables pose no increased #fire risk esdnews.com.au/firefighters... 1/2esdnews.com.auFirefighters say renewables pose no increased fire riskRenewable power facilities do not pose a significant threat of increased fire risk, according to the Australian firefighters. 211
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 01/10/2025The abject saga of one of Australia’s most controversial gas fired power station projects reneweconomy.com.au/the-abject-s...reneweconomy.com.auThe abject saga of one of Australia’s most controversial gas fired power station projectsOne of Austraia’s most controversial gas fired power stations is starting operations. Here is a look back at exaggerated claims, political failures and a hydrogen folly. 020
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Why the biggest threat to Australia's net zero target is right-wing misinformation www.afr.com/policy/energ...afr.comWhy the biggest threat to net zero is right-wing misinformationThe social licence of renewables is being attacked by professional and heavily resourced networks with a vested interest in delaying the energy transition. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Looking forward to volunteering at Hunter Science Festival at Newcastle Museum tomorrow (Sunday) and representing CLEANaS and Hunter Innovation and Science Hub. #scienceweek Hunter Science Festival Returns to Ignite Young Minds www.intouchmagazine.com.au/single-post/... 1/2intouchmagazine.com.auHunter Science Festival Returns to Ignite Young MindsCurious minds, families, and future innovators— get ready! The Hunter Science Festival 2025 is back, transforming the Newcastle Museum into a powerhouse of discovery and imagination on Sunday, 17 Augu... 100
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 07/08/2025The latest STEM and environmental news and information newsletter for the Hunter region enviroBYTES is out. This month brings National Science Week with 20+ events including our own Hunter Science Festival. This is on top of 40 other events this month. #scienceweek @inspiringnsw.bsky.social 1/2 110
Reposted by Alec RobertsThe Australia Institute @australiainstitute.org.au · 07/04/2025Australian governments are meant to represent the interests of Australians, not multinational gas corporations. Australians are tired of rampant gas exports driving up their power bills. ✍️ Add your name to the call to fix Australia's gas export problem! nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_expo... 7171103
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Moree green hydrogen project gets green light moreeonlinenews.com.au/2025/07/24/m... SUNDOWN Pastoral Company and Hiringa Energy have announced a start for the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project west of Moree. #Hydrogenmoreeonlinenews.com.auMoree green hydrogen project gets green light - Moree Online NewsSUNDOWN Pastoral Company, owned by David and Danielle Statham, and Hiringa Energy have announced a start for the Good Earth Green Hydrogen and Ammonia project west of Moree. GEGHA has satisfied all de... 010
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 18/07/2025Find out what Community Energy is with CORENA's guide to Community Energy in Australia. corenafund.org.au/community-en... #communityenergy #renewableenergy #renewables #climateaction #climatecorenafund.org.auA Guide to Community Energy in Australia: Power to the People - CORENA - Citizens' Own Renewable Energy Network AustraliaCommunity energy refers to any renewable energy project that is developed, owned, and operated by a community, for the benefit of that community. Learn more. 020
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 09/07/2025The latest enviroBYTES is out, your local STEM and environmental newsletter for the Hunter area. Find out about a secret population of koalas. mailchi.mp/8ba8d4b6a5f5... #Hunter #STEM 1/2 110
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Monash researchers released a practical guide to seabird flight behaviour to ensure seabirds such as the albatross, petrels and shearwaters are protected alongside future offshore wind farms. #Wind energy study to protect wildlife from collisions www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au/content/ener... 1/sustainabilitymatters.net.auWind energy study to protect wildlife from collisionsMonash University researchers have compiled a practical guide to seabird flight behaviour to better ensure seabirds are protected from collision risk with offshore wind farms. 142
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025NSW Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% reneweconomy.com.au/coal-royalti... Australia’s thermal coal export prices are projected to decline 38% by 2030reneweconomy.com.auCoal 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. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Big near neighbour payments offered to soothe anger over renewables transmission line in Australia first reneweconomy.com.au/network-offe...reneweconomy.com.auBig near neighbour payments offered to soothe anger over renewables transmission line in Australia firstNetwork offers an Australian-first “near neighbour” payments to soothe anger among landowners and communities around the controversial transmission line. 010
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Local power: How councils turn conversations into energy upgrades onestepoffthegrid.com.au/local-power-...onestepoffthegrid.com.auLocal power: How councils turn conversations into energy upgrades - One Step Off The GridFrom mayoral letters to kitchen table chats, councils are proving that when it comes to electrifying homes, a conversation beats marketing. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Threat of new global energy crisis makes it more urgent than ever to electrify everything reneweconomy.com.au/threat-of-ne...reneweconomy.com.auThreat of new global energy crisis makes it more urgent than ever to electrify everythingAs tensions escalate in the Middle East, there are various ways Australia can insulate itself from global energy price spikes. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Cooling film could slash building energy use by 20% esdnews.com.au/sustainable-...esdnews.com.auCooling film could slash building energy use by 20%Scientists have developed a biodegradable cooling film that could slash global energy consumption without using any electricity. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Australian regulator puts faith in spinning machines to keep the lights on as it says no to inertia market, for now reneweconomy.com.au/regulator-pu...reneweconomy.com.auRegulator puts faith in spinning machines to keep the lights on as it says no to inertia market, for nowRegulator rejects call for new inertia market, arguing that it is not urgent. Others are not so sure as debate rages on benefits of spinning machines and inverter based tech. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Reactive power, voltage regulation, and other lessons from Spain’s grid failure esdnews.com.au/lessons-from...esdnews.com.auReactive power, voltage regulation, and other lessons from Spain's grid failureThe report into Spain's recent grid failure requires dispassionate analysis and for appraisal of engineering-based solutions. Read more. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 27/06/2025ACCC sues gas company, saying its “love gas” campaign amounts to greenwashing as "Renewable gases, such as hydrogen and biomethane, are not available to Australian consumers. " reneweconomy.com.au/accc-sues-ga...reneweconomy.com.auACCC sues gas company, saying its “love gas” campaign amounts to greenwashingClaims about the future of renewable gas will be tested in Federal Court after the competition regulator launched its biggest greenwashing lawsuit to date. 000
Alec Roberts @gunnric.bsky.social · 20/06/2025After a short break enviroBYTES is back, with over 90 local Hunter region STEM / environmental events listed. Key events this month include: Girls Talk (STEM) by Engineers Australia, Tiny Forest Planting Day, and inaugural Hunter Rainforest Revival Revegetation day. mailchi.mp/397836d5b6ad... 1/3mailchi.mpKoala Habitat Study, Energy Efficiency, Webinars, Surveys, Grants 110
Reposted by Alec RobertsCleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Sharks & Rays Found Using Offshore Wind Farms As Habitat cleantechnica.com/2025/06/13/s...cleantechnica.comSharks & Rays Found Using Offshore Wind Farms As Habitat - CleanTechnicaA new study by Wageningen University & Research shows that offshore wind farms not only produce energy, but may also contribute to the protection of marine life. Several shark and ray species were det... 371193244
Reposted by Alec RobertsKrassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Best image of the day: 589351079143
Reposted by Alec RobertsMy Zero Carbon #ClimateAction @myzerocarbon.org · 14/06/2025. The Miyawaki Method for Creating Forests one of the most effective tree planting methods find out more: www.creatingtomorrowsforest... tree planting equals #ClimateAction via @DrSimoneWebber @TomorrowsForest 🌎🌍🌏creatingtomorrowsforests.co.ukThe Miyawaki Method for Creating Forests - Creating Tomorrow's Forests | Restoring biodiversity by creating habitats and planting treesMiyawaki Method is one of the most effective tree planting methods 011