melcathie.bsky.social
@melcathie.bsky.social
Living on Birpai land on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Access to justice, climate & ecosystems, urban planning and kindness are my jams. Also dogs, birds, and absurdity.
#auspol #auslaw
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Finally, here's how to tell if a photo is Al generated! Look closely at the 4 objects circled in red (via FB).
December 23, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Finally, here's how to tell if a photo is Al generated! Look closely at the 4 objects circled in red (via FB).
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The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
We are hurtling toward climate chaos.
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
We are hurtling toward climate chaos.
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer
academic.oup.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 AM
The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink
We are hurtling toward climate chaos.
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
We are hurtling toward climate chaos.
academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...
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All Australians should be disgusted by weak & secretive Albanese Govt’s gutting of our already limp Freedom of Information laws.
Where are the rusted-ons protesting against this?
@thesaturdaypaper.com.au spot on - outrage the only response
Where are the rusted-ons protesting against this?
@thesaturdaypaper.com.au spot on - outrage the only response
October 25, 2025 at 11:08 PM
All Australians should be disgusted by weak & secretive Albanese Govt’s gutting of our already limp Freedom of Information laws.
Where are the rusted-ons protesting against this?
@thesaturdaypaper.com.au spot on - outrage the only response
Where are the rusted-ons protesting against this?
@thesaturdaypaper.com.au spot on - outrage the only response
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UPDATE: Our ad has been pulled. While the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun talk about freedom of speech all the time, they've decided that they won't be proceeding with our ad tomorrow.
We still hope they will run our ad at a later date, because we need to broadcast the message, end the genocide!
We still hope they will run our ad at a later date, because we need to broadcast the message, end the genocide!
September 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
UPDATE: Our ad has been pulled. While the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun talk about freedom of speech all the time, they've decided that they won't be proceeding with our ad tomorrow.
We still hope they will run our ad at a later date, because we need to broadcast the message, end the genocide!
We still hope they will run our ad at a later date, because we need to broadcast the message, end the genocide!
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You cant make this stuff up. A failure of regulation. Conflicts of interest that are entirely ungoverned. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Regulator in gas leak 'scandal' had paid role with industry lobbyist
The man in charge of the Northern Territory government's handling of a major methane leak at a Santos gas plant was working with a lobbyist for the project's co-owner.
www.abc.net.au
September 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
You cant make this stuff up. A failure of regulation. Conflicts of interest that are entirely ungoverned. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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Not to diminish other matters of concern, but Trump’s attack on clean energy jeopardizes the ocean species that produces half the world’s oxygen and is the base of the food chain. What could go wrong? Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
UW researcher’s ‘groundbreaking’ findings challenge assumptions about a keystone ocean species
New research suggests that a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warm.
www.seattletimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Not to diminish other matters of concern, but Trump’s attack on clean energy jeopardizes the ocean species that produces half the world’s oxygen and is the base of the food chain. What could go wrong? Warming seas threaten key phytoplankton species.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
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Did you know bush regeneration boosts wildlife habitats? Native plants attract birds, bees, and butterflies, ensuring balanced ecosystems. Join a local group or start small in your backyard to make a lasting impact on the environment. - andenviro.com.au/services/
#BushRegeneration
#BushRegeneration
August 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Did you know bush regeneration boosts wildlife habitats? Native plants attract birds, bees, and butterflies, ensuring balanced ecosystems. Join a local group or start small in your backyard to make a lasting impact on the environment. - andenviro.com.au/services/
#BushRegeneration
#BushRegeneration
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Moodys Chief Economist Mark Zandi: “The (US) economy is on the precipice of recession…Consumer spending has flatlined, construction and manufacturing are contracting, and employment is set to fall. And with inflation on the rise, it is tough for the Fed to come to the rescue.”
August 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Moodys Chief Economist Mark Zandi: “The (US) economy is on the precipice of recession…Consumer spending has flatlined, construction and manufacturing are contracting, and employment is set to fall. And with inflation on the rise, it is tough for the Fed to come to the rescue.”
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DuckDuckGo has added a feature to filter out AI images from search results.
August 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
DuckDuckGo has added a feature to filter out AI images from search results.
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Major reversal in ocean circulation detected in the Southern Ocean, with key climate implications | Institut de Ciències del Mar www.icm.csic.es/en/news/majo...
Major reversal in ocean circulation detected in the Southern Ocean, with key climate implications | Institut de Ciències del Mar
www.icm.csic.es
July 5, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Major reversal in ocean circulation detected in the Southern Ocean, with key climate implications | Institut de Ciències del Mar www.icm.csic.es/en/news/majo...
Terrifying -
‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops o...
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Terrifying -
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New from Declassified Australia:
THE PLAN TO BOMB IRAN
‘The war strategy towards Iran was published in a policy paper outlining how the US could use Israel to fight the war against Iran, while justifying it with a false narrative of failed negotiations.’
declassifiedaus.org/2025/06/19/t...
THE PLAN TO BOMB IRAN
‘The war strategy towards Iran was published in a policy paper outlining how the US could use Israel to fight the war against Iran, while justifying it with a false narrative of failed negotiations.’
declassifiedaus.org/2025/06/19/t...
THE PLAN TO BOMB IRAN - Declassified Australia
The war strategy towards Iran was published in a policy paper outlining how the United States could use Israel to fight the war against Iran, while justifying it with a false narrative of failed negot...
declassifiedaus.org
June 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
New from Declassified Australia:
THE PLAN TO BOMB IRAN
‘The war strategy towards Iran was published in a policy paper outlining how the US could use Israel to fight the war against Iran, while justifying it with a false narrative of failed negotiations.’
declassifiedaus.org/2025/06/19/t...
THE PLAN TO BOMB IRAN
‘The war strategy towards Iran was published in a policy paper outlining how the US could use Israel to fight the war against Iran, while justifying it with a false narrative of failed negotiations.’
declassifiedaus.org/2025/06/19/t...
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Treasury confirms climate disasters cost Australia $2.2B in 6 months. We must prepare, not just respond.
I’m calling for a $10B Climate Resilience Fund to protect homes, cut insurance costs & future-proof our economy.
#auspol #ClimateAction #Resilience
I’m calling for a $10B Climate Resilience Fund to protect homes, cut insurance costs & future-proof our economy.
#auspol #ClimateAction #Resilience
June 2, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Treasury confirms climate disasters cost Australia $2.2B in 6 months. We must prepare, not just respond.
I’m calling for a $10B Climate Resilience Fund to protect homes, cut insurance costs & future-proof our economy.
#auspol #ClimateAction #Resilience
I’m calling for a $10B Climate Resilience Fund to protect homes, cut insurance costs & future-proof our economy.
#auspol #ClimateAction #Resilience
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incredible database.
This is extraordinary. A database tracking legal decisions in cases where generative #AI produced hallucinated content; both fabricated citations and ficticious court rulings. 112 cases so far; 19 this month: www.damiencharlotin.com/hallucinatio...
Source: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Source: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
AI Hallucination Cases Database – Damien Charlotin
Database tracking legal cases where generative AI produced hallucinated citations submitted in court filings.
www.damiencharlotin.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
incredible database.
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Fiona is one of thousands living through climate change - right now.
Meanwhile, Murray Watt is deciding whether to approve Woodside’s gas expansion which will only put more lives at risk.
🌊 Share this video to #StandWithSurvivors
🔥 Sign our Declaration bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#AusPol
Meanwhile, Murray Watt is deciding whether to approve Woodside’s gas expansion which will only put more lives at risk.
🌊 Share this video to #StandWithSurvivors
🔥 Sign our Declaration bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#AusPol
May 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Fiona is one of thousands living through climate change - right now.
Meanwhile, Murray Watt is deciding whether to approve Woodside’s gas expansion which will only put more lives at risk.
🌊 Share this video to #StandWithSurvivors
🔥 Sign our Declaration bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#AusPol
Meanwhile, Murray Watt is deciding whether to approve Woodside’s gas expansion which will only put more lives at risk.
🌊 Share this video to #StandWithSurvivors
🔥 Sign our Declaration bushfiresurvivors.org/declaration
#AusPol
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Elegant parrots at the Arid Lands, Port Augusta.
May 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Elegant parrots at the Arid Lands, Port Augusta.
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New paper out! 🇦🇺 EVs with V2G tech could replace grid-scale batteries in a 100% Aussie renewable grid.Using just 10-50% of un-used EV battery capacity meets all storage needs–at lower costs than stationary storage. A two for one deal! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... #V2G #EV #energytransition
Electric vehicle battery storage displacement of grid storage in Australia's renewable future - IOPscienceSearch
Electric vehicle battery storage displacement of grid storage in Australia’s renewable future, Rey-Costa, Elona, Green, Donna, Abramowitz, Gab
iopscience.iop.org
May 9, 2025 at 2:34 AM
New paper out! 🇦🇺 EVs with V2G tech could replace grid-scale batteries in a 100% Aussie renewable grid.Using just 10-50% of un-used EV battery capacity meets all storage needs–at lower costs than stationary storage. A two for one deal! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... #V2G #EV #energytransition
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In June 2018, I was logistical support for the commemorations at Belleau Wood for the 100th anniversary of that action. You didn’t show up. You called them suckers and losers.
May 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
In June 2018, I was logistical support for the commemorations at Belleau Wood for the 100th anniversary of that action. You didn’t show up. You called them suckers and losers.
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JUST IN:
Judge Beryl Howell SLAMS
Trump’s Executive Order (EO) targeting law firm, Perkins Coie. She is blocking executive branch agencies from enforcing this unconstitutional EO.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
Judge Beryl Howell SLAMS
Trump’s Executive Order (EO) targeting law firm, Perkins Coie. She is blocking executive branch agencies from enforcing this unconstitutional EO.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov
May 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
JUST IN:
Judge Beryl Howell SLAMS
Trump’s Executive Order (EO) targeting law firm, Perkins Coie. She is blocking executive branch agencies from enforcing this unconstitutional EO.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
Judge Beryl Howell SLAMS
Trump’s Executive Order (EO) targeting law firm, Perkins Coie. She is blocking executive branch agencies from enforcing this unconstitutional EO.
ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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Meanwhile, in Canada…
May 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Meanwhile, in Canada…
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BREAKING NEWS: Coalition Costings Confirm They Will Axe All Major Smart Energy & Smart Transport Programs - @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol #AusVotes25
May 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
BREAKING NEWS: Coalition Costings Confirm They Will Axe All Major Smart Energy & Smart Transport Programs - @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social #auspol #AusVotes25
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“Once I finish sawing off your perfectly good legs your marathon times will start improving. Trust me.”
April 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
“Once I finish sawing off your perfectly good legs your marathon times will start improving. Trust me.”
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Jamie Dimon: recession is best case scenario. It’s likely to be worse.
April 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Jamie Dimon: recession is best case scenario. It’s likely to be worse.