It’s our kids and grandkids who will suffer and are owed an apology.

Much watch episode.

‘Competition drives efficiency, innovation & better outcomes for consumers. But it only works when market rules are clear, and monopolies are held in check,’ writes @stephaniebashir.bsky.social #energy

How can @australia.theguardian.com not have heard of Jason Collier? He is arguably the Mozart of the 21st Century. Moon River is a masterpiece of vocal arrangement and production. www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

My wife asked for an update on how our solar system and @amberelectric.bsky.social account were doing. I explained that we had consumed 20.5MWh of electricity over the last 18 months for a net usage cost of -$140. That is, we were paid $140. That’s nice! 👍😀

"… to now expect the party to cover Pesutto’s substantial debts goes against the grain of everything we believe as Liberals” says Demming. Apparently, she also believes in blackmail… as a Liberal. 😂 www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Battery power in South Australia is starting to look really interesting. We're going to see the same in other states over the next few years.

From today’s Sun-Herald. Great talking to the fabulous Peter Fitzsimons.

EV buyers in Australia can now choose from 100 different electric vehicle models, and there are more to come. Just seven years ago, there were only 6 models available

I have written many healthcare stories, but never before have I written about my own health. I decided to do so after learning one of my drugs costs nearly $1,000 a pill and just 25 cents to make. What I found was an incredible story of discovery and exploitation. www.propublica.org/article/revl...

We’ve wrapped the first phase of our ARENA-backed EV smart charging trial, and the results speak for themselves. 850+ Teslas, 100 smart chargers. Cheaper, greener charging, all automated. Now we’re looking ahead to what’s next: V2G. www.amber.com.au/blog/lessons...

the nats are almost done killing the libs.

“If the Liberals want to continue their anti-science, anti-democratic culture wars, no one should worry, or try to stop them. Their future is a ‘them problem’.”

The death rattle of the nuclear debate in Australia. Nuclear bros find out who their true friends really are.

Volvo's electric semi-truck lineup is doing quite well these days. insideevs.com/news/758587/...

Always worth remembering the Liberal Party is now a minor party of the Coaltion

Opinion | News Corp and its media bedfellows rely on snark, shrillness and outrage gimmickry. This election shows the public is over it, @mediumandmessage.bsky.social writes.

Joe gets it right for once. www.skynews.com.au/opinion/the-...

“the Liberals would do well to lose the sneer” Is this remotely possible under any of those in consideration for the leadership position? I doubt it. insidestory.org.au/are-the-libe...

@crikey.com.au “What the Liberal Party itself needs to understand is that News Corp is a foreign-owned communications business, with its own agenda of fostering hatred, resentment and division in order to sell advertising and subscriptions.” www.crikey.com.au/2025/05/05/n...

Spot on. Mark hits multiple nails squarely on the head. We are not RWJWs wanting to emulate Trump’s America. Aussies are drawn to inclusiveness and equity.

After 25 years on Twitter and the final cremation of the nuclear debate in Australia, I can log out from that cesspit for the last time. We can now focus on the best way forward for solar, wind & batteries in our NEM. A positive discussion will be very welcome.

This explanation of Trump's tariff brain fart makes sense. However, it points out that the plan's success ultimately depends on global trust in the US. Unfortunately, Trump has comprehensively blown any such trust to smithereens. Sad. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ts5...

Small modular #nuclear reactors (SMRs) are projected to be the most expensive source per kW of electricity generation www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/smrs-...

@profgalloway.com at his most thoughtful. Nicely done, Prof G. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Jt...

Alright doomscroll friends, here's a thread to 📌 on safeguarding yourself. First, a guide to protecting yourself from government surveillance as Donald Trump vows to go after his enemies and exploit America’s digital surveillance machine to do so.

Very insightful commentary on Europe's diplomatic failure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh1z...

“We have a prime minister afraid to say what is true and an opposition leader thrilling at the prospect of saying what is not.” @thesaturdaypaper.com.au www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2025/02/08/s...

This is why nuclear has no chance of success in Australia. We’ll just turn off the grid. 🤣

Rio Tinto is looking to add battery storage to contracted wind and solar to power its giant smelters in Australia, saying they have no future with #coal generation because of high costs and emissions

The Liberal Party of Australia has made an ad about its Nuclear Plan, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBqV...

The entire archive of all CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025 has been backed up on Internet Archive. Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!

“Like Earth’s most screamingly preposterous hypocrite.” Perfect! I will dine out on this morsal for months.🍷

Aussies, we’re next. “Trump is single-handedly reneging on 80 years of American work to persuade others to trust and rely on the United States. He is remodeling the international image of the U.S. after himself: … untrustworthy.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

‘Rising star’: Europe made more electricity from solar than coal in 2024

The climate and renewable energy debate is being settled by economics. The fossil fuel & nuclear lobby cannot withstand renewable's lower costs. But the knockout punch will come when insurance gets serious about climate change. thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spin...

⚛️ exactly zero OECD countries have poured concrete for a new #nuclear reactor this decade. …if all goes to plan, hungary🇭🇺 will be the first in mar '25. been a long time coming: • national assembly voted to proceed: 2009 • site preparation began: 2019 • operation: ~2032. www.vg.hu/vilaggazdasa...

It's the S-Curve, stupid: New model predicts half of world's energy will come from solar by 2035 reneweconomy.com.au/its-the-s-cu...

Nuclear generation isn't 100% reliable. Analysis of European nuclear data suggests weekly fleet output during peak season can drop below 60% of average levels. This is comparable to the effect of a bad renewable drought on wind+solar generation in Australia. /1

This is probably the most important story of year in the energy transition. ~600 gigawatts of new solar added to world grids today. That will produce ~1,000 terawatt-hours of clean electricity, or ~25% of all US electricity use or 2/3 of India's. In one year! Simply massive & it's accelerating. 🔌💡

Another inconvenient truth for Mr Dutton👇 #energy #auspol

I have seen the green dot reflectors in my travels, had no idea what they were. Now I know and they are a fantastic idea. #truckers #drive #rest #safe www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...

Scrambled weather cycle prompts meteorologists to rethink models https://www.ft.com/content/4c5da16b-e85e-4828-8f07-873c229aaa3c

They’ve belled the cat We’ve always known their expensive nuclear scheme was a stitch up. Now one of them finally admitted it

Coalition ‘not serious’ about Dutton’s nuclear plan and running economy off it ‘unachievable’, Matt Canavan says - by @joshbutler.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Batteries to the rescue. Get used to it. “AEMO has managed the heatwaves and the multiple outages … including putting several big batteries on standby – a protocol it is now using when the grid faces demand highs, and demand lows.”

“The 24-hour collapse of Dutton’s cunning nuclear news cycle — from Friday’s front-page banner, through the ABC same-day number-crunching, to its great vanishing on the weekend” They got that right! 🤣 www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/19/a...

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