Sustainable Us
@havantenviro.bsky.social
Personal and independent views.
The time to limit the impacts of climate change is rapidly running out. I have been doing what I can for 20 years.
Transport - eBike and legs
Careers - engineering, digital media, teaching, training, retirement
The time to limit the impacts of climate change is rapidly running out. I have been doing what I can for 20 years.
Transport - eBike and legs
Careers - engineering, digital media, teaching, training, retirement
Pinned
Sustainable Us
@havantenviro.bsky.social
· Sep 13
Revised pinned post:
I have made a number of my illustrations, graphs and maps Creative Commons.
Check this thread to see them all.
The license includes commercial use but no alterations are allowed. If you use them just include a link to my Mastadon or Bluesky account.
I have made a number of my illustrations, graphs and maps Creative Commons.
Check this thread to see them all.
The license includes commercial use but no alterations are allowed. If you use them just include a link to my Mastadon or Bluesky account.
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Petrostates, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia--and the U.S. under Republican rule--are a threat to us and the planet, and must be treated as such.
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ScienceUnderSiege
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
Clean electrification is inevitable
Kingsmill Bond explains why the global march of "electrotech" has moved beyond the reach of US political interference.
www.volts.wtf
November 21, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Today on Volts: the subset of cleantech known as "electrotech" -- solar, batteries, heat pumps, etc. -- is marching toward inevitable victory, not because it's low-emissions (though it is), but because it's more efficient & cheaper. I discuss the good news with @kingsmillbond.bsky.social.
Reposted by Sustainable Us
First Solar just opened a $1.1 billion integrated solar PV manufacturing plant in Louisiana capable of producing 3.5 gigawatts of panels each year. The plant will employ >700 people electrek.co/2025/11/21/f... 🔌💡
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar opens a massive $1.1 billion solar factory in Louisiana, adding 3.5 GW of new US capacity and more than 800 well-paid jobs.
electrek.co
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
First Solar just opened a $1.1 billion integrated solar PV manufacturing plant in Louisiana capable of producing 3.5 gigawatts of panels each year. The plant will employ >700 people electrek.co/2025/11/21/f... 🔌💡
I won't give them the benefit of linking to their content.
The Fail has made up this story about police diverted from fighting crime because they are escorting:
The Fail has made up this story about police diverted from fighting crime because they are escorting:
November 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I won't give them the benefit of linking to their content.
The Fail has made up this story about police diverted from fighting crime because they are escorting:
The Fail has made up this story about police diverted from fighting crime because they are escorting:
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Our Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program launches today. We want to work with businesses of all sizes to help our freight network become more cost-effective as delivery volumes continue to increase.
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Our Commercial E-Cargo Bike Program launches today. We want to work with businesses of all sizes to help our freight network become more cost-effective as delivery volumes continue to increase.
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
Learn what's next: https://sdotblog.seattle.gov/2025/11/20/seattle-commercial-e-cargo-bike-program/
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Italian postal service prototypes cargobike with environmental sensors
At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading…
At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading…
Italian postal service prototypes cargobike with environmental sensors
At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading tricycle, with a couple of innovative features. Rinnovabili.it reports: ‘We have designed and built five three-wheeled cargo bikes, equipped with a modular cargo compartment…
k4rgo.wordpress.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Italian postal service prototypes cargobike with environmental sensors
At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading…
At a Sustainable Mobility Innovation event in Rome this month, Poste Italiane showcased a prototype designed in collaboration with the Universities of Milan, Brescia and Florence. It is a fairly standard heavy duty rear loading…
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Black Friday Deal, we are offering 10% off Cargo Bike Hire between now and Friday 19th December 2025.
That is 10% off the hire rates shown on our web page.
edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...
That is 10% off the hire rates shown on our web page.
edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...
Urban Arrow cargo bike hire
EdFoC's Urban Arrow cargo bike is available for hire and rental
edfoc.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Black Friday Deal, we are offering 10% off Cargo Bike Hire between now and Friday 19th December 2025.
That is 10% off the hire rates shown on our web page.
edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...
That is 10% off the hire rates shown on our web page.
edfoc.org.uk/cargo-bike-h...
Reposted by Sustainable Us
During the Palisades fire, hydrants lost pressure and ran dry. A nearby reservoir was empty for repairs. After a review, state officials found that even if the reservoir had been full, the water system still would have been quickly overwhelmed and lost pressure. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Even a full reservoir wouldn't have ensured water in Palisades fire, California officials say
During the Palisades fire, a nearby reservoir was empty for repairs. State officials say even if it had been full, the water system would have been quickly overwhelmed.
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:38 PM
During the Palisades fire, hydrants lost pressure and ran dry. A nearby reservoir was empty for repairs. After a review, state officials found that even if the reservoir had been full, the water system still would have been quickly overwhelmed and lost pressure. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Reposted by Sustainable Us
The Protector bicycle shipping crate
Manufactured by Ellison & Freckleton, NYC
Bicycle: Waltham Pneumatic Safety
ca. 1890s
Manufactured by Ellison & Freckleton, NYC
Bicycle: Waltham Pneumatic Safety
ca. 1890s
November 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The Protector bicycle shipping crate
Manufactured by Ellison & Freckleton, NYC
Bicycle: Waltham Pneumatic Safety
ca. 1890s
Manufactured by Ellison & Freckleton, NYC
Bicycle: Waltham Pneumatic Safety
ca. 1890s
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Telegraph reporter furious she didn’t understand what an induction hob is.
The more likely story is that she just wanted to share the fact she can afford Smeg and Le Creuset brands.
Anyway, shall we start a go fund me for her?
The more likely story is that she just wanted to share the fact she can afford Smeg and Le Creuset brands.
Anyway, shall we start a go fund me for her?
With all the world’s problems solved, the Telegraph turns to the thorny issue of Smeg heads into the kitchen.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Telegraph reporter furious she didn’t understand what an induction hob is.
The more likely story is that she just wanted to share the fact she can afford Smeg and Le Creuset brands.
Anyway, shall we start a go fund me for her?
The more likely story is that she just wanted to share the fact she can afford Smeg and Le Creuset brands.
Anyway, shall we start a go fund me for her?
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Bye gas network; had our gas meter removed today
4 years ago our aging (23 yr old) gas boiler was replaced with an air-source heat pump. 3 weeks ago our aging (26 yr old) cooker/ gas hob was replaced with new electric cooker/ induction hob. So we could finally disconnect from the gas grid. Yay!
1/
4 years ago our aging (23 yr old) gas boiler was replaced with an air-source heat pump. 3 weeks ago our aging (26 yr old) cooker/ gas hob was replaced with new electric cooker/ induction hob. So we could finally disconnect from the gas grid. Yay!
1/
November 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Bye gas network; had our gas meter removed today
4 years ago our aging (23 yr old) gas boiler was replaced with an air-source heat pump. 3 weeks ago our aging (26 yr old) cooker/ gas hob was replaced with new electric cooker/ induction hob. So we could finally disconnect from the gas grid. Yay!
1/
4 years ago our aging (23 yr old) gas boiler was replaced with an air-source heat pump. 3 weeks ago our aging (26 yr old) cooker/ gas hob was replaced with new electric cooker/ induction hob. So we could finally disconnect from the gas grid. Yay!
1/
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Farage can now be easily boxed in to a corner where his only ‘defence’ becomes: “Yes I spouted Kremlin propaganda & Putin worship but, unlike Nathan Gill, I didn’t need bribes to do it.”
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
It is, once again, a question of whether interviewers have the temerity to shut down his whining obfuscations.
Reposted by Sustainable Us
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Ex-pilot Dan Tipney chose to travel differently after learning more about the climate crisis. Facing tough truths, he found new ways to stay connected to work and the world.
flightfree.co.uk/post/this-is...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis
flightfree.co.uk/post/this-is...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis
Dan Tipney: a former pilot's story
The climate crisis is the greatest emergency facing humanity today. Ex-pilot Dan Tipney shares how this can be a difficult pill to swallow, but also why it's vital that we do.
flightfree.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Ex-pilot Dan Tipney chose to travel differently after learning more about the climate crisis. Facing tough truths, he found new ways to stay connected to work and the world.
flightfree.co.uk/post/this-is...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis
flightfree.co.uk/post/this-is...
#FlightFree #ClimateCrisis
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Watch 100 years of August-October temperature departures over land areas (where we live) up through 2025...
Data provided by NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0: www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
Data provided by NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0: www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
November 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Watch 100 years of August-October temperature departures over land areas (where we live) up through 2025...
Data provided by NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0: www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
Data provided by NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0: www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...
Reposted by Sustainable Us
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 6:36 PM
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
This looks like a good series on Youtube, starts soon I think.
Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens.
youtu.be/Jac-X0ci4BI?...
Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens.
youtu.be/Jac-X0ci4BI?...
The Rest Is Science - Trailer
YouTube video by The Rest Is Science
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
This looks like a good series on Youtube, starts soon I think.
Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens.
youtu.be/Jac-X0ci4BI?...
Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens.
youtu.be/Jac-X0ci4BI?...
Ha, assuming it is a Deltic (i'm no expert) there was a toilet and wash basin in there, along with an air compressor, CO2 tanks.
One thing I hadn't thought about this old UK diesel engine is what on earth is in the 'nose'????
Maybe a bed or a little tea break area ?😀
Joking of course, but most old UK diesels are flat at the front, eg Class 22, 29, 31 etc.
Maybe a bed or a little tea break area ?😀
Joking of course, but most old UK diesels are flat at the front, eg Class 22, 29, 31 etc.
DIESEL POWER ON BRITISH RAILWAYS (1965) | https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-diesel-power-on-british-railways-1965-online
November 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ha, assuming it is a Deltic (i'm no expert) there was a toilet and wash basin in there, along with an air compressor, CO2 tanks.
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Took the new 3A route to the rail station today with all the family. Fast and direct, and made possible by the Congestion Charge. Buses seemed fuller, driver said CC had reduced congestion. Surprising I know.
November 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Took the new 3A route to the rail station today with all the family. Fast and direct, and made possible by the Congestion Charge. Buses seemed fuller, driver said CC had reduced congestion. Surprising I know.
Reposted by Sustainable Us
“… because ignoring systemic risk is unacceptable!”
Iceland’s climate minister in Belém on the risk of major #AMOC changes.
“Prevention remains our first duty.”
Listen to him (and my talk 🌊) here:
youtu.be/B-0eQnEEsYA?...
The first 2 mins show how the live stream was ended by a 🔥.
Iceland’s climate minister in Belém on the risk of major #AMOC changes.
“Prevention remains our first duty.”
Listen to him (and my talk 🌊) here:
youtu.be/B-0eQnEEsYA?...
The first 2 mins show how the live stream was ended by a 🔥.
After COP30 Fire and Floods: AMOC Shutdown
YouTube video by International Cryosphere Climate Initiative
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
“… because ignoring systemic risk is unacceptable!”
Iceland’s climate minister in Belém on the risk of major #AMOC changes.
“Prevention remains our first duty.”
Listen to him (and my talk 🌊) here:
youtu.be/B-0eQnEEsYA?...
The first 2 mins show how the live stream was ended by a 🔥.
Iceland’s climate minister in Belém on the risk of major #AMOC changes.
“Prevention remains our first duty.”
Listen to him (and my talk 🌊) here:
youtu.be/B-0eQnEEsYA?...
The first 2 mins show how the live stream was ended by a 🔥.
Reposted by Sustainable Us
An interesting snippet of information...
Electricity generation from coal in India has dropped in the first 10 months of 2025, with renewables covering for all the growth in electricity use.
Noting, growth in electricity use is rather low...
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/india/
Electricity generation from coal in India has dropped in the first 10 months of 2025, with renewables covering for all the growth in electricity use.
Noting, growth in electricity use is rather low...
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/india/
November 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An interesting snippet of information...
Electricity generation from coal in India has dropped in the first 10 months of 2025, with renewables covering for all the growth in electricity use.
Noting, growth in electricity use is rather low...
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/india/
Electricity generation from coal in India has dropped in the first 10 months of 2025, with renewables covering for all the growth in electricity use.
Noting, growth in electricity use is rather low...
More figures: robbieandrew.github.io/india/
Reposted by Sustainable Us
Oil and gas lobbyists have no legitimate role at climate conferences.
We need COP30 to put people and planet first, not polluters.
#ClimateJustice #COP30
We need COP30 to put people and planet first, not polluters.
#ClimateJustice #COP30
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Oil and gas lobbyists have no legitimate role at climate conferences.
We need COP30 to put people and planet first, not polluters.
#ClimateJustice #COP30
We need COP30 to put people and planet first, not polluters.
#ClimateJustice #COP30
One thing I hadn't thought about this old UK diesel engine is what on earth is in the 'nose'????
Maybe a bed or a little tea break area ?😀
Joking of course, but most old UK diesels are flat at the front, eg Class 22, 29, 31 etc.
Maybe a bed or a little tea break area ?😀
Joking of course, but most old UK diesels are flat at the front, eg Class 22, 29, 31 etc.
DIESEL POWER ON BRITISH RAILWAYS (1965) | https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-diesel-power-on-british-railways-1965-online
November 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
One thing I hadn't thought about this old UK diesel engine is what on earth is in the 'nose'????
Maybe a bed or a little tea break area ?😀
Joking of course, but most old UK diesels are flat at the front, eg Class 22, 29, 31 etc.
Maybe a bed or a little tea break area ?😀
Joking of course, but most old UK diesels are flat at the front, eg Class 22, 29, 31 etc.