Fern Hames

An advertising campaign targeting women ahead of the federal election is promoting misinformation about nuclear energy in Aus. @McKenzieAmanda spoke to @WomensAgenda about misinformation when it comes to #nuclear in Aus, & set the record straight. #auspol womensagenda.com.au/latest/confuse…

After 4,921 days on this site, I'm archiving and out of here. Happy to continue real conversations @fernhames.bsky.social. Take care everyone. Listen to the science. Spend more time in nature. #eXit

Attended a very informative seminar about the BoM–CSIRO State of the Climate 2024 report. A finding that hit me hard was that the extreme year of 2019, Australia's hottest and driest on record, will become an average year between 2021-2040. As a reminder, 2019 looked like this...

I joined this place in 2011 and it was great, for a while. I've been quiet here for about a year though, and now I'm exploring bluer skies. See you there, you can find me @fernhames.bsky.social

Spain’s apocalyptic floods show undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us | Jonathan Watts theguardian.com/world/2024/nov…

Ramp up renewables. Stop burning fossil fuels. Now. theguardian.com/world/2024/nov…

BOM and CSIRO State of the Climate report 2024 predicts more extreme weather as warming increases abc.net.au/news/2024-10-3…

[MEDIA RELEASE]: The State of the Climate 2024 report from Australia’s CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology confirms the experiences of millions of Australians: we are now living in an era of climate consequences. climatecouncil.org.au/resources/stat…

The devastating impact of human-induced #ClimateChange is unfolding in full force across #Spain. At least 95 people have died in eastern, central & southern Spain after torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in three decades. theguardian.com/world/2024/oct…

Vale Murray Littlejohn. A true legend, a massive contribution. You'll be greatly missed Murray. Thank you for inspiring us over decades. Deep condolences to family, friends, colleagues.

We need a reciprocal relationship with nature, systems thinking, a weaving of multiple ways of knowing, and genuine transformation: theconversation.com/humanitys-futu…

Missed the #GlobalNaturePositiveSummit this week and keen to hear our perspective? Wondering what comes next? Join three expert panellists at our summit debrief webinar next Thursday at 1:30pm (AEDT) as they reflect on the key takeaways and implications of the summit. Register at: unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Fantastic panel of indigenous leaders bringing their wisdom to the opening session of the Global #NaturePositive Summit. Discussing collective responsibility for long term ecosystem strategies (minimum 100y) and understanding that we are the ‘younger sibling’ of our environment.

Heard and McDonald Islands Marine Park expansion announced at the Nature Positive Summit. theguardian.com/environment/20…

'The anguish we suffer together is not a mysterious syndrome without physical roots. It’s not a vibe or a mood. It’s an expression of physics supercharged by a uniquely sociopathic form of commerce'. Wisdom from the always brilliant, Tim Winton: theguardian.com/environment/20…

@CillaWehi Agree! 👍

Adelaide is a wonderful place!

Have you got your ticket for the @LandAustralian Alliance Private Land Conservation conference yet? Join over 400+ delegates at Australia’s premier land conservation event on 10-11 October. Get your ticket here: alcaconference.org.au #PLC24 #NatureNow #privatelandconservation

Indigenous travel grants for the ESA 2024 conference are now available in two rounds to assist in conference prep and planning. Apply now: tinyurl.com/ynv6s4ac #grants #ecology

Are you interested in an exciting postdoc developing novel conservation planning approaches and applying them to securing biodiversity in Antarctica? If so then apply for the postdoc position that @justine_d_shaw and I have available. See qut.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?e… @saef_arc