It would be super cool to go back to 2014, find a rando and ask them whether a fall in EU coal use for power generation of 60% in 10 years feels possible or even likely ember-energy.org/data/electri...
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It would be super cool to go back to 2014, find a rando and ask them whether a fall in EU coal use for power generation of 60% in 10 years feels possible or even likely ember-energy.org/data/electri...
Putin tried to kill von der Leyen. This is an act of war. Russia is at war with us and it's time we start acting like it.
I installed solar a few years ago. I do not miss my electric bills, especially as the rates have been climbing rapidly over the past year or so. Every rate increase means my system pays for itself quicker. It was a 7 year break even before, it is now 6.
Gas is losing global electricity generation market share! Why? Nations understand that gas price is volatile & can skyrocket to punishing levels, so they seek substitutes. Solar gains global generation market share. Petrostate politicos freak out! Credit @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social #energysky
China Surpasses 2030 Renewable Energy Goals Years Ahead of Schedule* *while America eats paste and touches itself.
In case you still have any questions about why Republicans and other rightwing political parties across the globe are desperately trying to stop the deployment of renewable energy, this well describes what they fear. Renewable energy threatens the fossil fuel industry. It's as simple as that. 🔌💡
New research reveals scale of 'misleading' news reports, editorials, opinion articles that continue to cast electric vehicles in a negative light - but what do editors have against a technology that is more popular than ever? www.businessgreen.com/analysis/451...
🚀 Solar is set to hit a major milestone by the end of 2025: the EU is expected to reach 402 GW of installed solar capacity, meeting the mid-term #REPowerEU target right on schedule ☀️⚡️ Learn more: www.solarpowereurope.org/insights/out... #SolarEnergy #EUSolarOutlook25
Watch for the batteries. If you can afford this much solar then next year or the year after there will be a battery boom just as night follows day. Great to see.
Incredible to believe that people chose this incompetent bunch to run the country into the ground. $80 billion a year of waste, fraud, in the largest company that he claims he has no idea about…!!
And redistributes it to those in need as opposed to her business. I think that’s called taxation.
Exactly why I switched to Ecosia and DuckDuckGo years ago. Plus explain to all my friends and colleagues how to do the same if they show interest (many do). I closed the work gmail account recently, deleted all the history first. I plan to do the same with my personal gmail acct. Very satisfying.
Doesn’t Ukraine have its own long-range missiles? So it can ignore the US which is siding with Russia. Hopefully the EU is helping out here as the US is not worth aligning with.
Trouble with this reporting…? How aligned with trump are Bloomberg? How aligned with fossil fuel companies are they? Difficult to know where their loyalties lie. And I don’t have time to check every single source. So I choose to be sceptical.
WOW!!! In a short time, Katie Phang has built one of the fastest growing YouTube channels in the world — and is under 4K subscribers away from hitting 300K! What a win for indie media! Can we help Katie hit this milestone? Subscribe (it’s free) and spread the word: YouTube.com/@katiephangnews
The future is electric. medium.com/the-future-i... Article by Michael Barnard.
The future is electric. medium.com/the-future-i... Article by Michael Barnard.
'#China's CO2 emissions dropped 1% in first half of 2025 from same period last year, helped by growing use of #renewables. Emissions from the power sector, top source of greenhouse gases in China, fell 3% during the six-month period.' www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
I just love it “The cheaper batteries get, the more they will kick fossil fuels and nuclear to the curb … We will finally be able to decarbonize … and start disrupting other sectors of the economy and there will be nothing the know-nothings in Washington will be able to do about it.”
Mobilize Is Building Truly Affordable Low Speed Electric Vehicles For The Masses cleantechnica.com/2025/08/21/m...
I totally agree what I don’t understand is why Hamas don’t return the live hostages and bodies. Is it that the IDF would then finish Hamas off? Would Israel then stop?
The fascinating consequence of this will be how the Chinese economy in 2026 is going to end up with an industrial base running on extremely low cost energy while the USA is running on extremely expensive fossil fuels. And Keir Starmer stupidly backing the latter option over the former.
BYD has overtaken Tesla and shaken up the global auto industry. Now it has a new target; deep ocean shipping.
‘BYD sold just 2,500 vehicles in Brazil in the first half of 2023. It's sold over 56,000 vehicles there so far this year That's more than Nissan, Renault, and Ford, and it has seen BYD take a dominant position in one of the world's fastest-growing EV markets.’ Good luck lethargic manufacturers.
Indonesia starts a program to deploy 100 GW of solar and 320 GW of battery storage, with 80 GW in 80,000 villages. Wow! Solar brings cheap, clean power to places with little electricity. It combats energy poverty more than any other generation tech. www.pv-tech.org/indonesia-ta... #energyflak
Good news. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
From a US perspective, this is fundamentally worse than Sputnik, and it is having the exact opposite and wrong reaction to 1957 - retreat, shutting down basic science and clean tech commercialization, instead of diving into creating a national science complex and building fast.
Amazing - look what’s possible. “A lot of factors contributed to this, but speed limits are one of the most important,” www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finl...
India moves closer to an EV future. “To truly transform the nation’s system…future policies are designed to have better mobility, battery recycling, and to smooth long-distance EV travel, all while keeping inclusivity, economic, and socially responsible” www.impriindia.com/insights/ind...
In 5 years, clean power surged to 40.9% of global electricity, solar doubled in 3 years & most new demand was met by renewables. EU clean share hit 47%, cutting fossil to 29% & saving €59B. Ember’s data now tracks 215 nations, turbocharging transparency in energy transition. The trend’s unstoppable.
"Hands Off DC" is now on streaming platforms, including Spotify (stream), Apple Music (buy), YouTube (listen), and more. Below is the full track. It's NSFW, but I think it captures the understandable outrage about what happened Monday. I hope you'll share it widely!
Interesting technical talk, which is beyond me - but in trying to understand I found this. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... “We demonstrate that such targeted measures could avoid approx 5 % of CO2 emissions when the unit operates below 30 % capacity for over 1000 h per year.”
“It may seem intuitive to imagine that if a country is building new coal power plants, it will automatically burn more coal and increase its emissions. But adding capacity does not necessarily translate into higher generation or emissions” www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-w...
“It may seem intuitive to imagine that if a country is building new coal power plants, it will automatically burn more coal and increase its emissions. But adding capacity does not necessarily translate into higher generation or emissions” www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-w...
The biggest political shift in global climate politics may have started - China’s CO2 emissions may have structurally falling www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
China way ahead of the US. Trump and his troglodyte team staying in the fossil fuel age may not be the smartest move. “On the current trajectory, China could reach 60% of new sales in 2025, 70 to 75% by 2027, and 80% before the end of the decade” cleantechnica.com/2025/08/09/c...
'Electricity prices in China’s biggest power-using provinces and energy-hungry industrial hubs repeatedly fell in July as renewable energy capacity surged.' www.caixinglobal.com/2025-08-01/i...
electrify coffee electrify beer an electrified future is deliciously near www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Really exciting news of an all-electric garden new town that promises to slash energy bills for residents. www.businessgreen.com/news/4517464...
The most powerful oil producers claim demand won’t peak for decades, but their actions tell a different story. I wrote about it for @heatmap.bsky.social heatmap.news/economy/oil-...
How many people are buying Chinese EVs in your country? Here are Chinese EVs "going out". BYD the new Global Fordism @benbraun.bsky.social China’s investment into the “new three”—EVs, batteries, & solar—is expected to crush oil demand by 5 million barrels a day by 2030 www.ft.com/content/f867...
The EPA cited my paper in their argument against the endangerment finding today. However, their point is completely backwards: my paper actually supports the EPA's 2009 range of 1.8C to 4C warming by 2100. www.nature.com/artic...
NEW: i spoke to nine (!) scientists across several disciplines whose work was cited in the new Department of Energy report that downplays the severity of climate change. all of them say their work was misrepresented, cherry picked, and/or lacked context —
2023 - 2024, UK net zero sector grew 10.1% to generate £83.1 billion, employing a million people, with every £1 of value generated creating £1.89 in wider economy. eciu.net/analysis/rep...
"We think that we can probably produce 30% of the rare earths needed by Europe just by recycling end of life motors and other equipment" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good morning with good news: EVs were 28% of GLOBAL auto sales in June, Wow! June 2025 global EV sales were up 22%, compared to June 2024. BEV sales grew 24% to 18% of sales. PHEV were 10%. EVs will reach 50% of auto sales by 2029-2030, at this pace. cleantechnica.com/2025/08/04/g... #energysky
EVs Take A Record 98.2% Share In Norway — BEVs Alone At 97.2% cleantechnica.com/2025/08/04/e...
Korean scientists say they developed oral drug against COVID-19. "A group of scientists, primarily from South Korean universities, has confirmed the efficacy of an oral anti-viral treatment, called CP-COV03 or Xafty, against COVID-19 after a clinical trial." www.upi.com/Health_News/...
HOW COOL IS THIS? Researchers have developed a DENTAL FLOSS that can DELIVER vaccines THROUGH the gums, a method that could one day offer a NEEDLE-FREE alternative for vaccination. This approach effectively stimulated immunity AND provided FULL protection against a lethal strain of influenza. 🧪🧵⬇️
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants Even without subsidies, renewable energy is staying competitive with power from gas and coal www.scientificamerican.com/article/wind...
"It's really beautiful to imagine relying on a power source that you can't hoard." If you feel yourself slipping into climate doomerism like I have lately, I implore you to read/listen to this convo with @billmckibben.bsky.social. It genuinely helped me see a path forward
On @kqedforum.bsky.social, @michaelwara.bsky.social and I talked about electricity affordability, climate resilience, and how the one big beautiful bill raises taxes on clean electricity. Listen: www.kqed.org/forum/201010... 🔌💡
Motherfucking wind farms…
Our new article on the long history of electrification, out today: open.substack.com/pub/electrot...
We are hiring! Come join my team at Ember and help change the global energy narrative! @ember-energy.org @kingsmillbond.bsky.social @sambutl3r.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/42...
Nice post on the long march of electrification from @kingsmillbond.bsky.social, @daanwalt3r.bsky.social, @sambutl3r.bsky.social. Lots of interesting charts! ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
A look at the average global temperature anomaly for every April-June period since the year 1850... Data provided by @noaa.gov NOAAGlobalTemp v6.0.0 (www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/lan...)
Global emissions from heating are about 4x those from cooling. Air conditioning is an important and lifesaving adaptation to climate change. Decarbonize the grid.
EU fossil fuel share is collapsing. Coal, oil + gas 🔥 Top drops from 2004 → 2024: 🇩🇰 Denmark: 76% → 12% 🏆 🇵🇹 Portugal: 73% → 15% 🇳🇱 Netherlands: 91% → 46% 🇮🇪 Ireland: 95% → 55% 🇬🇷 Greece: 90% → 50% 🇫🇮 Finland: 44% → 5% Clean power isn’t a future dream—it’s already the present. ⚡ #EnergyTransition #EU
Fascinating reading “BYD, of course, leads the pack — by far — in net profit and also now has a healthy gross profit margin. The world is changing — fast. Try to not be left in the dust with old data and misinformed talking points”
Governments can be held legally responsible for climate inaction, the world’s highest court said in a landmark decision on Wednesday, opening the door to a cascade of lawsuits. www.politico.eu/article/top-...
Has renewable energy reduced electricity prices? As I discuss over at The Climate Brink, empirical evidence over the past 24 years in the US points to yes: www.theclimatebrink.... Here is the change in non-hydro utility scale renewables and electricity prices for each state.
Global mean sea surface temperature anomalies (departure from average) so far this year ➡️ 2nd highest on record Data from NOAA ERSSTv5 averaged over January to June.
It's not government, it's market manipulation. The White House is rigging the markets to rip people off and make a shit-ton of money.
UPDATED: The woman at the center of my reporting speaks out. For the first time, she shares what it felt like to be denied prenatal care simply for being unmarried. wellsrachelm.substack.com/p/pregnant-w... #reprorights #reproductivehealth #tnleg
This is how it’s done!
Beginning to wonder who else is in the Epstein files? Certainly not this guy?
Germany approved a record 7,851 megawatts (MW) of new wind turbines in the first half of 2025 – equal to the capacity of seven nuclear plants www.welt.de/wirtschaft/a...
🌍 New global study: Plastic bag bans cut coastal litter by up to 47% Plastic bags → microplastics → threaten turtles, dolphins & our oceans. 🐢🐬🌊 ✅ Bans work. Local action = global impact Time to #BanPlasticBags worldwide! ♻️🌿 🔗 bit.ly/PlasticBanStudy #OceanConservation #PlasticFree #SustainableFuture
Gov Katie Hobbs doing the same in Arizona. Where next?
Wetlands provide freshwater, food, storm protection and climate regulation. Yet over the last 50 years, humans have destroyed one-fifth of them Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says insideclimatenews.org/news/1507202...
Norway leads the charge: 97% of new car sales are now electric 🚗 On the roads, 44% of all cars will be EVs by 2026—up from just 1% in 2014. Followed closely by Sweden (32%) & China (30%). The transition is no longer coming—it’s here and it’s roaring electrons.⚡🔋 #EVs #Disruption #Scurve #Norway #BEV
BYD Sold 2.14 Million Vehicles in the First Six Months of 2025 cleantechnica.com/2025/07/15/b...
Available here - article about the court decision process. Not evidence they are on the Epstein List. But will the Epstein list surface eventually, surely people have copies? www.straitstimes.com/world/united...
Paywall problems with NYT…!hopefully someone shares a free link because if they have evidence it would explain a lot.
Electric buses for Perth. Finally…!! www.energy.gov.au/news/electri...
Accelerating the transition from coal to renewables in Australia. Will it be completed in 10 years, or closer to 5 years? www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2025/07/17/g...
Globally, Tesla faces real rivals: BYD & CATL are leading a booming 200+ GWh BESS market in 2024. But in the U.S., Tesla stood alone—until now. GM + Redwood (founded by ex-Tesla CTO) just entered with $5.5B+ invested, 20 GWh target, and 10k tons/year battery recycling. Game on.🔋 #BESS #EnergyStorage
AEMO says 10 yrs to run Australia’s grid on 100% renewables. Try 5. Rooftop solar already dominates days—grid-forming batteries & VPPs will scale faster than anyone expects to cover night load. Mild days at 100% before 2030? Locked in. The grid’s flipping. ⚡☀️🔋 #AEMO #EnergyTransition #BESS #LFP
Only a small % of people engage in toxic activity online, but they’re responsible for a disproportionate share of hostile or misleading content on nearly every platform Because super-users are so active, they dominate our collective impression of the internet www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Since WWII, America has led the world -- economically and in so many other ways -- in no small part because of its willingness to spend on basic research and its ability to attract the world's best and brightest. That is changing -- fast. My deep dive on the topic: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Given widespread UK misreporting on EVs it's worth noting… * New EVs only cost ~14% more than petrol * New EVs to reach "price parity" by 2026-28 * 2nd hand EVs already cheaper * EV drivers can save £1,000/year on fuel * The vast majority of EV drivers save money overall 1/2
China is requiring for the 1st time that steel&cement plants buy renewable electricity. Along with the increased minimum percentage of renewables for distribution firms, this boosts demand just as new solar&wind projects have to secure contracts directly with buyers. www.linkedin.com/pulse/analys...
Lithium batteries now power far more than EVs—think trucks, electrical grids, & soon ships & planes. This isn’t just tech progress—it’s a civilization reboot. From transport to energy storage, we’re building the next era on lithium’s back. Here's my take on the "Lithium Effect". #Lithium #BESS #BEV
Reported in 2016 one of many. former Miss Finland has accused U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump of groping her in 2006 when she was representing the country in the Miss Universe beauty contest. She told the newspaper that he “really grabbed my butt.
Original source - excellent reports from Ember-energy
Europe is setting an example on renewables for others to follow www.cbc.ca/news/science...
“California is so far using forty per cent less natural gas to generate electricity than it did in 2023, which is the single most hopeful statistic I’ve seen in four decades of writing about the climate crisis.” www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
A transatlantic alliance of Christian nationalists and far-right operatives is working to weaken the EU’s Digital Services Act. Behind rhetoric about “free speech” is a strategic effort to shield hate, disinformation, and extremism online. Read more: globalextremism.org/post/trump-t...
Incredible this has taken so long. Limiting info sources to FB or Fox is a worry. Reading or watching podcasts from a range of sources helps. #meidastouch.com #theconversation.com
Manufacturers who are selling globally competitive EV lineups are going to be the only ones that survive this rapid transition.
True, I bought mine four years ago, since then my son and father-in-law (age 96) have bought new EVs. Took a colleague for a drive she bought one, a friend bought an EV, and two other friends bought hybrid.
Tesla’s fall is no longer speculative—it’s confirmed. In 2025, it’s already locked in 3rd in China based on H1 data, and likely 3rd globally by 2026, behind BYD & Geely—whose BEV sales soared 443% YoY in Q1. The king is dead. Long live the kings. China leads. The West watches. ⚡ #Tesla #BYD #Geely
China’s commercial transport shift is smashing expectations. Electric truck sales up 175% YoY, diesel demand already dropping. This is the start of a massive structural decline—well on track with my projections. Freight electrification is no longer niche. It’s the main act.⚡🚛 #EV #RIPDiesel #China
The first time Charlie Chaplin used his voice in a film, he wielded it to forcefully condemn the rising forces of fascism around the globe. Will we listen to his words today?
Don’t stop at an #AmazonCRIMEday boycott! Cancel your subscription. Find local alternatives. And don’t just stop at Amazon either. Bezos also owns or invests in Audible, Whole Foods, Kindle, Twitch, Zappos, AirBnB, NextDoor, Uber, Ring, GoodReads, the Washington Post, IMDb, and more.
Lisa Needham of Public Record with a perfect summary of the Roberts court:
Leaving the US behind in the 20th century is fascinating to watch. The EV transition is happening without them. In Denmark the shift is huge, > 60% of new cars sold Jan-Jun were EVs. Electric buses for Italy, EV delivery trucks in Australia. Norway and China are so far ahead already..!!
We knew China's rush to install solar and wind was going to be wild but WOW😮. The solar panels & wind turbines China installed in May alone, in a single month, will generarate as much electricity as: -Poland -Sweden -Norway -the UAE -North Carolina&Maryland or -Washington&Wyoming
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