The real insanity isn’t how much oil prices have spiked, it’s that we’re still burning oil for energy.

The Guardian on our new study, which shows that global heating is significantly gathering speed. Our efforts to overcome our fossil fuel addiction should do the same. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

New name of data centres: slopshop

Lettuce 20 bucks

Rediscovering species once thought extinct is wonderful, but... "It is sobering to think of what natural wonders and mysteries we might never understand and appreciate because of insufficient funding, yet we continue to spend billions annually on wars." - me www.abc.net.au/news/science...

Can we protect our water and electricity from the data centre boom? www.nationalaccount.com.au/p/can-we-pro...

I discovered something that just nauseated me to my core today - Polymarket has a huge number of bets running on climate impacts and disasters An entirely new flavour of disaster capitalism

'With just two days’ notice, Adelaide University has informed us that Elder Hall is no longer available for our event.' 🤨 events.humanitix.com/settler-colo...

Film maker Arwa Aburawa on the CO2 Newsletter... allouryesterdays.info/2026/03/03/i...

Good story on responsible use of AI at a Victorian wind farm site to help with early bushfire detection in the Strzelecki Ranges www.gippslandmonitor.com.au/p/bushfire-d...

This is embarrassing- word of caution re Politico coming to Australia

ACF's national biodiversity policy adviser Brendan Sydes is about to give evidence to the Senate committee looking at the standards that will underpin the new environment laws. #auspol #EPBC You can watch here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Csf-...

Recording of talk 'Planning Solar for Nature' with Dr Eric Nordberg and Professor Lin Schwarzkopf put on by the North Queensland Conservation Council www.nqcc.org.au/planning_sol...

"The wind farm has allowed Mr Coy to offer a scholarship... "It's really changed lives," he said, "I get a bit choked up talking about it."

Civil society push: New demand, new renewables: Industry calls on data centres to BYO solar, wind and storage reneweconomy.com.au/new-demand-n... "These are 100 per cent additional renewable energy, providing added grid stability through the use of energy storage and demand response,

“In energy, there’s still a perception that moving away from centralised generation makes the system less stable. From a systems perspective, that’s not true – if you do it right.” Dr Dietmar Tourbier, CSIRO Energy Director. www.csiro.au/en/news/All/...

'The UK has just thrown its weight behind community energy. Australia should too' - Eleanor Buckley reflecting on recent research done with Australian National University and the role for community energy reneweconomy.com.au/the-uk-has-j...

"It's like winning TattsLotto without buying a ticket," - Farmer Richard Smith on compensation and Strategic Benefit Payment from planned North West Transmission Developments project www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

This is just a short summary of the many materials reviewed by @drilledmedia.bsky.social which offer a case study for how industry can launder their preferred outcomes into policy—and how the ramifications can last for decades. There's lots more, but for that you will need to read the full story:

I just published the first edition of my newsletter Revelations, it includes highlights from my recent reporting on climate change, reading recommendations and updates on the archival research I’ve been doing on the links between the oil industry and rapture anxiety

"tens of thousands of Israeli soldiers hold foreign citizenship, placing Western nationals directly within the scope of international war crimes law over Gaza." How many of these are Australians? And why is mainstream media ignoring them? #auspol johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02...

"by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal..." ...Excuse me what? www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/3

"part of the Atlas Network ecosystem, and a regular guest on podcasts and public events at think tanks that partner with the Atlas Network, including the Institute of Public Affairs, the Centre for Independent Studies and the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance." www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02...

““assessing” reports that Mountbatten-Windsor sent confidential trade reports to Epstein in 2010” - he’s released with no charge, I think the chance of him fleeing to a country where he can’t be extradited went up to 100%

Pauline Hanson's poison is rewarded with airtime and rising support. But fearmongers must be called out | Julianne Schultz For years the radical right has been pushing the limits of acceptable language. Now, as the One Nation leader proves, hateful, demonstrably wrong things can be said...

“You can’t take comfort from exporting the 3rd largest amount of fossil fuels, then saying it’s not our problem. That’s not how the climate challenge works.” @kuminaidoo.bsky.social urges Australia to become a true ally to the Pacific & support a just transition. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdYw...

“Hazardous substances were detected in every product tested,” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Ever heard you can't recycle old solar panels? Turns out they're doing it in Gippsland! Checkout latest site tour report from @yes2renewables.bsky.social trip to ElecSome Solar Upcycling in Kilmany, Vic www.yes2renewables.org.au/elecsome_sol...

Tomoz!!! Briefing: Innovative housing solutions alongside the renewable energy roll-out www.re-alliance.org.au/briefing_hou...

Also Community Power Agency, tik tok and Dr Karl are appearing today

First time on an e-bike, I’m hooked, 30km no sweat.

David Maar running LNL into the ground

““Our job is to communicate that these coal and gas exports are what are fuelling the climate crisis, and making your life harder, and destroying people’s chance of having a good summer and home insurance they can afford,” he says.” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

I wrote this rather odd and personal piece over New Years, and it has received so much positive echo from so many people, including allowing me to reconnect with long lost friends. You might find it useful too. jksteinberger.medium.com/against-fitt...

Book now! Free event in Adelaide events.humanitix.com/rivers-of-re...

Scores of community grps, including the progressive Jewish Council of Australia & NSW Council for Civil Liberties, have condemned the Herzog visit. Many thousands are expected to attend Sydney’s Town Hall Square at 5.30 pm tomorrow, Grace Tame & Senator Mehreen Faruqi are among the speakers. #Auspol

Prediction: we gonna hear FBI/DOJ repeat this a lot, “we made those redactions in error it was an intern/software malfunction/rushed job because of democrat deadline” obviously they were trying to protect their mates and trump in particular.

Another powerful Jewish voice speaking out against genocide. Yuli Novak grew up thinking Israel was a free society, considered herself patriotic and even served in the army. It takes courage to see the truth and to choose not to hide from it. youtu.be/RbtHyPcc1rs?...

“Transmission delays mean coal is needed longer” - Tony Wood

We aim to change outcomes for our communities, and change the energy transition itself. Nothing about us without us. Together, let’s ensure no one gets left behind. Our first newsletter of the year is out! www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/we_re_off_an... #mobsky #energysky #auspol #investing

The same mine Pilbersek said no to because the tailings would poison the waters but then Watt said, oh go on. Poison that water.

"total emissions and emissions intensity to new all-time record low" "electricity prices fell" "renewables (including storage) exceeding 50% of the quarterly energy mix for the first time, delivering 51.0% of overall supply" AEMO’s Quarterly Energy Dynamics report www.aemo.com.au/-/media/file...

"New data shows a 44% reduction, year-on-year, in wholesale prices. Record high renewable energy generation, according to AEMO, are behind the falling prices." www.netzeroinvestor.net/news-and-vie...

It's hard to keep up, but did we already know Bjorn Lomborg was hanging out with Epstein?

Dr Tracy Westerman said the attempted bombing amplifies the longstanding message to First Nations people: "You are simply unsafe for being who you are. ...Leadership sets the barometer for the nation's consciousness ...when there is silence, it says to Aboriginal people that your pain matters less"

⚠️ Reuters has now confirmed what many suspected. In early 2024, U.S. diplomats blocked internal cables describing northern Gaza as an “Apocalyptic Wasteland.” The reports included harrowing details: human bones scattered in the streets, www.reuters.com/world/early-...

“Electricity prices in eastern Australia fell sharply in the final three months of last year as record-breaking contributions from renewable energy and large-scale batteries reduced the need to call on fossil fuels to plug supply gaps.” www.smh.com.au/business/con...