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Local Grassroots climate action group in Melbourne's northern suburbs of Merribek working on local, state, Federal Government & international climate justice action and advocacy since 2008. Member of CANA. https://climateactionmerribek.org/

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · Dec 17

We passed on some messages on gas #fracking, gas expansion in the Northern Territory, to our Wills Labor MP Peter Khalil to share with the PM Albanese and Environment Minister Plibersek
#DontFrackTheNT #StopMiddleArm #ClimateJustice #ClimateDiary
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Community messages to Albanese Government: Stop MiddleArm and Don’t Frack the NT

The community meeting at Coburg Town Hall on November 23 collected messages for Wills Labor MP Peter Khalil, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. We are delive…

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · Jun 17

Climate Action Merribek was one of 474 organisations to endorse the Banking on Climate Chaos report. In the League tables ANZ ranked 52, NAB ranked 56, Westpac ranked 60, and Commonwealth Bank ranked 62.
#ClimateCrisis #Finance #ANZ #NAB #Westpac #CommBank
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The World’s Banks are Still Betting on Fossil Fuel Industry Growth - Inside Climate News

The biggest funders of fossil fuel expansion are U.S. banks that, like those in other countries, are retreating on their climate commitments.

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Rum Court Rules @courtrum.bsky.social · Jun 3

" they explained #FossilFuel gas expansion threat to water, community, and environment "

Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · Nov 24

In a full Coburg Town Hall we welcomed traditional owners and activists from the NT to #Merribek: they explained #FossilFuel gas expansion threat to water, community, and environment, subsidised by Fed Gov.
#DontFrackTheNT #StopMiddleArm #ClimateJustice
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Gas expansion in Northern Territory highlighted at Coburg Town Hall

On Saturday residents of Merribek and wider Melbourne heard directly from traditional owners and Territorians on the cultural, environmental and health impacts of gas expansion in the Northern Terr…

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · Jun 6

Our blog to boost submissions to WA EPA on Woodside Browse Gas project. Submissions needed this weekend by June 10. You can join 2 or use CCWA template for your own submission. #SaveScottReef #Woodside #NoNewGas climateactionmerribek.org/2025/06/06/j...

Join a submission against Woodside’s Browse Gas drilling at Scott Reef

The Western Australian EPA has re-opened consultation on Woodside’s Browse Gas project. The successful Extension of Woodside North West Shelf depends upon Browse Gas project approval at both …

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Nicole Sommer @nicolesommer.bsky.social · Jun 6

Today, the Federal Court has made orders to protect Doctors for the Environment from adverse costs

This means the Court will hear their challenge to the offshore approval for the Scarborough Gas Project

Proud that EDO is acting for DEA in this important test case 👏

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Costs order enables Doctors for the Environment to run test case on Scarborough Gas Project approval - Environmental Defenders Office

Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) has won a Federal Court order that enables it to challenge NOPSEMA’s approval of the Scarborough Gas Project’s environment plan (EP). The court today made ...

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Agnes Mack @agnessmack.bsky.social · May 29

David Pope in Canberra Times

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The Cathy Wilcox @cathywilcox.bsky.social · May 28

Recto - verso.
My @smh @theage cartoon.

Two wide screen frames. Frame 1: “Recto”Murray Watt and Anthony Albanese standing in front of gas plant with sign “WOODSIDE - NORTH WEST SHELF GAS PROJECT - PROUDLY EXTENDED FOR ANOTHER 40 YEARS BY THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT IN 2025”
Frame 2: “Verso” Reverse of the first scene, as if seen from behind, where the scene beyond is natural including a red rock cliff. This side of the sign reads: “SURVIVABILITY ON EARTH AND PRESERVATION OF ANCIENT ABORIGINAL ROCK ART KNOWINGLY CURTAILED BY THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT IN 2025”

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 29

Labor provisionally approves North West Shelf Gas Carbon Bomb. Snap protest actions 30 May - 2 June. #Climatecrisis
Action: Protest outside office of Labor Peter Khalil MP
Where: Peter Khalil Office, 466-468 Sydney Road, Coburg
When: 11am Monday 2 June
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Snap actions around Melbourne on Friday 30 May and Monday 2 June regarding North West Shelf Gas extension approval.

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John Englart / Indiana Jones & Juliet @takvera.bsky.social · May 21

See @camerribek.bsky.social blog re transport issues in #Vicbudget for #Merribek climateactionmerribek.org/2025/05/21/a...

Advocacy win on Sunday Service 536 bus Fawkner to Glenroy in State budget

Sunday service funded in the State Budget for the 536 bus route from Glenroy station to Gowrie Station. This is an important advocacy win for Climate Action Merribek. But mixed progress on other tr…

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 22

How Unprecedented record breaking floods in NSW affect Merri-bek households.
Hint: its through Insurance Premiums #NSWFloods #Insurance #Merribek
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How Unprecedented record breaking floods in NSW affect Merri-bek

Flood disaster emergency in the NSW mid north coast and Hunter regions due to unprecedented record breaking torrential rain. Remember climate change means a warmer atmosphere carries more moisture …

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 19

The maps that show how climate change is driving up the cost of insuring #Melbourne homes.
A 59% increase in insurance premiums for #Merribek since 2020. #CostofLiving #Climatecrisis www.theage.com.au/environment/...

Cumulative increase in premiums since 2020 in Melbourne with Merri-bek LGA details

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 19

Landmark ‘Greenwashing’ Legal Case brought by @parentsforclimate.bsky.social over ‘Carbon Neutral’ product closes with EnergyAustralia apology to customers #Carbonoffsets www.parentsforclimate.org/landmark_gre...

Landmark ‘Greenwashing’ Legal Case over ‘Carbon Neutral’ product closes with EnergyAustralia apology to customers

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Lu @alwayscuppatime.bsky.social · May 18

‘Nature positive’ is the language used because it’s literally the goal of the international nature agreement we’ve signed up to! A better idea would be explaining this to folks, not avoiding it! 🤦‍♀️

Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Federal EPA a ‘very high and immediate’ priority of Albanese government, environment minister says. Murray Watt also considering ditching the ‘nature positive’ title for Labor’s overhaul of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. #Auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Federal EPA a ‘very high and immediate’ priority of Albanese government, environment minister says

Murray Watt is also considering ditching the ‘nature positive’ title for Labor’s overhaul of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act

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Greg Jericho @grogsgamut.bsky.social · May 18

Today, EnergyAustralia has been forced to admit what @australiainstitute.org.au research has long shown: Carbon offsets are a total sham & do nothing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Time for the govt to stop trumpeting them as the answer. They are not
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Today, EnergyAustralia acknowledges that carbon offsetting is not the most effective way to assist customers to reduce their emissions and apologises to any customer who felt that the way it marketed its Go Neutral products was unclear. EnergyAustralia has now shifted its focus to direct emissions reductions.

Greenhouse gases are harmful to the environment and contribute to climate change. While offsets can help people to invest in worthwhile projects that may reduce greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere, offsets do not prevent or undo the harms caused by burning fossil fuels for a customer’s energy use. Even with carbon offsetting, the emissions released from burning fossil fuels for a customer’s energy use still contribute to climate change.

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Parents for Climate @parentsforclimate.bsky.social · May 19

Here it is, finally. The truth.

In a landmark #greenwashing legal case brought by @parentsforclimate.bsky.social, #EnergyAustralia has publicly acknowledged that offsets do not undo the harms of burning fossil fuels & apologised to more than 400,000 customers of its carbon #offsetting product

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · May 18

“A review of scientific research has found that pedestrians and cyclists are 44% more likely to be killed in a collision with an SUV or light truck, compared to a passenger car.

The outlook is even more dire for children, who are 82% more likely to be killed when struck by the larger vehicles.”

Research shows SUVs and utes are the most deadly vehicles

SUVs and large utes are among the most popular vehicles for car buyers in Australia. They may also be the most deadly.

www.thenewdaily.com.au

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John Englart / Indiana Jones & Juliet @takvera.bsky.social · May 19

Alan Kohler on the dilemma facing the Liberals: Sussan Ley's choice: an electable climate policy or sticking with the Nationals. #Auspol #Climatewars www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05....

The Liberals will have to choose between the Nationals and the climate

It does not look feasible for a political party to succeed in Australia without a credible commitment to reducing carbon emissions.

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Glen Peters @glenpeters.bsky.social · May 6

Updated fossil CO2 emission estimates from @robbieandrew.bsky.social

Based on the latest data, we estimate fossil CO2 emissions went up 0.9% in 2024.

Listen to his presentation here (starting about 8:55): cicero.oslo.no/no/arrangeme...

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Labor's super majority gives business certainty for the #EnergyTransition and further investment in renewables and storage projects. Labor’s victory has locked in an ingredient vital to supplying super cheap power. #Auspol www.theage.com.au/environment/...

Labor’s victory has locked in an ingredient vital to supplying super cheap power

In the long run, extraordinarily cheap energy is on the cards, but Australia has to do more to net a bigger bonanza.

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Op Ed by Peter Hartcher: Explains the dynamic of the climate wars started by Abbott and Joyce to undermine and wreck Labor, are now producing conflict inside the Coalition with no climate policy to win back city and urban populations. #Auspol #ClimateWars www.theage.com.au/politics/fed...

Why Trump’s a term-long problem for the Coalition

Even in defeat, the Liberal Party faces a wicked conundrum. How can it distance itself from Trumpism while in coalition with the increasingly Trumpy National Party?

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Explainer: Everything you need to know about Australia’s new home battery subsidy #EnergyTransition www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Everything you need to know about Australia’s new home battery subsidy

From eligibility to cost, here’s how households and businesses can take advantage of the cheaper home batteries program

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Federal EPA a ‘very high and immediate’ priority of Albanese government, environment minister says

Murray Watt is also considering ditching the ‘nature positive’ title for Labor’s overhaul of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act

www.theguardian.com

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Analysis reveals Victoria’s coal-fired power stations are ‘unreliable’ as closures near. Reason enough for the rapid renewables and battery storage rollout being undertaken. #Coal #EnergyTransition www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...

Victoria's coal-fired power plants ageing and unreliable, report says

Victoria's coal-fired power stations recorded almost 40 breakdowns over the past summer, according to new analysis.

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

Climate Minister Chris Bowen mocks Liberals’ equivocation on ‘bare minimum’ target of net zero by 2050. He accuses Sussan Ley’s Coalition of ‘keeping the climate wars going’ with decision to review net zero stance #Auspol #ClimateWars #Energytransition www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Chris Bowen mocks Liberals’ equivocation on ‘bare minimum’ target of net zero by 2050

Climate change and energy minister accuses Sussan Ley’s Coalition of ‘keeping the climate wars going’ with decision to review net zero stance

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

New report by Climate Central looking at extreme heat risks to pregnancy and the change for the years 2020-2024. www.climatecentral.org/report/pregn...
For Melbourne: 15 days observed. 7 days added by climate change. 47% increase due to climate change. #Heathealth #Heatwave #ClimateCrisis

Average number of annual pregnancy heat-risk days added by climate change for 2020-2024.

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Climate Action Merribek @camerribek.bsky.social · May 17

To the new environment minister, Murray Watt: it’s time to get reforms right, by Lyndon Schneiders, executive director of the Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation. Long term reform much needed. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

To the new environment minister, Murray Watt: it’s time to get reforms right | Lyndon Schneiders

Long-term reform is not going to be easy, but we have wasted 15 years and everyone has lost, especially the natural world