Tackling fossil fuel addiction is the unspoken contingency on which all environmental efforts ultimately depend. This is the flaw of COP30, Australia's environmental law reform and the long march by some away from net zero. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Environmental protections will remain politicised under new legislation, which allows the Environment Minister to approve project applications in the national interest. Question is, why is environmental protection not in the national interest? open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Rare earths the focus of the Trump-Albanese lovefest, but Australia's potential river of gold needs careful navigation. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Something positive for the weekend! open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

A milestone event. Today I went to Bunnings and spent nothing.

Every renovated a house to create a new, improved version. Scientists are becoming renovators in their quest to protect the Earth's biodiversity and most important ecosystems. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Latest on my substack: geoffbrooks.substack.com/p/australias...

Latest post to Alpha Earth: open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro... @docsenvaus.bsky.social

Snooze Dogg watching Snoop Dogg. #afl #grandfinal

I think we need a social media channel dedicated to discussing everywhere except the US. For non-US types, the American focus is a bit eye glazing.

Love China’s immediate response to Trump’s climate denial. The US is leaving a vacuum for China to step in and assume global leadership by taking the scientific and moral high ground on multiple issues. America First looking more like a lone runner in a race no one else wants to compete in.

Australia's target climate range illustrates the lack of conviction associated with appealing to the so-called 'sensible centre' of voters. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Attending a seminar this evening on 'How to survive the next 100 years:Lessons from Nature'. I think that my first lesson from nature will be that a couple of years shy of 70, I ain't going to make it. 😂

A local debate set to replicate globally - a virality driven by climate change. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Lost the case, but no regrets and pleased that Doctors for the Environment has exposed fundamental shortcomings in our environmental regulations. Support us in covering our costs incurred in achieving this: click.chuffed.org/click?ZTJBfb...

Wow! Virgin Australia about to allow pets on flights after food and health authorities confirm airline food is safe for them! 😂

Don’t know why I’m leaving this to holiday in Japan. 😎 #morningtonpeninsula #dreamholiday

I'm struggling with the debate on nuclear power as an environmentally friendly solution to surging power demand. An article in which I pose questions with inadequate answers: open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

My latest on the Alpha Earth substack; open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Israel attacked Iran. The US escalated against its own intelligence advice. And Iran now asked to stand down and talk. And the Aussie government backs it all in. We truly are the bitch for Israel and the US.

I guess I'm on fire this week: open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Have revamped my substack, now under the masthead Alpha Earth and totally focused on climate and environment. Take a look and let me know what you think. Free subscriptions welcome! geoffbrooks.substack.com

I wonder whether some of the language used in calling for urgent action on climate is doomed to fail. Do people see climate change as an emergency or crisis? open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

The link between our own health and that of the planet is irrefutable. We are part of its biodiversity, not apart from it.

This is going to be interesting.

One of my most rewarding activities is leading the UNESCO Western Port Biosphere's efforts to ensure our part of the world remains a great place to connect and thrive with nature. Take a look here at our latest here: www.biosphere.org.au/category/lat...

Finally abandoned X. Yes. I know. Late to the party, but it really has turned into a S&!tshow. Like being tortured and kept awake with thrash music 24/7.

Half a century on, it's even harder to distill clear messages from the noise. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

My latest: Earth systems will ultimately conquer the worst of our efforts to exploit its natural assets, including the reckless attacks on climate and environment by the US administration. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

My big out take from #AusVotes2025 - the days of the boomers’ electoral power are over. I’m one of them and I welcome the chance this gives government to tackle intergenerational equality and the big issues like climate that younger people are facing.

Wow! Boss move.

Trump is beyond disgusting. Literally a scorched Earth policy with regard to environmental protections. Money is the only thing that talks in the White House: www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/c...

Lazy days poolside.

The Trump pirate crew is beyond words. Environmental vandals riding roughshod over biodiversity in the interests of unfettered development, resource extraction and profit. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

To really tackle our environmental challenges, we need a blend of science and indigenous knowledge. But is indigenous knowledge actually science anyway? open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

We are part of biodiversity, not separate from it. Human exceptionalism will be our downfall. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

The alarm bells on climate are no longer rung by greenies, but by finance. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

#votecompass I guess as the world’s moved right, I’ve stayed where I am. #AusPol #AusVotes share.votecompass.com/uQJp3_0yn3U1...

Our politicians are failing their communities by covering up the risk of catastrophic climate change - and we'll all pay the price. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Really informative brochure from Dutton’s LNP in the mailbox. Succinctly summarised all the reasons I should vote for my local independent! #auspol

Federal Labor Government continues to dilute rather than strengthen Australia’s environmental laws as amendment to protect Tasmania’s salmon farms. Collusion with the opposition gives threatened species no chance in the Senate. #auspol open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Aussie Government needs to come clean on ONI climate security risk report. Transparency on action or lack of it is essential for understanding climate change impacts on communities and families. open.substack.com/pub/geoffbro...

Pondering whether placing climate and environment among your highest political priorities is now just a reflection of privilege... geoffbrooks.substack.com/p/is-climate...

Planetary Solvency - I think one of the most interesting papers on climate change risk in recent times. www.biosphere.org.au/latest-news/...

A good balance option piece for anyone interested in the forthcoming election debate over superannuation: www.investmentmagazine.com.au/2025/01/supe...

I wonder if underlying lending and investments behaviour will align with recent PR from the US finance sector as it rushes to ingratiate with the 'drill baby drill' President? www.verbology.com.au/blog/us-financiers-chameleons-in-the-climate-spotlight

Hot August Night is now an Aussie experience. Our climate has changed over 50 years, but there is a real danger our conversation about it are as obscure as the lyrics on Neil Diamond's iconic album. www.verbology.com.au/blog/hot-august-night-a-half-century-of-change-maybe-2024-8

The NT election result was pretty predictable, but rings alarm bells for climate action and the environment: www.verbology.com.au/blog/voter-p...

Laughter should be thought of as a powerful asset for leaders, not a handicap. www.verbology.com.au/blog/is-it-t...