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Congratulations, @albomp.bsky.social & Minister allegedly 'for' the environment, Murray Watt!
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ten Sydney Harbours’ worth of threatened species habitat approved for destruction in 2025, report finds
ACF analysis finds amount of habitat approved by Albanese government for land-clearing hit a 15-year high last year
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Congratulations, @albomp.bsky.social & Minister allegedly 'for' the environment, Murray Watt!
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This Disaster Recovery Payment lump sum is still the same rate as when it was introduced 20 years ago. If it had been indexed to CPI if would be more than $600 higher for an adult. www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...
January 14, 2026 at 3:37 AM
This Disaster Recovery Payment lump sum is still the same rate as when it was introduced 20 years ago. If it had been indexed to CPI if would be more than $600 higher for an adult. www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...
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Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
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All Peter Malinauskas' words about Randa Abdel-Fattah are a false equivalence, ignoring the dynamic of oppressed and oppressor. Palestinian resistance is legal and justified. Israeli genocide is not. I've seen far too many dead kids to tolerate any of this racist, moronic dribble.
January 14, 2026 at 2:36 AM
All Peter Malinauskas' words about Randa Abdel-Fattah are a false equivalence, ignoring the dynamic of oppressed and oppressor. Palestinian resistance is legal and justified. Israeli genocide is not. I've seen far too many dead kids to tolerate any of this racist, moronic dribble.
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NEW: Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, for the first time since 1973. The drop came after record clean energy additions in both countries, and was the first time that clean energy was a major driver of falling coal power use.
January 13, 2026 at 4:56 AM
NEW: Coal-fired power generation fell in both China and India in 2025, for the first time since 1973. The drop came after record clean energy additions in both countries, and was the first time that clean energy was a major driver of falling coal power use.
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I didn't save this tweet but somebody did and it feels worth resurfacing
January 13, 2026 at 4:08 AM
I didn't save this tweet but somebody did and it feels worth resurfacing
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By me: US Invasion of Venezuela Violates International Climate Law Too: 'A historically high-emitting state is violating international law in order to undertake yet another internationally wrongful activity — harming the climate system.'
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U.S. Invasion of Venezuela Violates International Climate Law Too
The Trump administration’s oil grab and plans to expand Venezuelan production flouts last year’s landmark climate ruling from the International Court of Justice.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
By me: US Invasion of Venezuela Violates International Climate Law Too: 'A historically high-emitting state is violating international law in order to undertake yet another internationally wrongful activity — harming the climate system.'
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Remember, the US and Israel are trying to do regime change in Iran in the name of "democracy" and "freedom", in order to install a puppet monarchy, totally subordinated to the US and Israel, run by the son of a dictator known for brutal political repression.
January 12, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Remember, the US and Israel are trying to do regime change in Iran in the name of "democracy" and "freedom", in order to install a puppet monarchy, totally subordinated to the US and Israel, run by the son of a dictator known for brutal political repression.
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Data centres that briefly wind down during grid stress are shaving a small slice off a net harm, they are not 'supporting the transition'
In the same way CCS *might* slightly reduce emissions, but overall end up facilitating new fossil fuel use....
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In the same way CCS *might* slightly reduce emissions, but overall end up facilitating new fossil fuel use....
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
January 9, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Data centres that briefly wind down during grid stress are shaving a small slice off a net harm, they are not 'supporting the transition'
In the same way CCS *might* slightly reduce emissions, but overall end up facilitating new fossil fuel use....
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
In the same way CCS *might* slightly reduce emissions, but overall end up facilitating new fossil fuel use....
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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2000 people killed by the regime in the last 48 hours, according to opposition news agency Iran International.
January 10, 2026 at 11:22 PM
2000 people killed by the regime in the last 48 hours, according to opposition news agency Iran International.
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I’m profoundly uninterested in the “cultural safety” of the status quo, especially when that culture is predicated on a violent, racist and discriminatory dominance. You do not get to invoke this language to erase those already disadvantaged and discriminated against - it is entirely obscene.
January 11, 2026 at 1:58 AM
I’m profoundly uninterested in the “cultural safety” of the status quo, especially when that culture is predicated on a violent, racist and discriminatory dominance. You do not get to invoke this language to erase those already disadvantaged and discriminated against - it is entirely obscene.
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At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
January 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
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There’s far too many people out there talking about politicians being “forced” to take certain positions. It is a fantasy. These are not good people. The far greater majority achieve less than the Zionist lobby simply because what we want goes against the entrenched interests of the powerful.
January 11, 2026 at 4:47 AM
There’s far too many people out there talking about politicians being “forced” to take certain positions. It is a fantasy. These are not good people. The far greater majority achieve less than the Zionist lobby simply because what we want goes against the entrenched interests of the powerful.
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There’s precisely zero chance it’s based on that letter. It is absolutely because the Premier of the state involved himself, using it as a pretext. The reason that Zionists appear to wield such outsized power is because they’re wishes and racism are entirely in line with the state’s.
January 11, 2026 at 4:00 AM
There’s precisely zero chance it’s based on that letter. It is absolutely because the Premier of the state involved himself, using it as a pretext. The reason that Zionists appear to wield such outsized power is because they’re wishes and racism are entirely in line with the state’s.
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I have been helping out with The Guardian's coverage of the Victorian bushfires and the Tropical Cyclone in Queensland. As extreme weather grows stronger and more frequent in the climate crisis, this is a reminder to check out my Slick: Australia's Toxic Relationship With Big Oil for a primer:
Slick
A riveting expose of the global oil industry’s multi-decade conspiracy to muddy the waters around the science of climate change and use the Australian government to undermine worldwide efforts to addr...
www.uqp.com.au
January 11, 2026 at 2:35 AM
I have been helping out with The Guardian's coverage of the Victorian bushfires and the Tropical Cyclone in Queensland. As extreme weather grows stronger and more frequent in the climate crisis, this is a reminder to check out my Slick: Australia's Toxic Relationship With Big Oil for a primer:
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Dr Gary Foley, Melbourne/Naarm, Jan 11
"A small group of Zionists demanding a royal commission are the same people cheering on the genocide of Palestine."
"Aboriginal people had our own royal commission 30 years ago. Nothing was done. 600 of us have died in prison since"
"A small group of Zionists demanding a royal commission are the same people cheering on the genocide of Palestine."
"Aboriginal people had our own royal commission 30 years ago. Nothing was done. 600 of us have died in prison since"
January 11, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Dr Gary Foley, Melbourne/Naarm, Jan 11
"A small group of Zionists demanding a royal commission are the same people cheering on the genocide of Palestine."
"Aboriginal people had our own royal commission 30 years ago. Nothing was done. 600 of us have died in prison since"
"A small group of Zionists demanding a royal commission are the same people cheering on the genocide of Palestine."
"Aboriginal people had our own royal commission 30 years ago. Nothing was done. 600 of us have died in prison since"
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“The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, told Victorians: “We’ve got your back”.”
This coming from the PM who approved the extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf project, which is expected to generate 4 billion tonnes of emissions over 50 years, further fuelling these fires.
This coming from the PM who approved the extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf project, which is expected to generate 4 billion tonnes of emissions over 50 years, further fuelling these fires.
January 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM
“The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, told Victorians: “We’ve got your back”.”
This coming from the PM who approved the extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf project, which is expected to generate 4 billion tonnes of emissions over 50 years, further fuelling these fires.
This coming from the PM who approved the extension of Woodside’s North West Shelf project, which is expected to generate 4 billion tonnes of emissions over 50 years, further fuelling these fires.
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For reference, here is a screenshot from the editorial published by Thomas Friedman that reportedly prompted Adelaide Festival to drop him from the program. As stated below, it is unclear what Randa has allegedly said or done that is comparable.
Noting contested facts re his non-participation, for comparison (if any) Friedman’s key bit is below. He somewhat (tepidly, IMHO) acknowledged the offence he caused in a later NYT post.
I still do not know what “comparable” risk Randa or her writing posed to warrant repudiation by the AF Board…
I still do not know what “comparable” risk Randa or her writing posed to warrant repudiation by the AF Board…
January 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM
For reference, here is a screenshot from the editorial published by Thomas Friedman that reportedly prompted Adelaide Festival to drop him from the program. As stated below, it is unclear what Randa has allegedly said or done that is comparable.
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I have been sent a copy of Adelaide Festival's response to the letter raising concerns about Thomas Friedman's participating in Adelaide Writers Week.
The response says that Friedman could not participate due to "last minute scheduling issues".
The response says that Friedman could not participate due to "last minute scheduling issues".
January 10, 2026 at 10:27 AM
I have been sent a copy of Adelaide Festival's response to the letter raising concerns about Thomas Friedman's participating in Adelaide Writers Week.
The response says that Friedman could not participate due to "last minute scheduling issues".
The response says that Friedman could not participate due to "last minute scheduling issues".
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I think, every so often, about how the student protesters in South Korea figured out there was a finite supply of tear gas, and then staged retreating marches that caused police to burn off most of it, before the big "bring your auntie and kids" marches that ultimately toppled the dictatorship.
September 18, 2025 at 5:03 AM
I think, every so often, about how the student protesters in South Korea figured out there was a finite supply of tear gas, and then staged retreating marches that caused police to burn off most of it, before the big "bring your auntie and kids" marches that ultimately toppled the dictatorship.
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A wake up call:
“…any policymaker who is not preparing to deal with the US as an extractive fascist superpower has an existential Oh-No Moment coming in their foreseeable future.”
By @birmo.bsky.social
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“…any policymaker who is not preparing to deal with the US as an extractive fascist superpower has an existential Oh-No Moment coming in their foreseeable future.”
By @birmo.bsky.social
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This is what fascism looks like.
It’s been a while since I read any Stalin biographies.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:46 AM
A wake up call:
“…any policymaker who is not preparing to deal with the US as an extractive fascist superpower has an existential Oh-No Moment coming in their foreseeable future.”
By @birmo.bsky.social
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“…any policymaker who is not preparing to deal with the US as an extractive fascist superpower has an existential Oh-No Moment coming in their foreseeable future.”
By @birmo.bsky.social
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Hey!! Here's a new piece for @thepointau.bsky.social - the first of what will be many little updates on the current state of carbon capture and storage.
Both failure-prone and eternally immune to the consequences of failure: there is absolutely nothing like it -->>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Both failure-prone and eternally immune to the consequences of failure: there is absolutely nothing like it -->>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
January 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Hey!! Here's a new piece for @thepointau.bsky.social - the first of what will be many little updates on the current state of carbon capture and storage.
Both failure-prone and eternally immune to the consequences of failure: there is absolutely nothing like it -->>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
Both failure-prone and eternally immune to the consequences of failure: there is absolutely nothing like it -->>
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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Remembering today that having your heart broken is a necessary step on the path to becoming fully human. Whichever heartbreak is your first, it’s probably critical that a state break your heart so that you can develop a political imagination. If this is your first, I’m sorry and also welcome.
January 8, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Remembering today that having your heart broken is a necessary step on the path to becoming fully human. Whichever heartbreak is your first, it’s probably critical that a state break your heart so that you can develop a political imagination. If this is your first, I’m sorry and also welcome.