Robert McLachlan @robertmclachlan.bsky.social

I'm through leaving the darkling plain swept with confused alarms of struggle and flight heading for blue sky

The Paris Agreement stocktake: this ship can sink blog.planetaryecology.org/2023/10/09/the…

CO2 emissions lowest since 1999, NZ finally on track to meet first carbon budget. But a change of government will kill this progress. blog.planetaryecology.org/2023/10/09/new…

Congratulations to ANU, committing to reducing air travel 50% by 2025. "Many members of the ANU leadership team agreed to make their own personal pledges to reduce emissions from their travel." sustainability.anu.edu.au/climate-action… @cosmicpinot @feraldata @flyingless

@robinsonmeyer youtube.com/watch?v=tRYRLh…

You’ve heard of the Roman Empire, WWII, Master & Commander … but do you know what else the fellas are thinking about all the time? That’s right. Silver screen legend Claude Rains

Conclusion: The National Party's proposal to cancel the Clean Car Rebate (feebate) and weaken the Clean Car (fuel efficiency) Standard would stall progress, miss climate targets, and put new wind and solar projects at risk by killing demand. [4/4]

Without the Clean Car Plan, and had the 2019-2021 trend continued, we would not have reached this point until 2033. We have achieved in 20 months what would otherwise have taken 134 months. Data: transport.govt.nz/statistics-and… [3/4]

New records set in New Zealand's vehicle market in Sep 2023: –highest ever monthly market share for EVs in new light vehicles, 27.9% (previous high 23.6%, Dec 2022) –highest ever 12-month market share for EVs in new light vehicles, 18.5% (Sep 2021, 4.4%; Sep 2022, 12.0%). [1/4]

@Jamienzherald Hi @Jamienzherald. What is your source that the National Party would "Maintain the Clean Car Standard"? On 9 Feb Simeon Brown said “We will work with the industry to make sure that the standard is... achievable” [i.e., weaken it].

Ahead of the election, we’re rolling out policy snapshots. This wrap looks at climate change and I’ll be putting together a separate piece on environment and conservation nzherald.co.nz/nz/election-20…

“Energy, financial, and climate security all hinge on getting out of fossil fuels... Recycling [ETS] revenue into subsidies is known to be more effective at transforming the economy than the simple price on carbon alone”. Labour's Climate Manifesto at stuff.co.nz/environment/cl…

Electricity emissions in the 12 months to June were 2.3Mt (max was 10Mt in 2005). Coal, all uses is at 30+ year lows. Emissions from burning fossil fuels for all uses are at their lowest since 1999 and are down 15% in 4 years. (MBIE Energy Quarterly)

Election 2023: An open letter to Labour from climate activist Bruce Bisset (via NZHerald) dlvr.it/Sw8xQ8

BlackRock could do more to shut down fossil fuel expansion than just about anyone on the planet

Barry Commoner, "Ecology and social action", 1974 philosophica.ugent.be/article/id/827…

You're not alone. The majority of New Zealanders are worried about climate change and want stronger action. At this year’s New Zealand general election, we have a huge opportunity to make a difference. Every vote counts. #VoteForClimateNZ

I am speaking at this online event on Thursday 31 August at 12pm (NZT) on "Aerospace, peace, and sustainability". Hope to see you there! facebook.com/events/2958384…

Bird of the Century? We have a suggestion. (Hint: it's not a bird.) blog.planetaryecology.org/2023/08/25/bir…

@thefutureisrail They are on Craws Road, Linton, Manawatū, part of what remains of the Craw Flaxmill, a thriving industry in the early 20th century.

I love standing in the outdoor observation car. You see (and smell) so much more. Like these old twin houses in the middle of the countryside. What is their story?

'New roads and expanded highways have historically been a reliable election sweetener, but it is increasingly evident they leave a very bitter aftertaste.' newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/the-…