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Idemitsu - a coal miner - has proposed a SOLAR PROJECT. If approved or refused, either side can challenge decision on merits in Court. If the project were a COAL EXPANSION, practice has been to deny merits appeal rights. This make no sense @paulscullymp
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Thank you all @RisingTideAus for a magnificent, bold and joyous Protestival (contender for word of the year 2025?). So many great Australians coming together. Huge effort from you mob and all the volunteers. Respect.
The job of the NSW Productivity and Equality Commission is to provide "objective, evidence-based advice to the Government".
As @RisingTideAus and community gather in Newcastle this weekend, I'm asking @ChrisMinnsMP to heed this advice:
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Hats off to @RisingTideAus for a great snap demo @johaylen's office today re govt attempt to shutdown Newcastle coal protest this weekend. Disappointing that when forced to make a decision between supporting community or coal expansions, the Minns Govt chose coal.
Port of Newcastle protestors blindsided by court challenge newcastleweekly.com.au/port-… via @Newcastle Weekly
"If Minns wants to live in a society where protest isn’t allowed then he should move to North Korea.”
Port of Newcastle protestors blindsided by court challenge newcastleweekly.com.au/port-… via @Newcastle Weekly
Environment Minister Plibersek approved three thermal coal mine expansions today. Protest tomorrow (lunchtime in Sydney)
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Tanya Plibersek's approval of coal expansions (in a climate crisis) this afternoon is bad news for NSW's newly-minted Net Zero Commission. NSW is not on track to meet 2030 and 2035 GHG targets. These projects make their job a lot harder. A short 🧵
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Magnificent speech.... First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at then 2024 Democratic National Conven... youtu.be/k9zAk8t9qZ8?si=rZCU… via @YouTube
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Re methane - here's 1 reason why the EPA needs to step in where NSW Planning has failed. Russell Vale coal mine promised an annual 4% cut in their GHGs. There was no cut. GHGs increased by 90% in 2022-23. But no penalty or consequences for them. @NSW_EPA
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SYDNEY: Protest coal expansions with me next Wed morn (8am, 28 Aug): lockthegate.org.au/premier_s…
Why?
👉 "It's up to governments to make decisions that deal with the issue of climate change. Not pretend they're doing something while they keep approving new [coal] projects." #nswpol
Sad news: Cliff Wallace died this morning. The SMH described him as "a tough, rangy farmer whose fierce opposition" to the Maules Creek coal mine made him a "hero". That he was. Cliff hosted a massive protest camp on his farm. He was also a gentle soul and great Australian. Vale.
Next time you read a pro-gas-expansion puff piece, consider this from the ACT 👇:
"A household that swaps gas cooking, heating and hot water for efficient electric appliances can save around $735 per year – more with the addition of solar." #nswpol
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Corker story on PM last night. Hats off to Ray, Lauren, Original Power and the Marlinja community. So excellent that a remote NT community in the midst of the bunfight against fracking has worked together to get solar for their community. #legends
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Big thanks to @DrJoeMcGirrMP and @BuckinghamJN for joining Lock the Gate today in raising concerns about news that NSW is no longer on track to meet legislated climate targets for 2030 and 2035.
Coal expansions are a big part of this problem 1/2
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The “entirely voluntary” program – pitched at Momentum’s roughly 70,000 gas customers in Victoria – promises to cover the gas abolishment fee of $242 for customers who work with Goodbye Gas to fully electrify their homes.
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"governments need to rapidly slash emissions to net zero ..."
Meanwhile in NSW, @CourtneyHoussos is encouraging new coal expansions by retaining a policy that actively welcomes new proposals. And it's working. 17 new projects in NSW planning system. 1/2
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If you want more info on what's going on and what you can do, come along to this event in Earlwood on Thurs 18 April.
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Shout out to @KyleaTink and team for hosting a top forum tonight on EPBC law reform to protect what's left of Australia's environment.
Click link if you'd like to sign on to an open letter calling for a climate trigger.
#NorthSydney #ChangeTheClimate
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I love everything about this story! Go MONA! Viva la ladies lounge.
MONA defends ladies-only lounge against anti-discrimination case brought by male visitor - ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-03-20/m…
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