Tasmania Set To Become One Giant Windfarm

Endemic to Tasmania, the Cider Gum, was used by Tasmanian aboriginals who distilled its sap into an alcoholic drink. By boring into its bark they drained the sticky substance into pools left to ferment, which according to Aboriginal negotiator George Augustus Robinson it tasted much like the drink apple cider.
This tree was photographed by local historian Robert Onfrey, as part of his extensive research in the Surrey Hills area, and is located in an area known as Thomsons Park.
Sadly the Tasmanian government does not recognise the significance of this tree, and plans to turn the area into a giant wind farm.
This new project is called the Renewable Energy Zone, or REZ, and if it’s the first time you’ve heard of it, you’re not alone.

[@tomjones5338]

Wake up Tasmania stand your ground

[@FrankZilma]

Listen to sly part @3:40 the Tas Gov has made sure that the public can not stop this going ahead by introducing new legislation which bypasses the Council taking away the voice of the community.

[@anthonygyngel6205]

We have attended all meetings - they are not even interested in listening

[@leannestubbs4723]

⁠​⁠@@anthonygyngel6205you are not fronting the correct person. The Governor is the one signing off on this. They are the ones you need to be showing your will to.. their own website tells us the must act on the will of the people, so the people need to be at the Governor’s gate on mass. They have every right to ignore your emails, petitions and paperwork. What they CAN NOT ignore is the presence of the people at the Governor’s gate being instructed peacefully and lawfully on mass. Know your Westminster system, know your solution. Nothing changes because people are not educated enough to stand their ground at the correct location. Most people don’t even know who is on charge and signing off on these things. It’s the Governor, not the politicians. Always having an organ-eyes-d circus outside Parliament House, but we can never get more than 15 people to instruct peacefully at the correct location 🙃

[@jman1989]

​@@anthonygyngel6205so you need to take it to the next level for fck sakes!!! They don't need to listen because it's your land

[@jhallack7491]

I hate to say it, but those same self serving politicians are doing this everywhere.....

[@rhysday-com]

The agenda comes from think tanks like "Center for International Policy" (funded by banking elite) who then pass it through United Nations "17 Goals to Transform Our World". Then it trickles into our federal governments and then councils.

[@jman1989]

And the people let them because they think their vote will change things. NEWSFLASH, VOTING GOT YOU HERE!

[@simonwebb715]

And not just in Tasmania.. It's worldwide in the occidental countries..

[@shaynesmith8192]

When the people of this state stand and tell those that work for us ( politicians ) to piss off , the better. Consulting the people of future planning and development projects should lie with we the residents of Tasmania. Good video Rob. Worthy information on the destruction of the most amazing place on earth.

[@NocturnalProductions]

Because, unfortunately we have no power anymore. The lie of the two party system, left vs right, liberal vs labor etc gives the peasant the illusion of choice. Its all two sides of the same tarnished coin We have seen it before and will see it again, politicians get on their soap box and promise to deliver however, they (rarely) never do. The corporate oligarchy and political lobbyists are the ones who get to choose what happens, as they ensure to only push people into power who will do their bidding. We see it on a grand scale, with countries abroad, those who do not toe the line, are simply removed. No longer does our vote matter, no longer is our voice heard. We can protest, scream on the streets, demand change, and write all the letters to our local members that we want. The fact remains that until money is removed from politics, until our (so called) elected officials cease getting half million dollar paychecks, private cars and drivers, free business class flights around the world and a pension that is on average 200,000.00 per year for life, we are going to be stuck in this system. The fact is, that the powers that be want us to return to a corporate feudalistic society, where there are the modern day lords and ladies, kings and queens, who take all the money through taxation at every step, and leave just enough crumbs in the pile of shit they leave behind to keep the peasants just comfortable and distracted enough not to revolt to the point where we drag these people from their homes and string them up on the closest cider tree and hang the lot of them

[@jman1989]

It's also on the workers who just go along with it

[@dandelion1821]

This story needs to be told. Thank you. I had no idea this was the destruction planned. So much corruption.

[@adammiles3095]

Same in qld pristen rainforests also maddness by the greens😮

[@SmallWonda]

Get the word out - spread this around - I'm devastated - There's no way these hoodlums are riding roughshod over our State... We're going to have to stand our ground.

[@jman1989]

Words do nothing, violence does

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

Then don't vote the Liberal party into power over a region that has trees and a functioning ecosystem.

[@tassiechick]

Thanks Rob, this is absolutely heart breaking. We live right on the boundary of this zone and we are very concerned about wedgetail eagles, masked owls, sea eagles, peregrine falcons and all the other native animals that hunt and breed in this area, and will be greatly impacted by this. We also know wildlife carers, landholders, residents and first nations people who live near and in the zone, who feel the same and are very concerned and angry about this project.

[@WDMTAdventures]

Being born and bred in Tasmania, I find this not only disturbing, but sickens me to the core. The Australian government have not only sold us out but are continually destroying our pristine environment and shutting us out of our mother land. Keep up the good work Rob, you're a true marter mate.

[@michaelgumleyguitar]

I'm sorry to hear this mate, they're doing the same thing here in Victoria with a proposed 'Great Forest National Park'. They want to turn a dozen state forests into a new national park in order to ban logging and 'save the endangered leadbeaters possum' whilst simultaneously passing laws allowing them to use the land for wind turbines. They told us close to 100% of the community they consulted was in favour but no-one can recall ever being asked or having a say. Would love for you to do a similar video on the situation in Vic to help us out up north!

[@TheBeardedBushranger]

The great forest national park certainly is leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of campers, hunters, fishermen & outdoor lovers here in Vic.

[@michaelgumleyguitar]

@@TheBeardedBushranger indeed it is!

[@joshwells3247]

So you want them to keep logging it?

[@justlife6962]

It's not about logging or protecting native animals... It's about the government telling us it's to protect flora and fauna when in reality it's to erect turbines and destroy the land. This is something we should not be arguing about but rather banding together to protect the land and stop the greed of our politicians and the corporations feeding them.

[@michaelgumleyguitar]

@@joshwells3247 The logging has already stopped here in Victoria (as of Dec '23). My problem isn't that the logging has stopped, it's that it's still being used as an excuse to create the park. If the purpose of the logging ban was to save the Leadbeater's possum but they log it anyway to put up windfarms everywhere then they've been hipocritcal. It's not about protecting the environment, it's about control, the green agenda and taking more of our freedoms away.

[@JimmyCall]

It's sickening. The public has to say NO. Not just a protest, but a NO protest. NO. BLOCKED, and ENDED.

[@jman1989]

But people are too lazy and stupid. The only thing you can count on is a politician lying

[@waynedewhurst3051]

Well said. Take to the streets on this... and demand NO.

[@ErinHext]

When is our pathetic government going to stop tearing away our beautiful state. Makes me so angry!

[@IgmuTu1]

Your Govt is Corporation POSING as a govt,doing just what corps do .

[@dropbear9526]

When people stop letting them. In other words, never.

[@lornawatkins8495]

@@dropbear9526when we the people that they are there to serve, say No!

[@dropbear9526]

@@lornawatkins8495 No. You've just been duped into thinking they're there to serve you. It should be blindingly obvious, they aren't. And, most people, obtuse as they are, refer to them as, leaders.

[@dropbear9526]

@@lornawatkins8495 Also. Remember what happened to the people in Melbourne that said No? How did that end for them? "Actions speak louder than words." Saying No, is very obviously, not even close to enough.

[@jwtfpv8957]

The industrialization of the landscape.

[@stevecrothers6585]

Thanks for exposing this crime against the people of Tasmania. Tasmanians must inform the authorities and their MP's that we don't want it.

[@clydesimpson1462]

Tasmania is a perfect example of what can be achieved without solar and wind and therefore should have the cheapest energy prices in the country.

[@philjd86]

Tasmania sells all the hyrdo power to factories and the highest bidders on the mainland, tasmania is ran off coal power bought back in off peak hours. I know this as fact from hydro tas engineers. Power is a business, and the marketed bull crap that says tasmania is green is a complete load of BS!

[@FrankZilma]

All their hydro dams are low. Low rainfall over the past few years and their Gov is selling power to the mainland. Albanese and Bowen are also behind this destruction nothing to do with climate change it all about $$ for investors and the politicians who are setting it up for them.

[@damonowens5912]

And yet we export our power to the mainland and buy back at a premium via Basslink cable...just wait for the Marinus link to come on line

[@MsSeth24]

what a disgrace, time to sack these politicians. they are not working for the people or country

[@lachlanscanlan5621]

global institutions make policies and invest in the corporations, renewables, pharma, defence contractors etc. Their footsoldiers (politicians etc) in nation states also have conflicts of interest.

[@SmallWonda]

I think this is a global problem with some foundations in Davos... Our representatives are NOT listening to us...

[@jman1989]

Before that happens it will be too late. You are all being polite when you need to be demanding. Don't let this happen, say no and mean it. It really isn't hard

[@graemegullick4383]

Tasmania is not 100% self sufficient for power any more, due to lower rainfall in the catchment zones for the dams . The weather in Tasmania is changing. In fact if it wasn't for the current BassLink Tasmania would be stuffed for power. Norske Skog was recently prevented from expanding their operations in their Boyer mill, because the power needed couldn't be supplied. So Tasmania needs a lot more power being produced Wind turbines are far and away the most efficient way to produce power, so it makes sense that they are installed. Probably it would be best if they were installed offshore, but they need to go somewhere . I'm also surprised that Rob is spouting the lies about the life span and recycling of windmills. Very disappointing

[@BD-we7fu]

Yes! Low rainfall created a shortage in 2016. We need energy production diversity and unfortunately it has to go somewhere. Don't get me started on the huge crypto mine eating our renewable power. Our natural environment will be impacted without a switch to renewables. Coal burning on the mainland impacts Tassie's natural environment.

[@nickmonk7945]

Thanks for bringing this to our collective attention

[@SmallWonda]

Tasmanians must stand against this there's no way we can allow this Environmental Carnage to wreck this place.

[@secretstreamsandfeverdreams]

Yeah... Australia has reached a tipping point over the last 10 years in regards to our governance... And I fear it will only get worse. Thanks Rob for your usual diligence and passion

[@skullfalker]

Same here in Canada

[@mikldude9376]

As an old Ozzy , i have watched our pollies run this country into the ground , throw away or close many of the items that we needed to be self sufficient and safer , they destroyed much of our manufacturing we had in decades past to be a trading nation , here we are today being virtually owned by china , with weak politicians that also pander to every other country's idealistic bullshit at the expense of ours . Like you , i cant help but think we are in a chaotic mess and its only going to get worse before it gets better . But as usual mate , we have R sole politicians telling us things are good as they enjoy their 3rd pay rise in as many years , and we are going to give you some small tax cuts and a bit of a handout to help you with your ridiculously expensive electricity that we have had for bloody years ( if you are lucky enough to have a roof over your head ! those sleeping rough or in cars need not apply ! These bastards need to be voted out !

[@hasmeadali7316]

Very sad. Thank you for putting them on the spotlight. Please stay safe out there bro and God bless

[@lornawatkins8495]

Leave your beautiful state a rare and precious natural gem, is more value than idiotic wind farms

[@twrchwalker9953]

The Guildford wind farm is for the hydrogen plant to turn our plantations into hydrogen. Instead of chips for paper. This is all for big business and we the locals just have to suck it up. Which stinks. Thank you Rob for putting this out there. Cheers

[@glenncourtney7650]

They talk about powering how many homes? The answer is NONE! This is all power pre-sold for industrial, mining & hydrogen production. Domestic user subsidising industry again.

[@scottdilley356]

Im so sorry for you and the other people living there

[@gregwarren7746]

Rob, I so appreciate you're personal exposier here. But to get the word out, I think is worth it. We need to support you here. How can I help??????

[@1darryloflife]

People of Tasmania you need to form a committee with a focus on distributing a Mandate directing government to desist from any negotiations acquiring land under the legislation and implementing wind farms for power production. Land owners should be a part of the committee.

[@FrankZilma]

Listen to sly part @3:40 the Tas Gov has made sure that the public can not stop this going ahead by introducing new legislation which bypasses the Council taking away the voice of the community.

[@roboutaboutintas5444]

Thanks for making us aware Rob, do you have any ideas how a coordinated effort could be made to prevent this disaster? I would be willing ro help!

[@jonathanhodgkin6546]

Thankyou for bringing this to our attention,I'm at a loss to understand the mind set behind this obvious destruction of our natural assets,the greens and Labour not to mention independents have obviously been rendered powerless,we the people have had our voice silenced😢.

[@patriciakohler1286]

Happened in 1976 when Gough Whitlam signed Australia to the UN as a state. Then in 1984 the then government implemented the Australia Act which changed the onus of our (the people) constitutional right to govern the government to the government rules the people. They replaced the red covered actual volume of our constitution into a glass case. They now use the amended version with the green cover. In fact, Whitlam committed treason punishable by death when he signed us to a foreign power. When they usurped our constitution with the Australia Act version this was treasonous as well. They also removed the teaching of our constitution from schools so future generations do not know their true rights. The green version of our constitution is unlawful. Any changes to our constitution must be brought to the people for a referendum. Back in the mid 80's there was a referendum whether to go republic and the public voted a resounding NO. But instead, the government illegally placed the Australia Act. Just like they are doing when we voted a NO to the Voice only to do it through the back door. Just like they did with the Australia Act.

[@user-Coltrain561]

Imagine the outcry if that wedged tailed eagle was drenched in oil 🤔

[@marksumner9948]

Well done. You nailed it! 😢

[@mikldude9376]

Yep , we`d never hear the end of it ........ but ahhhh thats saving the planet .....what a load of Malarkey .

[@anthonygyngel6205]

EXACTLY

[@adrianthered9876]

Wow love the video bro fantastic

[@Jack-pm1lt]

Thank you so much Rob . I had no idea .this should get the same response as Gordon below franklin

[@joelcowley3695]

You were told you will own nothing and be happy but you didn't listen, or didn't care enough - yours truly WEF.

[@philfossil3960]

Thanks Rob....so sorry......some how it has to be stopped it's about time for the people of Tassie to stand up and rise together as one people

[@Mountain_Bike_Archaeology]

Don't let them do it guys. You must stand up for the fauna and flora that doesn't have a voice for itself. I grew up in the most remote part of the Eastern Scottish Borders there was. All gone. We were forced from the home and land my Father rebuilt, from four walls and thousands of acres of wild land was devastated, around us. My last and dream home in the last remaining wilderness on the West coast of the Scottish Borders, I rebuilt myself, got forcibly taken from me two years ago. There are no wild areas left. You can't remake these in 20 years. Wind, Solar, the pylons and storage and access infrastructure, have proven t be inefficient and detrimental to the upper wild lands and flooding in the lower places. Here, they completely disregarded 900 years of history and ancient settlements. Please, anyone who has half a clue about the loss of wild habitat and generational devastation that ensues, DO SOMETHING to stop this, NOW.

[@BD-we7fu]

Where do you propose we put renewable energy projects? Or new coal mines? Not shifting to renewables will have a broader and more devastating impact on significant places and species.

[@davidchapman319]

Rob, Please provide another feasible sustainable power generation option that’s going to meet our ever growing power needs into the future??

[@jennywoodley7057]

Thank you for the info Rob- didn’t know, devastating 🙈. Is it too late to lobby government ?

[@trashmammal454]

The blatant fear mongering of renewables is pathetic as is the nimby bs Rob. The only thing i agree with in this video is that it shouldn't be private corporations profiting from this. All of the grid should be nationalized.

[@anthonygyngel6205]

Well you haven’t done any proper research into how toxic and ineffectual wind farms are now have you

[@MrShakotan]

There is a lot of land in the Gifford Hampshire area that is already managed plantation forestry, I would have thought that would be somewhat ideal areas to put them in. Roads area already formed, the area is not native old growth. Tasmania is carbon negative due to our power production, relatively small mining operations and having so much of it forested. You sound quite anti renewable energy? Your comment on the hydro was also interesting.

[@margaretarmstrong2445]

Everyone should be against wind turbines, solar panels and backup batteries. They are destroying the global environment. Vast areas of land are being raped because this form of energy generation is the lowest density of all energy generators. You need large numbers of renewables projects to even attempt to equate to coal, gas or nuclear and even then you don't get any energy at all if the wind isn't blowing or the sun isn't shining. The various components of this infrastructure last between ten and twenty years and at end-of-life they are typically being buried. Renewables are not clean, green, sustainable, reliable or ethical. What they are doing across Australia with the roll-out of renewables is nothing short of criminal.

[@anthonygyngel6205]

Who would not be against the environmental destruction caused by wind turbines and the toxic materials they are made from. Oh that’s right anyone who has done proper research

[@lindsaywilson6881]

Rob I enjoy your content but this area is the old pulp bush,now one large plantation with a giant wood chip plant,hasn't been native forest for many years.

[@MrMacguitar]

Same thing happening in QLD. 4000 wind turbines already planned and to upwards of 9000 of them expected all up. All in spots where large scale destruction of forests is expected.

[@livingthroughmymusic]

Tassie reached carbon negative status in 2020 and as far as i know the state is still carbon negative the state of Tasmania does not need to waste billions of dollars on renewable energy the money saved could and should go towards fixing the dwindling health system as well as the housing crisis how much will these eyesores affect the reliance on Tourism arguably Tasmanias greatest asset Great work Rob to bring this info to the public

[@robertlipka9541]

This plan sounds 100% about making money from selling power to the mainland.

[@trashmammal454]

@@robertlipka9541 ... yes because tazzy is part of Australia and is utilizing its higher then average wind speeds to help out the rest of the country... The only issue i have is the grid needs to be fully nationalized

[@exvictorian3605]

Thank you

[@borninthewrongera6888]

How sad for Tasmania ! Good on you for telling us about these proposed wind farms . Why on earth would they want to wreck the beautiful Tasmanian landscapes !

[@lukeh6367]

As someone who is moving to tassie in the next couple of years from South Aussie, this makes me sad. Tasmania on a global scale is one of the last few remaining places of vast untouched nature. And it should remain that way. Hopefully this can be stopped, about 16 years ago a windfarm was stopped here from local pushback. They were planning on putting them along the hills from Sellicks beach to Willunga. We have a Wedge Tail Eagle population and you would've been able to see them from adelaide.

[@jordandouvartzidis1745]

Heartbreaking, Tasmania will become my home one day soon and watching this story really saddens me to see the hypocrisy of this shit government. Hopefully the locals continue the legal fight and the plans are withdrawn

[@cordellkent4790]

Vote 1 for Rob Parsons for Tasmania. Great article Rob.

[@lecolintube]

Thanks so much for this video Rob!

[@nath5440]

Is there any path for this to be stopped at all?

[@Dynamodjt89]

Hey Rob, I would love to help with this fight if you are looking to get more involved. How can I reach out to you?

[@raclark2730]

Good luck, we have a similar fight on in Queensland.

[@boban2107]

Hey Rob, I really like the investigative feel and information you've put together in the video. Considering your opposition to this wind farm, I'd really like to get your opinion on the logging of old growth forest in Tassie. Not trying to take the piss, but as an Aussie living outside Tasmania I'm curious to know why a wind farm, which will have far less impact on the environment and it's flora and fauna than the regular logging of centuries old trees is so controversial? Don't get me wrong, wind farm developers need to be held accountable every step of the way, and in the majority of cases the landowners actually want the turbines on their land because they get paid a yearly sum per turbine. If you look at mainland Australia most farmers are lining up to get them installed because it means a steady income in a future where the weather (and rain?) is anything but. I know it's tough when it's your own backyard but what would you rather, wind turbines or a nuclear reactor / coal-fired power station?

[@4x4andfishing]

That is so stupid when the entire state already runs on Hydro

[@freedombee9900]

i literally wept as I saw this. ThankU for making us aware. May all Aussies rise up against such evils !!!

[@okaadventures3446]

Thanks Rob for bring this disgraceful situation to everyones attention & its going ballistic no FB

[@jetnavigator]

Not a single catastrophic climate alarmist prediction has come.

[@clydesimpson1462]

Only people on a Government payroll are alarmists. Everyone else wears a jumper in winter and a hat in summer, same as it's always been.

[@everdayprospectandcarryon]

Unreal job on this one mate, this story needs to be told. We Don’t need any more wind turbines in this state spoiling the landscape, killing our birds. Net zero is a fantasy.

[@tedc7714]

How close are they to preent day maximum..???? Useage.... 200% is a HUGE INCREASE

[@tankmeister8131]

How did they do that without pots, distilling, ya kidding me, thanks to the Greens the place has gone to shit, it’s not my Tasmania I knew of the 60’s.

[@iamtheinserter]

The Liberals are in government in Tasmania. Not the greens.

[@fredbloggs8362]

Statements like ‘Massively destructive’ and ‘certain death’ are a tad over the top.

[@anthonygyngel6205]

Bullsh%# they are

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

We live next to Darlington Nuclear Station, it's got 4 reactors cooking away at 850 MW each for a yearly output of 23,000 Giga Watt Hours :) I LOVE IT, we sleep very well at night, I bicycle around the plant, they have a nice park 300m from the reactor building for the public to enjoy with ball fields, tracks, outdoor equipment, ponds, trails for biking, it's amazing and guess what? No radiation LOL.

[@metricstormtrooper]

I'm happy for you, you must be living on cloud nine....till your NOT.

[@phillip9468]

Not just Tassie Rob. A company has just announced it has plans to build ( with Govt approval of course) a wind turbine farm in & around the Collie Coalfields of Western Australia. This proposal is designed to produce 5 times the total power used in the Greater Perth Metropolitan Area each day. Collie was shut down because of "coal" generated pollution & green house gases & now there will be up to 10,000 acres of wind turbines at three sites in what is farmland surrounding the coal mines. One has has to wonder how much pollution will be emitted by all the manufacturing processes required to build the Turbines & the other infrastructure?

[@simonstone3336]

Great work rob

[@serenepeacefulrelaxingmusi3874]

Thank you, Rob, for bringing this to the attention of the people. Something that should have been done by those promoting this project. I never would have ever believed it was necessary to ever put such an environmental disaster on beautiful Tasmania. I still don't.

[@jeremywilliams8892]

I have sat at these council meetings and found our representatives to be only concerned with their own self interests.They look down their noses at us.

[@anthonygyngel6205]

My experience too

[@benwarnock]

Would you suggest nuclear? Or just not building anymore energy production infrastructure in Tassie

[@sheep.herder]

if they store the nuclear waste under the houses of those that want it, why not 😂

[@bluewren65]

I guess the main point is that none of this benefits most Tasmanians. It is entirely to supply the mainland so that they can continue burning coal but simultaneously greenwash what they are doing by bumping their supply with Tassie renewables. It also means we pay exorbitant prices for our electricity which should be dirt cheap by comparison to the mainland. But, agreed, if not hydro or wind, the what is the green energy solution. Also, I don't know why those farmers in the North are facing compulsory acquisition of their land when they could be profiting. I live in the Central Highlands. I have friends who farm on very marginal land and are only making $30K to $40K a year on their farms. They are having 6 wind turbines installed on their land and will receive $40K per turbine per year.

[@metricstormtrooper]

Perhaps a gas or biomass electricity plant would please you more, I don't think the Marinus link should go ahead at all but I now put you in the same basket as that loudmouth from myeena, I wish you well with your new home but unless climate change is reduced or stopped I can't see it surviving the next bad bushfire season, I'm sorry Rob but you've lost me as a subscriber.

[@sheep.herder]

also one needs to take nuclear accidents into account and what that would mean for the tasmania environment...the grubberment will tell you they are green and clean while throwing into the same sentence the word _safe_ it's clean energy, but the consequences are far from _safe_

[@jp82cards30]

@@sheep.herder clearly you have no idea what you're talking about 😆🤡

[@StormBoy505]

Great clip! Saddest is the fact activism generally only starts once folks have a claim to a parcel, not the most honest way to become a cause. Brings them all out of the woodwork. $$$

[@stevecareless6969]

Nice work Rob, keep it up. 👌

[@Geologistandcoins]

NIMBY is the biggest hindrance to doing the right thing. We need renewables, offshore or onshore wherever they design it anywhere in Australia will cause out roar. The alternative of chucking more dams or coal fired power stations isn’t an option. It’s sad that Tasmania bears the brunt of this burden, especially when we have such a large diverse country

[@robertlipka9541]

Nonsense. We need to develop next generation nuclear which takes up very little land, reactors last closer to 80 years and not the 20 for wind turbines. Plus nuclear does not kill threatened birds. Even around Chernobyl nature is thriving, because radiation eventually decays and the plants and animals benefit after the humans run away.

[@Geologistandcoins]

@@robertlipka9541 Hahahahahaha one born every minute

[@robertlipka9541]

@@Geologistandcoins Your resort to insults is a clear sign of conceding the argument. I accept your surrender.

[@Geologistandcoins]

@@robertlipka9541no point, clearly you have a fixed position based on political agendas :)

[@robertlipka9541]

@@Geologistandcoins This again attacks the person's credibility without adding details to the argument. It merely reinforces the previous point about resorting to personal attacks.

[@RUMNIAH]

This is insane and power will go up more and more .

[@joshuaadrian8225]

How tf is that environmentally friendly

[@lithiumvalleyrocksprospect9792]

You are doing a good thing Rob

[@markwng]

The beauty of the bass Strait cable is it was a scam from its inception. Tasmania was going to export X green energy and also import X brown energy , thus Tasmania has an income stream from nothing, but they got greedy and exported more energy than they imported, resulting in periodic low dam levels.

[@donmeredith9762]

You always get your facts together before coming forward in protest.you don’t just rage at the problem. Kudo’s to you. Hope your people rally together with you. Wish you the best

[@dfor50]

"For the greater good" has become the mantra for the desecration of the landscape. In Queensland we will have wind turbines all along the Great Dividing Range. For what??

[@SmallWonda]

The thing is - "The Greater Good" is what THEY SAY IT IS! And I am convinced it is a horrible hoax - devastatingly clever - as they ruin our lives, everything we care about, our history & heritage, landscapes & culture - while taking our money to fill the coffers of Mega Corporations. We are the carbon they want to destroy!

[@joelsharman3281]

@@dfor50 for what ? To turn you lights on.

[@raclark2730]

@@joelsharman3281 For a good boy green badge for politicians. Fake good boy badge at that.

[@jasonclark950]

@@joelsharman3281 🤡🤡

[@michaelsheppard6486]

Thanks Rob for bringing this to my attention. I think it's disgusting what they're doing and hopefully with more people knowing what's happening it might be stopped

[@robertlipka9541]

Although I consider myself a far-left Greenie, I fully support nuclear energy. Renewables require vast land use, displacing nature and threatening bird species with wind farms. In contrast, nuclear power plants have a dramatically smaller land use footprint. Modern reactor designs are increasingly safe, with some incapable of meltdown. Even in worst-case scenarios, nuclear contamination eventually decays, unlike the permanent heavy metal pollution from renewable energy component production. These metals persist in food chains indefinitely unless buried by geological processes. Remarkably, Chernobyl's thriving ecosystem demonstrates that human presence can be more destructive to nature than radiation from a nuclear meltdown. This paradox underscores the complex trade-offs in our energy choices and their long-term environmental impacts.

[@esthervandebelt5609]

I think they need to look into tidal energy. Which is even more reliable then the wind farms.

[@streddaz]

It’s possible, but there’s no long term tidal plants currently out there and there are issues with systems fouling when used in the marine environment. I wouldn’t be counting on it.

[@trashmammal454]

tidal has the issue of being significantly more impactful on the environment and its harder to install and maintain. While i agree its a good to start investing more money into RND for tidal we have working renewables now so we need to be installing them.

[@teenslain]

"in my back yard" 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@raclark2730]

Nature is everyone's back yard bud pay attention. This is not green.

[@teenslain]

@@raclark2730 💨🦜

[@BD-we7fu]

NIMBYism and more coal mines will unfortunately impact more species than just eagles.

[@teenslain]

@@raclark2730 👴🏼🦜💨

[@BD-we7fu]

NIMBYs will be the death of all of us and the wedge tail eagles

[@symbungee]

We were lucky enough to see 2 pairs of WTE and 1 single between Yolla and Somerset last week. ❤ They're still clinging on. 😑 just. The Link is a bad deal for Tasmanians. Power prices have already pushed people into financial strain. Our parks and bushland areas are being stripped for firewood because power is so dear and our winters cold. Thanks for highlighting these issues for the broader public. Cheers for the convo in the supermarket, welcome to the NW.

[@michaelhatherly6508]

Thank you for advising - Shared / Scheduled

[@sam_pedro3702]

I like the little vids about our state mate , keep it up

[@ThomasMacdonald-y1u]

Don't get me wrong, I love our native birds, and they deserve protection, but calling wedge-tailed eagles "critically endangered" is erroneous, and doesn't do anything to strengthen your argument.

[@mountainconstructions]

There is no reason why all of Tasmania's Wind Energy couldn't be offshore .....

[@metricstormtrooper]

They'd complain about them upsetting the dolphins.

[@joshwasereyesterday]

Australia is the perfect place for nuclear: super stable geology, no close hostile enemies, politically stable-ish self sufficient. If we care so mich about C02 at least with nuclear waste we can control its storage!

[@geradkavanagh8240]

Also the amount of nuclear waste generated in 50 years by half a dozen small modular nuclear reactors would fit into a few shipping containers. Disposal, Australia has a vast inland area that is not only geologically stable but also has scant rainfall and not subject to danger of aquifer intrusions. The current major artesian basins are well mapped. We have an advanced group of mining engineers, geologists and highly experienced hard rock miners to create a disposal 'vault'. Just a few holding the whole thing back with the 'Not in my backyard attitude'

[@gabivalla6279]

Back in the days we looked "Towards 2000" and "Beyond 2000", they filmed the Australian invention for storing radioactive nuclear waste, in a process copyrighted as "Synroc". Probably expired now.

[@TheTigerQuoll]

They want more energy for the massive increase in housing estates,population they will inflict on your society and remaining habitat just like they have on the mainland.

[@poorfellamycountry]

Gen Z of which Kenya has 70% of the population recently through coordinated protest has over turned a Bill to increase tax on the poor to pay for IMF loans on infrastructure and are now focussing on removal of the Ruto Government has been successful so far. This action needs to be reciprocated worldwide, Tasmania would be wise to follow suit.

[@russ.grayson]

I remember when Tasmania had to resort to diesel generators because of low hydro dam levels. We do not know how the warming climate will affect rainfall that feeds our dams which produce our energy. This is one reason diversity in energy production is necessary. We already have wind farms on the west coast. I remember, too, in the 1970s being shown a map which indicated a prospective site for a northern Tasmania nuclear power reactor but was told it would never be built. I doubt it would now because of the economics of nuclear energy and the time-to-operation. With hydro and wind as at present, and with the era of coal winding down and most of Australia’s gas being exported to the global market, Tasmania sells energy into the national grid, which has to do with our energy security. Another vital energy source, our oil fuel supply chain, is vulnerable to disruption by regional conflict, a topic already addressed by the Defence Department and others, positioning energy as a national security issue including its in-country production technologies. Wind is a viable energy source deployed in many parts of the world. Defenders of coal and oil position it as visually polluting, however this is a subjective perception and others see wind farms as visually positive. Aesthetics is a risky basis for opposition. Positioning wind farms requires careful consideration in regard to peoples’ perception of landscape. However, if Australians want a growing economy, that implies greater energy generation which implies that we should expect more energy systems across the nation.

[@anthonygyngel6205]

Are you friggin crazy! Wind turbines are a toxic disaster. Do your proper research

[@Aussie-Nan]

Really you think this is the answer, yes the climate is changing and will continue to no matter what we do. While we destroy are land for so called climate crisis we dig up our coal and send to China for their fossil fuel power stations so they have power to make our solar systems. Seriously can no one see the hypocrisy here.

[@MrAshyb87]

Oh wow, @0:16 is the drawing of Truganinni (my ancestor) and Witbooka (iirc) of Nuenonne Mob. They cherished red ochre, note the red dreads on the men.

[@gregteske3136]

And !! Love ur channel Rob ! 💙👍🪃🇭🇲🖖

[@LethalLee666]

this must be why woolnorth is for sale !

[@joelsharman3281]

@@LethalLee666 farm is for sale I don’t think the wind farm is .

[@cmiimages]

Anything in the name of renewable energy is all OK....according to the Gov and promoters...but solar farms and wind farms are a total blight on the beautiful Australian landscape, especially in pristine Tasmania.

[@jjmckay6man1]

they are a blight anywhere.

[@RCapricot]

Yeah cause all those coal-fired power stations are just so pretty to look at

[@jjmckay6man1]

@@RCapricot they aren't deforesting land to build coal plants lol. 1 clean coal plant way out produces anything they will set up that will encompass thousands of acres and will last longer than the stupid windmills that are always broke or not turning after a few years. have you ever seen a windmill on fire because they do catch fire occasionally and the oil they require inside the motors isn't clean. Clean coal plants with new technology actually cleans the air trapping heavy metals that can be recycled and used.

[@pipglasson1984]

@@RCapricotguess what energy source was used to make those “green” wind turbines and solar panels in China?

[@trashmammal454]

@@pipglasson1984 about 66% fossil fuels, 5% nuclear and 29% renewables. China has the fastest growing renewable % on the grid then any other county on the planet. You might respond with "china is opening X number of coal plants" but in reality the corrupt local politicians of the province gave the go ahead for the coal plants but the governing body of the Chinese grid gave a stark warning that none of the new coal plants will ever be profitable because of how fast renewables are being deployed and how cheap renewables are becoming. EDIT: them numbers are from the 2021 report renewables in china as of 2022 was already up to 31%

[@nigelkelly8016]

This is what happens when you drink the Climate Change Kool-Aid.

[@lubyard6057]

I really dont believe windfarms are the answer and as much as I hate to admit it , I believe perhaps Nuclear is an answer but also believe there are better options just around the corner. I fought hard duting the Peddar years and still can't bring myself to visit the area once more. We should have the cheapest power in the nation, and yes we paid a price for some of those catchment areas, but it is renewable and clean.

[@FrankCollier-bk1pl]

Watch under them grave yard for birds

[@DanielLei-f9k]

Tree's are nature's oxygen producers. Wind turbines kill a lot of birds and are not a sustainable source of energy. Here in Colorado they are a nightmare. Nobody wants to say it out load because it doesn't fit the political narrative. I feel your pain. Thanks for bringing it to light.👍💪💪

[@vaguelysober]

@@raindog428wind turbines are made of steel and are 90% recyclable. Nice lie though. Top search on google debunks your BS.

[@vaguelysober]

Propaganda bot detected. They do not kill a lot of birds and are sustainable, unlike burning coal. YOUR political narrative is obvious though. To keep burning the planet to the ground.

[@richardbrown9344]

No one mentions how these wind monstrosities will be recycled in 20 years time...

[@trashmammal454]

@@raindog428 Can you explain to me why they arnt recyclable. A majority of a turbine is steel and other widely recycled materials. The main part that typically isnt recycled (but they 100% can be if needed) is the blades which newer blades can be recycled alot easier then older ones. In terms of general waste wind turbines have ALOT less waste then the same generation capacity of coal which the turbines in tazzy will be helping replace.

[@trashmammal454]

@@raindog428 I'm asking for evidence of your claim. If you mean the blades alone then i agree with your point. Currently alot of the blades arnt recycled and thats an issue that is actually being researched as we speak. new blades are being made with methods and materials more favorable to recycling. With that said do you know how much waste they are offsetting? Coal plants output ALOT of very toxic waste every hour of every day, day after day for as long as they run. When you compare wind turbines to what they are replacing turbine blades are nothing in comparison to the literal mountains of ash coal plants pump out that never gets recycled. (some ash does get recycled in Australia but no where near close to keep up with how fast Australia coal plants are making the stuff.) Also wind turbine blades are way less hazardous then coal ash. I don't think there will ever be a headline saying wind turbine blades are leaching into the water supply of a town and contaminating it with heavy metals.

[@lornawatkins8495]

Oh no! That’s sacrilege.

[@baneverything5580]

These turbines contain a massive amount of toxic lubricant and they DO NOT LAST 20 years! They`re INSANE! All of these greedy "green energy" INVESTORS (THEY`RE MAKING MONEY!!!) belong in prison!

[@SmallWonda]

It's reckless environmental carnage - the entire thing is based on a hoax and designed to separate us from everything we care about, and our money syphoning that into the coffers of mega corporations. We can't let this madness prevail.

[@bradleyslightom6313]

Here in the state, the government can claim eminent domain, to clear way for any kind of infrastructure expansion, and with certain executive orders, they've made it easier!

[@finnsk3]

Probably better than logging the whole lot of it which definitely would happen if the area hasn’t been logged already.

[@gorillagoldhunters]

300 birds left n let’s build giant death blades? Lol like wow

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

Never knew they had their own alcohol

[@muzzleray]

I saw a Wilderness Society T-shirt in the wild on Friday

[@denaredford6701]

Those wind farms kill a lot of wild birds of prey .