But hey ... USA is all about COAL baby ... COAL!!! 1950s SMOG, infect millions with black lung and zero healthcare benefits!! Way way way ahead of Australia ... right???!!
“It’s 20 years since John Howard, under intense pressure from a fossil fuel lobby horrified by a proposed extension to the mandatory renewable energy target that would have doubled the share of wind and solar from 1 pct to 2 per cent of generation, threw that policy out the door.”
“Australia, which wants to host the 2026 UN climate conference. Is Labor satisfied with power for the sake of being in power, or does it wish to leave a lasting legacy, or will we regret it not being in minority government. It likely has another six years to actually Do Something.”
“Andrew Forrest’s stunningly ambitious goal, but in keeping with the need to act decisively on climate change. Australia’s climate targets are still lacklustre, but its government cannot now argue that it does not have the mandate to be bold.”
“Forrest outspoken in his criticism of net zero targets, describing them as “con”, because they essentially let fossil fuels off hook for real action. He set target of “real zero” at Pilbara iron ore mines by end of decade, which means burning no diesel, no gas for electricity or transport by 2030.”
“Andrew Forrest have already found their voice.
“This result sends a clear and unequivocal message: Australians will back and support policies that recognise the economic opportunities which come from acting on the existential threat of climate change,” Forrest said in a statement on Sunday.”
“Last week, iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest threatened to use his 18.5 per cent stake in listed fish farmer Huon Aquaculture to block its full takeover by Brazilian meat processor JBS unless both committed to higher environmental and animal welfare standards.”
“There will now be nearly as many independents in the lower house as there are Liberals, or members of the LNP or Nationals. How envious must the Americans feel! Trumpism has been repudiated. Common sense, respect for the science, and empathy has prevailed.”
“The foot soldiers Australia’s richest person sent into electoral battle, armed with real and imaginary MAGA caps, have been dispatched by voters. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat, and energy spokesman Ted O’Brien very nearly did.”
“Australian federal government now has clear mandate to do something great – accelerate the transition to renewables and get really serious about climate targets.
Australia has rejected the Gina Rinehart vision of a nuclear-powered, iron-domed Australia living in climate denial and perpetual fear.”
I'm sure climate change was a driver for the young families who took HTV from me. Us oldies too, we worry about the future for our grandchildren. It's very real, and very scary.
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https://www.wboy.com/news/monongalia/more-niosh-layoffs-reported-friday-evening/amp/
“This result sends a clear and unequivocal message: Australians will back and support policies that recognise the economic opportunities which come from acting on the existential threat of climate change,” Forrest said in a statement on Sunday.”
“Last week, iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest threatened to use his 18.5 per cent stake in listed fish farmer Huon Aquaculture to block its full takeover by Brazilian meat processor JBS unless both committed to higher environmental and animal welfare standards.”
Too things to be sceptical about. Forest is a @billionaire and a miner.
Also the articles is by AFR.
Reminder that you can't have climate action without human rights:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/20/australia-billionaires-forbes-list-wealth-oxfam-tax-super-rich
Australia has rejected the Gina Rinehart vision of a nuclear-powered, iron-domed Australia living in climate denial and perpetual fear.”