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Peter Gardner

@peterdgardner.bsky.social
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Retired Climate change blogger. Historian. Financial Supporter of Climate200, the Climate Council, Climate Independent candidates in Australia, Gippsland Environment Group and East Gippsland Climate Action Network. Blog here petergardner.info

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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 3h
The bogong moths are beck in numbers petergardner.info/2019/03/bogo...
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 5h
Tuesday Climate Coffee at The Stables. Animated random conversations about just about everything. …with plenty of climate news and ideas and action.
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 10h
The more you know. The global oceans are warming by the equivalent heat of about one million Hiroshima bombs per day. If wishes were fishes, they'd all be suffocating about now.
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 22h
🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 That means 800 million more tonnes of climate pollution - more than seven times what NSW emits in an entire year.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 5h
"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric cars thedriven.io/2026/09/30/w...
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"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric cars
EV lobby hails breakthrough year for electric cars, but warns the market could stagnate if the likes of Toyota convince the government to dilute vehicle emission rules.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 5h
Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’ www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’
Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 5h
World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use
The injection of thermal energy comes amid an increasing rise in sea levels and continuing acidification
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 6h
The future of farming is electric, but outdated rules can force us to pay market rates for our own solar reneweconomy.com.au/the-future-o...
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The future of farming is electric, but outdated rules can force us to pay market rates for our own solar
When larger farming machinery and vehicles are fully electric and affordable, Australian farmers will grab the opportunity with open arms. But first we need some rule changes.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"We didn't know if this was going to work:" Battery recycler converts its 1,000th Nissan Leaf EV battery into stationary storage thedriven.io/2026/09/29/w...
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"We didn't know if this was going to work:" Battery recycler converts its 1,000th Nissan Leaf EV battery into stationary storage
"Every process we developed, every step in building a factory for re-manufacturing EV batteries was new. There was no playbook," says CEO of battery recycle after major milestone.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Guardian view on a supersized El Niño: a natural phenomenon and human folly are a lethal combination www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Guardian view on a supersized El Niño: a natural phenomenon and human folly are a lethal combination | Editorial
Editorial: Hundreds of thousands are expected to die, millions to go hungry. This is not just about weather patterns, but about injustice
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Consumers put squeeze on coal as Australian households install record amounts of solar and batteries reneweconomy.com.au/australian-h...
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Consumers put squeeze on coal as Australian households install record amounts of solar and batteries
Australian households have installed a record number of rooftop solar systems and home batteries so far this year, well above official forecasts.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Germany smashes PV record, produces three times more solar power than Australia so far this year reneweconomy.com.au/germany-smas...
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Germany smashes PV record, produces three times more solar power than Australia so far this year
New report shows Germany generated as much solar energy by end of September as in whole of 2025 - and almost three times more than Australia over the same period.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Fossil fuel giants behind hundreds of programs targeting Australian children www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Inside the fossil fuel industry's push into Australian classrooms
At least 260 educational programs in Australia are sponsored by fossil fuel companies, according to a report by a climate advocacy group.
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 28/09/2026
Need a reason to feel hopeful? We've got five. 🌏💚 Proof that progress is happening, one policy, panel and species at a time. ☀️ Swipe through for your fortnightly dose of good climate news. 👉
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 28/09/2026
Approving the HVO coal mine expansion would unleash decades of pollution at a time when Australians are already paying the price for worsening climate impacts. We need to protect our communities from worsening climate disasters and costs, not add more fuel to the fire.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Waste collection giant trials electric rubbish truck at Australian operations thedriven.io/2026/09/28/w...
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Waste collection giant trials electric rubbish truck at Australian operations
Waste collection giant with fleet of 600 rubbish trucks in Australia trials a fully electric version at its Brisbane operations.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel in most markets, and offer two-year paybacks in some, new survey finds thedriven.io/2026/09/28/e...
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Electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel in most markets, and offer two-year paybacks in some, new survey finds
Major new study finds that electric trucks are cheaper to operate than diesel counterparts in most markets, with two-year paybacks on offer.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature theconversation.com/we-can-final...
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We can finally measure the damage each new coal, gas or oil project will do to people and nature
For decades, we couldn’t trace the link between new fossil fuel projects and their damage to people and planet. But now we can.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Australian households installed record amount of rooftop solar and home batteries in first half of 2026 reneweconomy.com.au/australian-h...
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Australian households installed record amount of rooftop solar and home batteries in first half of 2026
Australian households have installed a record number of rooftop solar systems and home batteries so far this year, well above official forecasts.
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 27/09/2026
Happy ten year anniversary of the 2016 blackout in South Australia. I was told that as clean power grew in Aus, we'd see a blackout apocalypse. The chart below shows blackouts for generation shortfall as columns, and renewable proportion as a percent of the eastern grid. Enjoy :)
a chart showing blackout data for Australia
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Blair Palese @blairpalese.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Meanwhile -#climatecrisis
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Too much wind and solar?" The state-wide blackout and the dinner party that changed the course of history reneweconomy.com.au/too-much-win...
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"Too much wind and solar?" The state-wide blackout and the dinner party that changed the course of history
It is 10 years since South Australia's state-wide blackout: Far from being the end of the renewable transition, it became a catalyst for stunning technology advances.
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Wouldn’t it be great if we ran out of hate @wnhy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09... #climatecrisis #flooding #bangkok
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Bangkok declared disaster zone after nearly 300mm of rain in two days
Bangkok Governor Chadchart ​Sittipunt says the crisis "poses a risk to people's lives" and could damage ​property, and the situation is most severe near canals.
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 27/09/2026
Breaking News! Code: FUBAR!!! The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature for September 25th was 29.822°C. This breaks the previous highest temperature ever recorded in the region of 29.815°C, set on November 17th, 2015. The Climate 8-ball is exiting, stage right.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Coalition says it wants cheaper power, not ideology. But its evidence-free plan is all ideology Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The Coalition says it wants cheaper power, not ideology. But its evidence-free plan is all ideology | Adam Morton
The reheated plans to scrap renewable schemes, boost fossil fuels and revive nuclear are transparently Trumpian
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Snowy starts laying concrete foundations for massive turbines a kilometre underground reneweconomy.com.au/snowy-starts...
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Snowy starts laying concrete foundations for massive turbines a kilometre underground
Construction of the "hydroelectric station the size of the Sydney Opera House" has started laying concrete foundations nearly 1 km underground, Snowy Hydro says.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Australia's most pro-coal state is still a hot spot for wind and solar, even after ripping up renewables target reneweconomy.com.au/australias-m...
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Australia's most pro-coal state is still a hot spot for wind and solar, even after ripping up renewables target
Queensland has ripped up its renewables target and cancelled projects, but it remains a hot spot for wind and solar and has now overtaken NSW on renewables.
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fangie27.bsky.social @fangie27.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“We’re redesigning how the fleet works, using short, opportunistic top-ups to reduce charging downtime and keep trucks moving”.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lone voice pleads for help in unfolding Global Warming catastrophe www.thenewdaily.com.au/opinion/2026...
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A lone voice pleads for help addressing this global catastrophe
As the world wrings it's hands over AI, which it seems to be enabling, a lone voice called for help fighting a true global catastrophe.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science
Powered by sun and wind, the uncrewed vehicle will collect data to help Australian scientists better understand how oceans absorb emissions
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Germany presents fossil fuel transition plan, reaffirms 2045 climate target reneweconomy.com.au/germany-pres...
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Germany presents fossil fuel transition plan, reaffirms 2045 climate target
Germany's cabinet approves roadmap to phase out oil, coal and gas across energy, industry, buildings and transport, reaffirming target of net zero by 2045.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Uncharted territory:" Weather whiplash sparks tree die-off and ramps up bushfire risk reneweconomy.com.au/uncharted-te...
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"Uncharted territory:" Weather whiplash sparks tree die-off and ramps up bushfire risk
Eastern Australia is not yet in the grip of a terrible 2019-20-like drought but early signs of drying out as a mega El Nino builds have communities and researchers on edge.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The simple tricks Fortescue is using to convert its fleet of giant diesel haul trucks to full battery electric thedriven.io/2026/09/25/t...
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The simple tricks Fortescue is using to convert its fleet of giant diesel haul trucks to full battery electric
Faster travel times, opportunistic charging and lower maintenance needs are helping Fortescue map a future of electric haul trucks in its race to real zero.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Friday briefing: How a ​grassroots ​film ​is ​turning ​climate anxiety ​into ​action www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Friday briefing: How a ​grassroots ​film ​is ​turning ​climate anxiety ​into ​action
In today’s newsletter: The People’s Emergency Briefing delivers a stark warning about ​o​ur future in a warming world. ​B​ut sharing difficult truths collectively​ shows us that there is still hope to...
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Controversial Marinus Link notches up an "offshore electricity" first for Australia as it clears final federal hurdle reneweconomy.com.au/controversia...
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Controversial Marinus Link notches up an "offshore electricity" first for Australia as it clears final federal hurdle
Plans to install a nearly 350 km undersea cable between Tasmania and Victoria have cleared another key milestone and marked a significant Australian first.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Forging the Future"? Why the coal industry may soon have to face some facts it can't dodge reneweconomy.com.au/forging-the-...
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"Forging the Future"? Why the coal industry may soon have to face some facts it can't dodge
A new report finds that monitoring of methane emissions can be significantly improved, particularly for the coal industry.
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 23/09/2026
Houses with solar panels achieved prices around 2.7% higher than comparable properties without them. www.realestatebusiness.com.au/sales/32490-...
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The energy-efficient features helping agents unlock 66% sale premiums
Agents who strategically communicate energy-efficient features can boost sale prices by up to 66 per cent, as buyers seek out green homes for cost and comfort benefits.
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 24/09/2026
As climate pollution drives worsening floods, bushfires and heatwaves, it’s time for major sporting codes, arts bodies and event organisers to stop giving a free kick to fossil fuel sponsorships. #getoffmychest
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Electric cars are more durable than petrol equivalents, and last longer - major report finds thedriven.io/2026/09/24/e...
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Electric cars are more durable than petrol equivalents, and last longer - major report finds
A study of millions of vehicles reveals that EVs are much less likely to fail compared to petrol equivalents, and will last a lot longer.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Coalition's pursuit of Agent Orange climate policies will deliver an investment apocalypse soon enough reneweconomy.com.au/coalitions-p...
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Coalition's pursuit of Agent Orange climate policies will deliver an investment apocalypse soon enough
Dan Tehan's attempt to win the climate wars carried a whiff of napalm - dropped on the Opposition itself, and of course the industry.
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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Angus Taylor thinks Australia, one of the highest per capita emitters, has done its bit on climate and can now give up. Incredible stuff from someone who once professed to be interested in climate policy. Now he wants to let climate change rip. #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’
Several measures were previously introduced or supported by Coalition, prompting claim Liberals and Nationals would ‘let climate change rip’
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climatecouncil.org.au @climatecouncil.org.au · 23/09/2026
The Coalition’s newly announced energy plan is negligent & reckless. They want to remove the only thing putting downward pressure on energy prices: renewable power. The plan would increase Australia’s reliance on foreign oil, raise power & transport costs, & increase deadly climate pollution risks.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly Bill McKibben www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben
There is hope in solar power. As the UN meets, we are urging leaders to pursue a clear goal: clean energy for all by 2030
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer
El Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Faster electrification can slash energy import bills by $US400 billion, cut global oil use by 18 million barrels a day reneweconomy.com.au/faster-elect...
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Faster electrification can slash energy import bills by $US400 billion, cut global oil use by 18 million barrels a day
IEA report finds electricity could meet 33% of world’s final energy consumption by 2035 – and slash the bills of fuel-importing nations by more than $US400 billion.
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Peter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"Dumb and desperate:" Coalition panned after vowing to scrap renewable, EV and climate policies reneweconomy.com.au/coalition-vo...
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"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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Ian Robinson 🇦🇺🐨🦘 @idrobinson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09...
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Cautious farmers embrace renewable energy to boost income streams
Farmers sign up to renewable projects on their land to diversify income, but large-scale projects and transmission lines remain sticking points.
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 22/09/2026
Continuing its voyage into uncharted waters, the latest preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature anomaly is now at a record 3.08°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. Models expect the Nino 3.4 anomaly to continue rising into at least mid-November. Then there will be dragons.
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