Barbara Pedersen
@barbie4science.bsky.social
Climate change scientist, strategist, policy maker.
#Resister
Living on Whadjuk Noongar boodja in Western Australia.
Fan of Yolngu surf music.
DoB: 313 ppm CO2
#Resister
Living on Whadjuk Noongar boodja in Western Australia.
Fan of Yolngu surf music.
DoB: 313 ppm CO2
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Gone down a weird rabbithole with far-right Facebook slopaganda* about celebrities cancelling things as a result of the New York election result.
*I just invented this word: AI-generated disinformation content pumped onto social media by right-wing think tanks, and "slopaganda" was right there.
*I just invented this word: AI-generated disinformation content pumped onto social media by right-wing think tanks, and "slopaganda" was right there.
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Gone down a weird rabbithole with far-right Facebook slopaganda* about celebrities cancelling things as a result of the New York election result.
*I just invented this word: AI-generated disinformation content pumped onto social media by right-wing think tanks, and "slopaganda" was right there.
*I just invented this word: AI-generated disinformation content pumped onto social media by right-wing think tanks, and "slopaganda" was right there.
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One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
One ~182km x ~211km solar thermal plant could provide all of America’s electricity, including a fully-electrified land transport sector.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
100% clean power from just 0.39% of U.S land.
That’s why renewables are constantly under attack from the fossil fuel industry and their paid mouthpieces.
Georgia finds new nuclear power is too expensive, takes too long.
Consumers forced to pay for multi-billion-dollar nuclear boondoggles for years.
Half the cost would pay for twice the capacity from renewables, built in quarter of the time.
Someone tell Aust's Liberals.
#Auspol
#Energytransition
Consumers forced to pay for multi-billion-dollar nuclear boondoggles for years.
Half the cost would pay for twice the capacity from renewables, built in quarter of the time.
Someone tell Aust's Liberals.
#Auspol
#Energytransition
'Vogtle’s two new #nuclear reactors in Georgia is a cautionary tale written in soaring electric bills and a growing political fallout. The people of Georgia are paying the price, literally, as their utility bills have skyrocketed by over 40%'
nuclearcosts.org/finally-some...
nuclearcosts.org/finally-some...
Finally Some Accountability for Georgia’s Costly Nuclear Power Mistake – Nuclear Costs
nuclearcosts.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Georgia finds new nuclear power is too expensive, takes too long.
Consumers forced to pay for multi-billion-dollar nuclear boondoggles for years.
Half the cost would pay for twice the capacity from renewables, built in quarter of the time.
Someone tell Aust's Liberals.
#Auspol
#Energytransition
Consumers forced to pay for multi-billion-dollar nuclear boondoggles for years.
Half the cost would pay for twice the capacity from renewables, built in quarter of the time.
Someone tell Aust's Liberals.
#Auspol
#Energytransition
The Albanese govt's failure to overturn the Morrison government's $50,000 arts degrees can only mean one of two things:
- they're happy with LNP higher ed policy, or
- they are far more interested in just holding power than doing anything useful with it. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
- they're happy with LNP higher ed policy, or
- they are far more interested in just holding power than doing anything useful with it. #auspol
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
David Pocock condemns delay in establishing job ready graduates body to end $50,000 arts degrees
Senator accuses the government of not treating reform with ‘urgency it deserves’ – with no modelling done on the cost of reversing or replacing the JRG scheme
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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"Worldwide fossil fuel emissions are set to rise 1.1% in 2025, reaching another record high...In a positive sign, emissions from China..appear to be levelling off, raising hopes that they may be reaching a peak & that global emissions might follow"
www.newscientist.com/article/2504...
www.newscientist.com/article/2504...
Fossil fuel emissions rise again – but China's are levelling off
Global emissions from fossil fuels are expected to hit another record high in 2025, but China’s carbon emissions appear to be reaching a peak
www.newscientist.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:20 AM
"Worldwide fossil fuel emissions are set to rise 1.1% in 2025, reaching another record high...In a positive sign, emissions from China..appear to be levelling off, raising hopes that they may be reaching a peak & that global emissions might follow"
www.newscientist.com/article/2504...
www.newscientist.com/article/2504...
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🇦🇺 pays $1.5mil per person each year to detain people on Nauru.
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
‘Pouring money into a trough’: Senior public servant blows whistle on allegedly ‘corrupt’ millions
The Home Affairs assistant secretary claims money was spent on overinflated contracts or for services that were never provided.
www.smh.com.au
November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🇦🇺 pays $1.5mil per person each year to detain people on Nauru.
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
During last Senate Estimates, I asked about links to organised crime and value for money, I was told there is no need for concern.
Now whistleblower evidence paints a very different picture.
www.smh.com.au/national/pou...
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On the banks of Birrarung
History all at once, the signing of the Treaty.
www.thespencerstreetend.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Global trade in fossil fuels is booming.
There's time to change how we power our communities before our beautiful blue planet becomes inhospitable.
#Energytransition
#Climatereality
#Auspol
There's time to change how we power our communities before our beautiful blue planet becomes inhospitable.
#Energytransition
#Climatereality
#Auspol
Crude tankers on track for best quarter in at least a half-decade
▶️Baltic Exchange’s global VLCC index is up 10% over past two days
▶️Suezmax and aframax spot rates are also near multi-year highs
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
▶️Baltic Exchange’s global VLCC index is up 10% over past two days
▶️Suezmax and aframax spot rates are also near multi-year highs
www.lloydslist.com/articles/202...
Crude tankers on track for best quarter in at least a half-decade
It’s safe to say that the fourth quarter of 2025 will be the best reporting period for crude tanker owners since the 2020 floating storage boom. US sanctions on Russian barrels are playing a major role in the rally
www.lloydslist.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Global trade in fossil fuels is booming.
There's time to change how we power our communities before our beautiful blue planet becomes inhospitable.
#Energytransition
#Climatereality
#Auspol
There's time to change how we power our communities before our beautiful blue planet becomes inhospitable.
#Energytransition
#Climatereality
#Auspol
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Staggering ⬇️
Time for #auspol to tax the oligarchs ripping out our minerals for little public gain.
Also, why are Howard's gas exports still "give-aways"?
Seeing #climatecrisis world disasters on daily news.
Still doing nothing!
Showing no reserves from previous sales to draw upon!
Time for #auspol to tax the oligarchs ripping out our minerals for little public gain.
Also, why are Howard's gas exports still "give-aways"?
Seeing #climatecrisis world disasters on daily news.
Still doing nothing!
Showing no reserves from previous sales to draw upon!
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Staggering ⬇️
Time for #auspol to tax the oligarchs ripping out our minerals for little public gain.
Also, why are Howard's gas exports still "give-aways"?
Seeing #climatecrisis world disasters on daily news.
Still doing nothing!
Showing no reserves from previous sales to draw upon!
Time for #auspol to tax the oligarchs ripping out our minerals for little public gain.
Also, why are Howard's gas exports still "give-aways"?
Seeing #climatecrisis world disasters on daily news.
Still doing nothing!
Showing no reserves from previous sales to draw upon!
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“If every bloke on our side stayed in their offices, we’d still win the vote,”
The 50 Labor women would outnumber by seven the 34 Coalition men and nine Coalition women on the opposition benches. #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
The 50 Labor women would outnumber by seven the 34 Coalition men and nine Coalition women on the opposition benches. #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Numbers to horrify all Libs: Labor can win a parliamentary vote on female MPs alone
There are 43 Coalition MPs and 50 female Labor members sitting opposite them. You do the maths.
www.smh.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“If every bloke on our side stayed in their offices, we’d still win the vote,”
The 50 Labor women would outnumber by seven the 34 Coalition men and nine Coalition women on the opposition benches. #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
The 50 Labor women would outnumber by seven the 34 Coalition men and nine Coalition women on the opposition benches. #auspol www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
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While the focus is on the Lib's future targets (or lack of) -let's not take our eye off Labor's current actions
They are the ones approving new coal & gas & trying to push through a sub-standard Environment bill
The stakes are too high for distractions
We need action NOW #AusPol #BennelongVotes
They are the ones approving new coal & gas & trying to push through a sub-standard Environment bill
The stakes are too high for distractions
We need action NOW #AusPol #BennelongVotes
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
While the focus is on the Lib's future targets (or lack of) -let's not take our eye off Labor's current actions
They are the ones approving new coal & gas & trying to push through a sub-standard Environment bill
The stakes are too high for distractions
We need action NOW #AusPol #BennelongVotes
They are the ones approving new coal & gas & trying to push through a sub-standard Environment bill
The stakes are too high for distractions
We need action NOW #AusPol #BennelongVotes
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Why would any women want to live in a country dominated by misogynistic #KnuckleDraggers desperately manning the barricades of the evolutionary cul-de-sac they inhabit.
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Why would any women want to live in a country dominated by misogynistic #KnuckleDraggers desperately manning the barricades of the evolutionary cul-de-sac they inhabit.
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An interesting observation from @ausconservation.bsky.social’s CEO on whether a regulator OR a politician should be the ultimate environmental approval decision maker - “it’s much harder to make a donation to a regulator than it is to make a donation to a politician”. #environment #auspol
November 13, 2025 at 11:50 PM
An interesting observation from @ausconservation.bsky.social’s CEO on whether a regulator OR a politician should be the ultimate environmental approval decision maker - “it’s much harder to make a donation to a regulator than it is to make a donation to a politician”. #environment #auspol
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#ColesWorth oversaw the destruction of the 🇦🇺 dairy industry through very aggressive pricing practices.
Justifying importation of dairy from offshore because of supply issues is a bit rich.
Check Country of Origin before you buy.
#auspol #BuyAustralia
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Justifying importation of dairy from offshore because of supply issues is a bit rich.
Check Country of Origin before you buy.
#auspol #BuyAustralia
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Farmers fear shoppers misled by cheap 'green and gold' US butter
Australia's dairy industry is concerned a US brand, packaged in green and gold with a white colouring and bland flavour, looks as if it's locally made.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
#ColesWorth oversaw the destruction of the 🇦🇺 dairy industry through very aggressive pricing practices.
Justifying importation of dairy from offshore because of supply issues is a bit rich.
Check Country of Origin before you buy.
#auspol #BuyAustralia
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
Justifying importation of dairy from offshore because of supply issues is a bit rich.
Check Country of Origin before you buy.
#auspol #BuyAustralia
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...
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BREAKING: Canada, the Netherlands, Mexico and now the UK, have curbed or stop sharing Intel with Trump's America open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
BREAKING: Canada, the Netherlands, Mexico and now the UK, have curbed or stop sharing Intel with Trump's America
Allies are quietly slamming the brakes on sharing intel with Washington—and sometimes yanking the keys completely.
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
BREAKING: Canada, the Netherlands, Mexico and now the UK, have curbed or stop sharing Intel with Trump's America open.substack.com/pub/deanblun...
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
Love this chart from Ember via @reneweconomy.com.au
Shows that the growth in solar and wind generation is finally starting to exceed the growth in demand, so that fossil generation is declining.
That is true in both China & India, as well as globally.
Shows that the growth in solar and wind generation is finally starting to exceed the growth in demand, so that fossil generation is declining.
That is true in both China & India, as well as globally.
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Couldn't have put it better myself, Mr Turnbull. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #auspol
Live: Turnbull says Liberals have 'memory of goldfish and diet of piranhas'
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Liberals have the "memory of goldfish and diet of piranhas" after dumping net zero by 2050. Follow live.
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Couldn't have put it better myself, Mr Turnbull. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #auspol
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For there to be justice – in this case, the faint hope of impeaching and removing a president credibly implicated in child-sex trafficking – *elites must betray elites*. Powerful men (and they are men, let’s be real here) must find in themselves an incentive to be traitors to their class.
November 13, 2025 at 10:53 PM
For there to be justice – in this case, the faint hope of impeaching and removing a president credibly implicated in child-sex trafficking – *elites must betray elites*. Powerful men (and they are men, let’s be real here) must find in themselves an incentive to be traitors to their class.
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#COP30 is a chance to shift from talk to action.
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
#COP30 is a chance to shift from talk to action.
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
As leaders gather in Brazil, we’re calling for climate solutions that reach the last mile.
Clean, reliable energy is the backbone of resilient communities. No one gets left behind.
#energytransition #cleanenergy #climate #sdg7
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November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Every time the Coalition criticises renewables they insult the 43% of Australian households with solar panels.
November 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Every time the Coalition criticises renewables they insult the 43% of Australian households with solar panels.