ecopolitain
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Scandinavian global environment sustainable analysis energy policy renewables organics.
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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
youtu.be
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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"Bikepacking (...) evokes the freedom of backcountry hiking and travel off the beaten path but with the added range, quicker pace, and thrill of riding a nimble bicycle."
There is a risk of becoming a full-time hobo going down this rabbit hole! One dude I know cycled around the world.
#Cycling
There is a risk of becoming a full-time hobo going down this rabbit hole! One dude I know cycled around the world.
#Cycling
The Bikepacking 101 Handbook
The Bikepacking 101 Handbook is the definitive guide to planning your first bikepacking trip, and we're thrilled to launch the 2nd edition...
bikepacking.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
"Bikepacking (...) evokes the freedom of backcountry hiking and travel off the beaten path but with the added range, quicker pace, and thrill of riding a nimble bicycle."
There is a risk of becoming a full-time hobo going down this rabbit hole! One dude I know cycled around the world.
#Cycling
There is a risk of becoming a full-time hobo going down this rabbit hole! One dude I know cycled around the world.
#Cycling
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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.
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excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
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Thread: Each week I run a simulation of Australia’s main electricity grid using rescaled generation data to show that it can get very close to 100% renewable electricity with 24GW/120GWh of storage (5 hrs at av demand)
Results:
Last week: 100% RE
Last 223 weeks: 98.6% RE (1/5)
Results:
Last week: 100% RE
Last 223 weeks: 98.6% RE (1/5)
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Thread: Each week I run a simulation of Australia’s main electricity grid using rescaled generation data to show that it can get very close to 100% renewable electricity with 24GW/120GWh of storage (5 hrs at av demand)
Results:
Last week: 100% RE
Last 223 weeks: 98.6% RE (1/5)
Results:
Last week: 100% RE
Last 223 weeks: 98.6% RE (1/5)
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I talked to Al Gore about Bill Gates's climate change memo.
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
Al Gore's case for optimism
Gore talks to HEATED about COP30, the Gates memo, and why he thinks billionaires should face far more scrutiny in the climate fight.
heated.world
December 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I talked to Al Gore about Bill Gates's climate change memo.
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
He called it "manifestly absurd" and questioned Gates's true motives for releasing it.
"He has a lot of irons in the fire with whoever is in power."
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Gore also seemed to question whether Gates was ever really an ally in the fight against fossil fuels.
"I went back and looked to see if Gates has ever called for eliminating fossil fuel subsidies. I couldn’t find a time when he did that."
"I went back and looked to see if Gates has ever called for eliminating fossil fuel subsidies. I couldn’t find a time when he did that."
December 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Gore also seemed to question whether Gates was ever really an ally in the fight against fossil fuels.
"I went back and looked to see if Gates has ever called for eliminating fossil fuel subsidies. I couldn’t find a time when he did that."
"I went back and looked to see if Gates has ever called for eliminating fossil fuel subsidies. I couldn’t find a time when he did that."
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Great podcast explaining to Americans how “balcony solar” took off in Europe, with millions in Germany 🇩🇪 alone now harvesting solar power with these panels that you just take home and plug in, and they pay back their price within a few years.
Today on Volts: I've had more requests to cover this than almost any other topic in the pod's history, so now, at long last, balcony solar! We dig into how "plug-in solar" took off in Europe & how it's making its way to the US, starting in Utah. Backyard DIY types rejoice!
What's the deal with balcony solar?
Cora Stryker joins me to explain how "plug-in" solar took Europe by storm and is finally, via Utah (?), making its way to America.
www.volts.wtf
December 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Great podcast explaining to Americans how “balcony solar” took off in Europe, with millions in Germany 🇩🇪 alone now harvesting solar power with these panels that you just take home and plug in, and they pay back their price within a few years.
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4/6 🚰
TFA levels in cereals were 107x higher than in tap water. This shows that our food - beyond just drinking water - is a major pathway of human exposure to this persistent chemical.
TFA levels in cereals were 107x higher than in tap water. This shows that our food - beyond just drinking water - is a major pathway of human exposure to this persistent chemical.
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
4/6 🚰
TFA levels in cereals were 107x higher than in tap water. This shows that our food - beyond just drinking water - is a major pathway of human exposure to this persistent chemical.
TFA levels in cereals were 107x higher than in tap water. This shows that our food - beyond just drinking water - is a major pathway of human exposure to this persistent chemical.
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3/6 🌾
Wheat products were 7.7x more contaminated than products from other cereals. Research shows wheat absorbs #TFA efficiently - meaning staples like bread are major exposure sources.
Wheat products were 7.7x more contaminated than products from other cereals. Research shows wheat absorbs #TFA efficiently - meaning staples like bread are major exposure sources.
December 4, 2025 at 9:04 AM
3/6 🌾
Wheat products were 7.7x more contaminated than products from other cereals. Research shows wheat absorbs #TFA efficiently - meaning staples like bread are major exposure sources.
Wheat products were 7.7x more contaminated than products from other cereals. Research shows wheat absorbs #TFA efficiently - meaning staples like bread are major exposure sources.
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High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study
High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study
Pesticide Action Network Europe study finds average concentrations 100 times higher than in tap water
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in cereal products across Europe – study
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Trees are great, but the answer is not trees. It's the rapid phase out of fossil fuels.
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Trees are great, but the answer is not trees. It's the rapid phase out of fossil fuels.
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Remarkable how CCS crumbles whenever it's held to any sort of real performance standard
In @heatmap.news -->
heatmap.news/am/energy-de...
In @heatmap.news -->
heatmap.news/am/energy-de...
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Remarkable how CCS crumbles whenever it's held to any sort of real performance standard
In @heatmap.news -->
heatmap.news/am/energy-de...
In @heatmap.news -->
heatmap.news/am/energy-de...
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If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Most engineering projects get better the longer they run. But somehow not Australia's massive carbon capture plant. reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Most engineering projects get better the longer they run. But somehow not Australia's massive carbon capture plant. reneweconomy.com.au/worlds-large...
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November 2025 was the third warmest November on record in ERA5 at 1.54C above preindustrial levels – below only the records set in the prior two years (2023 and 2024):
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 AM
November 2025 was the third warmest November on record in ERA5 at 1.54C above preindustrial levels – below only the records set in the prior two years (2023 and 2024):