ConnorD
@ConnorDcinq
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I post about the environment, waste management, politics; and cyber security too. Views are my own and do not represent those of anyone else etc etc
Australia
Joined March 2018
Australia's road toll heading in the wrong direction Research shows larger vehicles, especially with higher bonnets, increase risks for vulnerable road users (VRUs) like pedestrians and cyclists - and that particularly includes children and the elderly https://t.co/6V2LXLWWXc
We need people safety commissions, not road safety commissions 5 year old boy killed on quiet urban back road, Nishioka Way in Broome 😢 Increasingly, as cars get bigger, peeps most at risk of being killed are not in the car Reports rarely mention this https://t.co/B8FletjstH
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As I state in this Guardian article: “WA Labor had been more focused on supporting expanded fossil fuel developments – ie Woodside’s North-West Shelf gas exporting facility – than on ensuring a rapid expansion of renewable energy”. Foot off the hose please
theguardian.com
Exclusive: Government document shows electricity from large-scale renewables has flatlined, with one campaigner saying pipeline has ‘little sign of life’
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Recommend watching the “chat”. Shows what a true leader Zelenskyy is 🇺🇦💪
Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.
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👀Have you spotted our billboard in Claremont, WA? Gas, oil and coal are health hazards. Similar to addressing the health impacts of tobacco by first quitting smoking, to address the health impacts of fossil fuels we must first quit coal, oil and gas. https://t.co/zODsVFx8x1
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This…
This is common. Almost all anti EV people and those who spread disinformation on EV have never driven or owned one. They parrot FUD. Get facts.. test drive and talk to actual EV owners!
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Car makers generally focus on bigger markets first Australian vehicle market lags 12 to 18 months Aus BEV share 1.7% 2021 3.4% 2022 7.5% 2023 7.6% 2024 AUS BEV sales share likely to catchup from lag, surge to ~12% 2025 @FSS_Au BEV outsell ICE as soon as 2027, not later 2030
🇦🇺 Australia - Dec 24 - BEV Trajectory 8.7% BEV 2.7% PHEV 88.6% ICE Trailing 12 months are: 7.6% BEV 2.1% PHEV 90.3% ICE Thanks to @ProfRayWills I came to more detailed data on Australia, so here you go with the trajectory for Australia. It is quite possible Australia speeds up
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Telegraph: “there aren’t enough EV chargers!” Gov and industry: “ok, we’ll build lots more chargers” Telegraph: “stop building EV chargers because, erm, potholes!” (Article doesn’t cite any evidence that building more chargers will result in more potholes)
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We’re seeing the state capture of political parties by fossil fuel companies. They’re putting short term profits ahead of protecting the people and places we love. We need the moral courage to end this and legislate a duty of care to young people. https://t.co/d6svDfEKx9
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"A lack of availability of the required technical resources has also pushed out connection timeframes," In other words - “this isn’t a priority for us” https://t.co/UknUIUugbB?
abc.net.au
Electric vehicles represented almost one in 10 vehicle sales in 2024 but regional Queensland drivers are frustrated by the lack of public chargers.
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#evadventure
#AUSYLongLap #AUSYVanTour
@Tesla @TeslaAUNZ #ModelY Day 2 Arrived #Minilya turnoff #WesternAustralia after traveling 149km from #Carnarvon. Efficiency 240Wh/km. Unable to charge at the @HorizonPower_WA #WAEVNotwork 50kW off-grid solar powered @TritiumCharging #FastDC
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Govt asks teenager to help them set up the social media ban on their phone https://t.co/cp7qgCcx6J
chaser.com.au
The teens were shocked by how large the font size was.
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ADORABLE! This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in Order to Score More Handouts
theshovel.com.au
“I just said ‘Hello I’m from the mining industry, give me all your money or I’ll run a national advertising campaign to bring down the government,’ and the treats just flowed”.
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@RogerCookMLA says: “Anyone who is serious about keeping household bills affordable in WA knows we will need gas in our energy mix for years to come.” So are we just going to ignore the fact multiple agencies have stated it’s cheaper to use electricity than gas?
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Even energy companies like @HorizonPower_WA know that gas is on the way out. The Esperance electrification project was a perfect example of this.
So who do you think is most likely to be “full of hot air”: a newspaper editor protecting his bosses gas interests or the WA Council of Social Services backing in the strong evidence that gas free homes are better for health and cheaper to run? https://t.co/vURV9sPiGa
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Every day WA demonstrates the fact it’s run by companies like @WoodsideEnergy Whether it’s handicapping the @EPA_WA or sending counter terrorism units to go after non-violent protestors, this state never fails to show its true colours. #ClimateEmergency
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At least @wamuseum is on the right side of history and recognises the significance of climate protests and the discussion that is prompted from unorthodox action. Meanwhile both sides of WA government continue to act as Gas industry representatives https://t.co/PH39b0kZAq
abc.net.au
The WA Museum is criticised after acquiring a piece of perspex protecting an iconic Australian painting which was graffitied by climate activists.
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Sometimes I run out of ways to express my exasperation and frustration with WA on climate action. Today’s one of those days.
Emissions from Woodside’s new Burrup Hub gas projects are so massive - over 6 BILION tonnes - the WA Government’s solution is to stop assessing the emissions! And therefore not require Woodside to reduce their emissions… which btw will save Woodside $100s of millions.
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Supporting more sprawl in "the longest city in the world". What could be more WA than this: https://t.co/mfT6lOWcQ6
watoday.com.au
The two sites are expected to generate more than 6000 new residential lots to home 16,000 people, including up to 900 new social homes.
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Ex-kingmaker declares WA ‘lazy, too slow’ on clean energy. At least he told it as it is. Now, contrast the influence of the fossil fuel industry through Colin Barnett during that same panel talk. #ClimateActionNow #LGC24 @JessicaPage7
thewest.com.au
Former WA Nationals leader Brendan Grylls has declared WA ‘lazy’ and too slow to develop new industry projects, warning Queensland is ahead in the race to make the most of the clean energy revolution.
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