Peter Head
@peterheadcbe.bsky.social
Bridge engineer-land use planner-innovator-sustainable development-systems modelling-solutions focussed. Volunteer for last 15 years. Keen gardener. Chair of several charity Boards. https://resiliencebrokers.org/about/team/
According to the Danish finance ministry’s calculations, the cost to society of trips by car is close to 1 euro/km. Every km travelled by bike yields societal gains of 60 euro cents thanks to health benefits, transport efficiency gains, & lower infra spending. theprogressplaybook.com/2024/01/31/w...
What the world can learn from Copenhagen’s cycling revolution
Close to two-thirds of the city’s residents commute by bike to school or work every day.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:42 PM
According to the Danish finance ministry’s calculations, the cost to society of trips by car is close to 1 euro/km. Every km travelled by bike yields societal gains of 60 euro cents thanks to health benefits, transport efficiency gains, & lower infra spending. theprogressplaybook.com/2024/01/31/w...
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40+ ft waves wrapped into Storm Ingrid
January 22, 2026 at 11:41 PM
40+ ft waves wrapped into Storm Ingrid
Yet another storm approaching UK this evening from the Atlantic- storm Ingrid, set to bring more wind and rainfall chaos tonight.
January 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Yet another storm approaching UK this evening from the Atlantic- storm Ingrid, set to bring more wind and rainfall chaos tonight.
India is on a very different development pathway from China, industrialising using modern renewables, put to work through electrification, particularly home grown solar. Proud to have supported this. billmckibben.substack.com/p/we-interru...
We interrupt the madness for a note from the rational world
And an encouraging one, at that!
billmckibben.substack.com
January 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM
India is on a very different development pathway from China, industrialising using modern renewables, put to work through electrification, particularly home grown solar. Proud to have supported this. billmckibben.substack.com/p/we-interru...
Time-“The evidence is no longer in dispute. Continued expansion of coal, oil, and gas is incompatible with planetary stability and long-term prosperity” time.com/7353478/davo...
At Davos, Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Is No Longer Debatable
Markets have moved on from fossil fuels. Politics hasn’t.
time.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Time-“The evidence is no longer in dispute. Continued expansion of coal, oil, and gas is incompatible with planetary stability and long-term prosperity” time.com/7353478/davo...
The full text of PM Carney’s speech at WEF2026, which got a standing ovation “Middle powers have the capacity to build a new order that embodies our values, like respect for human rights, sustainable development, solidarity, sovereignty & territorial integrity of states”. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Read Mark Carney's full speech on middle powers navigating a rapidly changing world | CBC News
Read the full text of Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech about a shakeup of the global order and role of middle powers at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:56 AM
The full text of PM Carney’s speech at WEF2026, which got a standing ovation “Middle powers have the capacity to build a new order that embodies our values, like respect for human rights, sustainable development, solidarity, sovereignty & territorial integrity of states”. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
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Half the world's 100 largest cities are experiencing high water stress, where the amount of water being used is perilously close to exceeding what's available. Now, climate change is drying already stretched water supplies. Our new article, out now:
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Half the world’s 100 largest cities are in high water stress areas, analysis finds
Exclusive: Beijing, Delhi, Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro among worst affected, with demand close to exceeding supply
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January 22, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Half the world's 100 largest cities are experiencing high water stress, where the amount of water being used is perilously close to exceeding what's available. Now, climate change is drying already stretched water supplies. Our new article, out now:
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The global attack on nature is threatening the UK’s national security, government intelligence chiefs have warned, as the increasingly likely collapse of vitally important natural systems would bring mass migration, food shortages, price rises & global disorder. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Biodiversity collapse threatens UK security, intelligence chiefs warn
Ecosystem destruction will increase food shortages, disorder and mass migration, with effects already being felt
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:59 AM
The global attack on nature is threatening the UK’s national security, government intelligence chiefs have warned, as the increasingly likely collapse of vitally important natural systems would bring mass migration, food shortages, price rises & global disorder. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I know this is all just very stupid but come on
January 21, 2026 at 3:48 PM
I know this is all just very stupid but come on
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Trump: "I haven't been able to find any windfarms in China."
Reality: China has far more windfarms than any other country on Earth
Reality: China has far more windfarms than any other country on Earth
January 21, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Trump: "I haven't been able to find any windfarms in China."
Reality: China has far more windfarms than any other country on Earth
Reality: China has far more windfarms than any other country on Earth
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Before (2021) / After (2024) Rue Jean Rey in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. A rare case : angled car parking replaced by bicycle parking, making it possible to install a double row !
January 21, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Before (2021) / After (2024) Rue Jean Rey in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. A rare case : angled car parking replaced by bicycle parking, making it possible to install a double row !
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2025 was the third hottest year on record – the result of continued greenhouse gas emissions.
Methane has driven a third of the warming we’re seeing and our latest report explains why methane abatement is one of the most effective actions we can take now: www.ccag.earth/reports/meth...
Methane has driven a third of the warming we’re seeing and our latest report explains why methane abatement is one of the most effective actions we can take now: www.ccag.earth/reports/meth...
January 20, 2026 at 9:53 AM
2025 was the third hottest year on record – the result of continued greenhouse gas emissions.
Methane has driven a third of the warming we’re seeing and our latest report explains why methane abatement is one of the most effective actions we can take now: www.ccag.earth/reports/meth...
Methane has driven a third of the warming we’re seeing and our latest report explains why methane abatement is one of the most effective actions we can take now: www.ccag.earth/reports/meth...
The mesmerising reflections in Kelsey Park lake this calm bright winter morning. All the ice is gone for now.
January 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM
The mesmerising reflections in Kelsey Park lake this calm bright winter morning. All the ice is gone for now.
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Even today, some things can be said with absolute certainty. These lines will never cross again. www.nathanielbullard.com/presentations
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Even today, some things can be said with absolute certainty. These lines will never cross again. www.nathanielbullard.com/presentations
Geoeconomic confrontation, mis- and disinformation and societal polarization make up the top three short-term risks in WEF global risk report 2026, while climate & environmental risks dominate in the long term. www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
Global Risks Report 2026: Top risks in an 'age of disorder'
As the world faces uncertainty, geoeconomic confrontation is the main short-term risk, while environmental issues shape the long-term outlook, experts say.
www.weforum.org
January 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Geoeconomic confrontation, mis- and disinformation and societal polarization make up the top three short-term risks in WEF global risk report 2026, while climate & environmental risks dominate in the long term. www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
Record UK offshore wind auction with 8.4GW of new capacity and 7000 jobs. The average strike price was £91/MWh, which is calculated to be 40% lower than the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) of building and operating a new gas-fired power station at £147/MWh www.envantage.co.uk/record-uk-of...
Record UK Offshore Wind Auction Boosts Path to 2030 Decarbonisation - Envantage Ltd
The UK offshore wind Contracts for Difference AR7 allocation secures a record 8.4GW of new capacity, unlocking investment and supporting clean power growth.
www.envantage.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Record UK offshore wind auction with 8.4GW of new capacity and 7000 jobs. The average strike price was £91/MWh, which is calculated to be 40% lower than the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) of building and operating a new gas-fired power station at £147/MWh www.envantage.co.uk/record-uk-of...
First snowdrops today as well as lovely clouds! 🙂
January 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM
First snowdrops today as well as lovely clouds! 🙂
Beautiful clouds over Beckenham this morning. They look silky.
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Beautiful clouds over Beckenham this morning. They look silky.
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The EU-Mercosur deal sends a strong message.
It says:
Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
The largest free trade area on the planet.
This is the power of partnership and openness.
→ link.europa.eu/3nqkNk
It says:
Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
The largest free trade area on the planet.
This is the power of partnership and openness.
→ link.europa.eu/3nqkNk
January 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The EU-Mercosur deal sends a strong message.
It says:
Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
The largest free trade area on the planet.
This is the power of partnership and openness.
→ link.europa.eu/3nqkNk
It says:
Welcome to the world’s biggest market.
The largest free trade area on the planet.
This is the power of partnership and openness.
→ link.europa.eu/3nqkNk
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More of London's roads will have safer speed limits because there's irrefutable evidence it save lives:
📉 25% fewer main road collisions
📉 34% fewer people killed or serious injured on local roads
📉75% fall in children killed on local roads
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📉 25% fewer main road collisions
📉 34% fewer people killed or serious injured on local roads
📉75% fall in children killed on local roads
@itvnews.bsky.social
itv.com/news/london/...
January 16, 2026 at 5:29 PM
More of London's roads will have safer speed limits because there's irrefutable evidence it save lives:
📉 25% fewer main road collisions
📉 34% fewer people killed or serious injured on local roads
📉75% fall in children killed on local roads
@itvnews.bsky.social
itv.com/news/london/...
📉 25% fewer main road collisions
📉 34% fewer people killed or serious injured on local roads
📉75% fall in children killed on local roads
@itvnews.bsky.social
itv.com/news/london/...
Unbelievable snowfall in Russian peninsula Kamchatka caused by Pacific cyclone www.instagram.com/reel/DTcGmzN...
ekaterina_sportkamchatka on Instagram
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January 16, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Unbelievable snowfall in Russian peninsula Kamchatka caused by Pacific cyclone www.instagram.com/reel/DTcGmzN...
The "High Seas Treaty" was ratified in September 2025 and officially enters into force Jan. 17, 2026. Now ratifying countries including China (not USA/UK) are legally bound by the agreement to support conservation & sustainable management of high‑seas biodiversity. www.wri.org/insights/hig...
After 20 Years, an Agreement to Safeguard the 'High Seas' Takes Force
The High Seas Treaty enters into force on Jan. 17, 2026. WRI experts unpacked what this landmark treaty is, why it's so important and what comes next.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:54 PM
The "High Seas Treaty" was ratified in September 2025 and officially enters into force Jan. 17, 2026. Now ratifying countries including China (not USA/UK) are legally bound by the agreement to support conservation & sustainable management of high‑seas biodiversity. www.wri.org/insights/hig...
Highlights of research into climate change comms and trust.
“Climate scientists” and “friends and family” are the most trusted sources.
Clarity, shared values, and sincerity predict trust across audiences.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“Climate scientists” and “friends and family” are the most trusted sources.
Clarity, shared values, and sincerity predict trust across audiences.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Who do we trust on climate change, and why?
Trust in climate communicators is a critical determinant of whether the public accepts and acts upon climate change information. Yet most research to …
www.sciencedirect.com
January 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Highlights of research into climate change comms and trust.
“Climate scientists” and “friends and family” are the most trusted sources.
Clarity, shared values, and sincerity predict trust across audiences.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
“Climate scientists” and “friends and family” are the most trusted sources.
Clarity, shared values, and sincerity predict trust across audiences.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The London homicide rate 1.1 per 100,000 is lower than any other UK city and below many comparable global cities, including New York (2.8), Berlin (3.2), Milan (1.6) and Toronto (1.6). www.london.gov.uk/londons-homi...
London’s homicide rate per capita is the lowest since records began having recorded its lowest homicide figures in eleven years
This is the result of efforts of Met officers and staff, who are arresting an additional 1,000 offenders each month, driving innovation through technologies such as facial recognition, and delivering ...
www.london.gov.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The London homicide rate 1.1 per 100,000 is lower than any other UK city and below many comparable global cities, including New York (2.8), Berlin (3.2), Milan (1.6) and Toronto (1.6). www.london.gov.uk/londons-homi...
Greening desert areas in China. Drones soaring through the air, transporting seedlings across vast sand dunes, while intelligent planting machines carve troughs planting saplings with precision. www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/24/....
Tech used to help hold back desert
The challenging task of afforestation at the edge of the Mu Us Desert in northern China has taken on a futuristic feel this spring.
www.chinadaily.com.cn
January 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Greening desert areas in China. Drones soaring through the air, transporting seedlings across vast sand dunes, while intelligent planting machines carve troughs planting saplings with precision. www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/24/....