Leo Murray
@crisortunity.bsky.social
Trouble making. Problem solving. Doing my best to help.
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Railways: Firms develop new tech to electrify trains
Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.
www.bbc.co.uk
Delighted to feature in this @chrisbaraniuk.com piece for the BBC on the imminent rollout of solar to power Great British Railways 🙌
Get on board - here comes the sun! ☀️
Get on board - here comes the sun! ☀️
This is really excellent. I seem to spend most of my time these days being appalled by the latest government policy decisions so want to take a moment to celebrate something good they’ve done 🥳👏👏👏
We welcome the news of a #RailFares freeze. In #CommunityRail, we see the incredible impact for people, places & planet when public transport is affordable, accessible & inclusive, & we hope this step forms part of a wider shift to climate & community-friendly transport. www.gov.uk/government/n...
First rail freeze in 30 years to ease the cost of living
Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years in historic intervention to deliver real savings for millions of commuters.
www.gov.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
This is really excellent. I seem to spend most of my time these days being appalled by the latest government policy decisions so want to take a moment to celebrate something good they’ve done 🥳👏👏👏
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
*everywhere* has a climate policy gap: aviation
✈️ 🇮🇪 Ireland has a climate policy gap: aviation.
Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Our new report highlights the aviation industry’s free passes on climate and how the Irish gov should lead on cutting aviation emissions int'ly and at home.
https://www.opportunitygreen.org/publication-closing-irelands-aviation-climate-gap
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Closing Ireland’s aviation climate gap — Opportunity Green
In 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the Council of the EU. This report examines how the country can place climate action at the heart of its leadership while generating significant revenue through introducing a fair air travel levy and expanding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to inc
www.opportunitygreen.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
*everywhere* has a climate policy gap: aviation
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Most people hear “heat pump” and think of small air-source units at home. But Germany is building one of the world’s largest heat pumps in Mannheim: a 162 MW river-source system using heat from the Rhine.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Most people hear “heat pump” and think of small air-source units at home. But Germany is building one of the world’s largest heat pumps in Mannheim: a 162 MW river-source system using heat from the Rhine.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
Big reminder that heat-pumps scale far beyond households — they can decarbonise whole cities.
Reposted by Leo Murray
1/ you need sticks as well as carrots if you are serious about modal shift
2/ if you rely on carrots alone the small changes you do deliver will be mostly between sustainable modes
3/ stop dicking around & make damaging behaviours more expensive & less convenient road.cc/content/news...
2/ if you rely on carrots alone the small changes you do deliver will be mostly between sustainable modes
3/ stop dicking around & make damaging behaviours more expensive & less convenient road.cc/content/news...
Improving cycle infrastructure and public transport has little impact on car use, new review finds
These non-coercive measures need to be combined with measures such as higher driving costs or reduced car access to have an effect
road.cc
November 24, 2025 at 6:38 AM
1/ you need sticks as well as carrots if you are serious about modal shift
2/ if you rely on carrots alone the small changes you do deliver will be mostly between sustainable modes
3/ stop dicking around & make damaging behaviours more expensive & less convenient road.cc/content/news...
2/ if you rely on carrots alone the small changes you do deliver will be mostly between sustainable modes
3/ stop dicking around & make damaging behaviours more expensive & less convenient road.cc/content/news...
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This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This, by @giacgrassi.bsky.social, remains one of the simplest and best climate visuals
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“When the bridge closed, about 25,000 vehicles crossed it daily… Six years later, 9,000 of those journeys have vanished - not diverted to other crossings, but simply evaporated. Yet the local economy has adapted, air quality has improved, and overall traffic congestion has lessened.”
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
nickmaini.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
“When the bridge closed, about 25,000 vehicles crossed it daily… Six years later, 9,000 of those journeys have vanished - not diverted to other crossings, but simply evaporated. Yet the local economy has adapted, air quality has improved, and overall traffic congestion has lessened.”
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As we inch ever closer to politicians no longer being able to plausibly pretend the bridge will reopen to cars, the time may finally soon be here for an honest conversation about more realistic solutions
November 23, 2025 at 1:26 PM
As we inch ever closer to politicians no longer being able to plausibly pretend the bridge will reopen to cars, the time may finally soon be here for an honest conversation about more realistic solutions
Reposted by Leo Murray
Reposted by Leo Murray
At COP30 in Brazil countries "could manage only a voluntary agreement to begin discussions on a roadmap to an eventual phase-out of fossil fuels." So that's cool.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
To which I ask, again:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
To which I ask, again:
What Good Are UN Climate Talks Knee-Deep in Oil?
Some new analysis from activists sheds some light on just how deep into the international climate negotiations process Big Oil has managed to burrow.
www.gravityisgone.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
At COP30 in Brazil countries "could manage only a voluntary agreement to begin discussions on a roadmap to an eventual phase-out of fossil fuels." So that's cool.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
To which I ask, again:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
To which I ask, again:
The role of petrostates at COP summits is much like the role of foxes in henhouses. As a society we need to start to prepare in earnest for the collapse of the critical systems that keep us all fed, clothed, warm, connected. Because global climate diplomacy is clearly failing.
We are all in danger
We are all in danger
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The role of petrostates at COP summits is much like the role of foxes in henhouses. As a society we need to start to prepare in earnest for the collapse of the critical systems that keep us all fed, clothed, warm, connected. Because global climate diplomacy is clearly failing.
We are all in danger
We are all in danger
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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/...
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This is so interesting. Calm thoughtful evidence-based analysis; fascinating insights into people's travel choices and adaptations; and innovative, imaginative and flexible options for the best possible outcome. 👏👏 👏 #London #city #cities #transport #travel #bridges
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
nickmaini.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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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
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
#climatecrisis
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 5:39 PM
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
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
#climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This isn't just an excellent piece of transport analysis. It's a love letter. Who could write so thoroughly and thoughtfully other than someone who loves the place they live in, the place they move around, and loves the people they travel alongside? Would that all politicians involved could match it
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
nickmaini.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This isn't just an excellent piece of transport analysis. It's a love letter. Who could write so thoroughly and thoughtfully other than someone who loves the place they live in, the place they move around, and loves the people they travel alongside? Would that all politicians involved could match it
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Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Cas Mudde spells out what has become largely the consensus among researchers: moving right on immigration will not weaken the far right nor strengthen social democracy. If your reaction is "but in Denmark" please at least familiarize yourself with Danish politics
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Drivers are on their phones so often that I really think we should just include texting as part of the practical driving exam.
We’ve 100% lost the war on using phones while driving and it’s the worst.
November 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Drivers are on their phones so often that I really think we should just include texting as part of the practical driving exam.
It is so tiresome and unedifying to see sitting Labour councillors continue to attack their own administration’s traffic reduction measures, when
"We've seen clear evidence that LTNs are delivering real benefits, traffic is down by an average of 38% inside [the zones] and 2% on boundary roads”
"We've seen clear evidence that LTNs are delivering real benefits, traffic is down by an average of 38% inside [the zones] and 2% on boundary roads”
www.mylondon.news
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It is so tiresome and unedifying to see sitting Labour councillors continue to attack their own administration’s traffic reduction measures, when
"We've seen clear evidence that LTNs are delivering real benefits, traffic is down by an average of 38% inside [the zones] and 2% on boundary roads”
"We've seen clear evidence that LTNs are delivering real benefits, traffic is down by an average of 38% inside [the zones] and 2% on boundary roads”
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Hammersmith Bridge
Where did 25,000 vehicles go?
nickmaini.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I really cannot recommend this excellent piece on Hammersmith Bridge highly enough
Sadiq is a very impressive politician and has been providing genuine leadership on climate - which still falls short of what’s needed, for which London Assembly Greens hold him to account. I only wish we were seeing this quality of political discourse on climate change at the national level
Fantastic Mayor’s question time bit yesterday on the issue of high carbon advertising on tube etc. Worth watching back not just for Caroline’s lucidity & Sadiq’s (decent) answer - but also for how Sadiq dispatches bad faith bullshit on ‘woke’ climate policy from Tory dullard Alessandro Georgiou
🚨 Campaign win! 🚨
Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to review Transport for London's ad policy on polluter ads. 🎉
Here is the brilliant Caroline Russell's question for the Mayor along with his commitment.
Scroll on for other key moments from Mayor's Question Time. 🧵 1/7
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to review Transport for London's ad policy on polluter ads. 🎉
Here is the brilliant Caroline Russell's question for the Mayor along with his commitment.
Scroll on for other key moments from Mayor's Question Time. 🧵 1/7
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Sadiq is a very impressive politician and has been providing genuine leadership on climate - which still falls short of what’s needed, for which London Assembly Greens hold him to account. I only wish we were seeing this quality of political discourse on climate change at the national level
Fantastic Mayor’s question time bit yesterday on the issue of high carbon advertising on tube etc. Worth watching back not just for Caroline’s lucidity & Sadiq’s (decent) answer - but also for how Sadiq dispatches bad faith bullshit on ‘woke’ climate policy from Tory dullard Alessandro Georgiou
🚨 Campaign win! 🚨
Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to review Transport for London's ad policy on polluter ads. 🎉
Here is the brilliant Caroline Russell's question for the Mayor along with his commitment.
Scroll on for other key moments from Mayor's Question Time. 🧵 1/7
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
Mayor Sadiq Khan pledges to review Transport for London's ad policy on polluter ads. 🎉
Here is the brilliant Caroline Russell's question for the Mayor along with his commitment.
Scroll on for other key moments from Mayor's Question Time. 🧵 1/7
@carolinerussell.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Fantastic Mayor’s question time bit yesterday on the issue of high carbon advertising on tube etc. Worth watching back not just for Caroline’s lucidity & Sadiq’s (decent) answer - but also for how Sadiq dispatches bad faith bullshit on ‘woke’ climate policy from Tory dullard Alessandro Georgiou
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Labour MP & chair of the Women and Equalities Committee @sarahowen.org.uk said govt should take seriously “the threat X poses to our country’s democracy and social cohesion”
“There is no obligation for government departments to use X… we should stop lending it any sense of legitimacy”
“There is no obligation for government departments to use X… we should stop lending it any sense of legitimacy”
November 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Labour MP & chair of the Women and Equalities Committee @sarahowen.org.uk said govt should take seriously “the threat X poses to our country’s democracy and social cohesion”
“There is no obligation for government departments to use X… we should stop lending it any sense of legitimacy”
“There is no obligation for government departments to use X… we should stop lending it any sense of legitimacy”
Looking forward to this very much! I grew up in islington (archway) and it is a MUCH better place to cycle today than it was back then
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Our Christmas gift to you; an evening with expert campaigners. Mince pies on offer and followed by drinks in our habitual hostelry. Register now - places limited !
@camdencyclists.bsky.social
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
lcc.org.uk/events/influ...
Our Christmas gift to you; an evening with expert campaigners. Mince pies on offer and followed by drinks in our habitual hostelry. Register now - places limited !
@camdencyclists.bsky.social
@hackneylcc.bsky.social
@haringeycyclists.bsky.social
lcc.org.uk/events/influ...
Influencing active travel outcomes with Christian Wolmar and Leo Murray - London Cycling Campaign
Technical discussions on dropped kerbs or route widths or parallel crossings are on hold for our last meeting of the year; our Christmas social is a gift to all campaigners […]
lcc.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Looking forward to this very much! I grew up in islington (archway) and it is a MUCH better place to cycle today than it was back then