Peter Gardner
@peterdgardner.bsky.social
Climate change blogger. Historian. Supporter of Climate Independent and Voices candidates in Australia, Climate200, Gippsland Environment Group and member East Gippsland Climate Action Network. Blog here https://petergardner.info/
Australia’s emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia’s emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Australia’s emissions from fossil fuels down as electricity from renewables passes 40%
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
All 212,296 panels installed at state's first 100 pct publicly owned hybrid solar and battery project reneweconomy.com.au/all-212296-p...
November 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
All 212,296 panels installed at state's first 100 pct publicly owned hybrid solar and battery project reneweconomy.com.au/all-212296-p...
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
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Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
Understanding what happens to Antarctica’s ice matters, because as it melts, sea levels rise, affecting lives and economies around the world.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact
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Reposted by Peter Gardner
BREAKING: The Australian Labor Party has struck a deal with the Greens Party to reform our main environment law.
The deal protects forests ✅ and fast-tracks responsible renewables ✅, however, it gives the same free pass for new coal, gas ❌.
Stay tuned for more!
The deal protects forests ✅ and fast-tracks responsible renewables ✅, however, it gives the same free pass for new coal, gas ❌.
Stay tuned for more!
November 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BREAKING: The Australian Labor Party has struck a deal with the Greens Party to reform our main environment law.
The deal protects forests ✅ and fast-tracks responsible renewables ✅, however, it gives the same free pass for new coal, gas ❌.
Stay tuned for more!
The deal protects forests ✅ and fast-tracks responsible renewables ✅, however, it gives the same free pass for new coal, gas ❌.
Stay tuned for more!
EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals thedriven.io/2025/11/26/e...
EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals
I have mined and analysed the entire charging history of our Tesla Model 3 - six years' worth of home, work, AC and DC charging. This is what it tells us.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
EV charging facts and myths: What 6 years of real data reveals thedriven.io/2025/11/26/e...
“One of best on market:” Dual glass module promises “decades” of solar power onestepoffthegrid.com.au/one-of-best-... via @OneStepOffGrid
"One of best on market:" Dual glass module promises "decades" of solar power - One Step Off The Grid
New bifacial rooftop solar module arrives in Australia with N-type back-contact, dual-glass and a a 30-year linear performance warranty.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
“One of best on market:” Dual glass module promises “decades” of solar power onestepoffthegrid.com.au/one-of-best-... via @OneStepOffGrid
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
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Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
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Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
John Kerry urges Australia to take ‘hard-nosed’ approach with world’s biggest fossil fuel-producing countries at Cop31
Exclusive: Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit
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November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
How software designed for big batteries can turn factories into grid assets – and slash their bills reneweconomy.com.au/how-software...
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
How software designed for big batteries can turn factories into grid assets – and slash their bills reneweconomy.com.au/how-software...
Big batteries hit world-leading 40 pct share of evening demand in stunning new record for South Australia reneweconomy.com.au/big-batterie...
November 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Big batteries hit world-leading 40 pct share of evening demand in stunning new record for South Australia reneweconomy.com.au/big-batterie...
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This is definitely a blind spot in the EPBC Act reform bills.
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
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#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
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Long-awaited environment laws might get Australia sued. Here’s why
Labor has pledged to pass long-awaited environment laws this week. But the current reforms leave Australia open to legal challenge.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This is definitely a blind spot in the EPBC Act reform bills.
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
#auslaw #auspol #climatecrisis
theconversation.com/long-awaited...
South Australia project gains grid connection deal, in key step to ending year-long wind investment drought reneweconomy.com.au/south-austra...
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
South Australia project gains grid connection deal, in key step to ending year-long wind investment drought reneweconomy.com.au/south-austra...
Australia's east to get extreme weather with heat, winds and catastrophic fire danger www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Extreme heat, winds and catastrophic fire danger for Australia's east
Eastern Australia is facing a barrage of extreme weather conditions this week, and for many areas the most intense conditions will arrive on Wednesday.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Australia's east to get extreme weather with heat, winds and catastrophic fire danger www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Logistics heavyweight rolls out new electric rigid truck, to help with LPG deliveries thedriven.io/2025/11/24/l...
Logistics heavyweight rolls out new electric rigid truck, to help with LPG deliveries
Freight company adds another battery electric truck to its fleet, this time to support the LPG deliveries for Australia's biggest energy retailer.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Logistics heavyweight rolls out new electric rigid truck, to help with LPG deliveries thedriven.io/2025/11/24/l...
How climate cooperation turned into a global race for green power
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How climate cooperation turned into a global race for green power
Welcome to the age of competitive decarbonisation.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
How climate cooperation turned into a global race for green power
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How can Australia convince the world to give up fossil fuels if Anthony Albanese is contradicting himself on gas expansion?
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
How can Australia convince the world to give up fossil fuels if Anthony Albanese is contradicting himself on gas expansion? | Bill Hare
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
How can Australia convince the world to give up fossil fuels if Anthony Albanese is contradicting himself on gas expansion?
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physics www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Hydro Tasmania puts out call for new wind and solar, spurred by Marinus certainty reneweconomy.com.au/hydro-tasman...
November 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Hydro Tasmania puts out call for new wind and solar, spurred by Marinus certainty reneweconomy.com.au/hydro-tasman...
Big solar grabs record 30.6 pct share of Australia's main grid, before being shunted aside by rooftop PV reneweconomy.com.au/big-solar-gr...
November 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Big solar grabs record 30.6 pct share of Australia's main grid, before being shunted aside by rooftop PV reneweconomy.com.au/big-solar-gr...
As U.S. and E.U. Retreat on Climate, China Takes the Leadership Role e360.yale.edu/features/chi... via @YaleE360
As U.S. and E.U. Retreat on Climate, China Takes the Leadership Role
As U.N. talks get underway, China is emerging as a key leader in international climate efforts. It is empowering the global energy transition, and along with India and Brazil, is becoming the driving ...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
As U.S. and E.U. Retreat on Climate, China Takes the Leadership Role e360.yale.edu/features/chi... via @YaleE360
The COP30 decision [refers] to a “high-level event in 2026”... in the Pacific. Without blockers of consensus at these meetings, a coalition of willing countries could make real progress in setting timelines and exchanging policy ideas for fossil fuel phase-out. theconversation.com/this-years-c...
This year’s climate talks saw real progress – just not on fossil fuels
Expectations were extremely low ahead of this year’s UN climate talks. Remarkably, organisers in Brazil managed to secure real progress at COP30.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The COP30 decision [refers] to a “high-level event in 2026”... in the Pacific. Without blockers of consensus at these meetings, a coalition of willing countries could make real progress in setting timelines and exchanging policy ideas for fossil fuel phase-out. theconversation.com/this-years-c...
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge
Despite Australia signing the Belém declaration, Albanese rejected suggestion Labor shouldn’t develop new gas fields
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November 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
‘Now is the hour’: Labor urged to speed up fossil fuel phase-out to justify Cop30 pledge www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Sliding doors moment:" Australia signs up to initiative to phase out oil, gas and coal reneweconomy.com.au/sliding-door...
November 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Sliding doors moment:" Australia signs up to initiative to phase out oil, gas and coal reneweconomy.com.au/sliding-door...
"Drought and climate change are acting as catalysts, boosting this problem and exacerbating it. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Iranians fear taps running dry as country faces worst drought in 60 years
As Iran suffers through a drought and the president warns the capital could be evacuated, millions are worried about what the future will hold.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"Drought and climate change are acting as catalysts, boosting this problem and exacerbating it. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Heatwave conditions peak in Queensland, with severe storms forecast for south-east www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
No reprieve for Queenslanders sweltering through heatwave conditions
Parts of Queensland will reach 45 degrees today, while the state's south-east braces for severe storms.
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November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Heatwave conditions peak in Queensland, with severe storms forecast for south-east www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...