@pgtuohy.bsky.social
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Official data from government of British Columbia, along with satellite monitoring, backs claims that a Canadian subsidiary owned by Drax sourced 250-year-old trees to manufacture biomass pellets as recently as this year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Drax still burning 250-year-old trees sourced from forests in Canada, experts say
Exclusive: report by Stand.earth says subsidiary of power plant received truckloads of whole logs at biomass pellet sites
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Official data from government of British Columbia, along with satellite monitoring, backs claims that a Canadian subsidiary owned by Drax sourced 250-year-old trees to manufacture biomass pellets as recently as this year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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John Swinney is being urged to rollout a private jet tax after new analysis revealed it could have generated an extra £20m this year.
Campaigners say it would “send a clear message ultra-wealthy polluters won’t be allowed to continue to get off virtually scot-free”.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Campaigners say it would “send a clear message ultra-wealthy polluters won’t be allowed to continue to get off virtually scot-free”.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
This 'no brainer fair tax' that would make SNP £20 million for pubic services
The First Minister has been told to begin preparatory works on a private jet tax
www.scotsman.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
John Swinney is being urged to rollout a private jet tax after new analysis revealed it could have generated an extra £20m this year.
Campaigners say it would “send a clear message ultra-wealthy polluters won’t be allowed to continue to get off virtually scot-free”.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Campaigners say it would “send a clear message ultra-wealthy polluters won’t be allowed to continue to get off virtually scot-free”.
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
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"Milei is amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing. That's leadership" - Nigel Farage
Milei would be the "template" for my government - Kemi Badenoch
Milei would be the "template" for my government - Kemi Badenoch
October 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"Milei is amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing. That's leadership" - Nigel Farage
Milei would be the "template" for my government - Kemi Badenoch
Milei would be the "template" for my government - Kemi Badenoch
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Market transformation follows an "X" pattern:
New tech scales, old tech declines.
In Denmark this point has been reached for EVs vs ICE vehicles.
Source @leraffl.bsky.social
New tech scales, old tech declines.
In Denmark this point has been reached for EVs vs ICE vehicles.
Source @leraffl.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Market transformation follows an "X" pattern:
New tech scales, old tech declines.
In Denmark this point has been reached for EVs vs ICE vehicles.
Source @leraffl.bsky.social
New tech scales, old tech declines.
In Denmark this point has been reached for EVs vs ICE vehicles.
Source @leraffl.bsky.social
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Who would have thought? Even in the hybrid combination of a heat pump and hydrogen boiler, hydrogen proves to be too expensive.
Local electrolysis proved too expensive, H2 gas came from Belgium (carry gas to Groningen is the applicable proverb here, I guess).
Local electrolysis proved too expensive, H2 gas came from Belgium (carry gas to Groningen is the applicable proverb here, I guess).
Doe het niet. Dat is vrij vertaald de conclusie van een pilotproject met hybride waterstofketels in Wagenborgen. Geen verrassing. Wel heel netjes dat de projectpartners niet 10 jaar wachten om deze boodschap te delen. www.wattisduurzaam.nl/49747/energi...
Ook combinatie waterstofketel en warmtepomp blijkt dood spoor
Doe het niet. Dat is vrij vertaald de conclusie van een pilotproject met hybride waterstofketels in Wagenborgen. Geen verrassing. Wel heel netjes dat de projectpartners niet 10 jaar wachten om deze…
www.wattisduurzaam.nl
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Who would have thought? Even in the hybrid combination of a heat pump and hydrogen boiler, hydrogen proves to be too expensive.
Local electrolysis proved too expensive, H2 gas came from Belgium (carry gas to Groningen is the applicable proverb here, I guess).
Local electrolysis proved too expensive, H2 gas came from Belgium (carry gas to Groningen is the applicable proverb here, I guess).
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Heat pumps remain the cheapest way to heat in Germany for 2025. Despite overall increases, heat pumps rise only ~5% and still beat gas, oil, pellets, and district heat on annual costs. Fossil systems are a long-term cost trap.
@co2online.bsky.social
@co2online.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Heat pumps remain the cheapest way to heat in Germany for 2025. Despite overall increases, heat pumps rise only ~5% and still beat gas, oil, pellets, and district heat on annual costs. Fossil systems are a long-term cost trap.
@co2online.bsky.social
@co2online.bsky.social
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British media pumps out daily propaganda pieces for Farage, fails to offer *any scrutiny* and basically legitimises rampant racism, then puts on its ‘innocent face’ and clutches its pearls at the rise of the far right…
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
Reform, with 0.7% of all MPs, featured in 25% of BBC's recent 10pm news bulletins
Astonishingly, a party with 18 times as many MPs as Reform has received one-third less coverage on BBC News at 10.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
British media pumps out daily propaganda pieces for Farage, fails to offer *any scrutiny* and basically legitimises rampant racism, then puts on its ‘innocent face’ and clutches its pearls at the rise of the far right…
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
What a grim betrayal of our democracy.
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/how...
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Electrification of process heat in the textiles industry is a major decarbonisation and efficiency opportunity.
Great piece by @newclimate.bsky.social
newclimate.org/news/beyond-...
Great piece by @newclimate.bsky.social
newclimate.org/news/beyond-...
Beyond biomass: Why the fashion industry’s shift away from coal must prioritise electrification
Major fashion companies replacing coal with biomass risk promoting a false solution. Although often labelled as a renewable source, biomass is far from emissions-free and cannot be considered a sustai...
newclimate.org
September 21, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Electrification of process heat in the textiles industry is a major decarbonisation and efficiency opportunity.
Great piece by @newclimate.bsky.social
newclimate.org/news/beyond-...
Great piece by @newclimate.bsky.social
newclimate.org/news/beyond-...
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When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
September 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
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“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level
Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...
www.latimes.com
August 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.
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New study from the same authors confirms promoting e-bicycle ownership replaces car trips.
“Most of the new e-bike travel is induced or replaces car usage, highlighting e-bikes’ potential to not just replace other active modes or public transport, but reduce car dependence...”
“Most of the new e-bike travel is induced or replaces car usage, highlighting e-bikes’ potential to not just replace other active modes or public transport, but reduce car dependence...”
August 17, 2025 at 6:44 AM
New study from the same authors confirms promoting e-bicycle ownership replaces car trips.
“Most of the new e-bike travel is induced or replaces car usage, highlighting e-bikes’ potential to not just replace other active modes or public transport, but reduce car dependence...”
“Most of the new e-bike travel is induced or replaces car usage, highlighting e-bikes’ potential to not just replace other active modes or public transport, but reduce car dependence...”
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"Cities are facing a two-wheeled traffic jam."
Bullshit. They're suffering from a 4-wheeled infestation.
Bullshit. They're suffering from a 4-wheeled infestation.
From E-Bikes to Scooters, Roads Are Getting More Crowded and Confusing
Cities are trying to figure out how to accommodate the boom in two-wheelers that threaten safety for pedestrians and riders.
www.wsj.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"Cities are facing a two-wheeled traffic jam."
Bullshit. They're suffering from a 4-wheeled infestation.
Bullshit. They're suffering from a 4-wheeled infestation.
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Parliament debates a ban on driven grouse shooting
MPs defend driven grouse shooting in farcical debate – ignoring wildlife crime, climate harm, and public support for a ban
By verity healey
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
MPs defend driven grouse shooting in farcical debate – ignoring wildlife crime, climate harm, and public support for a ban
By verity healey
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Parliament debates a ban on driven grouse shooting
MPs defend driven grouse shooting in farcical debate – ignoring wildlife crime, climate harm, and public support for a ban
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Parliament debates a ban on driven grouse shooting
MPs defend driven grouse shooting in farcical debate – ignoring wildlife crime, climate harm, and public support for a ban
By verity healey
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
MPs defend driven grouse shooting in farcical debate – ignoring wildlife crime, climate harm, and public support for a ban
By verity healey
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
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💪Scotland's biggest Passivhaus residential project delivers tiny bills 💸
Residents at Dundashill Platform 3 are already experiencing the benefits of Passivhaus comfort & low energy bills.
www.passivhaustrust....
@collectivearch.bsky.social @warmlowenergy.bsky.social
@sfha.bsky.social
Residents at Dundashill Platform 3 are already experiencing the benefits of Passivhaus comfort & low energy bills.
www.passivhaustrust....
@collectivearch.bsky.social @warmlowenergy.bsky.social
@sfha.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
💪Scotland's biggest Passivhaus residential project delivers tiny bills 💸
Residents at Dundashill Platform 3 are already experiencing the benefits of Passivhaus comfort & low energy bills.
www.passivhaustrust....
@collectivearch.bsky.social @warmlowenergy.bsky.social
@sfha.bsky.social
Residents at Dundashill Platform 3 are already experiencing the benefits of Passivhaus comfort & low energy bills.
www.passivhaustrust....
@collectivearch.bsky.social @warmlowenergy.bsky.social
@sfha.bsky.social
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After Amsterdam introduced the 30 km/h speed limit on most roads, the first results are in:
- Crashes on these roads dropped by 11%
- Road noise is down by 1.5 decibels
- Most drivers now respect the new limit, with serious speeding (over 55 km/h) dropping from 1% to 0.2%
buff.ly/tNv3YCS
- Crashes on these roads dropped by 11%
- Road noise is down by 1.5 decibels
- Most drivers now respect the new limit, with serious speeding (over 55 km/h) dropping from 1% to 0.2%
buff.ly/tNv3YCS
August 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
After Amsterdam introduced the 30 km/h speed limit on most roads, the first results are in:
- Crashes on these roads dropped by 11%
- Road noise is down by 1.5 decibels
- Most drivers now respect the new limit, with serious speeding (over 55 km/h) dropping from 1% to 0.2%
buff.ly/tNv3YCS
- Crashes on these roads dropped by 11%
- Road noise is down by 1.5 decibels
- Most drivers now respect the new limit, with serious speeding (over 55 km/h) dropping from 1% to 0.2%
buff.ly/tNv3YCS
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We analysed every line of X’s algorithm we could get our hands on.
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
August 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We analysed every line of X’s algorithm we could get our hands on.
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Here’s what we found.
Read on: www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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Available to pre-order, The Good Building Book has been a labour of love for me and Jon but it would be nice if it sells! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/good-buil...
The Good Building Book
The Good Building Book reimagines design and construction for optimal performance and value while minimising environmental impacts.Accessible yet thorough, this…
www.bloomsbury.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Available to pre-order, The Good Building Book has been a labour of love for me and Jon but it would be nice if it sells! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/good-buil...
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“Collisions along roads that have changed from 30mph to 20mph decreased by 19% from 2023-2024, and 100 fewer people a year have been killed or badly hurt in road [collisions], according to Welsh government figures.”
“What is an acceptable death toll that justifies getting to work 2 minutes faster?”
“What is an acceptable death toll that justifies getting to work 2 minutes faster?”
Journey times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years on
Protests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’
www.theguardian.com
August 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
“Collisions along roads that have changed from 30mph to 20mph decreased by 19% from 2023-2024, and 100 fewer people a year have been killed or badly hurt in road [collisions], according to Welsh government figures.”
“What is an acceptable death toll that justifies getting to work 2 minutes faster?”
“What is an acceptable death toll that justifies getting to work 2 minutes faster?”
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I'd do absolutely anything - except add two minutes onto my journey time.
People will be like "I would do anything for my kids!!!" right up until you suggest dropping the speed limit to 20mph.
August 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
I'd do absolutely anything - except add two minutes onto my journey time.
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I wonder what it could be about the cost, queues, red tape, loss of investment, loss of opportunity, isolation, dishonesty, failure and downright tedium of the Brexit moronathon that has led to people not rating it any more…
August 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
I wonder what it could be about the cost, queues, red tape, loss of investment, loss of opportunity, isolation, dishonesty, failure and downright tedium of the Brexit moronathon that has led to people not rating it any more…
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If you want to see Michelle Mone kicked out of the House of Lords and arrested until she pays the £232,000,000 she owes give this a RT.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
August 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
If you want to see Michelle Mone kicked out of the House of Lords and arrested until she pays the £232,000,000 she owes give this a RT.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
If you want Rishi Sunak's involvement in the £14,900,000,000 PPE Fraud he covered up investigated, LIKE.
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Some 500 waste-to-energy plants operate on in the EU —burning around a quarter of our household trash to power homes.
Now evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
But municipalities are stuck paying back the debt they accrued to fund them.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Now evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
But municipalities are stuck paying back the debt they accrued to fund them.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s big trash-burning experiment has become a dirty headache
Waste-to-energy was sold as a greener option to landfill, but evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
www.politico.eu
July 28, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Some 500 waste-to-energy plants operate on in the EU —burning around a quarter of our household trash to power homes.
Now evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
But municipalities are stuck paying back the debt they accrued to fund them.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Now evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
But municipalities are stuck paying back the debt they accrued to fund them.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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Baldwins Farm - a new Passivhaus Plus home (certification pending) based on Old Holloway EcoCocon kit looking great in the Essex sun ☀️
Love the connection between the wheat grown on the farm and straw insulation used in the walls 🌾
Love the connection between the wheat grown on the farm and straw insulation used in the walls 🌾
July 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Baldwins Farm - a new Passivhaus Plus home (certification pending) based on Old Holloway EcoCocon kit looking great in the Essex sun ☀️
Love the connection between the wheat grown on the farm and straw insulation used in the walls 🌾
Love the connection between the wheat grown on the farm and straw insulation used in the walls 🌾
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The little Basque village of Zubieta has an unlikely talent for a place its size: This community of 300 souls can make the trash of half a million people vanish into thin air.
Europe’s big trash-burning experiment has become a dirty headache
Waste-to-energy was sold as a greener option to landfill, but evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
www.politico.eu
July 27, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The little Basque village of Zubieta has an unlikely talent for a place its size: This community of 300 souls can make the trash of half a million people vanish into thin air.
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🇨🇳‘Blueprint’: Envision starts up 500MW green hydrogen plant, eyeing over 2.5GW in 2028
- 320ktpa green NH3, exports planned for Q4
- partial long-term offtake signed by 🇯🇵Marubeni for use in fertilisers, chemicals & shipping
- certified compliance with EU’s RFNBO
www.h2-view.com/story/bluepr...
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- 320ktpa green NH3, exports planned for Q4
- partial long-term offtake signed by 🇯🇵Marubeni for use in fertilisers, chemicals & shipping
- certified compliance with EU’s RFNBO
www.h2-view.com/story/bluepr...
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‘Blueprint’: Envision starts up 500MW green hydrogen plant, eyeing over 2.5GW in 2028
Envision has brought online what it claims is the world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant, powered by an off-grid renewable system and equipped with AI to optimise hydrogen production.
www.h2-view.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🇨🇳‘Blueprint’: Envision starts up 500MW green hydrogen plant, eyeing over 2.5GW in 2028
- 320ktpa green NH3, exports planned for Q4
- partial long-term offtake signed by 🇯🇵Marubeni for use in fertilisers, chemicals & shipping
- certified compliance with EU’s RFNBO
www.h2-view.com/story/bluepr...
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- 320ktpa green NH3, exports planned for Q4
- partial long-term offtake signed by 🇯🇵Marubeni for use in fertilisers, chemicals & shipping
- certified compliance with EU’s RFNBO
www.h2-view.com/story/bluepr...
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