Arguments for taxing gas often go something like this: "Tax gas to help pay for public services and infrastructure." The problem is that this narrative can create a political disincentive to phase out some of our most harmful industries, from gambling to fossil fuels.

Taxing gas exports

Should Australia tax gas exports? And if so, to what end? Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports are a major topic of debate at the moment. Much of that debate involves clickbait and misinfo...

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If nuclear is too expensive to ever be built, why does it need to stay banned? This contradiction is core the the arguments from anti-nuclear activists all the way to @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social. Don’t let it hold Australia back. Lift the ban: act.weplanet.org/p/overturn-a...

It's wild that there are still politicians & organisations that think clean energy investment like this should remain illegal. Time to lift the ban on nuclear: act.weplanet.org/p/overturn-a...

Opposition to nuclear energy has helped lock in fossil fuel use. Opposition to cellular agriculture risks doing the same for animal agriculture. Behavioural & system change matters. But blocking technologies that reduce environmental impacts & make change easier for people delays progress.

WePlanet@weplanetint.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This week, @marklynas.bsky.social is joined by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social to explore a new framework for understanding environmentalism. George argues there are three distinct & frequently conflicting philosophies: Green Liberationism, Green Pragmatism, & Green Social Nostalgia. 🎙️ Listen below.

This was a great discussion. I would definitely align with George and Mark in being a Green Pragmatist with strong Green Liberationist principles.

WePlanet@weplanetint.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This week, @marklynas.bsky.social is joined by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social to explore a new framework for understanding environmentalism. George argues there are three distinct & frequently conflicting philosophies: Green Liberationism, Green Pragmatism, & Green Social Nostalgia. 🎙️ Listen below.

People are acting shocked that Labor is opening the door to more gas exploration. But @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social said the quiet part out loud back in 2023: “We’re not going to do nuclear, that leaves gas.” That was not a slip. That was the plan.

Food systems account for roughly 1/3 of global emissions & is a primary driver of deforestation & biodiversity loss. @martinreich.bsky.social explores the 'Protein Shift' that's already underway, & the benefits that await the countries that are rapidly embracing the shift. youtu.be/QMvJ6uCnHE0

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Protein Shift

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This fits the trend over the past 7 years of increasing support for nuclear energy. April last year saw a temporary reversal as voters associated nuclear with Dutton who was deeply unpopular.

WePlanet Australia@weplanetaus.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A majority of Aussies support nuclear energy! Polling commissioned by WePlanet Australia last month shows that a majority of Australians support developing nuclear energy in Australia. Nuclear energy provides 24/7 clean, reliable, and affordable energy independent of the weather or season.

In today's anything but nuclear.

Climate Minister @chrisbowenmp.bsky.social is all mixed up. He's got dirty fossil gas in the 'ins' column and ultra-clean nuclear energy in the 'outs' 'column'. Sign our petition asking him to fix that: act.weplanet.org/p/overturn-a...

"Help me" - Liberal Senator Andrew McLachlan. Senator Andrew McLachlan asked if all this disinformation on climate change is occurring, why isn't my party in government? Ironically acknowledging that his party represents an anti-scientific policy agenda on climate change & often on energy.

We’d love for you to join us this Saturday for our 2025 conference in Sydney. We believe humanity can thrive while leaving space for nature. Together we can build the food & energy systems that serve everyone & protect our shared environment. RSVP: www.weplanetaustralia.org/event-detail...

Veteran financial journalist Alan Kohler captures the reality: if Australia is serious about growing the economy, protecting our standard of living, and tackling the climate crisis, the Albanese government must put dogma and politics aside and finally accept nuclear energy as part of the solution.

Olkilouto could power roughly 5 million Aussie homes each day - emissions free. The first 2 reactors began operating in 1979 & 1982. For over 40 years they've been providing clean energy. Planned to operate until 2038, with plans to extend that further. Nuclear offers decades of clean energy.

This week we are wrapping up season one of our 'Saving the World from Bad Ideas' podcast. @marklynas.bsky.social is joined by producer @robdeschutter.bsky.social to explore the concept of bad ideas: are we only challenging others' bad ideas, or also our own? This seasons episodes🧵

Can Greens support nuclear power? ⚛️💚 Finnish environmentalist and WePlaneteer Tea Törmänen joins @marklynas.bsky.social to dismantle Bad Idea #19: “greens are anti-science.” Tea shares her journey of helping make the Finnish Green Party officially pro-nuclear.

Bad Idea #19 "greens are anti-science" with Tea Törmänen

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Here's @andrealeong.bsky.social report back on tasting the future of food. Cultivated meat allows us to enjoy the foods we love without needing to slaughter animals - reducing animal suffering, environmental impacts, and threats to public health such as animal borne diseases like bird flu.

WePlanet Australia@weplanetaus.bsky.social · last yr.

The future is here and our President @andrealeong.bsky.social is on her way to taste it! Australia has just approved its first cell-cultured meat product for sale. This is incredible news for animals, people and the environment!

The future is here and our President @andrealeong.bsky.social is on her way to taste it! Australia has just approved its first cell-cultured meat product for sale. This is incredible news for animals, people and the environment!

Exciting episode of Saving the World from Bad Ideas releasing tomorrow, all about Rewilding. Is rewilding just about wolves & wilderness vs farmers &rural communities, or something much more hopeful @marklynas.bsky.social is joined by Rebecca Wrigley, Chief Executive of @rewildingbritain.org.uk.

Is industrial agriculture the villain it's made out to be? @marklynas.bsky.social sits down with award-winning journalist and author @mikegrunwald.bsky.social Grunwald to explore Bad Idea #16: "We need to ditch intensive agriculture." Watch or listen now: www.weplanet.org/podcast

While the Global North expands fossil fuels for its citizens, it pressures development banks to block financing for LPG, a fossil fuel that could provide clean cooking for millions of the world’s poorest people who lack electricity. This is an injustice! youtu.be/mq87IM2pib0

"Carbon Colonialism" EXPOSED: The Global North’s Dirty Secret

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Why is the National Party attacking Aussie innovation and people's right to choose what they eat? David Littleproud MP is targeting cultivated meat – a safe, science-backed way to produce real meat without harming animals or the planet. It’s a step forward, not a threat.

A great injustice is being committed against the world’s poorest people. It is disguised as climate action, but in truth, it is a new chapter in the Global North’s long history of colonial domination. youtu.be/mq87IM2pib0

"Carbon Colonialism" EXPOSED: The Global North’s Dirty Secret

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This injustice needs to end!

WePlanet@weplanetint.bsky.social · last yr.

‼️The other environmental NGOs don't want you to see this video‼️ A great injustice is being conducted against the world's poorest people. Find out more: www.juststopcooking.org 🧵

Five reasons why the threat of nuclear war should be at the top of everyone's agenda: bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com/p/six-minute...

Six Minutes to End Civilization

In a world armed to the teeth and governed by split-second decisions, a new book makes a chilling argument for total nuclear disarmament—before it’s too late.

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Data centres are power hungry, requiring firm, reliable 24/7 power. That’s why major tech companies, including Microsoft, Apple & Amazon, are investing in nuclear energy to power their data centres. Tell @albomp.bsky.social to lift the ban. Sign the petition: act.weplanet.org/overturn-aus...

Countries in the Global North, such as the US, UK and Germany, are driving a massive injustice against people in the Global South. We're here to push back. Stay tuned for the launch of our latest campaign!

Hey @albomp.bsky.social, this is what a progressive, socially just energy transition looks like. UK Labour have made a major commitmentment to fund a 3.2GW nuclear plant to provide clean, affordable energy to millions of households. Call on albo to lift the ban: act.weplanet.org/overturn-aus...

GMB Union@gmb.org.uk · last yr.

Sizewell C getting this government's full backing is huge. It's six million homes powered. It's 10,000 directly employed jobs and thousands more in the supply chain. And it's 1500 apprenticeships for our young people. #GMB25

I don't think we should ban deep sea mining, as there may be circumstances where it does prove to be less environmentally impactful, however there should be proper global governance &safeguards to ensure we don't see unregulated exploitation & destruction of our oceans.

WePlanet@weplanetint.bsky.social · last yr.

Bad idea #12 'there’s nothing down there'. For World Environment Day we're challenging the idea that the deep ocean is a lifeless void which is can be freely exploit at a lower environmental cost than land based human activities. Watch or listen now: www.weplanet.org/podcast

The NEM last night was 75% fossil fuels, even with >1GW of battery discharge (Dark Blue). I won't pretend nuclear will solve our problems this side of 2040, but the variability of wind & solar puts our climate goals at risk, especially as demand for electricity rises as we electrify our economy.