Big Coal And Friends On Track To Shut Down Your Climate Activism - New Matilda

https://newmatilda.com/2018/12/04/big-coal-friends-track-shut-climate-activism/

Child murdering President tries blaming others.

Child murdering President tries blaming others.
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-blame-democrats-border-deaths-773686/

Nuclear power is safe if properly operated and regulated. Nearly never happens.

Nuclear power is safe if properly operated and regulated. Nearly never happens.
https://www.nytimes.com/1999/09/28/nyregion/a-record-us-fine-at-a-connecticut-nuclear-plant.html

Right wing nut jobs in the media expose their own cognitive short falls

Right wing nut jobs in the media expose their own cognitive short falls
https://www.mediamatters.org/blog/2018/12/29/15-most-ridiculous-things-media-said-about-climate-change-2018/222371

Can’t be true, surely.

Can’t be true, surely.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/execution-not-insurmountable-hardship-immigration-department-says-20181221-p50nnh.html

50 D&D Quest Ideas

https://boccobsblog.com/2018/12/19/50-dd-quest-ideas/

Dealing with obnoxious people like Thr Arch Enemy band members.

Dealing with obnoxious people like Thr Arch Enemy band members.
https://petapixel.com/2018/12/26/how-i-got-banned-from-photographing-the-band-arch-enemy/

Australia extreme heatwave forecast to break weather records through to new year | Australia news | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/26/australia-heatwave-2018-weather-new-year

Australians lose $200m a year by paying with cards over cash

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-26/australians-lose-more-than-200-million-a-year-paying-with-card/10666008

Australia made third highest number of requests for Apple data in the world | Technology | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/dec/25/australia-made-third-highest-number-of-requests-for-apple-data-in-the-world

British care company fines workers £50 for calling in sick | Society | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/dec/23/british-care-company-fines-workers-50-for-calling-in-sick

Corruption of the Australian Federal Police

Corruption of the Australian Federal Police
https://twitter.com/joshgnosis/status/1054206962861170690

(Spammy host, sorry)

(Spammy host, sorry)
https://cognitiontoday.com/2017/10/how-to-study-5-scientific-study-techniques/

Out of control: Expenses claims made by Federal politicians

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/out-of-control-expenses-claims-made-by-federal-politicians,12227

Ripping us off and doing it badly

Ripping us off and doing it badly
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/22/australian-mps-who-billed-taxpayers-for-trips-copying-and-pasting-text-for-reports

Annual update finds renewables are cheapest new-build power - CSIRO

https://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2018/Annual-update-finds-renewables-are-cheapest-new-build-power

A lot of people have swallowed the strong propaganda push against Wikileaks.

A lot of people have swallowed the strong propaganda push against Wikileaks. Mainstream media just rolls over or plays along
https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=24042&LangID=E

Coalition pledge to crack down on tax avoidance achieves almost nothing in three years | Australia news | The...

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/21/coalition-pledge-to-crack-down-on-tax-avoidance-achieves-almost-nothing-in-three-years

Joy. What happens when you put idiots in charge.

Joy. What happens when you put idiots in charge.
https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/steep-funding-cuts-for-australian-science-announced-65227

Global warming will happen faster than we think

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07586-5?utm_source=fbk_nnc&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=naturenews&sf203760975=1&fbclid=IwAR35Dfm0P8eHa2eYTA-2gwud_VDXFL9lrYN4yknfDfouBbyIz0l0t-VPQro

Look beyond miserable headlines: here are the good news stories you might've missed in 2018

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-20/good-news-you-mightve-missed-this-year/10630474

Why just sacked? He defrauded the company, harmed its reputation and misled the public.

Why just sacked? He defrauded the company, harmed its reputation and misled the public.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46624297

Toxic

Toxic
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/liberal-powerbrokers-in-racist-and-homophobic-text-furore-20181218-p50n2b.html

How the world has fought back against the violent far-right and started winning | Jason Wilson | Opinion | The...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/19/how-the-world-has-fought-back-against-the-violent-far-right-and-started-winning

Something to think about.

Something to think about.
Prejudice.
https://m.imgur.com/D43nJ2b

‘Far-right cell’ in German police ‘threatened to kill lawyer’s two-year-old daughter’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/german-police-neo-nazi-cell-seda-basay-yildiz-lawyer-death-threat-daughter-frankfurt-a8687731.html

Land of oppression

Land of oppression
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/united-states-added-list-most-dangerous-countries-journalists-first-time-n949676

Good.

Good.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-19/belgium-pm-resigns-over-migration-spat/10633300

And the ethically challenged will immediately attack the source.

And the ethically challenged will immediately attack the source.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/18/expert-attacks-centrelink-robo-debt-and-moral-bankruptcy-that-allows-it

Improving End of Life Care – Ask the Nurses

https://ldi.upenn.edu/healthpolicysense/improving-end-life-care-ask-nurses

If you're worried about online data trackers, try this before you chuck your phone away

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-18/online-data-trackers-how-to-protect-yourself/10614776

MEPs to scrutinise ExxonMobil's alleged role in climate change misinformation | Business | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/dec/17/meps-to-scrutinise-exxonmobil-alleged-role-in-climate-change-misinformation

Toxic apple from a toxic tree?

Toxic apple from a toxic tree?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/dec/17/netanyahus-son-banned-from-facebook-over-hate-speech

Corrupt polly to advise on LNP version of corruption commission. Corruption set to continue.

Corrupt polly to advise on LNP version of corruption commission. Corruption set to continue.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-18/cunneen-appointed-to-government-integrity-commission-panel/10630190

Interesting times.

Interesting times.
https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/why-we-should-bulldoze-parliament-house-and-replace-it-with-a-box-of-dirty-kitty-litter/news-story/b37d1a963fd0b6914aad585f6a600433

We say we love our national parks. The evidence suggests otherwise | Kelly O’Shanassy | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/18/we-say-we-love-our-national-parks-the-evidence-suggests-otherwise

Because the misogynist party pretends to be better at economics, which the misogynist sections of the public is...

Because the misogynist party pretends to be better at economics, which the misogynist sections of the public is desperate to believe.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-18/frydenberg-says-voters-will-overlook-coalitions-womens-problem/10629588

Shark Numbers Along The Great Barrier Reef Have Dropped By 92% In Just 50 Years

https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/shark-numbers-along-the-great-barrier-reef-have-dropped-by-92-in-just-50-years/

"some Nationals argued Mr Broad could stay in Parliament and should not be punished for behaviour"

"some Nationals argued Mr Broad could stay in Parliament and should not be punished for behaviour"
The Nationals have a serious ethical problem. Right Barnaby?
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/andrew-broad-used-taxpayer-funds-for-part-of-his-bombshell-hong-kong-sugar-baby-trip-20181217-p50mtn.html

Right wing anti-knowledge governance

Right wing anti-knowledge governance
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/monumental-disaster-at-the-department-of-the-interior/?fbclid=IwAR3P__Zx3y22t0eYLLcz6-SsQ2DpKOVl3eSTamNj0SG8H-0lJg6e9TkgLSI

Even Israel thinks Morrison is an idiot

Even Israel thinks Morrison is an idiot
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/israel-urges-australia-to-fix-jerusalem-mistake

Scott Morrison just provides fuel for radical attacks by blundering stupidly into a controversial international...

Scott Morrison just provides fuel for radical attacks by blundering stupidly into a controversial international decision.
http://www.theshovel.com.au/2018/12/16/morrison-responds-to-everyday-concerns-of-australians-west-jerusalem-israeli-capital/

Certain persons need a blast of this prior to posting on Facebook #trollpost

Certain persons need a blast of this prior to posting on Facebook #trollpost
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/tl-tln121218.php

You’re not allowed to read this if you’re in Australia

You’re not allowed to read this if you’re in Australia
https://www.thedailybeast.com/vatican-no-3-cardinal-george-pell-on-trial-for-historical-child-sex-charges

Once again, the LNP, IPA, Murdoch whores have been proven wrong.

Once again, the LNP, IPA, Murdoch whores have been proven wrong.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/review-clears-abc-and-sbs-over-claims-they-compete-unfairly-with-commercial-rivals-20181212-p50lpj.html

Apple among tech companies voicing opposition to new anti-encryption law in Australia

https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/10/apple-opposes-australian-anti-encryption-law/

Toxic industry lacks ethics

Toxic industry lacks ethics
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-30/banking-royal-commission-wraps-up-hearings/10571872

In Reason We Trust: Why Morality Has Nothing to do with Religion

https://escapingplatoscave.com/in-reason-we-trust-why-morality-has-nothing-to-do-with-religion/

The Big Breather - why Australia's economy now ranks outside the Top 20 - Michael West

https://www.michaelwest.com.au/the-big-breather-why-australias-economy-now-ranks-outside-the-top-20/

Ok: No! to all palm oil products.

Ok: No! to all palm oil products.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/palm-oil-sustainable-certified-plantations-orangutans-indonesia-southeast-asia-greenwashing-purdue-a8674681.html

Honda reveals fluoride battery breakthrough for next-gen power storage

https://www.slashgear.com/honda-reveals-fluoride-battery-breakthrough-for-next-gen-power-storage-06557121/

Perspective and narrative.

Perspective and narrative.
White leaders need to come out and condemn these actions. Why aren't you hearing anything about this from the White community?
https://www.betootaadvocate.com/headlines/2-australian-cities-shut-down-in-1-week-due-to-gunfire-from-non-muslims-just-having-a-bad-day/

First they damage the economy, then they fudge the figures

https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/first-they-damage-the-economy-then-they-fudge-the-figures,12183

Rubbish day for a garbage PM in charge of a toxic government.

Rubbish day for a garbage PM in charge of a toxic government.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/every-moment-in-this-sorry-day-revealed-the-government-s-precarious-hold-on-parliament-20181206-p50kop.html

Australia rushes its ‘dangerous’ anti-encryption bill into parliament, despite massive opposition – TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2018/12/05/australia-rushes-its-dangerous-anti-encryption-bill-into-parliament/

Why we are governed by idiots and you should be worried | First Dog on the Moon | Opinion | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/dec/05/why-we-are-governed-by-idiots-and-you-should-be-worried

A directionless, self-obsessed rabble: Liberal brand is damaged goods

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/a-directionless-self-obsessed-rabble-liberal-brand-is-damaged-goods-20181205-p50kau.html

'Killed for speaking the truth': nine journalists murdered in 2018 | Media | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2018/dec/05/journalists-murdered-khashoggi-kuciak-panama-papers

42% of global coal power plants run at a loss, finds world-first study

https://www.carbontracker.org/42-of-global-coal-power-plants-run-at-a-loss-finds-world-first-study/

Scientists develop 10-minute universal cancer test | Science | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/dec/04/scientists-develop-10-minute-universal-cancer-test

Mentally deficient politicians endanger society.

Mentally deficient politicians endanger society.
https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/monumental-disaster-at-the-department-of-the-interior/

And yet people are still not only willing to swallow that garbage, but defend the position vehemently without any...

And yet people are still not only willing to swallow that garbage, but defend the position vehemently without any self critique.
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2018-12-03/climate-denialism-s-stupidity-frustrates-action

Government's big stick energy policy now small twig

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/government-s-big-stick-energy-policy-now-small-twig-20181204-p50k43.html

Turnbull: I gave it my best shot … but deniers won’t accept renewables are cheaper

https://reneweconomy.com.au/turnbull-i-gave-it-my-best-shot-but-deniers-wont-accept-renewables-are-cheaper-64545/

Why coal – and not renewables – is root cause of surging Australia power prices

https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-coal-and-not-renewables-is-root-cause-of-surging-australia-power-prices-78405/

Incompetent, corrupt, not legally allowed to be in parliament.

Incompetent, corrupt, not legally allowed to be in parliament.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/03/not-up-to-the-job-former-security-monitor-blasts-dutton-for-politicising-encryption

David Attenborough: collapse of civilisation is on the horizon | Environment | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/dec/03/david-attenborough-collapse-civilisation-on-horizon-un-climate-summit

Science deniers believe free speech empowers them to disinform.

Science deniers believe free speech empowers them to disinform.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change-sceptic-mislead-pulbic-inaccurate-statements-free-speech-plea-mps-a7657951.html

Joke leaders. Morison meets Trump.

Joke leaders. Morison meets Trump.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/once-we-were-the-laughing-stock-of-the-world-but-now-its-worse-20181202-p50jnf.html

Federal LNP May be highly toxic, but NSW LNP ain’t a glowing slab of purity.

Federal LNP May be highly toxic, but NSW LNP ain’t a glowing slab of purity.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-03/nsw-liberals-say-canberra-is-damaging-the-brand/10577492

Unprecedented and complex encryption access laws must not be rushed, nor politicised

https://www.lawcouncil.asn.au/media/media-releases/unprecedented-and-complex-encryption-access-laws-must-not-be-rushed-nor-politicised

Craig Kelly is in the core of the pustule of toxin within the LNP

Craig Kelly is in the core of the pustule of toxin within the LNP
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberal-party-in-turmoil-over-plan-to-save-craig-kelly-through-emergency-powers-20181202-p50jp2.html

Disgusting abuse by a tyrannical government

Disgusting abuse by a tyrannical government
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/deadlocked-encryption-debate-getting-ugly

the prime minister is compromising Australia’s national security and he should stop playing politics with national...

the prime minister is compromising Australia’s national security and he should stop playing politics with national security to try to get around the fact that he’s got a problem in his party room.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/dec/02/scott-morrison-blew-up-bipartisan-compromise-on-encryption-says-labor

Toxic party is poisoning itself

Toxic party is poisoning itself
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/liberals-descend-into-tribalism-under-the-cover-of-loyalty-20181130-p50jff.html

Scott Morrison is a corrupt sack of pus.

Scott Morrison is a corrupt sack of pus.
https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2018/12/01/senate-chases-tourism-australia-documents/15435828007217

Scripture should be scrapped from NSW high schools, say principals

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/high-school-principals-call-for-religious-education-to-be-scrapped-20181130-p50jeo.html

The liberals have a real severe attitude problem.

The liberals have a real severe attitude problem.
"There is a real culture of backwardness on women and it's definitely entrenched in the conservative faction"
https://www.smh.com.au/national/how-about-he-rings-pm-s-woman-problem-hits-peak-farce-20181129-p50j8b.html