Brendan Jones
@brewenjon.bsky.social
A good life for all within planetary boundaries. Climate, energy, post-growth, ecology, biodiversity and co-ops.
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if you came of age in the 20th century then this really sits you down about how much the Worlds changed in 21st century. no going back….
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
When Tony Blair came to power in 1997, the UK economy was bigger than China and India combined.
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
if you came of age in the 20th century then this really sits you down about how much the Worlds changed in 21st century. no going back….
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
www.phenomenalworld.org/analysis/bri...
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People widely support policies of ecosocialism. They balk at the term "degrowth," like the apolitical (but easily co-opted)"well-being economy," & are surprisingly supportive of "ecosocialism," which has the imperative of "removing the capitalist class from control of finance & means of production"
I'm excited to announce this new study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, which explores public support for degrowth and ecosocialist transformation. The findings are quite surprising.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
December 4, 2025 at 7:11 PM
People widely support policies of ecosocialism. They balk at the term "degrowth," like the apolitical (but easily co-opted)"well-being economy," & are surprisingly supportive of "ecosocialism," which has the imperative of "removing the capitalist class from control of finance & means of production"
Exactly what I’ve always said. It’s a good word because it means specific things, but it’s not the word to use when talking to anyone but academics or sustainability wonks.
Second, the word "degrowth" is a crucial analytical and scientific term, but - depending on the context - perhaps less useful as a public-facing political slogan, as it is easily misunderstood....
December 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Exactly what I’ve always said. It’s a good word because it means specific things, but it’s not the word to use when talking to anyone but academics or sustainability wonks.
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-democratizing control over finance and the means of production
-ending imperialist appropriation from the global South through unequal exchange
We found that 82% of people supported it.
-ending imperialist appropriation from the global South through unequal exchange
We found that 82% of people supported it.
December 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
-democratizing control over finance and the means of production
-ending imperialist appropriation from the global South through unequal exchange
We found that 82% of people supported it.
-ending imperialist appropriation from the global South through unequal exchange
We found that 82% of people supported it.
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resharing this because both:
cool etruck
its an example of my favourite visual of how we fit energy transition tech within the frameworks of our existing tech, ie the person (totally unnecessarily) holding onto the charger plug when its plugged in like one would if one was putting liquid fuel in
cool etruck
its an example of my favourite visual of how we fit energy transition tech within the frameworks of our existing tech, ie the person (totally unnecessarily) holding onto the charger plug when its plugged in like one would if one was putting liquid fuel in
"An important step towards sustainable logistics: At the Aschheim (DE) parcel center, six 400 kW high-performance charging points for e-trucks have now been put into operation together with E.ON Drive. 🔌"
#alwaysbecharging #MOREPLUGS
www.linkedin.com/posts/markus...
#alwaysbecharging #MOREPLUGS
www.linkedin.com/posts/markus...
December 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
resharing this because both:
cool etruck
its an example of my favourite visual of how we fit energy transition tech within the frameworks of our existing tech, ie the person (totally unnecessarily) holding onto the charger plug when its plugged in like one would if one was putting liquid fuel in
cool etruck
its an example of my favourite visual of how we fit energy transition tech within the frameworks of our existing tech, ie the person (totally unnecessarily) holding onto the charger plug when its plugged in like one would if one was putting liquid fuel in
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The EV share of new car sales in 🇩🇰 Denmark was 73.7% in November. Of private individuals buying a new car, 91% opted for an EV.
Ny rekord: 91 % af alle private, der fik leveret en ny bil i november, valgte en elbil 🚗🔌
Den samlede elbilandel nåede samtidig 73,7 % – også det en klar rekord.
9 ud af de 10 mest solgte biler i november var rene elbiler (BMW X1 tæller både fossile- og elvarianter).
Den samlede elbilandel nåede samtidig 73,7 % – også det en klar rekord.
9 ud af de 10 mest solgte biler i november var rene elbiler (BMW X1 tæller både fossile- og elvarianter).
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
The EV share of new car sales in 🇩🇰 Denmark was 73.7% in November. Of private individuals buying a new car, 91% opted for an EV.
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Believing in Dinosaurs:
Welcome to Europe (Deutschland) 2025
#alwaysbecharging
== BMW said it welcomed the German government’s new position. The current EU ban “ignored market realities and jeopardised employment”, it said. == www.ft.com/content/f54b...
Welcome to Europe (Deutschland) 2025
#alwaysbecharging
== BMW said it welcomed the German government’s new position. The current EU ban “ignored market realities and jeopardised employment”, it said. == www.ft.com/content/f54b...
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Believing in Dinosaurs:
Welcome to Europe (Deutschland) 2025
#alwaysbecharging
== BMW said it welcomed the German government’s new position. The current EU ban “ignored market realities and jeopardised employment”, it said. == www.ft.com/content/f54b...
Welcome to Europe (Deutschland) 2025
#alwaysbecharging
== BMW said it welcomed the German government’s new position. The current EU ban “ignored market realities and jeopardised employment”, it said. == www.ft.com/content/f54b...
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MAN Trucks and EDF in France have launched an electric truck package that guarantees price parity with the diesel equivalent. Smart charging plays a key role in reducing energy costs by 30–50%.
Is a battery-electric truck achieving cost parity with a diesel truck possible? Yes, that's the guarantee offered by MAN Truck & Bus France in a new package together with EDF. Smart charging p...
Is a battery-electric truck achieving cost parity with a diesel truck possible? Yes, that's the guarantee offered by MAN Truck & Bus France in a new package together with EDF. Smart charging plays a k...
www.linkedin.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
MAN Trucks and EDF in France have launched an electric truck package that guarantees price parity with the diesel equivalent. Smart charging plays a key role in reducing energy costs by 30–50%.
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From 2030*, passengers of private jets departing from the Netherlands will pay a flight tax of €420 to €2,100, depending on distance. So far, they only paid €29.40, just like ordinary airline passengers.
Yay for Dutch parliament!
www.rtl.nl/nieuws/econo...
*) PS Why only then?
Yay for Dutch parliament!
www.rtl.nl/nieuws/econo...
*) PS Why only then?
Tweede Kamer wil vliegbelasting voor privéjets 14 tot 71 keer verhogen: 'Toonbeeld van verspilling'
De Tweede Kamer wil dat passagiers van privévliegtuigen veel meer vliegbelasting gaan betalen. De Kamer heeft zojuist een voorstel van GroenLinks-PvdA aangenomen, waarin de vliegbelasting voor privéje...
www.rtl.nl
November 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
From 2030*, passengers of private jets departing from the Netherlands will pay a flight tax of €420 to €2,100, depending on distance. So far, they only paid €29.40, just like ordinary airline passengers.
Yay for Dutch parliament!
www.rtl.nl/nieuws/econo...
*) PS Why only then?
Yay for Dutch parliament!
www.rtl.nl/nieuws/econo...
*) PS Why only then?
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Today 15 brave smallholder Kenyan farmers who appealed a Seed Act which criminalised them for saving,sharing&selling their own seeds won their case in the High Court.
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
November 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Today 15 brave smallholder Kenyan farmers who appealed a Seed Act which criminalised them for saving,sharing&selling their own seeds won their case in the High Court.
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
Glad that my PhD findings were submitted in this case and assisted in the win.Here's a video of it!
drive.google.com/file/d/1amIf...
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🚨BREAKING: Kenyan court rules “sharing seeds is NOT a crime”
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
HISTORIC VICTORY: Kenyan Court Rules “Sharing Seeds is Not a Crime” in Landmark Verdict for Food Sovereignty - Greenpeace Africa
This judgment establishes powerful legal precedent globally, affirming that the ancient right of farmers to save and share seeds supersedes commercial interests, reshaping the legal balance of power b...
www.greenpeace.org
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🚨BREAKING: Kenyan court rules “sharing seeds is NOT a crime”
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
The High Court ruled in favour of smallholder farmers and their right to save, share and exchange their own seeds. 🌱
This is a landmark verdict for food sovereignty over corporate greed.
Learn more from @greenpeaceafrica.org ⬇️
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Europe must be a rulemaker, not a rule-taker, writes EU competition and climate chief @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu for @financialtimes.com, warning that outsourcing EU environmental and economic strategy would be an act of economic and social self-harm
on.ft.com/49IPUOE
on.ft.com/49IPUOE
Europe must be a rulemaker, not a rule-taker
[FREE TO READ] Outsourcing EU environmental and economic strategy would be an act of self-harm
on.ft.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Europe must be a rulemaker, not a rule-taker, writes EU competition and climate chief @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu for @financialtimes.com, warning that outsourcing EU environmental and economic strategy would be an act of economic and social self-harm
on.ft.com/49IPUOE
on.ft.com/49IPUOE
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Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Huge news from the UK today: after UN climate talks in which there was a massive fight over language on fossil fuels, the UK government today announced that it will in fact be keeping many millions of barrels of oil & gas in the ground. Deeds rather than just words for a change! 🧵
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Re-routing of ships around the Cape of Good Hope led to a natural experiment.
By "comparing NO₂ [unaffected by the sulfur-reducing regulations], with cloud droplet number, which is sensitive to sulfur, [they] found a 67% reduction in ships' cloud-altering abilities" after the new IMO regulations.
By "comparing NO₂ [unaffected by the sulfur-reducing regulations], with cloud droplet number, which is sensitive to sulfur, [they] found a 67% reduction in ships' cloud-altering abilities" after the new IMO regulations.
When trade routes shift, so do clouds: Researchers uncover ripple effects of new global shipping regulations
When militia attacks disrupted shipping lanes in the Red Sea, few imagined the ripple effects would reach the clouds over the South Atlantic. But for Florida State University atmospheric scientist Mic...
phys.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Re-routing of ships around the Cape of Good Hope led to a natural experiment.
By "comparing NO₂ [unaffected by the sulfur-reducing regulations], with cloud droplet number, which is sensitive to sulfur, [they] found a 67% reduction in ships' cloud-altering abilities" after the new IMO regulations.
By "comparing NO₂ [unaffected by the sulfur-reducing regulations], with cloud droplet number, which is sensitive to sulfur, [they] found a 67% reduction in ships' cloud-altering abilities" after the new IMO regulations.
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Aoife also called on the EU to include international flights in the ETS in 2026.
“Aviation has enjoyed free passes on climate for far too long and next year the EU has the chance to put that right by including emissions from international flights in the ETS."
“Aviation has enjoyed free passes on climate for far too long and next year the EU has the chance to put that right by including emissions from international flights in the ETS."
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Aoife also called on the EU to include international flights in the ETS in 2026.
“Aviation has enjoyed free passes on climate for far too long and next year the EU has the chance to put that right by including emissions from international flights in the ETS."
“Aviation has enjoyed free passes on climate for far too long and next year the EU has the chance to put that right by including emissions from international flights in the ETS."
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Wow, the Center for Biological Diversity has been analyzing how the media remains nearly silent on the role of meat and animal agriculture in climate change.
"...it appears in just 1.2% of climate journalism..."
www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/pop...
"...it appears in just 1.2% of climate journalism..."
www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/pop...
www.biologicaldiversity.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Wow, the Center for Biological Diversity has been analyzing how the media remains nearly silent on the role of meat and animal agriculture in climate change.
"...it appears in just 1.2% of climate journalism..."
www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/pop...
"...it appears in just 1.2% of climate journalism..."
www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/pop...
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"ETH researchers estimate the cost of removing 1 tonne of CO2 from the air in the year 2050 to be between 230 and 540 US dollars. This is twice as high as previous estimates"
"The cost of removing large quantities of CO2 from the air will fall in the medium term, but not as much as previously hoped.
This is the conclusion reached by @ethz.ch researchers on the basis of new calculations. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions should therefore continue at pace"
This is the conclusion reached by @ethz.ch researchers on the basis of new calculations. Efforts to reduce carbon emissions should therefore continue at pace"
Cost of direct air carbon capture to remain higher than hoped
The cost of removing large quantities of CO2 from the air will fall in the medium term, but not as much as previously hoped. This is the conclusion reached by ETH researchers on the basis of new calcu...
ethz.ch
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
"ETH researchers estimate the cost of removing 1 tonne of CO2 from the air in the year 2050 to be between 230 and 540 US dollars. This is twice as high as previous estimates"
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The Nepalese EV transition.
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The Nepalese EV transition.
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
In simple terms, brown on this graph is India's share and blue is China's share.
The trigger? India effectively halted all imports of petroleum into Nepal in 2015, an "undeclared blockade", which was "masked as constitutional concern".
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
"UN rules require all Cop decision texts to be approved unanimously (...). The creation of a fossil-fuel roadmap outside the Cop process may establish a trading bloc that could begin to sanction nations – and banks – that refuse to wind down fossil fuels."
Exactly my take. The only way forward.
Exactly my take. The only way forward.
My latest: #COP30, global climate politics, and what happens next — for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
November 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"UN rules require all Cop decision texts to be approved unanimously (...). The creation of a fossil-fuel roadmap outside the Cop process may establish a trading bloc that could begin to sanction nations – and banks – that refuse to wind down fossil fuels."
Exactly my take. The only way forward.
Exactly my take. The only way forward.
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As French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies prepares to resume work on its multibillion-dollar offshore gas project in northern Mozambique, it faces a criminal complaint back home over its role in funding an army unit accused of torturing and executing dozens of civilians in 2021.
TotalEnergies faces criminal complaint in France over alleged massacre in Mozambique
As French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies prepares to resume work on its multibillion-dollar offshore gas project in northern Mozambique, it faces a criminal complaint back home over its role in…
news.mongabay.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
As French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies prepares to resume work on its multibillion-dollar offshore gas project in northern Mozambique, it faces a criminal complaint back home over its role in funding an army unit accused of torturing and executing dozens of civilians in 2021.
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EU - and UK - need to realise that green approaches are the future & that trying to slow the regulations that boost these markets will only help Chinese competitors, as they are already investing heavily in the transition
I particularly liked this:
"In 10 years we will ask ourselves: why did we not show more courage? Why did we try to slow down technologies that will define this century? Europe is still very good at manufacturing. We should try to compete."
"In 10 years we will ask ourselves: why did we not show more courage? Why did we try to slow down technologies that will define this century? Europe is still very good at manufacturing. We should try to compete."
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
EU - and UK - need to realise that green approaches are the future & that trying to slow the regulations that boost these markets will only help Chinese competitors, as they are already investing heavily in the transition
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VW is now admitting that "in China for China", its motto of the past years, is really "in China for the World" (minus the US). Not a good recipe for German jobs and the broader economy.
www.ft.com/content/b772...
www.ft.com/content/b772...
VW says it can halve EV development costs with ‘Made in China’ car
German automaker is seeking to reclaim share in the world’s biggest market
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM
VW is now admitting that "in China for China", its motto of the past years, is really "in China for the World" (minus the US). Not a good recipe for German jobs and the broader economy.
www.ft.com/content/b772...
www.ft.com/content/b772...
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I enjoyed my conversation with @janrosenow.bsky.social. I’ve learned a lot from his work over the years, especially his critique of using expensive green hydrogen for home heating (or baking an egg).
Here we talk about how electrifying our industries can actually make them more competitive.
Here we talk about how electrifying our industries can actually make them more competitive.
According to Oxford professor of energy Jan Rosenow, rapid electrification of Europe's industry, not rolling back the EU's Green Deal, will save European industry.
Why electrification, not repealing green laws, will save Europe's industry
According to Oxford professor of energy Jan Rosenow, rapid electrification of Europe's industry, not rolling back the EU's Green Deal, will save European industry.
euobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I enjoyed my conversation with @janrosenow.bsky.social. I’ve learned a lot from his work over the years, especially his critique of using expensive green hydrogen for home heating (or baking an egg).
Here we talk about how electrifying our industries can actually make them more competitive.
Here we talk about how electrifying our industries can actually make them more competitive.
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"It’s ludicrous that aviation doesn’t pay fuel tax, especially now that Rachel Reeves is making noises about a tax on electric vehicles. If we’re looking for easy wins for revenue, just look to the skies."
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
End the tax break that makes flying cheaper than trains | Letters
Letters: Airlines benefit from a tax system that helps them keep fares low, writes Anna Hughes
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
"It’s ludicrous that aviation doesn’t pay fuel tax, especially now that Rachel Reeves is making noises about a tax on electric vehicles. If we’re looking for easy wins for revenue, just look to the skies."
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇
~ Flight Free UK Director Anna Hughes in the Guardian today 👇