Mastodawn

3M knew its PFAS firefighting foam was poisoning the environment — and said nothing. Now Australia is suing them for $2 billion to claw back what taxpayers have already spent cleaning up 28 contaminated Defence bases. The company's response? - We stopped selling it here 20 years ago.

Cool, cool. The forever chemicals are still very much here though, aren't they.

#pfas #foreverchemicals #3m #environment #auspol #jervisbay

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/federal-government-sues-3m-australia-pfas-firefighting-foam/106731552

Breaking: Government sues 3M Australia over PFAS contamination

The Commonwealth is suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals that contaminated 28 Defence bases across Australia.

Travolax | Always Traveling Nov 10, 2025

The stars have fallen into the sea — Jervis Bay, Australia

#jervisbay #bioluminescence #australia #travelforless #travel

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AJ Sadauskas Sep 2, 2025

Looks like the ACT, Tasmania, and NT really punch above their weight when it comes to the Fediverse.

So for folks in Tassie and the territories, I'm keen to know what the split is?

#Australia #ACT #australiancapitalterritory #Canberra #Tasmania #Tassie #Hobart #Launceston #jervisbayterritory #JervisBay #NT #NorthernTerritory #Darwin #AliceSprings

ACT

67.3%

Tasmania

26.5%

Northern Territory

Jervis Bay

An Australian offshore/island territory

Other (explain in the comments)

4.1%

Poll ended at Sep 9, 2025 at 3:37am.

Andy Hutchinson Mar 4, 2025

Pretty sure I'll never not be impressed by the beautiful clear waters of Jervis Bay. This is Greenfields Beach in Vincentia looking stunning on a hot and sunny day.
#scape #landscape #photography #landscapephotography #australia #jervisbay #whitesand #beach

Andy Hutchinson Mar 1, 2025

Being in the centre of an area of restricted airspace it's tricky to fly a drone in Jervis Bay - but if you time it right it's possible. This is the eastern inside edge of the bay at Red Point.
#landscape #photography #jervisbay #australia #dji #drone

Andy Hutchinson Feb 28, 2025

One of those beautiful clean swells rolling into Cave Beach in Booderee National Park. Kind of textbook example of the old leading lines too - lol
#landscape #photography #jervisbay #booderee #australia #beach #surfing #paradise

Jonny Ell Feb 23, 2025

Rory on the beach. Almost

#DogsOfMastodon #JervisBay

Andy Hutchinson Feb 22, 2025

Jervis Bay is world famous for the incredible clarity of its water, absolutely perfect for snorkelling, scuba and free-diving. Took this one with the GoPro at Hole in the Wall.
#photography #landscape #jervisbay #beach #paradise #splitlevel

Andy Hutchinson Feb 19, 2025

One of those perfect sunrise mornings in beautiful Jervis Bay and the white sand of Hyams Beach. Without doubt the best time of the day to be here
#photography #landscape #sunrise #jervisbay #australia #drone #hyamsbeach #whitesand

Andy Hutchinson Feb 13, 2025

I love the really vibrant sunrises but I dig the quiet pastel shaded ones too. This is Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay - lovely place to visit (out of season!).

#JervisBay #Australiah #Sunrise #CoastalViews #Beach #photography #landscapephotography #howstheserenity