ecopolitain
@ecopolitain.bsky.social
Scandinavian global environment sustainable analysis energy policy renewables organics.
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Octopus could be the next commercially farmed seafood. Should it be? — Fast Company
They’re clever, they’re otherworldly, and if a growing band of companies and scientists have their way, they’re going to be raised for human consumption. Inside the birth of a new and controversial in...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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Used Teslas are ticking time bombs.
Old Teslas Are Falling Apart
On Consumer Reports' latest ranking of used car reliability, Tesla came in dead last with a rating not even half of the top placed brand.
trib.al
December 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Used Teslas are ticking time bombs.
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TIL that there are counterfeit bicycle frames and parts. 😬
Specialized credits AliExpress and Chinese law enforcement for largest counterfeit bust in brand's history
HANGZHOU, China (BRAIN) — AliExpress says it worked with Specialized and Chinese law enforcement to dismantle two counterfeit manufacturing operations in China, leading to the seizure of $1.5 million ...
bicycleretailer.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
TIL that there are counterfeit bicycle frames and parts. 😬
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My piece in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the rapid and widespread increase in violence over #water resources in the past several years.
Record levels reported in 2024.
thebulletin.org/2025/12/viol...
Record levels reported in 2024.
thebulletin.org/2025/12/viol...
Violence over water resources reaches record levels
The number of violent events over water resources reported in 2024 was nearly 20 percent higher than 2023 and nearly 80 percent higher than 2022.
thebulletin.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My piece in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on the rapid and widespread increase in violence over #water resources in the past several years.
Record levels reported in 2024.
thebulletin.org/2025/12/viol...
Record levels reported in 2024.
thebulletin.org/2025/12/viol...
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There’s a solar boom in Central and Eastern Europe ☀️
Drawing on Ember’s analysis and data, @tldrnews.bsky.social’s latest video highlights the region’s SIXFOLD increase in solar generation since 2019 – twice the EU average growth rate.
Drawing on Ember’s analysis and data, @tldrnews.bsky.social’s latest video highlights the region’s SIXFOLD increase in solar generation since 2019 – twice the EU average growth rate.
Eastern Europe’s Solar Boom Explained
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Solar power is on the rise across the world but particularly in Europe with countries like Poland, Hungary and Lithuania becoming powerhouses for re
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There’s a solar boom in Central and Eastern Europe ☀️
Drawing on Ember’s analysis and data, @tldrnews.bsky.social’s latest video highlights the region’s SIXFOLD increase in solar generation since 2019 – twice the EU average growth rate.
Drawing on Ember’s analysis and data, @tldrnews.bsky.social’s latest video highlights the region’s SIXFOLD increase in solar generation since 2019 – twice the EU average growth rate.
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Learn more about Central and Eastern Europe's solar growth in our full analysis ☀️
ember-energy.org/lat...
ember-energy.org/lat...
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Learn more about Central and Eastern Europe's solar growth in our full analysis ☀️
ember-energy.org/lat...
ember-energy.org/lat...
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NEW | It’s been 25 years since offshore wind first dropped anchor in Britain. The industry has seen some big changes from 2000 to 2025:
2 ➡️ 2,878 turbines
1 ➡️ 47 operational offshore wind farms
0 ➡️ 17% of 🇬🇧 electricity
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/25-years-of-british-offshore-wind
2 ➡️ 2,878 turbines
1 ➡️ 47 operational offshore wind farms
0 ➡️ 17% of 🇬🇧 electricity
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/25-years-of-british-offshore-wind
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
NEW | It’s been 25 years since offshore wind first dropped anchor in Britain. The industry has seen some big changes from 2000 to 2025:
2 ➡️ 2,878 turbines
1 ➡️ 47 operational offshore wind farms
0 ➡️ 17% of 🇬🇧 electricity
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/25-years-of-british-offshore-wind
2 ➡️ 2,878 turbines
1 ➡️ 47 operational offshore wind farms
0 ➡️ 17% of 🇬🇧 electricity
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/25-years-of-british-offshore-wind
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Berlin
#berlin #art #deelmeuk #strooisteps
#urbanism #landscape #urbanphotography #photography #urban #allcitiesarebeautiful #urbanism #streets #architecture #photography
#streetphotography #flashesphotography #urbangaze
#berlin #art #deelmeuk #strooisteps
#urbanism #landscape #urbanphotography #photography #urban #allcitiesarebeautiful #urbanism #streets #architecture #photography
#streetphotography #flashesphotography #urbangaze
November 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair – IAEA
#nuclear
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#nuclear
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair – IAEA
Drone attack that Ukraine blamed on Russia blew hole in painstakingly erected €1.5bn shield meant to allow for final clean-up of 1986 meltdown site
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Bombed Chornobyl shelter no longer blocks radiation and needs major repair – IAEA
#nuclear
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
#nuclear
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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If someone tells you the CO2 is coming out of the sea, they try to fool you. We know exactly where it comes from and where it goes. We emit CO2, about half of that stays in the atmosphere, and a quarter each is taken up by oceans and forests.
Measured facts!
globalcarbonbudget.org/gcb-2025/
Measured facts!
globalcarbonbudget.org/gcb-2025/
December 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
If someone tells you the CO2 is coming out of the sea, they try to fool you. We know exactly where it comes from and where it goes. We emit CO2, about half of that stays in the atmosphere, and a quarter each is taken up by oceans and forests.
Measured facts!
globalcarbonbudget.org/gcb-2025/
Measured facts!
globalcarbonbudget.org/gcb-2025/
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The EU has slapped a fine on Musk's X because it is untransparent and supports deceptive practices. Nothing to do with "censorship."
December 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The EU has slapped a fine on Musk's X because it is untransparent and supports deceptive practices. Nothing to do with "censorship."
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I don't understand why European leaders aren't communicating this
December 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I don't understand why European leaders aren't communicating this
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Copenhagen 🇩🇰 cyclists saved society $1.61 per mile traveled in 2022. Cars cost society $0.29 per mile traveled.
December 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Copenhagen 🇩🇰 cyclists saved society $1.61 per mile traveled in 2022. Cars cost society $0.29 per mile traveled.
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It’s always important to remember that the behavior of driving is heavily subsidized by the government.
December 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
It’s always important to remember that the behavior of driving is heavily subsidized by the government.
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"We can not expect people who are poorer, already struggling to heat their homes & use their cars, we can't expect those people to be cutting their energy use. We have to expect that from the wealthy of us." @kevinclimate.bsky.social speaking at @nebriefing.bsky.social
Kevin Anderson - Professor of energy and climate change - National Emergency Briefing 2025
YouTube video by We Don't Have Time
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December 2, 2025 at 6:42 AM
"We can not expect people who are poorer, already struggling to heat their homes & use their cars, we can't expect those people to be cutting their energy use. We have to expect that from the wealthy of us." @kevinclimate.bsky.social speaking at @nebriefing.bsky.social
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
The Paradox of Global Warming and Colder Winters - WhoWhatWhy
If the cold weather makes it harder for you to argue with climate change deniers about the existence of global warming, this story is for you.
whowhatwhy.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
How does global warming cause colder winter storms? whowhatwhy.org/2019/11/23/t...
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
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Rush hour traffic in Utrecht.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Rush hour traffic in Utrecht.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
Sound on 🔊 if you want to experience that rush hour IS possible without the constant, deafening noise of cars overpowering people talking.
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Periodic reminder:
Cities aren't loud, cars are loud.
Cities aren't loud, cars are loud.
April 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Periodic reminder:
Cities aren't loud, cars are loud.
Cities aren't loud, cars are loud.
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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay posing with his son for the boy's first-ever bike ride
#BicycleBirthday Gordon Ramsay
Born Novvember 8, 1966
#BicycleBirthday Gordon Ramsay
Born Novvember 8, 1966
November 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay posing with his son for the boy's first-ever bike ride
#BicycleBirthday Gordon Ramsay
Born Novvember 8, 1966
#BicycleBirthday Gordon Ramsay
Born Novvember 8, 1966
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This #Thanksgiving I am thankful for the 100s of #BikeBus leaders around the world, doing their best to bring joy & happiness to children in their community. The impact of this movement is larger than we could ever imagine. Thank you for showing up!! #thegreatestshowman
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This #Thanksgiving I am thankful for the 100s of #BikeBus leaders around the world, doing their best to bring joy & happiness to children in their community. The impact of this movement is larger than we could ever imagine. Thank you for showing up!! #thegreatestshowman
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How likely is an #AMOC shutdown? Here's our latest study based on 768 runs with 38 standard climate models (the CMIP6 models). Note these do not include any meltwater from Greenland mass loss, so might underestimate the risk a bit. 2/2
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
December 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
How likely is an #AMOC shutdown? Here's our latest study based on 768 runs with 38 standard climate models (the CMIP6 models). Note these do not include any meltwater from Greenland mass loss, so might underestimate the risk a bit. 2/2
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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Last night in LA…
Nightmare fuel on a freeway wall.
Nightmare fuel on a freeway wall.
September 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Last night in LA…
Nightmare fuel on a freeway wall.
Nightmare fuel on a freeway wall.