Excuse the dramatics in the heading 😂 The rest of the article is quite good. The concerns around #SpaceJunk are real and growing. This unplanned hit though is actually likely to be of use as it was known well in advance, unlike most hits on the #moon. #SpaceX

The Independent@the-independent.com · 11h ago

BREAKING | An out-of-control SpaceX rocket has collided with the Moon READ MORE: trib.al/mGkWuJh

Not sure of the point of this article - #SolarGrazing or #agrivoltaics is hardly new. 🧐 Is being successfully used already in NZ on solar farms, in the UK, China, US, Canada, and Australia. Panels and paddocks: How effective solar farm sheep grazing really is www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...

Panels and paddocks: How effective solar farm sheep grazing really is

A new solar farm in Morrinsville is set to double as pasture for grazing sheep, a dual-use model agriculture experts say is promising but largely untested in New Zealand.

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Aussie business will soon be able to hook into the roof top #solar rebate scheme. The 100kw systems cap is being extended up to 1 megawatt meaning businesses can apply. Australia leads the world in rooftop solar, but only on certain roofs. Until now #energysky #agsky www.smh.com.au/environment/...

Australia leads the world in rooftop solar, but only on certain roofs. Until now

An Albanese government plan to use idle roof space on factories and warehouses for solar panels tackles the “missing middle” in Labor’s quest to push more renewables into the power grid.

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Good explainer. #Wildfires #trees

CNN@cnn.com · 15h ago

CNN's Julia Vargas Jones explains why, while some houses may be burned to the ground by the wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, some trees remain standing. Read the latest on the wildfires: https://cnn.it/3S9C15A

Rocket Lab has been awarded a $397M contract by the Space Force to build multiple Flatellite spacecraft for the SB-AMTI program, and launch them on Neutron. We're proud to enhance global security by deploying a resilient space-based system to detect and track airborne threats in real time.

#Sydney folks -- looking for something to do on a night out? Come along to Astronomy on Tap! Also, give the account a follow to keep up with the latest upcoming events. Tue 8 September at The Rocks is the inaugural event!

Astronomy On Tap - Sydney@astro-on-tap.sydney · 3d ago

We’re starting up Astronomy on Tap Sydney! Join us for our kickoff on 8 September, 6:30pm at the Endeavour Tap Rooms on the Rocks for astronomy talks and beer! Admission is free but tickets are limited - sign up at events.humanitix.com/astronomy-on...

#OliveOil production taking a hit again. Holding onto water for irrigation is becoming more important for food production. Wild fires are a much harder problem. Here is how #OrchardManagement helped save one orchard in #Turkey last year. #agsky #wildfires www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire

Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.

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Peter Gardner@peterdgardner.bsky.social · 20h ago

Price of olive oil expected to rise again as European crops feel the heat Farmers warn impact of high temperatures, drought and wildfires on range of foodstuffs means costs will increase www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I just like having so many science based people here.

Paul Bernal@paulbernal.bsky.social · yesterday

The new CEO of Bluesky wants to change Bluesky from being a leftist bubble. The thing is, there’s nothing wrong with being a leftist bubble: the idea that everything has to be all-encompassing and suitable for everyone is a trap. 🧵 1/4

Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires #Spokane #wildfires www.bbc.com/news/article...

Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires

There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.

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For people not familiar with Australian farming and/or contractors, many contractors harvest crops as they ripen, travelling from Queensland down to western NSW and South Australia. Some families in caravans join in with kids being home schooled on the way. Big k’s.

I talked to a large scale #broad-acre Aussie farmer in southern #Victoria not long ago who swore by #LandCruisers. Reckons he could get up to 800 kms before any problems. Stock agent's 4WD hits second-hand market after travelling 1 million kilometres #Australia www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/8...

Stock agent's 4WD hits second-hand market after travelling 1 million kilometres

After clocking 1 million kilometres in his four-wheel-drive vehicle, a west Victorian stock agent has listed his prized possession for sale.

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#spacesky #AtmosphericPollution

Simon Kuestenmacher@simongerman600.bsky.social · yesterday

Boink! Many more uncontrolled objects re-enter Earth's atmosphere compared to a decade ago. Source: www.reddit.com/r/dataisbeau...

The research continues to stack up - growing under solar panels - for the right crops - is a win. #agrivoltaics #DualLandUse #AdditionalIncomeStreams

David Blanchflower BSc@davidbflower.bsky.social · 2d ago

Intriguing. 🧪

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CNN@cnn.com · 2d ago

New Zealand ultrarunner Sophie Woods ran 1,240 miles across eight countries to conquer one of the world's toughest endurance challenges – breaking both the men's and women's time records. https://cnn.it/3SapOh1

🇧🇬 Mammoth bones found on parched bed of Danube Sinking water levels in the Danube river have unveiled the well-preserved bones of a mammoth in Bulgaria and could lead to further discoveries, according to a local museum director.

Aussie has beaten us with everything else to do with #renewables so I doubt they’ll be too concerned if we beat them with this.😂 #solar #PluginSolar

Renew Economy@reneweconomy.com.au · 2d ago

Major NZ government review finds “no good reason” for preventing Kiwis from using plug-in solar, and may make it legal within a year. Will Australia follow? https://reneweconomy.com.au/if-theyre-good-enough-for-germany-new-zealand-set-to-beat-australia-to-legalising-plug-in-solar/

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huck mason@tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 3d ago

never thought short form video would be able to capture a type of humor i can only describe as “the far side-esque” but this comes close.

Good read. Closer ties with Aus on what they’re doing seems sensible - pro BYO power/renewables. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05... www.smh.com.au/business/the... Explainer: What is a #DataCentre and why is everyone freaking out now? #renewables #energysky www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3610...

Explainer: What is a data centre and why is everyone freaking out now?

Data centres have existed for decades, so what's the big deal now?

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To boost #nzpol enrolment – especially for first-time/ younger voters – I reckon as well as "you get to vote", a vital message is "you get TWO votes": ✅ your local representative ✅ and also, THE VIBE Because even if the first kind of vote feels meh, the second one is where the real power is. ✊

The Castle: It's the Vibe

Alt: It's Denis Denuto from The Castle, and he's not wrong: "It's the vibe and, uh... no that's it. It's the vibe." Context: New Zealand's MMP voting system gives you two votes: one for the MP of the electorate you live in - plus a vote for the party of your choice. That party vote tangibly affects the shape of the next parliament, and is a powerful way to have a say about the direction of the country, no matter what you think of the people listed on your voting paper. We're very lucky to have this more nuanced option – other countries get stuck with one of two horses galloping first past the post. So enrol early, and vote hard!

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Talk about a vote of no confidence. Feels like a brutally specific indictment - not just of where things are at right now for young people, but also how they see the future. Can’t say as I blame them; but how do we win back hope?

RNZ News Feeds@rnzrss.bsky.social · 3d ago

'Things are screwed anyway, why try?' Youth voter enrolment rate plummets

Remarkable. Installed solar capacity in India has been growing by 40% a year. In March, it passed 150 gigawatts, & by 2030 is set to double again. It is on the verge of becoming the first major country to power its industrialization predominantly with solar energy. #energysky #renewables #solar

Peter Gardner@peterdgardner.bsky.social · 3d ago

A First Among Major Nations, India Is Industrializing With Solar e360.yale.edu/features/ind... via @YaleE360

I don't know this person but I'm happy to help. If you see a seal, please email photos or videos to Tineke at leopardsealphd@gmail.com (ideally while the seal is present, but older sightings also welcome). New Zealand is blessed with a wonderful big blue backyard that we need to learn more about!

Spearfishing New Zealand is collecting info on close calls between boats and spearos in the water. Complete the form here if you’ve had this happen to you (I’ve responded with a couple of close calls myself). spearfishingnz.netlify.app/near-miss

Video here brings the scale of the fire into perspective. #Spokane #wildfires www.bbc.com/news/videos/...

Washington state hit by wildfires as thousands evacuated and emergency declared

State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.

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Residents return to find homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Washington state #Spokane #wildfires edition.cnn.com/2026/08/02/u...

Live updates: Residents return to find homes destroyed by fast-moving wildfires in Washington state | CNN

At least 600 structures have been destroyed and thousands of families have evacuated as crews battle three major wildfires in Spokane County, Washington. Follow live updates.

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The devastation is unimaginable. I moved here 3 years ago knowing Spokane would be my home. I can’t explain how horrific this is. “It’s like a war zone,” people told me.

Good read. More laws rushed through Parliament under urgency than any term since 2008 #nzpol www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Concern as number of laws rushed through parliament surges

The coalition government has passed more legislation in one term under urgency than any other Parliament since records dating back to 2008, raising concerns public scrutiny of proposed laws is diminis...

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Authorities have declared a state of emergency as wildfires in Spokane County, Washington force thousands of families to evacuate their homes. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/4fNEnin

It’s not the Data Centres - its the power source. So long as they supply their own power and don’t use drinking water for cooling. We are jeopardising the transition to renewables by having this sudden issue with a new very power hungry industry. www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05...

'None of this was forecast': Energy demand from AI data centres soars

A new report concludes the AI-fuelled surge of power-hungry data centres across Australia is jeopardising the country's energy transition.

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0.68% interest rate. For a $30k ev. With 330km to ~400km range. No wonder it sells so well. youtu.be/ZLz93EksuKo?...

China's Best-Selling Car Hits Australia With 0.68% Finance and a Free Charger

YouTube video by The Electric Viking

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