Catherine James

‘Agrivoltaics is not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges’ Scientists have conducted a six-sphere literature analysis of agrivoltaics, considering sustainability, soil–crop productivity, socioeconomic resilience, solar power generation, spatial efficiency, an...

Agrivoltaics: "not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.”

New all-time record set for Victoria, Walpeup 48.9°C, noting that Ouyen won’t report until tomorrow as it is a manually recorded site.
reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/

Adam Bandt:

“Coal and gas exports are destroying the great Australian summer”…

“I sat in that building for years watching politicians make solemn condolence speeches about fires and floods, then go and approve another coal or gas mine.”

#Heatwave #SantosHeatwave

‘Agrivoltaics is not just a land-sharing concept, but a systems-level solution to some of the world’s most pressing challenges’ Scientists have conducted a six-sphere literature analysis of agrivoltaics, considering sustainability, soil–crop productivity, socioeconomic resilience, solar power generation, spatial efficiency, an...

In addition to higher yields with agrivoltaics, they found reduced water demand and CO₂ emissions through partial shading, climate buffering from improved land productivity by co-optimizing agriculture and solar energy on the same land base.
www.pv-magazine.com/2026/01/22/a...

Incorporating solar energy with farmland can double land use, reduce water usage, increase yields, provide shade, and generate energy and income. Dive into the many benefits of agrivoltaics ➡️ ow.ly/QIrO50Y1NGY 🔌💡

Ultimately, then, it's not surprising to see the term "hysteria" resurfacing now, as a way to vilify those (disproportionately women) who are trying to sound the alarm in the face of fascism, and those who are trying to combat hate with community and care. 7/

People: I don't want to pay more taxes!

Mother Nature: Fuck it all... burn it all down.

People: Why didn't the government buy equipment to deal with it?

Government: We don't have the money. Should we increase taxes to pay for it?

People: Fuck NO!

Mother Nature: it's me again.

The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with irreversible consequences, according to a new United Nations report. https://cnn.it/4qxGTNX

Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables Getting to net zero relies on the bush. Rapid change can create tensions – but media framing and vested interests have inflamed the situation.

Battle for the bush? Ignore the noise – most farmers like renewables
theconversation.com/battle-for-t...

The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...

I wonder if the technology made by overt genocidal fascists by stealing all human creation in the world that we know of that heats the planet while poisoning the water, air, and our very minds, in order to deskill us and control us, technology that doesn't even work good, is inherently fascist

having thought about this for three days, my current status is:

what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.

The fact that the thing we're calling artificial intelligence *can't do math* and yet we're jamming it into programs that successfully *have done math* for decades, then warning people against using the AI to do math, seems like an excellent summary of where we are.

Maybe it’s time to fucking tax mega corps properly already

This Economist Crunched the Numbers and Stopped Dating Men And she’s never been happier.

This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.

Sign the petition to prevent the damage done by harmful invasive species We will take your support to the Federal Environment Minister calling for increased funding and efforts to stop invasive species-led destruction, deaths and extinctions in Australia.

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Please sign and share 💚💚💚

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Spectacular with their ruffled petals

Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognised

It's easy to assume that anything you can buy in a shop, find in your house or apply to your body must be safe

Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?

I mean, someone must have tested it, right?

Wrong

Oh I love this! How magnificent 🤩 Going to have to find a spot in my garden for some I think x

'To appease Donald Trump': Australia's beef backflip all too convenient After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.

After repeatedly arguing it wouldn't trade away biosecurity standards to assuage Trump, the government now argues it is satisfied with improvements in US cattle traceability.

What Would it Take to Electrify Ag Trucking? - Offrange Agricultural transport is a significant contributor to climate change. Full electrification is a ways off, but advocates note subtle signs of progress..

What would it take to electrify the ag trucking industry? We dug in:

ambrook.com/offrange/per...

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Good luck with it Asher 🤞 I hope there's much less shit option out there for you!

A OECD Trade & Agriculture Starter Pack for those interested. go.bsky.app/P4denVy

From freight to plate: The 'mind-boggling' journey of 'fresh' food Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.

Most "fresh" food travels thousands of kilometres to be sorted, divvied up and, in some cases, sent back to the place it came from — at huge cost to farmers and shoppers. But some new options are starting to sprout.

Cattle industry walks away from net-zero target by 2030 pledge Less than a decade after the red meat industry promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, it abandons the goal claiming it is not possible.

'it's not a step backwards but a bit of a strategic realignment' 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??

#agsky #netzero

www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...

Victorian Country Hour - ABC listen Conflict in the Middle East is already changing the value of products at the farm gate in Australia

How Middle East conflict hits Australian farmers and the world trade in protein

Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia

Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive

LISTEN: 🎧👇

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

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If you are confronted by any privileged, entitled old white men experiencing a meltdown over the humanitarian actions of a 22yo female champion and legend, the Greta Thunberg Helpline is still operational and still taking calls. Please refer anyone in need. ☎️