I chased up the 'new modelling' showing 'imminent gas shortfall' and 'cold showers' for Aussies. Supposedly from APA Group, reported in The The Australian by Col Packham You'll never guess what I found... theaustralian.com.au/nation/gas-sho…

How influential is the fossil fuel lobby in Australia? Join Mike Rann Mike Rann, former Premier of South Australia, for a special webinar about Australia's future beyond fossil fuels #auspol 5pm AEST, Thursday 5 September FREE, but rego essential > us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"NGOs need to shake off their distaste for the messy world of politics and dive in. Too much is at stake." No one gives you permission to be brave. Being brave is hard. It's uncomfortable. But it's the only thing that will save us. #climate Seth Klein nationalobserver.com/2024/08/27/opi…

The climate crisis is an integrity crisis. #auspol #climate australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-clima….

If we were facing a water shortage, the first action would be to use less water. Where is the conversation about using less gas? The biggest consumer of gas in Australia is the gas industry, producing gas for export. Seems obvious what needs to be cut? #auspol #climate

John Howard introduced firearm reforms in Australia for moral reasons. He even introduced a tax to support gun buybacks. Australians supported it. Australia's most nation changing policies have always had a moral basis & no pretence of 'fiscal pragmatism'. #auspol #climate

The Australian Energy Market Operator is not the all-knowing arbiter of energy policy in Australia. It can be a useful resource, but it is important to remember who its advice it designed to serve (and that its publications can sometimes be self-contradictory). #auspol #climate

The Future Gas Strategy itself DOES say that gas demand is falling. It shows Aus’ gas industry will shrink by up to 49% by 2043. That means we can mine less gas than we do & that the gas industry, via its decline, really can help Australia transition towards a low carbon future.

I am so looking forward to this conversation with the great @georgemonbiot. Free koala credit with every registration!* *(this is a joke & no organism was transacted or harmed in the making of this webinar) #auspol #climate #biodiversity australiainstitute.org.au/event/george-m…

We are LIVE for our webinar with Mike Rann, Chair of the UK Climate group & former Premier of SA, hosted by Ebony Bennett on the topic of Australia's future beyond fossil fuels. There is still time to join, register here: australiainstitute.org.au/event/power-sh…

What does former SA Labor Premier Mike Rann make of the plan to import LNG to 🇦🇺? "Madness, total madness," he says. "A huge failure of public policy over generations. This will make us the laughingstock of the world, both in climate and energy circles.” #auspol Australia Institute

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