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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 1d

My secret evil plot to ‘destroy Britain’ has been unveiled by (checks notes) the same paper that endorsed Liz Truss.

If I don’t know better I’d say we’ve got them entirely rattled.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Greens who want to save the world by destroying Britain.

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 21h

"Energy dominance," you say?

As of this year, *China is exporting more clean-energy technology than the US is exporting the dirty stuff*.

The future is green energy & China, not the US, is set to dominate it.

China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance

China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.

www.bloomberg.com

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Estoknes @estoknes.bsky.social · 21h

Looks like a super-detailed still-life painting!

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 2d

Australia's grid operator has a clear line of sight to 100% renewables. There's nothing unknown or exotic required.

It'll be fun when the first large/major economies start hitting the goal. Too bad the US is likely to be at the rear of the pack.

As coal fades, Australia looks to realize dream of 100% renewable…

The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other…

www.canarymedia.com

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Alex Barron @alexrbarron.bsky.social · 3d

"Spain’s wind and solar growth has reduced the influence of expensive fossil generators on the electricity price by 75% since 2019.... As a result, Spain’s wholesale electricity price was 32% lower than the EU average in the first half of 2025." 🔌💡
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...

Decoupled: how Spain cut the link between gas and power prices using renewables | Ember

Spain has some of the lowest wholesale electricity prices in Europe, largely owing to the country’s strong solar and wind growth which reduced the influence of expensive coal and gas power on the elec...

ember-energy.org

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Baba Yaga Fèlla @babayagafella.bsky.social · 2d

‼️ On October 5, the enemy trying to capture Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region. Heavy armored vehicles were used.

💥 The pilots of the Phoenix border unit successfully worked out all enemy targets, not allowing the enemy to advance even a meter.
#russianLosses
#UkraineWillWin

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👣COCA👣 🇺🇦 @nortygirl.bsky.social · 3d

Free them now....

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 2d

Operators of the 412th Unmanned Systems Brigade NEMESIS, in cooperation with the State Border Guard Service, struck and destroyed a rare Russian R-330Zh “Zhitel” electronic warfare station.

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Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix.bsky.social · 3d

@adamtooze.bsky.social:
"90 percent of electric trucks added in Q2 2025 were in China"

"Over 89,000 electric trucks were sold in the first half of 2025, up 140% from the same period last year. China accounted for almost 80,000 of those, with sales in Europe making up most of the balance."

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Estoknes @estoknes.bsky.social · 3d

>30% efficient solar panels by catching more of the blue wavelengths on their way, pretty soon ?!?

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 4d

Massive Russian missile and drone attack on #Ukraine last night. Russia used different types of cruise missiles, Kinzhal missiles and drones on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and civilian objects. Western regions of Ukraine were under the most intense attack.

◾️Lviv and Lviv region: massive attack.

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Angelica Shalagina🇺🇦 @angel-shalagina.bsky.social · 5d

Miracle in Ukraine: Friends survived another night.

Miracle in Ukraine: The sun still rises.
Miracle in Ukraine: Our hope refuses to die.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 3d

Underground Heat, Urban Cool: The Physics & Promise of Geothermal Cooling

cleantechnica.com/2025/10/02/u...

Underground Heat, Urban Cool: The Physics & Promise of Geothermal Cooling - CleanTechnica

Hot water makes cold air in Masdar City. ADNOC’s geothermal cooling plant uses aquifer heat and absorption chillers to reduce grid demand in the Gulf.

cleantechnica.com

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 3d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

Stoke fear. Exploit desperation. Suspend the rule of law. Fan brutality.

Every time the stronger brutalize the weak, it’s fundamentally the same playbook.

Our duty is to stand up to brutality.

Our moral obligation is to protect the vulnerable and hold the powerful accountable.

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CleanTechnica @cleantechnica.bsky.social · 4d

UNSW Researchers Claim Solar Cell Breakthrough

cleantechnica.com/2025/10/02/u...

UNSW Researchers Claim Solar Cell Breakthrough - CleanTechnica

New research is making solar panels that have higher energy output and last longer that expected that help move the solar revolution forward.

cleantechnica.com

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Christian Breyer @christianonre.bsky.social · 5d

Rooftop solar could generate 30 TWh of electricity in Norway www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/03/r...

Rooftop solar could generate 30 TWh of electricity in Norway

A Norwegian research team has published Norway's first full solar map, which calculates that deploying solar cells on top of existing roofs could generate up to 20% of the country's current electricit...

www.pv-magazine.com

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Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social · 5d

They had more pressing concerns than posing for a picture all together, but I counted seven monarchs! I've never had so many in my garden at once. Moments of hope. 💚 #nativeplants

three monarch butterflies on blue New England asters (purple in color) with goldenrod and other plants and trees in the background

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

Presidents? SCOTUS gives them immunity.

Corporations? SCOTUS makes it easier for them to pollute.

Billionaires? SCOTUS says they can buy elections.

But if you look Latino, speak Spanish, or work at a low wage job, SCOTUS says you can be abducted by masked agents.

The legacy of the Roberts court.

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 5d

One thing that comes through awfully clearly in these ICE videos is how many of these goons gravitated toward the job because being able to assault people with impunity is a big thrill for them.

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Estoknes @estoknes.bsky.social · 5d

I’m crying for her …
this is not the world nor the America I’ve known for 50+ years

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Machine Pun Kelly @kellyscaletta.bsky.social · 5d

Somewhere in America, a young Hispanic girl is hiding in an attic writing a diary.

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 5d

The benefits of climate solutions—perhaps especially switching to clean energy—are many and profound. New research suggests we should redouble efforts to communicate those benefits. Sounds right to me.

Clean energy=Better health for all.

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@docsforclimate.bsky.social

Perceived costs and benefits and public support for climate policies - npj Climate Action

npj Climate Action - Perceived costs and benefits and public support for climate policies

www.nature.com

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 5d

History repeats.

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Felix Hamer • electricfelix @electricfelix.bsky.social · 5d

@ilyasdogru.bsky.social:
“It took Denmark approximately 30 months to go from a 20% share of electric cars to 60%, while this period took longer for Norway.”
⚡️⚡️⚡️
#alwaysbecharging

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