Ewoud Beirlant
@ewdbrlnt.bsky.social
Long distance cyclist/#randonneur, bicycle mechanic, communications for VITObelgium, strawbale house builder, passionate about sustainability, not the funniest chap around ... Posts= personal.
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🔥 The never-ending narrative…
This week, I’ve once again heard prominent climate researchers dismiss individual action as either irrelevant or a distraction instigated by the fossil fuel industry.
Here’s a 🧵 on why this argument frustrates me to no end and why I think it misses the bigger picture.
This week, I’ve once again heard prominent climate researchers dismiss individual action as either irrelevant or a distraction instigated by the fossil fuel industry.
Here’s a 🧵 on why this argument frustrates me to no end and why I think it misses the bigger picture.
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🔥 The never-ending narrative…
This week, I’ve once again heard prominent climate researchers dismiss individual action as either irrelevant or a distraction instigated by the fossil fuel industry.
Here’s a 🧵 on why this argument frustrates me to no end and why I think it misses the bigger picture.
This week, I’ve once again heard prominent climate researchers dismiss individual action as either irrelevant or a distraction instigated by the fossil fuel industry.
Here’s a 🧵 on why this argument frustrates me to no end and why I think it misses the bigger picture.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/... - our latest E3G report showing that with policy reform, running a heat pump could be half the price of running a gas boiler. The future is electric !
Heat pumps could halve heating bills with energy system reform, study finds
Steps to make electricity cheaper, such as ending levies, could transform prospects for pumps, thinktank shows
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
www.theguardian.com/environment/... - our latest E3G report showing that with policy reform, running a heat pump could be half the price of running a gas boiler. The future is electric !
Hoe ‘haalbaar en betaalbaar’ zouden bosbranden zijn?
In oktober terug klimaatmars. Be there ✊
vrtnws.be/p.oLlX7eDBo
In oktober terug klimaatmars. Be there ✊
vrtnws.be/p.oLlX7eDBo
Zuidoost-Europa geteisterd door natuurbranden: recordtemperatuur van 50,5 graden gemeten in Turkije | VRT NWS: nieuws
In verschillende Europese landen woeden opnieuw natuurbranden. Zo werden in de Turkse provincie Bursa al 1.300 mensen geëvacueerd. In Griekenland, waar al bijna een week een hittegolf heerst, proberen...
vrtnws.be
July 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Hoe ‘haalbaar en betaalbaar’ zouden bosbranden zijn?
In oktober terug klimaatmars. Be there ✊
vrtnws.be/p.oLlX7eDBo
In oktober terug klimaatmars. Be there ✊
vrtnws.be/p.oLlX7eDBo
Terechte vraag van 11.11.11. vrtnws.be/p.mRvXKYnKN
11.11.11 vraagt Tomorrowland Israëlische dj te schrappen: "Hij ondersteunt genocide" | VRT NWS: nieuws
Morgen staat de Israëlische DJ Skazi op het podium van Tomorrowland, maar solidariteitskoepel 11.11.11 vraagt de organisatie om dat optreden te schrappen: "Hij normaliseert geweld tegen een volk dat o...
vrtnws.be
July 25, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Terechte vraag van 11.11.11. vrtnws.be/p.mRvXKYnKN
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The media often highlights individual cases of dissatisfaction with heat pumps, implying a broader problem.
However, even the Daily Mail, previously very critical of heat pumps, now reports that 94% of households are satisfied with theirs, surpassing satisfaction rates for gas boilers.
However, even the Daily Mail, previously very critical of heat pumps, now reports that 94% of households are satisfied with theirs, surpassing satisfaction rates for gas boilers.
July 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The media often highlights individual cases of dissatisfaction with heat pumps, implying a broader problem.
However, even the Daily Mail, previously very critical of heat pumps, now reports that 94% of households are satisfied with theirs, surpassing satisfaction rates for gas boilers.
However, even the Daily Mail, previously very critical of heat pumps, now reports that 94% of households are satisfied with theirs, surpassing satisfaction rates for gas boilers.
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Breathtaking ruling from the ICJ.
Will this single handedly solve the climate crisis?
Of course not.
But it's a valuable new tool in the task of pushing major polluters to change their ways.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/w...
Will this single handedly solve the climate crisis?
Of course not.
But it's a valuable new tool in the task of pushing major polluters to change their ways.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/w...
World's top court opens door to compensation from countries responsible for climate crisis
International Court of Justice rules that governments have a legal duty to prevent and repair damage to the climate system
www.climatechangenews.com
July 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Breathtaking ruling from the ICJ.
Will this single handedly solve the climate crisis?
Of course not.
But it's a valuable new tool in the task of pushing major polluters to change their ways.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/w...
Will this single handedly solve the climate crisis?
Of course not.
But it's a valuable new tool in the task of pushing major polluters to change their ways.
www.climatechangenews.com/2025/07/23/w...
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Israel hasn't stopped gunning down the Palestinians they're starving, as those Palestinians try to feed themselves
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
June 17, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Israel hasn't stopped gunning down the Palestinians they're starving, as those Palestinians try to feed themselves
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
There is nothing wrong with continuing to say it: these are war crimes, this is genocide, this is murder. It must be stopped, and those perpetrating the crimes must be held accountable
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2 of every 5 acres of the planet are cropped or grazed.
We lose a soccer field of forest every 6 seconds.
Agricultural sprawl has overrun 30 times more of the global landscape than urban sprawl.
WE ARE EATING THE EARTH.
First excerpt in @theatlantic.com:
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
We lose a soccer field of forest every 6 seconds.
Agricultural sprawl has overrun 30 times more of the global landscape than urban sprawl.
WE ARE EATING THE EARTH.
First excerpt in @theatlantic.com:
www.theatlantic.com/science/arch...
A Food Reckoning Is Coming
Our diets are awful for the planet. But we can’t quit food.
www.theatlantic.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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June 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Destroying Harvard University (and then the entire Ivy League) has been the dream of the libertarian plutocrats running the Trump administration for decades They don't want free thinkers. In fact, they don't want thinkers at all.
NBC News confirms: The Trump admin aims to cut all remaining ties with Harvard and the White House intends to ask all federal agencies to seek ways to end its contracts with the school today. @msnbc.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Destroying Harvard University (and then the entire Ivy League) has been the dream of the libertarian plutocrats running the Trump administration for decades They don't want free thinkers. In fact, they don't want thinkers at all.
Misdadig. Geen ander woord voor.
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vrtnws.be/p.pA1mK1ApM
Energiereus BP maakt bocht compleet en schroeft klimaatambities terug: "10 miljard dollar per jaar extra voor olie en gas"
vrtnws.be
February 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Misdadig. Geen ander woord voor.
vrtnws.be/p.pA1mK1ApM
vrtnws.be/p.pA1mK1ApM
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New publication alert:
Cooperating for circularity? Perspectives of citizen energy cooperative members on circular solar business models 🌞🔄
#CircularEconomy #EnergyCooperatives #Solar #Sustainability
@vito-research.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Cooperating for circularity? Perspectives of citizen energy cooperative members on circular solar business models 🌞🔄
#CircularEconomy #EnergyCooperatives #Solar #Sustainability
@vito-research.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Redirecting
doi.org
January 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
New publication alert:
Cooperating for circularity? Perspectives of citizen energy cooperative members on circular solar business models 🌞🔄
#CircularEconomy #EnergyCooperatives #Solar #Sustainability
@vito-research.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Cooperating for circularity? Perspectives of citizen energy cooperative members on circular solar business models 🌞🔄
#CircularEconomy #EnergyCooperatives #Solar #Sustainability
@vito-research.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
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Denmark is our NATO ally. They're also an incredibly tiny country — 7 million citizens. So this is classic bullying behavior, singling out the smallest in the yard for attack.
It's also a signal to Putin that NATO is dead.
It's also a signal to Putin that NATO is dead.
"Five current and former senior European officials briefed on the call said the conversation had gone very badly. 'The intent was very clear. They want it. The Danes are now in crisis mode.'"
www.ft.com/content/ace0...
www.ft.com/content/ace0...
Donald Trump in fiery call with Denmark’s prime minister over Greenland
US president insisted he wants to take over Arctic island
www.ft.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Denmark is our NATO ally. They're also an incredibly tiny country — 7 million citizens. So this is classic bullying behavior, singling out the smallest in the yard for attack.
It's also a signal to Putin that NATO is dead.
It's also a signal to Putin that NATO is dead.
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The Germans press is not having as much trouble discerning what happened as the American press. www.zeit.de/kultur/2025-...
Elon Musk: Ein Hitlergruß ist ein Hitlergruß ist ein Hitlergruß
Elon Musk streckt den rechten Arm, und alle springen drüber. Willkommen im neuen Aufmerksamkeitsregime.
www.zeit.de
January 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The Germans press is not having as much trouble discerning what happened as the American press. www.zeit.de/kultur/2025-...
Zo moet dat 👌
I drive an 11-year old EV with a new battery, with a range of 475km. The old battery will soon be installed in my home, to power my home on cheaper and cleaner electricity.
This is covered in a nice article by @neilmbriscoe.bsky.social for @irishtimes.com today
www.irishtimes.com/motors/2025/...
This is covered in a nice article by @neilmbriscoe.bsky.social for @irishtimes.com today
www.irishtimes.com/motors/2025/...
Don’t scrap an older electric vehicle – just upgrade it
Irish company Range Therapy is now offering Nissan Leaf battery swaps and upgrades
www.irishtimes.com
January 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Zo moet dat 👌
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Greta Thunberg is right: the approach of aggressive, unchecked and almost panicked expansionism for fossil fuel supply ultimately serves as a self-fulfilling prophecy of more fossil fuels being burned
Supply isn't neutral or humble. Supply is a mad, huge monster that needs chains and sedatives.
Supply isn't neutral or humble. Supply is a mad, huge monster that needs chains and sedatives.
Demonstrasjon mot oljeseminar: Greta Thunberg aksjonerte i Sandefjord
Greta Thunberg forsøkte å forhindre mer leting etter olje i Norge. Men energiministeren delte ut 53 nye letelisenser – for å finne enda mer.
www.nrk.no
January 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Greta Thunberg is right: the approach of aggressive, unchecked and almost panicked expansionism for fossil fuel supply ultimately serves as a self-fulfilling prophecy of more fossil fuels being burned
Supply isn't neutral or humble. Supply is a mad, huge monster that needs chains and sedatives.
Supply isn't neutral or humble. Supply is a mad, huge monster that needs chains and sedatives.
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"the fact that these fires are burning in unusually dry winter months has highlighted how climate change is reshaping fire seasons around the world"
Jo Lauder at the ABC puts the shocking LA fires in all-important context:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Jo Lauder at the ABC puts the shocking LA fires in all-important context:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
What does climate change have to do with California's fires?
As Los Angeles battles catastrophic wildfires, experts say there are signs climate change is already reshaping fire seasons around the world.
www.abc.net.au
January 9, 2025 at 5:24 AM
"the fact that these fires are burning in unusually dry winter months has highlighted how climate change is reshaping fire seasons around the world"
Jo Lauder at the ABC puts the shocking LA fires in all-important context:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
Jo Lauder at the ABC puts the shocking LA fires in all-important context:
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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Na lang wikken en wegen en de juiste flow zoeken, ziehier onze terugblik op 2024 met de 100 mooiste DUYSTER. nummers van het afgelopen jaar. Van MJ Lenderman tot Public Service Broadcasting en 98 songs daar tussenin. Cheers!
🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/3w4...
🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/3w4...
duyster. - de mooiste nummers van 2024
Playlist · Eppo Janssen · 100 items · 42 saves
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December 16, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Na lang wikken en wegen en de juiste flow zoeken, ziehier onze terugblik op 2024 met de 100 mooiste DUYSTER. nummers van het afgelopen jaar. Van MJ Lenderman tot Public Service Broadcasting en 98 songs daar tussenin. Cheers!
🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/3w4...
🎧 open.spotify.com/playlist/3w4...
Haal het geld waar het zit.
NEW PAPER: The 2022 fossil fuel price jumps caused an oil and gas profit explosion. We show the US reaped the largest profit increase (USD 275bn) of any country. Big Oil claims this benefits the American people. In fact, 51% went to the richest 1%, only 1% to the bottom 50%. A 🧵
December 13, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Haal het geld waar het zit.
Nog 40 minuten en ik mag terug naar school fietsen om dochter af te halen met dit beest.🎉
Zonder overdrijven mijn lievelingsfiets. Zoals je ziet, ook goed voor bezoekjes aan recyclageparken.
Zonder overdrijven mijn lievelingsfiets. Zoals je ziet, ook goed voor bezoekjes aan recyclageparken.
December 12, 2024 at 2:03 PM
Nog 40 minuten en ik mag terug naar school fietsen om dochter af te halen met dit beest.🎉
Zonder overdrijven mijn lievelingsfiets. Zoals je ziet, ook goed voor bezoekjes aan recyclageparken.
Zonder overdrijven mijn lievelingsfiets. Zoals je ziet, ook goed voor bezoekjes aan recyclageparken.
Ook iets voor België. #betaaldklimaatverlof
Spain has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid traveling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed at least 224 people. Several companies had ordered employees to keep working despite a red alert issued by the national weather agency.
Spain introduces paid climate leave after deadly floods
Government approves up to four days of paid leave so workers can avoid travelling during weather emergencies
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Ook iets voor België. #betaaldklimaatverlof
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I see that a lot of people still need to look at this infographic about the difference between carbon removal (CDR) and carbon capture (CCS).
carbon180.org/blog/the-dif...
carbon180.org/blog/the-dif...
August 20, 2024 at 6:45 PM
I see that a lot of people still need to look at this infographic about the difference between carbon removal (CDR) and carbon capture (CCS).
carbon180.org/blog/the-dif...
carbon180.org/blog/the-dif...