Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 07/12/2025From upfront price tags to long-term savings, benefits to property value and recycling, our latest Changing Climate’s article breaks down how solar stacks up for Aussie households ☀️🏠 Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Electricity generation costs are finally coming down, but households won't automatically see savings on their bills ⚡🤔 To learn why, check out our latest Changing Climates article here 👉 bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 21/10/2025How does misinformation influence the way people understand climate change? Our PhD candidate Alfie Chadwick joined the Climate Talks podcast to dive into the latest research, strategies to counter false narratives, and what this means ahead of COP. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7w22...open.spotify.comHot topics impacting the COPs: AI, an Advisory Opinion and Misinformation 020
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 01/10/2025We've teamed up with player-led organisation 'Footy for Climate' to understand #AFL players’, club administrators’, and fans’ awareness of climate impacts on the game. Want to be part of a sustainable footy future? Share your thoughts via the 3 min survey: monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... 010
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Our Hub Director, Libby Lester, recently spoke with Lee Constable for a piece in Cosmos magazine about the efficacy of climate communication to date, and the ongoing challenge of engaging diverse audiences with the science. Read the article here 👉 cosmosmagazine.com/earth/climat...cosmosmagazine.comNo silver bullets but plenty of tools: talking climate in 2025 and beyondAs a climate communicator I am often asked by frustrated climate-concerned members of the public: “How do we get them to just listen to the science?” The 010
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 08/09/2025Are your #energy bills climbing? Research shows households could save thousands by making the switch from #gas to electric 🔥👉⚡ Find out more in this week’s Changing Climates article here: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 03/09/2025We love seeing these everyday climate and energy insights pop up in the weather forecast through our Climate Communicators program. Huge thanks to Amber at Sydney’s top news bulletin 9News, for helping share solar savings (and more) to audiences each month. Find out more here: bit.ly/47UBlq7 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 08/08/2025After two slushy years, Australia’s alpine resorts are blanketed in deep snow ❄️⛷️ But experts warn that as the planet warms this will likely become the exception rather than the rule. To find out more, read this week’s Changing Climates article here: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 101
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025At the #RightHereRightNow Summit, @monashuniversity.bsky.social brought together powerful voices to explore climate solutions grounded in Indigenous knowledge, health equity, and creative engagement To explore our work at the RHRN summit and beyond, visit monash.edu/mcccrh/right-here-right-now-2025 010
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 02/06/2025It might say winter on the calendar, but temperatures are telling a different story – the outlook points to a few mild months ahead ❄️🥵 Across #Australia, we're around 3-4 times more likely to see minimum temperatures reach the hottest 20% of the historical average 020
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Last week we had the pleasure of hosting an amazing team of Australia Awards Climate Fellows from Indonesia. The Hub ran a climate communication workshop, exploring written, visual and verbal ways to make science more accessible. Thanks to the Monas Herb Feith Indonesia Centre for the opportunity! 010
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 19/05/2025Humanity is facing one of its greatest challenges: the climate crisis. But there is hope – human rights provide a powerful path forward Be part of the global conversation at the 24-hour #RHRNClimate plenary on World Environment Day - 5 June Learn more: www.monash.edu/mcccrh/news/... 010
Reposted by Monash CliCommLibby Lester @libbylester.bsky.social · 01/05/2025www.theguardian.com/australia-ne... Great to be partnering with Griffith University’s Climate Action Beacon on this research @monashuniversity.bsky.social @monashclicomm.bsky.socialtheguardian.comAustralians’ support for nuclear power ban rises despite Dutton’s best efforts to sell atomic future, survey findsOnly one in two Liberal party voters are in favour of lifting the national ban, according to the National Climate Action Survey 021
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 02/05/2025The National Climate Action Survey, shows support for Australia's nuclear power ban is on the rise. In 2023, the survey showed 51% of people supported Australia’s ban on nuclear energy. But in 2024 that rose to 59%. Read more here: www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comAustralians’ support for nuclear power ban rises despite Dutton’s best efforts to sell atomic future, survey findsOnly one in two Liberal party voters are in favour of lifting the national ban, according to the National Climate Action Survey 021
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Over the weekend, we celebrated #InternationalWomensDay – a day dedicated to the achievements of women and progressing towards a more inclusive future. We are privileged to have Prof Libby Lester as our Hub Director. She continues to champion change across industries, communities, and cultures. 011
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 06/03/2025#TropicalCycloneAlfred is approaching southeast #Queensland and northern New South Wales, prompting evacuation orders for around 20,000 people. The storm highlights the rising intensity of #extremeweather events and emphasises the need for stronger climate mitigation efforts in at-risk areas. 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025As extreme weather and the cost of energy dominates the headlines, knowing how to separate fact from fiction is more important than ever. Check out this week’s Changing Climate’s article tackling some of the fishy information out there: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 011
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025It’s easy to get lost in the noise – misinformation runs rampant across our media landscape 📰 🧐 Check out this week’s Changing Climate’s article where we bust some of the climate and energy myths flying around and explore how to separate fact from fiction: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 000
Reposted by Monash CliCommAzliyana Azhari, PhD @azazhari.bsky.social · 14/02/2025#newpublication on Public Understanding of Climate Change in Malaysia with @psycom-lucy.bsky.social, @rakshapw.bsky.social, @libbylester.bsky.social @monashclicomm.bsky.social Read more here: iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...iopscience.iop.orgPublic Understanding of Climate Change in Malaysia: Results of a national survey - IOPscienceSearchPublic Understanding of Climate Change in Malaysia: Results of a national survey, Azhari, Azliyana, Richardson, Lucy M., Pandya-Wood, Raksha, Lester, Libby 002
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The Paris Agreement is back in focus, so now’s a good time to understand what it’s all about. Today’s What’s That Wednesday gives you the lowdown 🇫🇷 🌏 021
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 11/02/2025As climate change drives more extreme heat, we need to hit paws on emissions to keep our furry friends safe 🐶🐱 #extremeheat #heatwave #pets #climatechange #extremeweather #FurryFriends #dogs 010
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 09/02/2025The rise of #renewables and record-low coal generation mark a major step towards cleaner, greener energy in #Australia 🔋💡 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 28/01/2025The #LA fires highlight how shared climate risks are raising insurance premiums in #Australia and around the world, with many of our homes already underinsured or uninsurable 🏠🏚️ 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 23/01/2025#Melbourne’s blistering heat tests players on the #AO court but also poses a growing threat to all Australians as climate change drives extreme weather 🎾🥵 Read this week’s Changing Climates article for the full story: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles 011
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 19/01/2025Scorching summer heat isn’t just testing tennis stars at the Australian Open – it’s a warning sign for all Australians that #climatechange is fueling more extreme temperatures 🎾🌡️ Read this week’s Changing Climates article for the full story: bit.ly/changing-climates-articles #AO 000
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 14/01/2025From droughts to downpours, climate change-driven rising temperatures are altering how water flows across the planet 🏜️☔ #climatechange #globalwarming #weather #rainfall 010
Reposted by Monash CliCommEd Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 12/01/2025The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the pre-industrial period. More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements have been condensed into a single vital number. theconversation.com/my-new-dark-...theconversation.comMy new dark red climate stripe for 2024 shows it’s the hottest year yetThese ‘warming stripes’, adopted around the world as a symbol of climate awareness, action and ambition, now include another dark red stripe for 2024. 4364196
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Australia has just recorded its second-hottest year on record. Maybe our New Year's resolution should be to cool it on climate change? 🥵🎊 #climatechange #climatescience #globalwarming 011
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 07/01/2025How do you teach about climate change? Our Operations Manager, Amelia, alongside others discuss the need for climate education across the Australian curriculum that supports teachers and empowers young people to take climate action. Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHow to teach climate change so 15-year-olds can actOECD’s Pisa program will measure the ability of students to take action in response to climate anxiety and ‘take their position and role in the global world’ 011
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Parts of #VIC, #WA, #NSW, #SA and the #NT face above-average #bushfire risk this summer. Dry winter and spring conditions have primed the land to burn, and rising temperatures are adding to the danger. It's important to stay alert and prepare a bushfire plan even if you live in a lower risk region. 095
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 08/12/2024For our last Changing Climate article of the year we had a chat with @sarahinscience.bsky.social about what climate change means for the future of extreme weather events You can read the article here 👉 www.monash.edu/mcccrh/proje... 0249
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 05/12/2024From floods to fires, Australia saw it all in 2024 🔥💧 Our final Changing Climates article for the year recaps all the extreme weather we saw, and talking with @sarahinscience.bsky.social shows how #climatechange is only set to bring more 👉 www.monash.edu/mcccrh/proje... 275
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Today’s ‘What’s That Wednesday’ investigates extreme weather events 🔥🌩️ These can be more than just floods and fires. Have a read below to see what else falls into this category #extremeweather #climatechange 010
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Spring temperatures have sprung up across the country this year as the climate continues to warm ☀️🥀 #climatechange #weather #climatescience #spring 000
Reposted by Monash CliCommRaksha Pandya-Wood @rakshapw.bsky.social · 28/11/2024What are nature based solutions? What agency do we have to promote them? You can find out here: carbonwire.org/carbon-voice... A short peice by me! @monashclicomm.bsky.socialcarbonwire.orgMother Earth has a Fever: One Remedy is Nature-based Solutions - Carbonwire.orgA healthy planet is a healthy world. Picture this, a helpful friend we all love has an illness, and that illness causes a temperature. After years of providing us with life-giving nourishment and reso... 022
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 26/11/2024With climate change in focus following COP29, our Malaysia node wrote two articles for 360info one on what the Loss and Damage Fund means for Indigenous communities, and the other on the vital role of women in climate change adaptation across Southeast Asia 👉https://www.monash.edu/mcccrh/news 043
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Last week, our Hub Operations Manager, Amelia, travelled to Tasmania to participate in the Australian Antarctic Research Conference 🧊🔍 Leading two sessions, Amelia helped arm scientists with the tools needed to effectively share their groundbreaking research with the public @arcsaef.bsky.social 020
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 24/11/2024It’s #SustainableTransportDay 🚌 🚗 🚴 It’s time to hit the brakes on pollution and shift gear to greener methods of transport to pave the road for a brighter future 040
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 18/11/2024The World Meteorological Organization reports that 2024 is likely to be the hottest year yet, following months of unusually high global temperatures driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions 🥵📈 #climatechange #warming #risingtemperatures #heatwaves #globalwarming 010
Reposted by Monash CliCommSarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick @sarahinscience.bsky.social · 31/10/2024The 2024 Australian #stateoftheclimate report is out. surprising? No. concerning? Absolutely. Our emissions continue to rise. We are warming faster than the global average. Extremes are more extreme, the see-saw flings higher. We have started to act. we MUST do more. www.csiro.au/en/research/...csiro.auReport at a glanceKey points on Australia's climate, global climate and projected future changes: State of the Climate 2024 0138
Monash CliComm @monashclicomm.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Science has provided compelling evidence of what is happening to the climate and what needs to be done to avoid disaster. The challenge is now a social one. Since 2018, the Hub has reached millions with factual climate content, delivering social research, knowledge, and ideas. 043