Franklin Bruinstroop
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Calling for System Change for the good of all life now and the generations to come.
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'The extent to which the Antarctic ice sheet melts will depend on how much the Earth warms. And that depends on future greenhouse gas emissions from sources including vehicles, power plants and industries.'
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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.
theconversation.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
'The extent to which the Antarctic ice sheet melts will depend on how much the Earth warms. And that depends on future greenhouse gas emissions from sources including vehicles, power plants and industries.'
theconversation.com/sea-level-do...
theconversation.com/sea-level-do...
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The state government quietly reverses the ban on shooting bats, over Christmas when nobody's watching.
Except the bat people, including my friend Bec who's quoted at the end.
The species is ecologically vital and already vulnerable to climate change and disease
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Except the bat people, including my friend Bec who's quoted at the end.
The species is ecologically vital and already vulnerable to climate change and disease
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Queensland to continue to allow farmers to shoot flying foxes after revoking ban on controversial practice
Conservationists and scientists criticise state for backtracking and say alternative non-lethal methods such as netting are more effective
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The state government quietly reverses the ban on shooting bats, over Christmas when nobody's watching.
Except the bat people, including my friend Bec who's quoted at the end.
The species is ecologically vital and already vulnerable to climate change and disease
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Except the bat people, including my friend Bec who's quoted at the end.
The species is ecologically vital and already vulnerable to climate change and disease
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Displaced from their traditional territory, the Sumas First Nation lost the Sumas lake in the 1920s when it was drained to create agricultural land. Now, they are urging governments to consider its restoration. #floods #IDLENOMORE #BC #Canada www.facebook.com/600824432150...
Idle No More
Displaced from their traditional territory, the Sumas First Nation lost the Sumas lake in the 1920s when it was drained to create agricultural land. Now, they are urging governments to consider its...
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December 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Displaced from their traditional territory, the Sumas First Nation lost the Sumas lake in the 1920s when it was drained to create agricultural land. Now, they are urging governments to consider its restoration. #floods #IDLENOMORE #BC #Canada www.facebook.com/600824432150...
Wendy Farmer:
“This is more than an investment in infrastructure—it is an investment in our community. It shows that the government has listened to our call to bring back the SEC. It represents fairness and a future where energy serves people first.”.
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“This is more than an investment in infrastructure—it is an investment in our community. It shows that the government has listened to our call to bring back the SEC. It represents fairness and a future where energy serves people first.”.
newshub.medianet.com.au/2025/12/frie...
Friends of the Earth Welcomes SEC Ownership of Delburn Wind Farm: Jobs, Affordable Energy, and Local Renewal – News Hub
newshub.medianet.com.au
December 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wendy Farmer:
“This is more than an investment in infrastructure—it is an investment in our community. It shows that the government has listened to our call to bring back the SEC. It represents fairness and a future where energy serves people first.”.
newshub.medianet.com.au/2025/12/frie...
“This is more than an investment in infrastructure—it is an investment in our community. It shows that the government has listened to our call to bring back the SEC. It represents fairness and a future where energy serves people first.”.
newshub.medianet.com.au/2025/12/frie...
"We were living on borrowed time but we’re heading towards crunch time, and we need to do things differently.”
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘Borrowed time’: crop pests and food losses supercharged by climate crisis
Heating means pests breeding and spreading faster, warn scientists, with simplified current food system already vulnerable
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"We were living on borrowed time but we’re heading towards crunch time, and we need to do things differently.”
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
In their last piece for the year, Earthly Education (theearthly.substack.com) is demanding honesty, nothing else will help on the edge of collapse open.substack.com/pub/theearth...
my last piece for the year is demanding honesty, nothing else will help on the edge of collapse
the shrinking space for honesty is exactly what the system wants, because a world divided between denial and false comfort is easier to control, distract, and exhaust
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:38 AM
In their last piece for the year, Earthly Education (theearthly.substack.com) is demanding honesty, nothing else will help on the edge of collapse open.substack.com/pub/theearth...
Please join me and sign the petition: Australia needs a publicly owned fire fighting air fleet www.foe.org.au/lat_2026?rec...
Australia needs a publicly owned fire fighting air fleet
Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) believes that social and environmental issues cannot be separated from each other. As a result, FoEA is a social and environmental justice organisation. We seek t...
www.foe.org.au
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Please join me and sign the petition: Australia needs a publicly owned fire fighting air fleet www.foe.org.au/lat_2026?rec...
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Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the attack at Bondi Beach. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families. We extend our deepest solidarity to the Jewish community.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
December 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the attack at Bondi Beach. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families. We extend our deepest solidarity to the Jewish community.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
In moments like this, we are reminded that we are strongest as a society when we come together in unity.
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The brutal shootings in Sydney last night have shaken the nation. Hanukkah should be a time of peace and reflection for the Jewish community, but that has been shattered by this senseless killing.
Now is the time for us all to come together. We can not let this hatred divide us.
Now is the time for us all to come together. We can not let this hatred divide us.
December 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The brutal shootings in Sydney last night have shaken the nation. Hanukkah should be a time of peace and reflection for the Jewish community, but that has been shattered by this senseless killing.
Now is the time for us all to come together. We can not let this hatred divide us.
Now is the time for us all to come together. We can not let this hatred divide us.
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Aboriginal freedom fighter's spirit returned to Country at annual Mannalargenna Day nit.com.au/11-12-2025/2...
Mannalargenna Day saw a 'Bringing Him Home' ceremony held for Pairrebeenne/Trawlwoolway man Timmee, whose spirt was returned to Tebrakunna Country in Tasmania
Mannalargenna Day saw a 'Bringing Him Home' ceremony held for Pairrebeenne/Trawlwoolway man Timmee, whose spirt was returned to Tebrakunna Country in Tasmania
December 15, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Aboriginal freedom fighter's spirit returned to Country at annual Mannalargenna Day nit.com.au/11-12-2025/2...
Mannalargenna Day saw a 'Bringing Him Home' ceremony held for Pairrebeenne/Trawlwoolway man Timmee, whose spirt was returned to Tebrakunna Country in Tasmania
Mannalargenna Day saw a 'Bringing Him Home' ceremony held for Pairrebeenne/Trawlwoolway man Timmee, whose spirt was returned to Tebrakunna Country in Tasmania
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
Please join me in wishing Premier Cook and Water Minister Punch a happy holiday and ask them to grant the wish of protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River! www.likenowhereelse.org.au/christmas_ca...
Sign the holiday card for the Martuwarra!
Wish Premier Cook and Water Minister Punch a happy holiday and ask them to grant the wish of protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River!
www.likenowhereelse.org.au
December 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Please join me in wishing Premier Cook and Water Minister Punch a happy holiday and ask them to grant the wish of protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River! www.likenowhereelse.org.au/christmas_ca...
'The Earth is patient. She has been waiting thousands of years for us to shut up. When we do, the world steps forward.'
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ECOLOGICAL IDENTITY
Arne Naess: Ecological ideas won’t save us. What is needed is ecological identity, ecological self. i.e., we’re not going to think our way out of this mess.
For decades I have… |...
ECOLOGICAL IDENTITY
Arne Naess: Ecological ideas won’t save us. What is needed is ecological identity, ecological self. i.e., we’re not going to think our way out of this mess.
For decades I have st...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
'The Earth is patient. She has been waiting thousands of years for us to shut up. When we do, the world steps forward.'
www.linkedin.com/posts/john-s...
www.linkedin.com/posts/john-s...
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A look at PFAS in the drinking water supplies of Dubbo, Narrabri & Warialda (NSW).
www.foe.org.au/gipa_request...
www.foe.org.au/gipa_request...
GIPA requests concerning PFAS in Dubbo and Warialda Drinking Water Supplies
Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA) believes that social and environmental issues cannot be separated from each other. As a result, FoEA is a social and environmental justice organisation. We seek t...
www.foe.org.au
December 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A look at PFAS in the drinking water supplies of Dubbo, Narrabri & Warialda (NSW).
www.foe.org.au/gipa_request...
www.foe.org.au/gipa_request...
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It’s time super funds lived up to their commitments by ending fossil fuel expansion and securing a stable retirement for us all! Check out our latest report and take action at marketforces.org.au/ffx200
www.superreview.com.au/super-funds-...
www.superreview.com.au/super-funds-...
Super funds’ fossil fuel exposure draws $33bn scrutiny - Super Review
Funds are facing criticism after a new analysis found $33 billion is invested by super funds in companies expanding coal, oil and gas globally.
www.superreview.com.au
December 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It’s time super funds lived up to their commitments by ending fossil fuel expansion and securing a stable retirement for us all! Check out our latest report and take action at marketforces.org.au/ffx200
www.superreview.com.au/super-funds-...
www.superreview.com.au/super-funds-...
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"We're pleased the council has rejected Cuadrilla's attempt to delay clean-up of this former fracking site - but it should have been forced to restore this land to agricultural use long ago." - Helen Rimmer, Friends of the Earth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fracking firm denied more time to restore Lancashire site
Cuadrilla has
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"We're pleased the council has rejected Cuadrilla's attempt to delay clean-up of this former fracking site - but it should have been forced to restore this land to agricultural use long ago." - Helen Rimmer, Friends of the Earth. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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More than 2,500 Starbucks workers are on strike. They’re demanding dignity: fair pay, safe conditions, a contract that respects their labor.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
More than 2,500 Starbucks workers are on strike. They’re demanding dignity: fair pay, safe conditions, a contract that respects their labor.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
It’s time their voices are heard at the same volume as CEOs earning millions.
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Our new report reveals Australian super funds could have over $130 billion invested in the world's biggest coal, oil and gas companies. #climate #auspol
That's your retirement savings being used to support fossil fuels – instead of protecting your future. Take action: marketforces.org.au/FFX200
That's your retirement savings being used to support fossil fuels – instead of protecting your future. Take action: marketforces.org.au/FFX200
December 2, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Our new report reveals Australian super funds could have over $130 billion invested in the world's biggest coal, oil and gas companies. #climate #auspol
That's your retirement savings being used to support fossil fuels – instead of protecting your future. Take action: marketforces.org.au/FFX200
That's your retirement savings being used to support fossil fuels – instead of protecting your future. Take action: marketforces.org.au/FFX200
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What better day than #GivingTuesday to launch our winter fundraising appeal. If you donate €20 or more in your friend's name this Christmas, we’ll pop a beautiful SIÓG Botanicals card your way to share with your friend.
Donate here 👉 www.friendsoftheearth.ie/christmas-gift
Donate here 👉 www.friendsoftheearth.ie/christmas-gift
December 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
What better day than #GivingTuesday to launch our winter fundraising appeal. If you donate €20 or more in your friend's name this Christmas, we’ll pop a beautiful SIÓG Botanicals card your way to share with your friend.
Donate here 👉 www.friendsoftheearth.ie/christmas-gift
Donate here 👉 www.friendsoftheearth.ie/christmas-gift
green groups, including Friends of the Earth, called for a ... review of the government’s support for the gas project ... argu(ing) that the east African nation should be encouraged to invest more heavily in renewable energy to build a sustainable green economy.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK pulls $1.15bn support for Mozambique gas project after climate and terror concerns
TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region and was accused of violating human rights
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
green groups, including Friends of the Earth, called for a ... review of the government’s support for the gas project ... argu(ing) that the east African nation should be encouraged to invest more heavily in renewable energy to build a sustainable green economy.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
And featured on RN Breakfast in the Business section. Great job @marketforces.org.au
NEW REPORT: Market Forces has identified 200 companies with the biggest coal, oil and gas expansion plans globally — aka the Fossil Fuel Expansion Index, or FFX 200.
These companies are actively driving more extreme #climate disasters. And your super fund probably invests in them.
These companies are actively driving more extreme #climate disasters. And your super fund probably invests in them.
The Fossil Fuel Expansion Index - Market Forces
How Australian superannuation funds are propping up the world’s most unforgivable climate polluters
www.marketforces.org.au
December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
And featured on RN Breakfast in the Business section. Great job @marketforces.org.au
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It’s not a great deal if you don’t need it. And especially this year, others really need support. So for all of us who have enough, let’s refuse to get sucked into the holiday shopping frenzy and share instead of shop. We don’t need more stuff, we need communities where all our neighbors are safe.
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It’s not a great deal if you don’t need it. And especially this year, others really need support. So for all of us who have enough, let’s refuse to get sucked into the holiday shopping frenzy and share instead of shop. We don’t need more stuff, we need communities where all our neighbors are safe.
“This isn’t about choosing between the economy and the environment. It’s about recognising that the economy is embedded within the environment, and that the health of the nation depends on the living systems that sustain us.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“This isn’t about choosing between the economy and the environment. It’s about recognising that the economy is embedded within the environment, and that the health of the nation depends on the living systems that sustain us.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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November 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM