Daniel Black
@danielsblack.bsky.social
Research Director | Planetary Health, Cities, Risk, Decision-Making, Complex Research Operationalisation
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Pension funds start to increase exposure to private credit. What could possibly go wrong! exelerating.com/en/uk-market...
West Yorkshire Pension Fund Private Credit Allocation more than Doubled During Fiscal Year 2025
West Yorkshire Pension Fund (WYPF) recently published its ‘REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 March 2025’, detailing its financial performance, investment strategy, and administrative activitie...
exelerating.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Pension funds start to increase exposure to private credit. What could possibly go wrong! exelerating.com/en/uk-market...
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Researchers from the TRUUD project have their work featured in new #WHO case studies series on #UrbanHealth, launched today for #WorldCitiesDay.
Inc @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
🔗case study here: cdn.who.int/media/docs/d...
Inc @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
🔗case study here: cdn.who.int/media/docs/d...
October 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Researchers from the TRUUD project have their work featured in new #WHO case studies series on #UrbanHealth, launched today for #WorldCitiesDay.
Inc @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
🔗case study here: cdn.who.int/media/docs/d...
Inc @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social
🔗case study here: cdn.who.int/media/docs/d...
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🚨 JUST PUBLISHED 🚨
⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy.
❤️🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck.
Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25
⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy.
❤️🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck.
Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25
October 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
🚨 JUST PUBLISHED 🚨
⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy.
❤️🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck.
Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25
⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy.
❤️🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck.
Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25
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"Hurricanes Helene and Milton combined caused about $113 billion in damages and more than 250 deaths. This May, the Trump administration said it would no longer maintain a database of so-called billion-dollar disasters."
Tracking Hurricane Melissa www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Tracking Hurricane Melissa www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Tracking Hurricane Melissa
See the likely path and wind arrival times for Melissa
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"Hurricanes Helene and Milton combined caused about $113 billion in damages and more than 250 deaths. This May, the Trump administration said it would no longer maintain a database of so-called billion-dollar disasters."
Tracking Hurricane Melissa www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Tracking Hurricane Melissa www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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📈 New WRI Indonesia study shows Indonesia can grow its economy 8% per year and reach net zero by 2060 by doubling down on clean and efficient energy investments⚡
Read more: go.wri.org/indonesia-cl...
Read more: go.wri.org/indonesia-cl...
Clean Energy Can Supercharge Indonesia's Economy
New research finds that investing in renewable energy can help fuel Indonesia's GDP growth ambitions while also creating benefits like cleaner air and new jobs.
go.wri.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📈 New WRI Indonesia study shows Indonesia can grow its economy 8% per year and reach net zero by 2060 by doubling down on clean and efficient energy investments⚡
Read more: go.wri.org/indonesia-cl...
Read more: go.wri.org/indonesia-cl...
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New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that press freedom is declining globally. A free press contributes to good governance by:
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
October 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that press freedom is declining globally. A free press contributes to good governance by:
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
🌐Promoting transparency & accountability
🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems
🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard
Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF
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The Primary Energy Fallacy is the idea that all primary energy from fossil fuels must be replaced with equivalent amount of clean energy.
BUT: Not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.
Electrification+renewables are far more efficient.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
BUT: Not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.
Electrification+renewables are far more efficient.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
October 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Primary Energy Fallacy is the idea that all primary energy from fossil fuels must be replaced with equivalent amount of clean energy.
BUT: Not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.
Electrification+renewables are far more efficient.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
BUT: Not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat.
Electrification+renewables are far more efficient.
medium.com/@jan.rosenow...
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌱
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
October 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌱
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.
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Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act
Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete
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Jane Goodall dies, the Pope condemns climate deniers, and Kemi Badenoch decides today is a good day to say she’d scrap the Climate Change Act.
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tories pledge to scrap landmark climate legislation
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says her party would axe legally binding targets to cut emissions.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Jane Goodall dies, the Pope condemns climate deniers, and Kemi Badenoch decides today is a good day to say she’d scrap the Climate Change Act.
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos
Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary
There has been strong opposition against the airport wanting to use its northern runway.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos
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A new urban health tool from the TRUUD team could help investors make better decisions for our #health by quantifying the potential value of health benefits of #environmental changes. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
New urban health tool highlights major societal benefits
A new resource could help investors make better decisions for our health by quantifying the potential value of health benefits of environmental changes.
www.bath.ac.uk
September 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A new urban health tool from the TRUUD team could help investors make better decisions for our #health by quantifying the potential value of health benefits of #environmental changes. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...
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Is it true that solar and wind power make electricity bills skyrocket?
@hannahritchie.bsky.social shows with US data that having lots of solar+wind doesn’t lead to more expensive power. Nor does the absence of solar and wind guarantee that your power will be cheap.
@hannahritchie.bsky.social shows with US data that having lots of solar+wind doesn’t lead to more expensive power. Nor does the absence of solar and wind guarantee that your power will be cheap.
August 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Is it true that solar and wind power make electricity bills skyrocket?
@hannahritchie.bsky.social shows with US data that having lots of solar+wind doesn’t lead to more expensive power. Nor does the absence of solar and wind guarantee that your power will be cheap.
@hannahritchie.bsky.social shows with US data that having lots of solar+wind doesn’t lead to more expensive power. Nor does the absence of solar and wind guarantee that your power will be cheap.
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An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.
Why do people riot?
An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.
tcnv.link
August 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.
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Come work with me!
I'm recruiting a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to help me make a big impact in parliament and support my constituents.
If you're a quick thinker, can juggle a busy workload, and have great political instincts, I want to hear from you
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
I'm recruiting a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to help me make a big impact in parliament and support my constituents.
If you're a quick thinker, can juggle a busy workload, and have great political instincts, I want to hear from you
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
greenparty.org.uk
August 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Come work with me!
I'm recruiting a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to help me make a big impact in parliament and support my constituents.
If you're a quick thinker, can juggle a busy workload, and have great political instincts, I want to hear from you
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
I'm recruiting a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to help me make a big impact in parliament and support my constituents.
If you're a quick thinker, can juggle a busy workload, and have great political instincts, I want to hear from you
greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...
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📢 We're hiring! Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns & Garden Cities) This role works on a range of projects, with an emphasis on large-scale new communities inc. New Towns & Garden Cities.
Salary: £26 -28k p.a. Deadline: 1 Sep 2pm. www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
#CharityJob #ResearchJob
Salary: £26 -28k p.a. Deadline: 1 Sep 2pm. www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
#CharityJob #ResearchJob
Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns and Garden Cities) - Town and Country Planning Association
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) as the Osborn Research Assistant.
www.tcpa.org.uk
August 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
📢 We're hiring! Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns & Garden Cities) This role works on a range of projects, with an emphasis on large-scale new communities inc. New Towns & Garden Cities.
Salary: £26 -28k p.a. Deadline: 1 Sep 2pm. www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
#CharityJob #ResearchJob
Salary: £26 -28k p.a. Deadline: 1 Sep 2pm. www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
#CharityJob #ResearchJob
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Talking about climate change is one of the easiest and most effective climate solutions. So why are so few of us having climate conversations?
How to talk to your friends about climate action
Talking about climate change is one of the easiest and most effective climate solutions. So why are so few of us having climate conversations?
tcnv.link
August 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Talking about climate change is one of the easiest and most effective climate solutions. So why are so few of us having climate conversations?
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Imagine borrowing someone’s credit card, spending it on yourself.. then charging them for the privilege.
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
£22bn of water bill hikes will go to private investors - not cleaning up rivers
Investors will see their returns from water bills double over the next five years
inews.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Imagine borrowing someone’s credit card, spending it on yourself.. then charging them for the privilege.
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
That’s the scam of privatised water.
Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors.
inews.co.uk/news/consume...
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This is England!
July 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is England!
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Not many politicians in the UK tell the truth about farming or are brave enough to criticise the cakeism of the main farming unions.
But Lee Waters MS does in this refreshingly honest speech. Almost every word of it applies to England as much as Wales.
amanwy.blogspot.com/2025/07/we-n...
But Lee Waters MS does in this refreshingly honest speech. Almost every word of it applies to England as much as Wales.
amanwy.blogspot.com/2025/07/we-n...
We need to re-set the debate on farming
Speech in the Senedd on 16th July 2025 Let me start with the obvious: Farming is hard. I am proud to come from a family of farmers, and I un...
amanwy.blogspot.com
July 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Not many politicians in the UK tell the truth about farming or are brave enough to criticise the cakeism of the main farming unions.
But Lee Waters MS does in this refreshingly honest speech. Almost every word of it applies to England as much as Wales.
amanwy.blogspot.com/2025/07/we-n...
But Lee Waters MS does in this refreshingly honest speech. Almost every word of it applies to England as much as Wales.
amanwy.blogspot.com/2025/07/we-n...
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"The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has stripped 8 of Brazil’s 11 supreme court judges of their US visas as the White House escalates its campaign to help the country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro avoid justice over his alleged attempt to seize power with a military coup."
Rubio moves to strip US visas from eight Brazilian judges in Bolsonaro battle
Move by Marco Rubio is latest attempt by Trump administration to help former president avoid justice over alleged coup
www.theguardian.com
July 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has stripped 8 of Brazil’s 11 supreme court judges of their US visas as the White House escalates its campaign to help the country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro avoid justice over his alleged attempt to seize power with a military coup."
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Access to water is one reason why China sees control over Tibet as increasingly important.
China’s interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet’s water supply
Access to water is one reason why China sees control over Tibet as increasingly important.
tcnv.link
July 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Access to water is one reason why China sees control over Tibet as increasingly important.