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Tim Stephens
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Professor of International Law, University of Sydney Law School.

Former Councillor, Inner West Council, Sydney, 2021-2024.

www.sydney.edu.au/law/about/our-people/academic-staff/tim-stephens.html

orcid.org/0000-0001-9678-2227

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Tim Stephens is Professor of International Law at the University of Sydney and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Stephens' main areas of research are the international law of the sea and international environmental law. .. more

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · Jul 19
Very pleased (proud even!) that I'm now ProudlyHuman™ certified.

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 23h
"The planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, according to a key yet grim annual update by scientists."

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms
www.theguardian.com

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 1d
‘Brethren “Elect Vessel” Bruce Hales told his flock Australia should use its uranium to “build a few bombs”, to obliterate Iran.’

These guys are not Christians, they are a death cult.

#auspol

www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
‘More power to redheads’: Brethren leader backs Hanson, building nuclear bombs
In a speech praising Hanson, the Exclusive Brethren leader also told his flock Australia should use its uranium to “build a few bombs”.
www.smh.com.au

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d
US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban
US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban
ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted widespread condemnation Major US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets including CNN from the grounds. The ban left CNN unable to fulfill its duties as Monday’s White House designated pool broadcaster. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 1d
@peterhannam1.bsky.social has all the gory details here

reneweconomy.com.au/intergenerat...
Intergenerational Report plots fossil fuel decline, rise of electrification, as climate impacts mount
Intergenerational Report estimates coal and gas output could shrink about 70% by 2050 if emissions are cut in line with Paris target. Climate impacts, though, remain highly uncertain.
reneweconomy.com.au

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Andrew B. Watkins @windjunky.bsky.social · 1d
Thats just 4 physical risks, when the NCRA identified 63, 11 of which the government decided were a "Priority". #IGRfail

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 1d
This chart in the 2026 Intergenerational Report is not at all comforting.

Sea level rise, higher temps, lower crop yields and declines in tourism are all projected to drive Australia's GDP down, by up to 1.5% by 2066.

treasury.gov.au/sites/defaul...

#auspol #climatecrisis

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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 1d
A boat purchased by far-right activist Daniel Thomas (aka “Danny Tommo”) to interfere with Border Force operations in the English Channel has sunk.
Danny Tommo’s boat for policing Channel accidentally sinks
Daniel Thomas, whose Patriot Platform group caused havoc in Dover and Portsmouth, had purchased the vessel to interfere with Border Force operations
www.thetimes.com

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Tim Stephens @proftimstephens.bsky.social · 2d
“Activist groups are using artificial intelligence to target the ABC’s coverage of the Middle East with accusations of bias.”

AI is making society ungovernable.

#auspol

www.smh.com.au/business/com...
Activist group using AI to flood ABC with thousands of bias complaints
The AI system lets campaigners deliver thousands of messages from their supporters with different language, tone and length but the same meaning.
www.smh.com.au

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Matthew Spillane @spillanemj.bsky.social · 2d
“no problem”