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Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report by @transenv.bsky.social says
- High-fronted SUVs are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe, with the UK an extreme example
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
- High-fronted SUVs are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe, with the UK an extreme example
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report says
High-fronted vehicles are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe with the UK an extreme example
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Ever-rising height of car bonnets a ‘clear threat’ to children, report by @transenv.bsky.social says
- High-fronted SUVs are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe, with the UK an extreme example
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
- High-fronted SUVs are more likely to kill and are on the rise in Europe, with the UK an extreme example
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Finally!
Nearly a quarter of new UK homes now have heat pumps—big progress since we highlighted the fossil fuel problem with Ben Webster at openDemocracy in 2022.
Next step: fully implement the Future Homes Standard and end fossil fuels in new builds.
Nearly a quarter of new UK homes now have heat pumps—big progress since we highlighted the fossil fuel problem with Ben Webster at openDemocracy in 2022.
Next step: fully implement the Future Homes Standard and end fossil fuels in new builds.
June 11, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Finally!
Nearly a quarter of new UK homes now have heat pumps—big progress since we highlighted the fossil fuel problem with Ben Webster at openDemocracy in 2022.
Next step: fully implement the Future Homes Standard and end fossil fuels in new builds.
Nearly a quarter of new UK homes now have heat pumps—big progress since we highlighted the fossil fuel problem with Ben Webster at openDemocracy in 2022.
Next step: fully implement the Future Homes Standard and end fossil fuels in new builds.
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It’s a myth that producing oil with lower upstream emissions benefits the climate. @fergusgreen.bsky.social explains why arguments for the Rosebank oilfield are a bunch of baloney.
Rosebank oilfield: why more UK oil means more global emissions
It’s a myth that producing oil with lower upstream emissions benefits the climate.
theconversation.com
June 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It’s a myth that producing oil with lower upstream emissions benefits the climate. @fergusgreen.bsky.social explains why arguments for the Rosebank oilfield are a bunch of baloney.
New UCL report: The Climate Implications of New Oil and Gas Fields in the UK – An overview of the evidence
Report finds that aligning with the Paris goals requires granting no further licenses or development consents for new oil and gas.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
Report finds that aligning with the Paris goals requires granting no further licenses or development consents for new oil and gas.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
New oil and gas fields incompatible with Paris climate goals
Opening any new North Sea oil and gas fields is incompatible with achieving the Paris Climate Agreement goals of limiting warming to 1.5°C or holding warming to “well below 2°C” relative to preindustr...
www.ucl.ac.uk
June 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
New UCL report: The Climate Implications of New Oil and Gas Fields in the UK – An overview of the evidence
Report finds that aligning with the Paris goals requires granting no further licenses or development consents for new oil and gas.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
Report finds that aligning with the Paris goals requires granting no further licenses or development consents for new oil and gas.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social
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The government’s data release (based on provisional figures) is here: www.gov.uk/government/s...
The progress made in cutting UK emissions by cleaning up our energy supply should be celebrated - it shows what’s possible.
The progress made on reducing transport emissions (so far), is less inspiring
The progress made in cutting UK emissions by cleaning up our energy supply should be celebrated - it shows what’s possible.
The progress made on reducing transport emissions (so far), is less inspiring
March 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The government’s data release (based on provisional figures) is here: www.gov.uk/government/s...
The progress made in cutting UK emissions by cleaning up our energy supply should be celebrated - it shows what’s possible.
The progress made on reducing transport emissions (so far), is less inspiring
The progress made in cutting UK emissions by cleaning up our energy supply should be celebrated - it shows what’s possible.
The progress made on reducing transport emissions (so far), is less inspiring
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In late 2024 shares in Russian state gas company Gazprom fell to a 16-year low.
In this article, Michael Bradshaw and @spye.bsky.social discuss the future of Russian gas supply, and how this could impact the future of Europe and Asia.
Via The Conversation.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/future-...
In this article, Michael Bradshaw and @spye.bsky.social discuss the future of Russian gas supply, and how this could impact the future of Europe and Asia.
Via The Conversation.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/future-...
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports
This article raises two crucial questions about the future role of Russian gas on global markets. First, will the EU...
ukerc.ac.uk
January 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
In late 2024 shares in Russian state gas company Gazprom fell to a 16-year low.
In this article, Michael Bradshaw and @spye.bsky.social discuss the future of Russian gas supply, and how this could impact the future of Europe and Asia.
Via The Conversation.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/future-...
In this article, Michael Bradshaw and @spye.bsky.social discuss the future of Russian gas supply, and how this could impact the future of Europe and Asia.
Via The Conversation.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/future-...
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Great summary of a new paper in Joule reviewing the system impacts of wind power. I had the pleasure to contribute a tiny bit.
Wind power is getting a lot of hate
Trump vows to ban new farms that "drive the whales crazy"
Germany's AFD want to "tear down all these windmills of shame"
Misinformation is running wild. So let's cut the crap and review the real barriers facing wind power
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Trump vows to ban new farms that "drive the whales crazy"
Germany's AFD want to "tear down all these windmills of shame"
Misinformation is running wild. So let's cut the crap and review the real barriers facing wind power
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
System impacts of wind energy developments: Key research challenges and opportunities
Wind power accounted for 8% of global electricity generation in 2023 and is one of the cheapest forms of low-carbon electricity. Although fully commer…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Great summary of a new paper in Joule reviewing the system impacts of wind power. I had the pleasure to contribute a tiny bit.
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Great Conversation piece by Mike Bradshaw and @spye.bsky.social based on our recent Nature Communications article:
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports theconversation.com/future-of-ru...
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports theconversation.com/future-of-ru...
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports
Despite a continuing market for LNG, the war in Ukraine has led to Europe turning away from Russian gas exports.
theconversation.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Great Conversation piece by Mike Bradshaw and @spye.bsky.social based on our recent Nature Communications article:
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports theconversation.com/future-of-ru...
Future of Russian gas looking bleak as Ukraine turns off taps and Europe eyes ending all imports theconversation.com/future-of-ru...
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New paper alert!🚨
This new research explores the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s loss of its largest market, Europe, and possible next steps for gas supply in Europe and Asia. Read the article in full on our website.
This new research explores the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s loss of its largest market, Europe, and possible next steps for gas supply in Europe and Asia. Read the article in full on our website.
Gas security for Russia and Asia
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, gas prices in Europe began to rise sharply in late 2021 as Gazprom, Russia’s state-owned gas giant, limited supply to the European spot market.<br />
<br />
The situat...
ukerc.ac.uk
January 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New paper alert!🚨
This new research explores the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s loss of its largest market, Europe, and possible next steps for gas supply in Europe and Asia. Read the article in full on our website.
This new research explores the far-reaching consequences of Russia’s loss of its largest market, Europe, and possible next steps for gas supply in Europe and Asia. Read the article in full on our website.
In the week when Russian gas ceased to flow into Europe via Ukrainian transit routes, a new paper in @naturecomms.bsky.social explores future prospects for Russian gas exports given a complete shutdown of the European market, which in 2021, accounted for 66% of its pipeline exports.
January 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
In the week when Russian gas ceased to flow into Europe via Ukrainian transit routes, a new paper in @naturecomms.bsky.social explores future prospects for Russian gas exports given a complete shutdown of the European market, which in 2021, accounted for 66% of its pipeline exports.
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Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it!
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
January 5, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Despite all of the challenges - legal and meteorological - we did it!
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
After 40 years of damaging deregulation, Greater Manchester has this morning successfully retaken control of the whole its bus network. 🙌🏻
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A December-thread, on heat pumps and grid congestion.
Like in most countries with a large share of gas-heated homes, the Dutch electricity distribution grids (low-voltage) aren't very strong. They can often handle a peak of around 1.5 kW (simultaneous) per home.
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Like in most countries with a large share of gas-heated homes, the Dutch electricity distribution grids (low-voltage) aren't very strong. They can often handle a peak of around 1.5 kW (simultaneous) per home.
1/
December 1, 2024 at 6:44 PM
A December-thread, on heat pumps and grid congestion.
Like in most countries with a large share of gas-heated homes, the Dutch electricity distribution grids (low-voltage) aren't very strong. They can often handle a peak of around 1.5 kW (simultaneous) per home.
1/
Like in most countries with a large share of gas-heated homes, the Dutch electricity distribution grids (low-voltage) aren't very strong. They can often handle a peak of around 1.5 kW (simultaneous) per home.
1/
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Hanwell map 1930s
November 17, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Hanwell map 1930s
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As global talks start in Korea to contain the environmental scourge of plastics, this dynamic is worth being aware of
"at some point this decade, petrochemicals [mostly plastic] will become the main driver of oil demand growth"
Fossil fuel lobbyists already out in force
www.ft.com/content/a15f...
"at some point this decade, petrochemicals [mostly plastic] will become the main driver of oil demand growth"
Fossil fuel lobbyists already out in force
www.ft.com/content/a15f...
Plastics become growth driver for oil groups during energy transition
Focusing more on petrochemicals offers a hedge against falling demand for vehicle fuel
www.ft.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM
As global talks start in Korea to contain the environmental scourge of plastics, this dynamic is worth being aware of
"at some point this decade, petrochemicals [mostly plastic] will become the main driver of oil demand growth"
Fossil fuel lobbyists already out in force
www.ft.com/content/a15f...
"at some point this decade, petrochemicals [mostly plastic] will become the main driver of oil demand growth"
Fossil fuel lobbyists already out in force
www.ft.com/content/a15f...
Following the case brought by Millieudefensie against Shell, the Dutch Court of Appeal ruled that it cannot determine the % Shell must reduce its emissions (scope 1-3). Whilst disappointing, the ruling outlines key points providing basis for future action en.milieudefensie.nl/news/summary...
Milieudefensie vs. Shell - Summary of the ruling on appeal
Read the summary of the ruling on appeal Climate Case Shell
en.milieudefensie.nl
November 24, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Following the case brought by Millieudefensie against Shell, the Dutch Court of Appeal ruled that it cannot determine the % Shell must reduce its emissions (scope 1-3). Whilst disappointing, the ruling outlines key points providing basis for future action en.milieudefensie.nl/news/summary...
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Renewables are exceeding expectations - but so are emissions. Why?
Part of the fossil economy's staying power comes from false promises of techno-neutralisation. CCS is the OG machine saviour. A new blog for you, on why its second coming hasn't come.
ketanjoshi.co/2024/11/24/2...
(+ thread)
Part of the fossil economy's staying power comes from false promises of techno-neutralisation. CCS is the OG machine saviour. A new blog for you, on why its second coming hasn't come.
ketanjoshi.co/2024/11/24/2...
(+ thread)
November 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Renewables are exceeding expectations - but so are emissions. Why?
Part of the fossil economy's staying power comes from false promises of techno-neutralisation. CCS is the OG machine saviour. A new blog for you, on why its second coming hasn't come.
ketanjoshi.co/2024/11/24/2...
(+ thread)
Part of the fossil economy's staying power comes from false promises of techno-neutralisation. CCS is the OG machine saviour. A new blog for you, on why its second coming hasn't come.
ketanjoshi.co/2024/11/24/2...
(+ thread)
Exploring heat pumps options (in UK). Contacted Octopus about an installation. My house doesn't fit their offer due to being Victorian end of terrace (1890s), too leaky and too big (+130 m2) for the largest HP they offer (16 kW). Any advice on other suppliers? @janrosenow.bsky.social
November 24, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Exploring heat pumps options (in UK). Contacted Octopus about an installation. My house doesn't fit their offer due to being Victorian end of terrace (1890s), too leaky and too big (+130 m2) for the largest HP they offer (16 kW). Any advice on other suppliers? @janrosenow.bsky.social
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Decarbonising manufacturing: Most processes are no longer ‘hard to abate’
theprogressplaybook.com/2024/11/19/d...
theprogressplaybook.com/2024/11/19/d...
Decarbonising manufacturing: Most processes are no longer 'hard to abate'
A recent study found that direct electrification could meet 90% of the energy demand not yet electrified by European industry by 2035.
theprogressplaybook.com
November 23, 2024 at 10:57 AM
Decarbonising manufacturing: Most processes are no longer ‘hard to abate’
theprogressplaybook.com/2024/11/19/d...
theprogressplaybook.com/2024/11/19/d...
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Just going to park this here.
(2023 = $2.4 trillion)
(2023 = $2.4 trillion)
November 24, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Just going to park this here.
(2023 = $2.4 trillion)
(2023 = $2.4 trillion)
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A new report by UNSW (Jeremy Moss) and UCL (me)
reveals that coal, oil and gas exports from Australia, Canada, Norway and the USA contribute 11% of global #energy-related CO2 #emissions in 2020 and must be reduced drastically. www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/ene...
reveals that coal, oil and gas exports from Australia, Canada, Norway and the USA contribute 11% of global #energy-related CO2 #emissions in 2020 and must be reduced drastically. www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/ene...
New report shows that Australia, Canada, Norway and the USA must act
A new report by UK and Australian academics reveals that coal, oil and gas exports from the four countries contribute 11% of global energy-related CO2 emissions in 2020 and must be reduced
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM
A new report by UNSW (Jeremy Moss) and UCL (me)
reveals that coal, oil and gas exports from Australia, Canada, Norway and the USA contribute 11% of global #energy-related CO2 #emissions in 2020 and must be reduced drastically. www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/ene...
reveals that coal, oil and gas exports from Australia, Canada, Norway and the USA contribute 11% of global #energy-related CO2 #emissions in 2020 and must be reduced drastically. www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/ene...
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Excellent new paper in Cell Reports Sustainability introducing method to better capture locational factors of renewables in energy system models, with a case study for Kenya and how this influences investments.
. cell.com/cell-reports...
. cell.com/cell-reports...
The map behind the roadmap—Introducing a geospatial energy model for utility-scale solar and wind power buildout in Kenya
Power systems planning in African countries faces many challenges, including growing
demand, weak grids, and the integration of variable renewables (wind and solar), and
often neglects geospatial aspe...
cell.com
October 14, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Excellent new paper in Cell Reports Sustainability introducing method to better capture locational factors of renewables in energy system models, with a case study for Kenya and how this influences investments.
. cell.com/cell-reports...
. cell.com/cell-reports...
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Interestingly, when Finland Olkiluoto nuclear plant suddenly went down again last weekend, abruptly removing 1.6 GW of power from the grid, it was batteries that leapt into service and saved the day. reneweconomy.com.au/big-batterie...
Whose power is "intermittent" now?
Whose power is "intermittent" now?
November 22, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Interestingly, when Finland Olkiluoto nuclear plant suddenly went down again last weekend, abruptly removing 1.6 GW of power from the grid, it was batteries that leapt into service and saved the day. reneweconomy.com.au/big-batterie...
Whose power is "intermittent" now?
Whose power is "intermittent" now?
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Most people don’t know this:
The most heat pumps per capita were installed in some of the coldest countries in the world.
In the top right corner you find countries with cold winters and lots of heat pumps.
Source is www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The most heat pumps per capita were installed in some of the coldest countries in the world.
In the top right corner you find countries with cold winters and lots of heat pumps.
Source is www.nature.com/articles/s41...
November 23, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Most people don’t know this:
The most heat pumps per capita were installed in some of the coldest countries in the world.
In the top right corner you find countries with cold winters and lots of heat pumps.
Source is www.nature.com/articles/s41...
The most heat pumps per capita were installed in some of the coldest countries in the world.
In the top right corner you find countries with cold winters and lots of heat pumps.
Source is www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The #energypricecap goes up in January, with typical cost of gas & electricity at £1,738, £21/year more. Bills are still higher than pre-covid times. Our research shows that people have to choose between eating, heating, & increasingly travel.
November 22, 2024 at 10:55 AM
The #energypricecap goes up in January, with typical cost of gas & electricity at £1,738, £21/year more. Bills are still higher than pre-covid times. Our research shows that people have to choose between eating, heating, & increasingly travel.