Joss Garman
@jossgarman.bsky.social
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Spoke to BBC on how climate politics is now about who captures + controls the economic benefits of new energy industries.
The future of international cooperation is away from COP.
It will be economic & security deals between individual countries.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The future of international cooperation is away from COP.
It will be economic & security deals between individual countries.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Do UN climate talks have a point any more?
The US president is notably absent from these UN climate talks, as are other world leaders, all of which prompts questions about the purpose of COP today.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Spoke to BBC on how climate politics is now about who captures + controls the economic benefits of new energy industries.
The future of international cooperation is away from COP.
It will be economic & security deals between individual countries.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The future of international cooperation is away from COP.
It will be economic & security deals between individual countries.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
So impressive 👏
NEW: London has achieved the historic milestone of meeting the legal limits for nitrogen dioxide for the first time in 2024 - 184 years earlier than experts predicted.
October 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
So impressive 👏
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NEW CHART: Nuclear renaissance? The rise, fall and rise of UK nuclear power over eight decades
(Thanks to Ho Woo Nam for pulling the data together & Tom Prater for making such a cool chart)
www.carbonbrief.org/...
(Thanks to Ho Woo Nam for pulling the data together & Tom Prater for making such a cool chart)
www.carbonbrief.org/...
June 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
NEW CHART: Nuclear renaissance? The rise, fall and rise of UK nuclear power over eight decades
(Thanks to Ho Woo Nam for pulling the data together & Tom Prater for making such a cool chart)
www.carbonbrief.org/...
(Thanks to Ho Woo Nam for pulling the data together & Tom Prater for making such a cool chart)
www.carbonbrief.org/...
Fires cause record loss of tropical forests
"The record... released 3.1 billion tonnes of planet-warming gases... That's roughly the same as the emissions of the European Union."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The record... released 3.1 billion tonnes of planet-warming gases... That's roughly the same as the emissions of the European Union."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fires cause record loss of tropical forests in climate threat
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Fires cause record loss of tropical forests
"The record... released 3.1 billion tonnes of planet-warming gases... That's roughly the same as the emissions of the European Union."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"The record... released 3.1 billion tonnes of planet-warming gases... That's roughly the same as the emissions of the European Union."
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thanks @prospectmagazine.co.uk @aloner.bsky.social who let me write about Tony Blair's recent tribute act to the TB-GBs of New Labour, with some more serious consideration of where his NZ antipathy comes and the new politics if climate
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/698...
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/698...
Tony Blair’s ideas for net zero are expensive and unpopular
The former PM’s clumsy climate intervention exposes the new political contest over the environment
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Thanks @prospectmagazine.co.uk @aloner.bsky.social who let me write about Tony Blair's recent tribute act to the TB-GBs of New Labour, with some more serious consideration of where his NZ antipathy comes and the new politics if climate
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/698...
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www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/698...
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Record heat today in England and Wales made at least 3x more likely by climate change, according to Climate Central. Mayday mayday
May 1, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Record heat today in England and Wales made at least 3x more likely by climate change, according to Climate Central. Mayday mayday
Excellent news 🌞🌞
The Times: Solar panels on all new homes in net-zero push #TomorrowsPapersToday
May 1, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Excellent news 🌞🌞
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FACTCHECK: Almost all the headlines on Tony Blair / net-zero are *wildly* inaccurate
REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
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REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
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April 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
FACTCHECK: Almost all the headlines on Tony Blair / net-zero are *wildly* inaccurate
REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
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REALITY:
1️⃣Net-zero is *only way* to stop warming
2️⃣Blair calls for tech to "turbocharge our path to net-zero"
3️⃣He categorically *does not* say "net-zero is doomed to fail"
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There's actually much to agree with in Blair's argument on Net Zero today.
open.substack.com/pub/jossgarm...
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5 reasons I (mostly) agree with Tony Blair on Net Zero
It was just a few months ago when Tony Blair issued a paper hailing the Conservatives’ decision to put the Net Zero target into law as "a significant moment of statecraft and global leadership that he...
open.substack.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
There's actually much to agree with in Blair's argument on Net Zero today.
open.substack.com/pub/jossgarm...
open.substack.com/pub/jossgarm...
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The global export value of internal combustion engine cars fell by 24% between 2018-2022, but the sale of electric cars soared by 740%.
The future is EVs and someone needs to be building them... why not the UK?
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
The future is EVs and someone needs to be building them... why not the UK?
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
April 2, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The global export value of internal combustion engine cars fell by 24% between 2018-2022, but the sale of electric cars soared by 740%.
The future is EVs and someone needs to be building them... why not the UK?
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
The future is EVs and someone needs to be building them... why not the UK?
Find out more here: www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
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MASSIVE FISCAL PACKAGE OUT OF BERLIN: 12-20%+ of GDP.
- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
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- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
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March 4, 2025 at 6:26 PM
MASSIVE FISCAL PACKAGE OUT OF BERLIN: 12-20%+ of GDP.
- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
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- 500 billion fund for public investment
- All defence spending above 1% of GDP not counted for debt brake.
- Federal states can borrow 0.35% p.y. for investment.
Germany is back - economically and militarily.
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I agree. If we can't rely on the US, and if Russia is not defeated in Ukraine, there will be a real threat of a major war on NATO territory, from which the UK could not stand aloof. The government would, I suspect, have buy-in from most parties for starting a national conversation on implications.
Very interesting section of Dodds' letter:
"Even 3%[defence spending] may only be the start, and it will be impossible to raise the substantial resources needed just through tactical cuts to public spending"
She says the government must look again at "our fiscal rules and approach to taxation"
"Even 3%[defence spending] may only be the start, and it will be impossible to raise the substantial resources needed just through tactical cuts to public spending"
She says the government must look again at "our fiscal rules and approach to taxation"
🚨 Minister for International Development and for Women and Equalities Anneliese Dodds has quit over Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the international aid budget
February 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I agree. If we can't rely on the US, and if Russia is not defeated in Ukraine, there will be a real threat of a major war on NATO territory, from which the UK could not stand aloof. The government would, I suspect, have buy-in from most parties for starting a national conversation on implications.
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NEW: Official advisers CCC say UK shld cut emissions 87% by 2040
⚖️Net cost of net-zero 73% less than thought
💷Total cost to 2050 = £108bn (~£4bn/yr, 0.2% GDP)
🏡🚗H’hold energy/fuel bills to fall £1,400
🔌Electrification is key
THREAD + charts
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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⚖️Net cost of net-zero 73% less than thought
💷Total cost to 2050 = £108bn (~£4bn/yr, 0.2% GDP)
🏡🚗H’hold energy/fuel bills to fall £1,400
🔌Electrification is key
THREAD + charts
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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February 26, 2025 at 10:27 AM
NEW: Official advisers CCC say UK shld cut emissions 87% by 2040
⚖️Net cost of net-zero 73% less than thought
💷Total cost to 2050 = £108bn (~£4bn/yr, 0.2% GDP)
🏡🚗H’hold energy/fuel bills to fall £1,400
🔌Electrification is key
THREAD + charts
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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⚖️Net cost of net-zero 73% less than thought
💷Total cost to 2050 = £108bn (~£4bn/yr, 0.2% GDP)
🏡🚗H’hold energy/fuel bills to fall £1,400
🔌Electrification is key
THREAD + charts
www.carbonbrief.org/...
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More offshore wind farms on the way.
Big announcement in the Chancellor's speech for fans of offshore wind, green growth & nature
Govt are unlocking billions of investment in offshore wind, & paving the way for future projects, through the establishment of a Marine Recovery Fund
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Govt are unlocking billions of investment in offshore wind, & paving the way for future projects, through the establishment of a Marine Recovery Fund
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...
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Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
January 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
More offshore wind farms on the way.
"There is no trade off between growth and Net Zero. Quite the opposite. Its the industrial opportunity of the century."
Great to hear Rachel Reeves doubling down on opportunities from Britain's green economy, which recently grew 9% in a single year.
Great to hear Rachel Reeves doubling down on opportunities from Britain's green economy, which recently grew 9% in a single year.
January 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
"There is no trade off between growth and Net Zero. Quite the opposite. Its the industrial opportunity of the century."
Great to hear Rachel Reeves doubling down on opportunities from Britain's green economy, which recently grew 9% in a single year.
Great to hear Rachel Reeves doubling down on opportunities from Britain's green economy, which recently grew 9% in a single year.
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In our first @moreincommonuk.bsky.social voting intention of 2025, Labour & Tories remain at 26%. Reform is at 22% - the highest figure we’ve recorded for them
🌳CON 26% (nc)
🌹LAB 26% (nc)
➡️ REF UK 22% (+3)
🔶 LIB DEM 12% ( -1)
🌍 GREEN 7% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (nc)
N = 2,011 6 - 8 Jan, Change w 10 Dec
🌳CON 26% (nc)
🌹LAB 26% (nc)
➡️ REF UK 22% (+3)
🔶 LIB DEM 12% ( -1)
🌍 GREEN 7% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (nc)
N = 2,011 6 - 8 Jan, Change w 10 Dec
January 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In our first @moreincommonuk.bsky.social voting intention of 2025, Labour & Tories remain at 26%. Reform is at 22% - the highest figure we’ve recorded for them
🌳CON 26% (nc)
🌹LAB 26% (nc)
➡️ REF UK 22% (+3)
🔶 LIB DEM 12% ( -1)
🌍 GREEN 7% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (nc)
N = 2,011 6 - 8 Jan, Change w 10 Dec
🌳CON 26% (nc)
🌹LAB 26% (nc)
➡️ REF UK 22% (+3)
🔶 LIB DEM 12% ( -1)
🌍 GREEN 7% (-1)
🟡 SNP 3% (nc)
N = 2,011 6 - 8 Jan, Change w 10 Dec
Best TV in years!
Yellowstone has ended after five seasons with a Fresh series score of 83% on the Tomatometer: www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/yellowsto...
December 17, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Best TV in years!
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Big news for the green steel plans for Port Talbot as first supply agreement announced with JCB. www.businessgreen.com/news/4389022...
Tata Steel and JCB ink landmark green steel deal
Memorandum of Understanding to see construction equipment giant supplied with low carbon steel from revamped Port Talbot plant
www.businessgreen.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Big news for the green steel plans for Port Talbot as first supply agreement announced with JCB. www.businessgreen.com/news/4389022...
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Our brand new Clean Power 2030 Action Plan is published today.
We’ve produced this at lightning pace - it’s packed with new steps towards clean power. We’re moving quickly and making big decisions to open the path to 2030.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
We’ve produced this at lightning pace - it’s packed with new steps towards clean power. We’re moving quickly and making big decisions to open the path to 2030.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 13, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Our brand new Clean Power 2030 Action Plan is published today.
We’ve produced this at lightning pace - it’s packed with new steps towards clean power. We’re moving quickly and making big decisions to open the path to 2030.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
We’ve produced this at lightning pace - it’s packed with new steps towards clean power. We’re moving quickly and making big decisions to open the path to 2030.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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This bit of the MI5 chief's annual threat summary has been living in my head rent-free since October, now it can be in all your heads, too.
December 9, 2024 at 11:31 PM
This bit of the MI5 chief's annual threat summary has been living in my head rent-free since October, now it can be in all your heads, too.
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As ever, it's fantastic to see global range of names among the latest cohort!
🚨 We are thrilled to present the 7th cohort of our Oxford Climate Journalism Network
It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January
Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...
It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January
Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...
December 6, 2024 at 12:37 PM
As ever, it's fantastic to see global range of names among the latest cohort!
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🚗What's happening to Europe's car industry is one of the biggest stories in the world right now, & prob the biggest story of next year too.
A slow motion implosion driven by multiple factors (esp Chinese competition).
Watch my primer on what's going on👇 youtu.be/oW_SXIVQT5I?...
A slow motion implosion driven by multiple factors (esp Chinese competition).
Watch my primer on what's going on👇 youtu.be/oW_SXIVQT5I?...
What's behind Europe's car industry crisis? | Ed Conway analysis
YouTube video by Sky News
youtu.be
December 6, 2024 at 8:07 AM
🚗What's happening to Europe's car industry is one of the biggest stories in the world right now, & prob the biggest story of next year too.
A slow motion implosion driven by multiple factors (esp Chinese competition).
Watch my primer on what's going on👇 youtu.be/oW_SXIVQT5I?...
A slow motion implosion driven by multiple factors (esp Chinese competition).
Watch my primer on what's going on👇 youtu.be/oW_SXIVQT5I?...
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STRIKING NEW DATA: More than a quarter of new cars sold in the UK in November were battery EVs (so much for "stalling sales")
📈BEV sales up 51% year-on-year
📉Petrol sales down 35% year-on-year (!)
Data from New Automotive
📈BEV sales up 51% year-on-year
📉Petrol sales down 35% year-on-year (!)
Data from New Automotive
December 5, 2024 at 9:34 AM
STRIKING NEW DATA: More than a quarter of new cars sold in the UK in November were battery EVs (so much for "stalling sales")
📈BEV sales up 51% year-on-year
📉Petrol sales down 35% year-on-year (!)
Data from New Automotive
📈BEV sales up 51% year-on-year
📉Petrol sales down 35% year-on-year (!)
Data from New Automotive
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Something quite surreal about incoming DNI Tulsi Gabbard lobbying for Edward Snowdon's pardon - the largest leaker of US intelligence in history.
December 5, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Something quite surreal about incoming DNI Tulsi Gabbard lobbying for Edward Snowdon's pardon - the largest leaker of US intelligence in history.
Starmer - introduced by a heat pump engineer! - says he is doubling down on clean energy mission & “accelerate to net zero”
December 5, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Starmer - introduced by a heat pump engineer! - says he is doubling down on clean energy mission & “accelerate to net zero”