Candy van Rood
@cvanrood.bsky.social
Visual artist, astrologer, environmental activist, progressive, left-leaning, grandmother.
I want: Social & Environmental Justice and World Peace
no dm’s
https://www.candyspender.com.au
https://earthheart.love
https://www.savewesternport.org
I want: Social & Environmental Justice and World Peace
no dm’s
https://www.candyspender.com.au
https://earthheart.love
https://www.savewesternport.org
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Candy van Rood
@cvanrood.bsky.social
· Oct 7
‘Peace Dove’
gouache on arches paper
Postcard size
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"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." ~ Albert Einstein
#peace #AlbertEinstein #understanding
gouache on arches paper
Postcard size
.
"Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." ~ Albert Einstein
#peace #AlbertEinstein #understanding
If you don't really understand how horrendous bottom trawling our oceans is, do not miss David Attenborough's latest film: 'OCEAN'. Unforgettable footage, and yes also HOPE.
But many do not know what is going on, and it has to stop!!
#ocean #davidattenborough #bottomtrawling #stopbottomtrawling
But many do not know what is going on, and it has to stop!!
#ocean #davidattenborough #bottomtrawling #stopbottomtrawling
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 AM
If you don't really understand how horrendous bottom trawling our oceans is, do not miss David Attenborough's latest film: 'OCEAN'. Unforgettable footage, and yes also HOPE.
But many do not know what is going on, and it has to stop!!
#ocean #davidattenborough #bottomtrawling #stopbottomtrawling
But many do not know what is going on, and it has to stop!!
#ocean #davidattenborough #bottomtrawling #stopbottomtrawling
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Thank you, Ed Husic.
Allowing big companies, mostly foreign, access to our resources with billions of dollars in subsidies, without having to pay reasonable tax or royalties, if any, is robbing the Australian public, present and future.
Allowing big companies, mostly foreign, access to our resources with billions of dollars in subsidies, without having to pay reasonable tax or royalties, if any, is robbing the Australian public, present and future.
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Thank you, Ed Husic.
Allowing big companies, mostly foreign, access to our resources with billions of dollars in subsidies, without having to pay reasonable tax or royalties, if any, is robbing the Australian public, present and future.
Allowing big companies, mostly foreign, access to our resources with billions of dollars in subsidies, without having to pay reasonable tax or royalties, if any, is robbing the Australian public, present and future.
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Albanese’s grip is loosening.
Gas today, gambling yesterday, his job soon.
Keep up the pressure, fight for a fairer system
Gas today, gambling yesterday, his job soon.
Keep up the pressure, fight for a fairer system
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Albanese’s grip is loosening.
Gas today, gambling yesterday, his job soon.
Keep up the pressure, fight for a fairer system
Gas today, gambling yesterday, his job soon.
Keep up the pressure, fight for a fairer system
With the #EPBC being pushed throught the parliament atm the information this morning from Professor Dave Lindenmayor about #nativeforestlogging is very important, you can listen to it here icymi: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Native logging shouldn't be up for debate, world-leading expert says - ABC listen
The wheeling and dealing continues in Canberra today, as the government works to push through its environmental laws by the end of this week.
Support from the Coalition or the Greens is needed in the...
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
With the #EPBC being pushed throught the parliament atm the information this morning from Professor Dave Lindenmayor about #nativeforestlogging is very important, you can listen to it here icymi: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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The Government is trying to push through changes that will weaken our environment laws.
This is the same Government that changed environment laws to protect the toxic salmon industry, and continues to approve fossil fuels for decades to come.
@ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
This is the same Government that changed environment laws to protect the toxic salmon industry, and continues to approve fossil fuels for decades to come.
@ebonybennett.bsky.social #auspol
November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Sign the Petition
Protect the Banksia and the Black Cockatoos 2025
c.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
How an Australian coal lobbyist honed fossil fuel messaging
An Australian lobbyist now leading the world’s key coal body addressed the National Press Club this week, demonstrating a sophisticated pivot in global fossil fuel messaging.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
'The reassuring centrist wrap around a nakedly pro-coal message would not fool progressives knowledgeable about the energy transition. However, it may work on less-knowledgeable voters vulnerable to its “reasonable person” appeal.'
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
bit.ly/4ouzk93 #auspol
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Yet another political crony-boy cannons into a funds-starved public cultural institution. Weapons lobbyist & previously-not-notably-arts-adjacent political pensioner Christopher Pyne appointed to our National Library Council.
What a brain-dead dumb, completely shite appointment. @tonyburkemp.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Yet another political crony-boy cannons into a funds-starved public cultural institution. Weapons lobbyist & previously-not-notably-arts-adjacent political pensioner Christopher Pyne appointed to our National Library Council.
Sign now to defend our ABC from Murdoch's attacks! getup.to/dXJDxSlCDVLhP
Defend our ABC!
Our ABC is under attack by far-right wreckers – we're fighting back.
getup.to
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Sign now to defend our ABC from Murdoch's attacks! getup.to/dXJDxSlCDVLhP
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Donald Trump’s sway within his own party appears to be ebbing, @jonlemire.bsky.social reports. Losing absolute loyalty from Republicans “would be the first step toward losing power—and relevancy,” one administration official told Lemire:
The Trump Steamroller Is Broken
Infighting. Bad polls. Party divisions. Midterm fears. It’s all back.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Donald Trump’s sway within his own party appears to be ebbing, @jonlemire.bsky.social reports. Losing absolute loyalty from Republicans “would be the first step toward losing power—and relevancy,” one administration official told Lemire:
a fourteen minute video with some of the magnificent children of 'The Future Council', if you haven't seen Damon Gameau's initiative yet, here is a taste of it.
#thefuturecouncil #damongameau
theregenerators.org/stories/futu...
#thefuturecouncil #damongameau
theregenerators.org/stories/futu...
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
a fourteen minute video with some of the magnificent children of 'The Future Council', if you haven't seen Damon Gameau's initiative yet, here is a taste of it.
#thefuturecouncil #damongameau
theregenerators.org/stories/futu...
#thefuturecouncil #damongameau
theregenerators.org/stories/futu...
@albomp.bsky.social Woodside? Chevron? Santos? etc etc ...hello...wakey wakey!!!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
South Korean decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 sounds alarm for Australian exports
Decision announced at Cop30 climate conference signposts risks for Australia’s reliance on fossil fuel exports, analysts say
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
@albomp.bsky.social Woodside? Chevron? Santos? etc etc ...hello...wakey wakey!!!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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Electrification in Europe and US: slowing down over the last 15 years, and only progressing very slowly in recent years.
Electrification in China: chugging along at a much higher speed, well exceeding the level in Europe and US now.
Electrification in China: chugging along at a much higher speed, well exceeding the level in Europe and US now.
In the global electrification race China is marching ahead.
The US and Europe risk falling behind clinging on to yesterday's technologies.
The US and Europe risk falling behind clinging on to yesterday's technologies.
November 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Electrification in Europe and US: slowing down over the last 15 years, and only progressing very slowly in recent years.
Electrification in China: chugging along at a much higher speed, well exceeding the level in Europe and US now.
Electrification in China: chugging along at a much higher speed, well exceeding the level in Europe and US now.
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The US should not be allowed to make Australia complicit in nuclear war. 50 years ago Whitlam believed that and he was right.
It’s time to end AUKUS. Close Pine Gap.
It’s time to end AUKUS. Close Pine Gap.
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The US should not be allowed to make Australia complicit in nuclear war. 50 years ago Whitlam believed that and he was right.
It’s time to end AUKUS. Close Pine Gap.
It’s time to end AUKUS. Close Pine Gap.
The Verdict of History
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
The Verdict of History
Trump and his fascist glorification
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The Verdict of History
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Victoria’s ‘adult time for violent crime’ reforms will not solve the youth crime problem
theconversation.com/victorias-ad...
theconversation.com/victorias-ad...
Victoria’s ‘adult time for violent crime’ reforms will not solve the youth crime problem
These reforms violate human rights obligations, contradict the evidence and will be devastating for children and young people in conflict with the law.
theconversation.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Victoria’s ‘adult time for violent crime’ reforms will not solve the youth crime problem
theconversation.com/victorias-ad...
theconversation.com/victorias-ad...
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Excellence. Class. Integrity. Strength. This is what leadership looks like. ♥️
November 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Excellence. Class. Integrity. Strength. This is what leadership looks like. ♥️
Has Minister Watt read through this paper on
'OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE':
www.icj-cij.org/index.php/ca...
'OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE':
www.icj-cij.org/index.php/ca...
INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
www.icj-cij.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Has Minister Watt read through this paper on
'OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE':
www.icj-cij.org/index.php/ca...
'OBLIGATIONS OF STATES IN RESPECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE':
www.icj-cij.org/index.php/ca...
'According to Reuters, the last US nuclear test was conducted in 1992'
Trump Claims the US Will Resume Nuclear Tests
open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
Trump Claims the US Will Resume Nuclear Tests
open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
Trump Claims the US Will Resume Nuclear Tests
If This Proceeds, Then the US Would Be Breaking Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 AM
'According to Reuters, the last US nuclear test was conducted in 1992'
Trump Claims the US Will Resume Nuclear Tests
open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
Trump Claims the US Will Resume Nuclear Tests
open.substack.com/pub/savagemi...
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11. Regaining the freedom we’ve lost is much harder and less likely than defending the freedom we already possess. We must do all we can to stop governments with autocratic tendencies from winning elections and reasserting the old order. Lose it once, and it might be gone forever.
November 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
11. Regaining the freedom we’ve lost is much harder and less likely than defending the freedom we already possess. We must do all we can to stop governments with autocratic tendencies from winning elections and reasserting the old order. Lose it once, and it might be gone forever.