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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 18h

I've booked my ticket - looking forward to being inspired!

Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 19h

What is it specifically that people are saying AI can help with? I've only heard general arm-waving benefits for climate, but perhaps I'm in the wrong conversations 🙂

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Reuben College, University of Oxford @reubencollege.bsky.social · 1d

Looking to explore race & belonging this #BlackHistoryMonth? This rehearsed reading of 'The Importance of Being Oscar Wilde’s Valet' (co-written by JC Niala, Reuben Fellow) offers powerful reflections.

Set in Oxford, it imagines the experiences of Stephen Stephens, Wilde’s African-American valet.

Poster for The Importance of Being Oscar Wilde’s Valet by Bobby Theodore and JC Niala. A rehearsed reading on Wednesday 29 October, 8 pm at the Old Fire Station, Oxford.

Illustration shows three people, one framed portrait of Oscar Wilde, and books and beetles hanging from strings. Presented by the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.

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Oxford Energy Network @oxfordenergy.bsky.social · 4d

The first Oxford Energy Network seminar of the new academic year. Tues 14 October, 17.00-18.15. Online and in person, School of Geography, Oxford OX1 3PY. @joekwiatkowski.bsky.social Matched Energy on “The Billion-Pound Opportunity to Make Clean Power 2030 More Affordable” bit.ly/4nSxteI

Energy Seminar – MT25 Week 1: The Billion-Pound Opportunity to Make Clean Power 2030 More Affordable | Oxford Energy

Oxford is addressing the major technical, social, economic and policy challenges of providing secure, affordable and sustainable energy for all. Work on different aspects of the energy challenge, whi...

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OxfordSmithSchool @smithschool.ox.ac.uk · 6d

"When colleagues & I interviewed people (...) about the act a few years ago, they emphasised the predictable process, the clear rules on accountability & the evidence-based discourse it has enabled." @samfankhauser.bsky.social @theconversation.com theconversation.com/tory-plan-to...

Tory plan to scrap net zero target puts UK climate leadership at risk

The country has enjoyed a unique period of consensus and stability under the Climate Change Act, which the Tories now want to scrap.

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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Don't forget! Applications for the role of Oxford Net Zero Programme Administrator are due in exactly 1 week! Apply by 12pm on 14 October. netzeroclimate.org/job-opening-... @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social @socsci.ox.ac.uk @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @ecioxford.bsky.social

Job opening: Oxford Net Zero Programme Administrator - Net Zero Climate

Oxford Net Zero is looking for a Programme Administrator to join its team at the School of Geography and the Environment. The postholder will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the…

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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 7d

“Every time they put a microphone next to you, there’s always a chance to talk about issues, to just generate conversation […] I can raise my voice”

Great to hear this from Hector Bellerin, one of the recipients of the BBC Green Sport Awards 2025 announced yesterday.

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Judy Webb @judywebb.bsky.social · 11d

Look at how important warm sunny logs are to wildlife at this time of year in #LyeValley. A basking Common Darter and a very young Viviparous Lizard just absorbing as much warmth as possible. @friendlyevalley.bsky.social

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 11d

Really pleased with the display case with @morethanadodo.bsky.social showing young people's Museum of Climate Hope artwork. A project supported by @socsci.ox.ac.uk and @torchoxford.bsky.social

Text about Museum of Climate Hope project.

Collage art work about Museum of Climate Hope showing sky, landscape, renewable energy, people

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 11d

It would be lovely to live in this picture rather than heading out into the rain and towards working life. Thank you for sharing a moment of peace and beauty.

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 12d

Debate on whether 'Chinese technology is the key to a global green transition'. @smithschool.ox.ac.uk World Forum event. Really intrigued to hear what the arguments are and whether they can change our minds. Two:one for:against in an audience poll before the debate begins. #wfee

Six speakers plus Ritual Shah as the chair, on a stage, in front of conference slide projection.

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 12d

Inspiring first panel at @smithschool.ox.ac.uk World Forum on Enterprise & Environment. Lots of positive routes to using better facts, narratives, engagement methods, recognition of co-benefits and what really matters to people to win the argument on climate and the clean energy transition. #wfee

Four women speakers in front of large screen with event title and logos.

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Ed Hawkins @edhawkins.org · 13d

We will regret not acting faster on climate change.

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 14d

Winner of Wilkes Climate Launch Prize at @utah.edu announced: Build Up Nepal. They have developed a low environmental impact, locally deliverable, resilient eco-bricks construction method for homes. Very pleased to have been on the prize jury. Short listed candidates all inspiring. bit.ly/48MpsD0

Build up Nepal wins $250K Wilkes Climate Launch Prize - @theU

The Kathmandu-based company is transforming the construction industry in South Asia by replacing polluting coal-fired bricks with eco-brick technology that reduces CO2 emissions and makes...

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 15d

Fair point. However just to note that research funded by UKRI (govt research agency) has to be published as 'open access' - which is a step forward.

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 20d

Fabulous talk at Oxford Energy Day @oxfordenergy.bsky.social by Felippa Amanta @ecioxford.bsky.social. Making the case that the indirect impacts of AI on climate are more important than its direct use of energy. Need to be mindful of the role of data and AI in the energy transition.

Pippa Amanta standing at a lectern in front of PowerPoint slides

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 20d

Oxford Energy Day 2025 about to kick off. If you're not here in person you can catch up afterwards via @oxfordenergy.bsky.social . This year's theme is energy and data.

Lecture theatre and posters for ZERO Institute and Oxford Energy Network

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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 21d

With all the noise on climate @netzerotracker.bsky.social's Stock Take is the signal.

The finding that sticks in my head:

🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304

Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 21d

Really interesting and important research on communication (or not) of environmental actions by business

Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 21d

‘Greenhushing’ is a trend that leaves businesses downplaying their environmental wins

Why? Fear of backlash, greenwashing claims, or just not knowing how to talk about it

Greenwashing in reverse? Maybe

But one thing’s clear: silence isn’t sustainable

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‘Greenhushing’ is a trend that leaves businesses downplaying their environmental wins

Why would companies be coy about doing good things?

theconversation.com

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 22d

Do you think they even slightly believe in this? If they knew anything about the history and present state of fusion, how could they? (Hopefully fusion does work one of these decades...but the usual joke still applies)

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B&C Editors @bceditors.bsky.social · 22d

Latest Special Issue: Trusting Building Performance Simulation

As codes and regulations become stricter, is simulation the right tool for compliance as well as sketching performance to assist design?

Trusting Building Performance Simulation

As codes and regulations become stricter, is simulation the right tool for compliance as well as sketching performance to assist design?

www.buildingsandcities.org

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · 25d

Great to have Richard as our Theme Lead. Plus Professor of Tectonics must be one of the coolest Prof titles!

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The Ranty Highwayman @rantyhighwayman.bsky.social · 29d

"expected to generate thousands of jobs"
"building a golden age of nuclear"
"generating more power from nuclear can cut household energy bills"
"forefront of global innovation"
"one of the world leaders on nuclear"

Oh, this song again.

Unofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · Sep 15

Nuclear energy plan unveiled by UK and US, promising thousands of jobs

Key among the plans is a proposal to build up to 12 advanced modular nuclear reactors in Hartlepool.

www.bbc.com

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · Sep 13

You're very welcome. Before we started retrofitting we visited other people's homes, it's nice to be part of that chain of knowledge and experience. Good luck with your eco renovation!

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Tina Fawcett @tinafawcett.bsky.social · Sep 13

We are opening our eco-renovated home today as part of Oxford Open Doors. @oxfordprestrust.bsky.social If you want to chat insulation, heat pumps, PV etc please join us. www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk/energy-savin...

Energy Saving Homes

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