TonyP @tonypeck.bsky.social · 20/07/2025inside.org.au/the-wrong-wa...inside.org.auThe wrong way to respond to antisemitism • Robert ManneJillian Segal’s proposals won’t only erode free speech but could also worsen the problem she was asked to tackle 010
Reposted by TonyPMarket Forces @marketforces.org.au · 04/07/2025An overwhelming majority of the gas that would be produced from fracking the Beetaloo Basin would be sent overseas for export, new Market Forces analysis has found. The industry is gaslighting Australians. #climate #auspol Read more in @reneweconomy.com.au ⬇️reneweconomy.com.auIndustry accused of “gaslighting” Australians over future of Beetaloo fracking operationsPipeline company APA Group has said Beetaloo Basin gas is necessary to supply the domestic market. A new analysis by Market Forces suggests most is destined for export. 27437
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Australia's most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the grid reneweconomy.com.au/australias-m...reneweconomy.com.auAustralia’s most powerful battery conducts its first tests as a giant shock absorber for the gridThe most powerful battery in Australia has begun testing its ability to act as a giant “shock absorber”, with the biggest intervention yet seen on the country’s grid. 1030460
Reposted by TonyPKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 17/06/2025Remarkable drop in public support for climate policies in Aus from 2021. - Drop for subsidies for renewables (9) - Increase in gas power support (7) - Drop for carbon pricing (8) - Drop for coal mine ban (9) poll.lowyinstitute.org/report/2025/... 104810
TonyP @tonypeck.bsky.social · 26/06/2025the wrong and the completely rejected is a kind description of ‘that man’ 010
Reposted by TonyPSimon van Teutem @simonvanteutem.bsky.social · 25/06/2025In compact countries like the Netherlands and the UK, most cities should be connected by car-free cycling highways. Smooth asphalt, no potholes. Cycling as transport and a boost to national health remains underrated (especially with e-bikes) and underpoliticised. 1427447
Reposted by TonyPKatharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 25/06/2025Today, Joe Rogan said: “Did you see the WaPo piece? They found that we’re in a cooling period…a very ‘inconvenient’ discovery, but they had to report the data—and kudos to them for doing that.” I'd love to know how WaPo found that cooling period and, even more importantly, where they hid it. 25716177
Reposted by TonyPKatharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 25/06/2025What do a football jersey, a ski suit, a beach towel, and a scarf have in common? They all show the warming stripes—and open the door to talking about climate change. Here’s more on how you can join in, and start a conversation today without saying a word!talkingclimate.caStart a Climate Convo Without Saying a Word#ShowYourStripes 312933
Reposted by TonyPBob Kopp @bobkopp.net · 07/05/2025There’s so much happening right now, I thought I’d put together a running thread on the dismantling of #climate and research and knowledge infrastructure in the United States 🧵 631290788
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025"It changes everything:" Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing reality reneweconomy.com.au/it-changes-e...reneweconomy.com.au“It changes everything:” Plunging costs of PV and batteries mean 24-hour solar a growing realityPlunging cost of PV and battery storage in last year has made “24-hour” solar a reality for cities and industries in many parts of the world, a new report says. 072
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety theconversation.com/freak-wind-g...theconversation.comFreak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safetyNew research suggests global warming is increasing the frequency and intensity of wind gusts from thunderstorm downbursts, with serious consequences for air travel. 032
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Winter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regions amid drought www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...abc.net.auWinter water restrictions turned on for three Victorian regionsIn a bid to conserve water, authorities across the state have been forced to move to very unusual winter restrictions. 031
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Greek island Chios under emergency declaration as fires burn out of control www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06...abc.net.auGreek island declares 'state of emergency' as strong winds fan wildfiresAt least 190 extra firefighters are being deployed to the Aegean island as authorities predict heatwave condition to take hold in coming days. 022
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Tens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comTens of millions swelter as heatwave blankets the central and eastern USSeveral cities are under extreme heat warnings as high temperatures and humidity grip parts of the country 021
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Heat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them edition.cnn.com/2025/06/23/c...edition.cnn.comHeat waves are getting more dangerous with climate change — and we may still be underestimating them | CNNThe intensifying and expansive heat wave affecting around 150 million people in the United States from Wisconsin to Washington, DC, bears the hallmarks of human-caused global warming. 021
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Victoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentals reneweconomy.com.au/victoria-ext...reneweconomy.com.auVictoria extends gas ban to all new homes and hot water systems, sets strict rules to electrify rentalsThe Victorian government unveils new rules on how gas will be phased out of homes in Victoria, with a focus on efficient electric rentals and getting rid of gas hot water. 051
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Ireland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuel reneweconomy.com.au/ireland-clos...reneweconomy.com.auIreland closes last coal generator, becoming 15th country in Europe to quit the fossil fuelFifteen countries in Europe have now eliminated coal from their electricity mix following the closure of a 40-year old, 915 MW power station. 0114
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 24/06/2025BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe thedriven.io/2025/06/24/b...thedriven.ioBYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in EuropeBYD has debuted its electric eBus B13.b in Europe at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, a 13-metre electric intercity bus with a range of up to 700 kilometres. 1029344
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/06/2025“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawatt reneweconomy.com.au/just-stagger...reneweconomy.com.au“Just staggering:” China installs 100 solar panels a second as total PV capacity tops 1 terawattChina’s cumulative solar capacity surpasses one terawatt after the addition of a “staggering” 93 GW of new PV capacity in May alone. 051
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Coal royalties fall by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000% reneweconomy.com.au/coal-royalti...reneweconomy.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. 031
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign Adam Morton www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.comDon’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaignAustralia’s most gas-reliant state takes a significant step to move households and businesses away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills 033
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Toyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams cleantechnica.com/2025/06/22/t...cleantechnica.comToyota & Airbus Push Hydrogen Fuel Cell Dreams - CleanTechnicaHydrogen fuels cells for transportation continue to attract interest from major corporations such as Toyota and Airbus. 011
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Amid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights insideclimatenews.org/news/2406202...insideclimatenews.orgAmid Brutal Heat Wave, Officials Stress Health Risks of Hot Nights - Inside Climate NewsHigh nighttime temperatures can do more than just disrupt your sleep, experts say. 021
Reposted by TonyPMike DiGirolamo @mikedigirolamo.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Human activities have pushed six of nine critical Earth systems beyond safe limits, threatening the stability of life as we know it. Mongabay has consistently reported on all nine systems: Here's an Earth Day 🌏 check in from Bobby Bascomb:news.mongabay.comEarth Day check-in: Planetary boundaries in perilScientists have identified nine planetary boundaries that help regulate a livable planet. Human activities have pushed six of those nine critical Earth systems beyond safe limits, threatening the stab... 186
Reposted by TonyPRob Phair @robphair.bsky.social · 17/04/2025The #LNP #COALition & #Nationals are by far the worst option at #AusVotes2025 for anyone who cares about a #HealthyClimate and their kids’ futures. Please vote wisely, #Gippsland #auspol #AusVotes25 @docsenvaus.bsky.social #gippsnews @tonypeck.bsky.social @peterdgardner.bsky.social 142
Reposted by TonyPRob Phair @robphair.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Inexcusable recklessness on #ClimateChange from the #LNP. #COALition #auspol #AusVotes2025 #Gippsland #gippsnews #Nationals @peterdgardner.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social 022
Reposted by TonyPRob Phair @robphair.bsky.social · 20/04/2025“The Coalition’s Nuclear Plan Doesn’t Add Up—Spend The Money On Household Clean Energy Instead” #auspol #AusVotes2025 #renewables #nuclear #LNP @docsenvaus.bsky.social @sdhamiltonvic.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social @peterdgardner.bsky.social #Gippsland www.ppesydney.net/open-letter-...ppesydney.netOpen Letter: The Coalition’s Nuclear Plan Doesn’t Add Up—Spend the Money on Household Clean Energy Instead - Progress in Political Economy (PPE)In the wake of the Government's announcement of its Cheaper Home Batteries Program, 60 Australian economists have signed a letter comparing the economic consequences of pursuing nuclear energy against... 065
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 20/04/2025Age (10.4) letters comment on Ross Gittins article 074
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025South Australia breaks wind output record for first time in two years as new projects boost capacity reneweconomy.com.au/south-austra...reneweconomy.com.auSouth Australia breaks wind output record for first time in two years as new projects boost capacityAustralia’s most advanced renewable state sets new wind output record with the help of a new wind farm, a new battery and a major new transmission link. 195
Reposted by TonyPPeter Gardner @peterdgardner.bsky.social · 21/04/2025Tim Flannery in The Saturday Paper 11 April 0136
TonyP @tonypeck.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Darren Chester, slated to have a nuclear power plant in his Gippsland electorate is reluctant to talk to his own constituents on the issue, yet says there is little opposition!theguardian.comNationals MP accused of ‘fobbing off’ Gippsland constituents concerned by Dutton’s nuclear planDarren Chester had previously called for ‘conversation’ around Peter Dutton’s nuclear policy, but several constituents say their attempts to raise concerns have been ignored 011
TonyP @tonypeck.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Fridays For Future Bairnsdale this week. #fridaysforfuture 000
Reposted by TonyPRob Phair @robphair.bsky.social · 27/02/2025#TurnOffTheGas #gippsnews @docsenvaus.bsky.social @thewyliekate.bsky.social @richardyin.bsky.social @peterdgardner.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social #FossilFuels 031
Reposted by TonyPRob Phair @robphair.bsky.social · 28/02/2025“And it's not all about getting your candidate elected.” This particularly applies to the Voices Of movement in #Gippsland, where we’re hopefully laying the foundation for a very different future. @peterdgardner.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social @debleonard4monash.bsky.social 094
Reposted by TonyPRob Phair @robphair.bsky.social · 28/02/2025www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... On RN Breakfast, Darren Chester gets 5 min to ramble about how a ‘Labor dominated’ #nuclear inquiry was politically motivated. @phannam.bsky.social @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social @peterdgardner.bsky.social @tonypeck.bsky.social @docsenvaus.bsky.social #auspol /1abc.net.auLabor inquiry finds nuclear power too slow, expensive - ABC listenThe findings echo the conclusions of the CSIRO but the federal opposition calls the inquiry's report a "politically motivated" attempt to discredit the Coalition's nuclear policy. 152
TonyP @tonypeck.bsky.social · 14/02/2025Today in Bairnsdale: Fridays For Future. #FridaysForFuture 000
Reposted by TonyPOxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 13/02/2025Sugandha Srivastav analysed power purchase agreements, revealing inflated costs & instances of fraud benefiting power producers, highlighting how long-term energy contracts may hinder #ClimateMitigation & #GreenTransition. @inetoxford.bsky.social climatecompatiblegrowth.com/sugandha-sri...climatecompatiblegrowth.comSugandha Srivastav shares her research into corruption and its effect on consumer pricing.Sugandha Srivastav is an Environmental Economist based at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford. Here she discusses her work investigating some of the less commonly... 053
Reposted by TonyPJohn Holmes @jhaue.bsky.social · 13/02/2025‘Going to be a big one’: category five Tropical Cyclone Zelia bears down on Western Australia coast ‘Top of the scale’ winds strong enough to take out complete houses, destroy power lines and cause widespread damage and disruption www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...theguardian.com‘Going to be a big one’: category five Tropical Cyclone Zelia bears down on Western Australia coast‘Top of the scale’ winds strong enough to take out complete houses, destroy power lines and cause widespread damage and disruption 14120
Reposted by TonyPDavid Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 08/02/2025The fact that average life expectancy in the world has more than doubled in a century is because of science. Trump and his goons are trying to destroy that. 828951