Darren Johannesen
@solarstewardship.bsky.social
EGM Sustainability, Smart Energy Council. Product Stewardship, Limits to growth, Biodiversity.
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2026 is shaping up to be a big year of action across the West.
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 AM
2026 is shaping up to be a big year of action across the West.
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
Sunbury locals gathered 3,264 signatures for a petition to halt the proposed waste incinerator — triggering a debate in Parliament early next year.
Bring it on! #SpringSt
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South Korea announced it's going to phase out coal-fired power by 2040, a massive win for the climate.🌏
But you might not know that a few local climate groups in Australia played a part in making this happen!🌱
Research Director Rod Campbell explains
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
But you might not know that a few local climate groups in Australia played a part in making this happen!🌱
Research Director Rod Campbell explains
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
December 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
South Korea announced it's going to phase out coal-fired power by 2040, a massive win for the climate.🌏
But you might not know that a few local climate groups in Australia played a part in making this happen!🌱
Research Director Rod Campbell explains
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
But you might not know that a few local climate groups in Australia played a part in making this happen!🌱
Research Director Rod Campbell explains
@rodcampbell.bsky.social #auspol
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Air pollution from cars kills more people each year than the road toll.
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Two cars, similar size, but one emits 17 times more of a deadly pollutant
New rules around NOx, the most deadly form of vehicle pollution, come into force today, as testing reveals which popular models are pumping out more than others.
www.abc.net.au
November 30, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Air pollution from cars kills more people each year than the road toll.
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
Australia needs legislated clean air standards. The govt wouldn’t agree to include them in the environmental laws passed last week. I’ll keep trying - they’ll save lives.
www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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Lobster fishery off Bruny Island in TAS closed on eve of the opening of fishing season due to antibiotic use by the salmon farms.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
No indication of how long for. Must be a devastating blow for fishermen approaching Xmas.
Crayfish Closure Follows Salmon Antibiotic Deployment - Tasmanian Times
The commercial rock lobster fishery south of the D'Entrecasteaux Channel is now closed effective 15 November 2025
tasmaniantimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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when's this bloke going to be PM?
November 12, 2025 at 12:38 AM
when's this bloke going to be PM?
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Critics of renewables often point to land use as a reason not to do wind & solar. Land use IS a real issue for all energy assets incl renewables unless onsite.
But what critics conveniently forget is huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Texas. 👇
But what critics conveniently forget is huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Texas. 👇
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Critics of renewables often point to land use as a reason not to do wind & solar. Land use IS a real issue for all energy assets incl renewables unless onsite.
But what critics conveniently forget is huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Texas. 👇
But what critics conveniently forget is huge land impact of fossil fuels. Aerial view of fracking sites in Texas. 👇
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It may be "the first" whale to die tangled in a shark net this year, but it shall not be the last.
STOP this senseless killing of our ocean wildlife.
Get. Rid. Of. The. Nets! 🐋 #auspol #ProtectWildlife #FuckHumans
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
STOP this senseless killing of our ocean wildlife.
Get. Rid. Of. The. Nets! 🐋 #auspol #ProtectWildlife #FuckHumans
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Juvenile humpback whale dies off NSW coast while entangled in shark net
It is the first whale to have died out of 15 entangled in shark nets on Australia’s east coast so far this year
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:59 AM
It may be "the first" whale to die tangled in a shark net this year, but it shall not be the last.
STOP this senseless killing of our ocean wildlife.
Get. Rid. Of. The. Nets! 🐋 #auspol #ProtectWildlife #FuckHumans
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
STOP this senseless killing of our ocean wildlife.
Get. Rid. Of. The. Nets! 🐋 #auspol #ProtectWildlife #FuckHumans
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Despite this, NT and federal regulators have not forced Santos to repair or replace the tank, or measure how much methane it leaks into the atmosphere when in use."
Governments don't like telling Santos off, do they, @senatorwong.bsky.social.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
Governments don't like telling Santos off, do they, @senatorwong.bsky.social.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
August 31, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Despite this, NT and federal regulators have not forced Santos to repair or replace the tank, or measure how much methane it leaks into the atmosphere when in use."
Governments don't like telling Santos off, do they, @senatorwong.bsky.social.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
Governments don't like telling Santos off, do they, @senatorwong.bsky.social.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-lab...
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(New from me) ‘WA deserves better than another boom-bust cycle. With the right investment and a shift in focus, the state could build a modern industrial base, generate high-quality jobs, and reduce exposure to global volatility.’ #GasIsAGamble #energy #auspol
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
Gas is a gamble – and WA just doubled down
It might be good for energy giants and shareholders, but for households, small businesses, and the state’s long-term prosperity, the risks are mounting.
www.watoday.com.au
July 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
(New from me) ‘WA deserves better than another boom-bust cycle. With the right investment and a shift in focus, the state could build a modern industrial base, generate high-quality jobs, and reduce exposure to global volatility.’ #GasIsAGamble #energy #auspol
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
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The global energy investment landscape has undergone major changes in the past decade – responding to the rise of new energy technologies and shockwaves from the pandemic & the 2022 energy crisis
Our latest Energy Snapshot examines the shifts in detail ➡️ iea.li/3T4s1HS
Our latest Energy Snapshot examines the shifts in detail ➡️ iea.li/3T4s1HS
July 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The global energy investment landscape has undergone major changes in the past decade – responding to the rise of new energy technologies and shockwaves from the pandemic & the 2022 energy crisis
Our latest Energy Snapshot examines the shifts in detail ➡️ iea.li/3T4s1HS
Our latest Energy Snapshot examines the shifts in detail ➡️ iea.li/3T4s1HS
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Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risks
www.ft.com/content/fcaf...
www.ft.com/content/fcaf...
Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risks
Investors attracted by high yields, while recent natural disasters have failed to trigger losses for bondholders
www.ft.com
July 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Catastrophe bond sales hit record as insurers offload climate risks
www.ft.com/content/fcaf...
www.ft.com/content/fcaf...
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Johns a steadfast advocate for Climate, industry and product Stewardship.
John Grimes speaking at AUS National Press Club today‼️‼️‼️ check it out on ABC at 12:30pm
July 9, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Johns a steadfast advocate for Climate, industry and product Stewardship.
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Meanwhile… the world continues to 🔥🔥🔥
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS
#climatecollapse
www.intellinews.com/southern-oce...
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS
#climatecollapse
www.intellinews.com/southern-oce...
Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse
A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a ...
www.intellinews.com
July 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Meanwhile… the world continues to 🔥🔥🔥
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS
#climatecollapse
www.intellinews.com/southern-oce...
STOP SUBSIDISING & BURNING FOSSIL FUELS
#climatecollapse
www.intellinews.com/southern-oce...
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Labor are no friend of the environment www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
State government rules out Great Forest National Park - ABC listen
The Victorian State Government has ruled out legislating the proposed Great Forest National Park, in a move celebrated by hunters and outdoor recreationists, but labelled "disappointing" by conversati...
www.abc.net.au
July 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Labor are no friend of the environment www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
John is a passionate advocate for industry, science, climate, and my personal passion - product Stewardship. Join us as we hear his important address at the national press club.
The 2025 campaign had John Grimes and Peter Dutton in furious agreement, the election was a 'sliding doors' moment for Australians. With renewable energy again on the chopping block, we stood up. Come hear John unpack why the election win was so consequential. npc.org.au/events/john-...
John Grimes
July 9, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Smart Energy Council, will Address the National Press Club on “Power politics: The political power of Australia’s renewable ener...
npc.org.au
July 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
John is a passionate advocate for industry, science, climate, and my personal passion - product Stewardship. Join us as we hear his important address at the national press club.
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‘That the package got up is primarily due to the state’s longstanding energy and climate minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, who designed and championed it. She won support from the plumbers’ union, whose members install gas appliances.’
#FossilGas #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#FossilGas #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Don’t believe the hype: Victorian government deserves credit for not buckling to aggressive pro-gas campaign
Australia’s most gas-reliant state takes a significant step to move households and businesses away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
‘That the package got up is primarily due to the state’s longstanding energy and climate minister, Lily D’Ambrosio, who designed and championed it. She won support from the plumbers’ union, whose members install gas appliances.’
#FossilGas #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
#FossilGas #auspol www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Great read fro. The SECs international fellow - backchannel1.substack.com/p/how-an-aus...
How an Australia-Pacific COP can deliver
Many expected the COP31 hosting issue to be resolved by mid-2025, but negotiations on the competing bid from Türkiye (located right next door to COP29 host, Azerbaijan) are dragging on.
backchannel1.substack.com
June 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Great read fro. The SECs international fellow - backchannel1.substack.com/p/how-an-aus...
This is heart breaking.
"The bill directs what is likely the largest single sale of national public lands in modern history..."
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
250+ million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR bill
The bill mandates disposal of over 2 million acres of BLM and National Forest lands; public lands eligible for sale in the bill encompass over 250 million acres, including local recreation areas, wild...
www.wilderness.org
June 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This is heart breaking.
Fantastic news!
‘Australian solar panel manufacturer Tindo Solar says it has secured a five-year deal to export its solar panels to Vietnam.’
#solar
reneweconomy.com.au/tindo-signs-...
#solar
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Tindo signs five-year deal to export Australian made solar panels to Vietnam
Tindo Solar lands five year deal to export Australian made solar PV modules to Vietnam.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Fantastic news!
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New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a rancid bigot.
www.publicnotice.co
June 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
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"The North West Shelf, according to analysis by The Australia Institute, will be responsible for more emissions than all of Australia’s coal-fired power stations each year."
June 19, 2025 at 1:29 AM
"The North West Shelf, according to analysis by The Australia Institute, will be responsible for more emissions than all of Australia’s coal-fired power stations each year."
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‘As John Grimes, CEO of peak industry body the @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social said on our recent delegation, “It is the Australia-China relationship that gives the world a fighting chance in addressing climate change”.
#FutureMadeInAus #Renewables
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#FutureMadeInAus #Renewables
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I’ve seen the energy future and it’s in China, and Australia must ditch its distrust and collaborate
If Australia is serious about a Future Made in Australia and becoming a ‘renewable energy superpower’, partnering with China is a must, not optional.
reneweconomy.com.au
June 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
‘As John Grimes, CEO of peak industry body the @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social said on our recent delegation, “It is the Australia-China relationship that gives the world a fighting chance in addressing climate change”.
#FutureMadeInAus #Renewables
reneweconomy.com.au/ive-seen-the...
#FutureMadeInAus #Renewables
reneweconomy.com.au/ive-seen-the...
Great meeting with @helenhainesindi.bsky.social and @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social today to discuss all things solar and stewardship.
June 16, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Great meeting with @helenhainesindi.bsky.social and @smartenergycouncil.bsky.social today to discuss all things solar and stewardship.