@HudspethDave

Retired, determined. Intergenerational climate justice. Wurundjeri land.

 Melbourne, Victoria
Joined August 2011
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We should use Australia's environment laws to protect our 'living wonders' from new coal and gas projects theconversation.com/we-shoul…

We should use Australia’s environment laws to protect our ‘living wonders’ from new coal and gas...

Australia’s environment does not have sufficient legal protection from climate change, as outlined in a new report from the Climate Council Australia.

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Roderick Campbell@R_o_d_C8 Dec 2025
Key things to know re this week's gas policy scramble. 1. The gov has already sold out to the gas industry. 2. The remainder is a fight between gas companies - Santos vs Origin-Shell. 3. Watch for SA Labor MPs pushing for Santos. Thread on these points.
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Australia Institute research shows that a 25% tax on gas exports would increase supply and cut energy bills for Australians. “[A 25% tax] would also provide $17 billion annually,” said Mark Ogge, Principal Advisor at The Australia Institute. Read more: australiainstitute.org.au/po…
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I just signed a petition: Stop CSIRO job cuts. Sign here: proudtobepublic.org.au/csiro…

CSIRO — Proud to be public

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"Farmers For Climate Action, which co-commissioned the poll, says numbers remain mostly in line with polling from a year ago, which showed 70 per cent support and 17 per cent opposition to clean energy projects in REZs." reneweconomy.com.au/listen-t…

"Listen to farmers, not Facebook:" Poll reveals majority of REZ residents support solar and wind...

Claims that solar and wind are deeply unpopular among Australia's regional communities have been challenged by the results of a new poll.

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Calling all citizen scientists 🦜, next week is your chance to get out in nature and take part in this year’s Aussie Bird Count. Running from 20-26 October, the count gathers crucial data on our country’s unique bird species, tracking which birds are thriving and which may be under threat. In Australia, government investment in the monitoring of both threatened and common bird species has many big gaps, making the data that is collected by citizens extra valuable for scientists and conservation programs. Read more about the Bird Count and how to sign-up at the Guardian: theguardian.com/environment/… #birds #birdlife #BirdWatchers #twitchers #birders #listers #CitizenScience
A white parrot-like bird looking at the camera with a leafy background. Text over the image says "Calling all citizen scientists. The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is almost here"

ALT A white parrot-like bird looking at the camera with a leafy background. Text over the image says "Calling all citizen scientists. The 2025 Aussie Bird Count is almost here"

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AAP FactCheck@aapfactcheck10 Oct 2025
A Nationals senator's claim that the CSIRO has said coal is Australia's cheapest power source omits crucial details. aap.com.au/factcheck/senator…

Senator's 'cheapest form of electricity' claim misleads

A Nationals senator's claim that the CSIRO has said coal is Australia's cheapest power source omits crucial details.

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Petition to Save the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI) chng.it/ZkL2sQms via @ChangeAUS

Sign the Petition

Petition to Save the Monash Sustainable Development Institute (MSDI)

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The Govt's negotiations with Woodside over the North West Shelf have come to a 'sticking point'...over limits on nitrogen oxide emissions. Emissions that are destroying ancient rock art The Govt should be fighting to protect Australia's heritage. Not negotiating for it. #auspol
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David Pocock
@DavidPocock20 Aug 2025
The Labor Govt delayed approving one of 🇦🇺's biggest fossil fuel projects until after the election & is now hiding the National Climate Risk Assessment. Australians deserve honesty. Selling out the people & places we love to vested interests must stop. afr.com/policy/energy-and-cl…

PM’s trip to SA algal bloom reveals cautious Labor’s climate fears

The Coalition lacks credibility on climate. But that doesn’t translate to an automatic advantage for Labor.

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Since 2001, every single federal resources minister has gone to work in the fossil fuels sector shortly after leaving parliament. #auspol abc.net.au/news/2025-08-22/c…

'Revolving door' between politics and lobbying rings transparency alarm bell

Lobbying has become big business, with around 727 lobbyists registered in the national capital, more than three times the number of elected officials sitting in parliament.

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Tony Press@AnthonyPress19 Aug 2025
Antarctic Science: The US National Science Foundation and the fate of the research icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer | Scientific American scientificamerican.com/artic…

U.S. Cuts Antarctica’s Only Research Icebreaker Ship under Trump Budget Squeeze

The National Science Foundation will stop operating the Nathaniel B. Palmer icebreaker and slash polar science funding by 70 percent, devastating Antarctic research

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Changes uncovered in the Antarctic will have global consequences for sea levels and climate patterns worldwide. Prof Nerilie Abram FAA (ANU) and her team have released groundbreaking research today revealing alarming regime shifts in Antarctica. abc.net.au/news/2025-08-21/i…

Scientists warn of 'abrupt changes' taking place in Antarctica

Scientists say there is emerging evidence of abrupt and potentially unstoppable changes in the Antarctic environment, heightening the risk of significant sea level rise and the extinction of species.

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Ross Gittins@1RossGittins3 Jun 2025
We're re-elected a weak government, only pretending to care about climate bit.ly/3HpPKzB #ausecon #ausbiz #auspol

In one awful decision, Albanese has revealed his do-nothing plan

If you want to govern effectively, you have to be prepared to stand up to powerful interest groups. It’s now clear Albanese isn’t prepared to do that.

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Replying to @AlboMP
@AlboMP @MurrayWatt Credibility on sane climate outcomes and emissions absolutely on the line. If greenlit, the project would represent the 27th fossil fuel approval given by the Albanese government since coming to office. theguardian.com/australia-ne…

Murray Watt knocks back objections to Woodside’s North West Shelf extension and clears way for...

Environment minister due to decide on controversial plan by end of the month in one of his first major challenges in new portfolio

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And this is the shocking thing. Watt's hands have been completely tied by Albanese's lack of action on reform of environment laws. Climate indifference is not in the interests of any worker anywhere. What a shit sandwich.
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Analysis finds emissions from Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas expansion would be greater than the combined emissions from all of Australia’s coal power stations.. reneweconomy.com.au/new-lega…

New legal challenge emerges as Woodside gas plan declared worse than all Australia's coal plants

Analysis finds emissions from Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas expansion would be greater than the combined emissions from all of Australia’s coal power stations.

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If you want to reduce the carbon footprint of your diet, less meat is nearly always better than sustainable meat.
A graph comparing the greenhouse gas emissions of various protein-rich foods, measured in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents (kgCO2 eq) per 100 grams of protein. The chart features colorful curves representing different food items, with the height of each curve indicating the level of emissions associated with its production. The bottom line is that plant-based protein sources still have a lower footprint than the lowest-impact meat products. Sources are credited to Joseph Poore and Thomas Nemecek (2018) for the data and Our World in Data for the visualization

ALT A graph comparing the greenhouse gas emissions of various protein-rich foods, measured in kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents (kgCO2 eq) per 100 grams of protein. The chart features colorful curves representing different food items, with the height of each curve indicating the level of emissions associated with its production. The bottom line is that plant-based protein sources still have a lower footprint than the lowest-impact meat products. Sources are credited to Joseph Poore and Thomas Nemecek (2018) for the data and Our World in Data for the visualization

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Victoria – the secretive state (“Victoria secretly slices $2.4b from public schools …” 12/5). Helena Kilingerova, Vermont @theage letters
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The Albanese govt went to the 2022 election promising thorough reform of the national nature law. That promise remains unfulfilled. It’s time to get on with the job. #auspol 7news.com.au/news/anthony-al…

Anthony Albanese sworn in as prime minister for the second time

Albanese and his reshuffled ministry are being sworn in by the governor-general.

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Slow Sunday? Perfect time to pop into your local cinema and sink into something beautiful. Ocean, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, is a stunning reminder of why our blue planet is worth protecting – and a great way to celebrate his 99th birthday! We couldn't agree more with these words from one of the world's most inspirational conservationists: "After a lifetime of exploring our planet, I remain convinced that the more people enjoy and understand the natural world, the greater our hope of saving it and ourselves becomes" Tickets at: oceanfilm.net
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Renew Economy@renew_economy5 May 2025
South Australia Liberal Party, who set the state’s first target of 100 pct “net” renewables, and then backflipped to nuclear, has changed its mind again reneweconomy.com.au/s-a-libe…

SA Liberals who first pushed 100 pct renewables - then went nuclear - reverse course after poll...

South Australia Liberal Party, which set the state's first target of 100 pct "net" renewables, and then backflipped to nuclear, has changed its mind again.

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