Data centres are energy hungry but what if we could use their waste heat to heat our homes? That's exactly what happens in places like Finland: Cities are tapping the vast amounts of waste heat generated by data centres, and feeding it into district-heating networks.

Pension funds start to increase exposure to private credit. What could possibly go wrong! exelerating.com/en/uk-market...

Researchers from the TRUUD project have their work featured in new #WHO case studies series on #UrbanHealth, launched today for #WorldCitiesDay. Inc @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @geoffbates.bsky.social 🔗case study here: cdn.who.int/media/docs/d...

🚨 JUST PUBLISHED 🚨 ⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy. ❤️‍🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck. Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25

"Hurricanes Helene and Milton combined caused about $113 billion in damages and more than 250 deaths. This May, the Trump administration said it would no longer maintain a database of so-called billion-dollar disasters." Tracking Hurricane Melissa www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

📈 New WRI Indonesia study shows Indonesia can grow its economy 8% per year and reach net zero by 2060 by doubling down on clean and efficient energy investments⚡ Read more: go.wri.org/indonesia-cl...

New data from #SystemsChangeLab finds that press freedom is declining globally. A free press contributes to good governance by: 🌐Promoting transparency & accountability 🔎Creating awareness of social and environmental problems 🔊Providing a forum for all voices to be heard Read more: bit.ly/4nrG5IF

The Primary Energy Fallacy is the idea that all primary energy from fossil fuels must be replaced with equivalent amount of clean energy. BUT: Not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat. Electrification+renewables are far more efficient. medium.com/@jan.rosenow...

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall 🌱 Thank you for the profound impact you've made, rooted in compassion and hope.

Tory party’s long journey away from science, reason, responsibility, common sense and truth is complete

Jane Goodall dies, the Pope condemns climate deniers, and Kemi Badenoch decides today is a good day to say she’d scrap the Climate Change Act. Economically bonkers, morally bankrupt, out of step with public opinion www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Yet another climate-wrecking decision from a Government intent on the pursuit of growth at all costs - but the only things that will grow as a result of this disastrous decision are pollution, noise, and climate chaos

A new urban health tool from the TRUUD team could help investors make better decisions for our #health by quantifying the potential value of health benefits of #environmental changes. www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

Is it true that solar and wind power make electricity bills skyrocket? @hannahritchie.bsky.social shows with US data that having lots of solar+wind doesn’t lead to more expensive power. Nor does the absence of solar and wind guarantee that your power will be cheap.

An expert in crowd psychology explains why some peaceful protests turn violent, and why riots can spread.

Come work with me! I'm recruiting a Senior Parliamentary Assistant to help me make a big impact in parliament and support my constituents. If you're a quick thinker, can juggle a busy workload, and have great political instincts, I want to hear from you greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

📢 We're hiring! Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns & Garden Cities) This role works on a range of projects, with an emphasis on large-scale new communities inc. New Towns & Garden Cities. Salary: £26 -28k p.a. Deadline: 1 Sep 2pm. www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea... #CharityJob #ResearchJob

Talking about climate change is one of the easiest and most effective climate solutions. So why are so few of us having climate conversations?

Imagine borrowing someone’s credit card, spending it on yourself.. then charging them for the privilege. That’s the scam of privatised water. Households foot the bill for upgrades, but £22bn will go to investors and creditors. inews.co.uk/news/consume...

This is England!

Not many politicians in the UK tell the truth about farming or are brave enough to criticise the cakeism of the main farming unions. But Lee Waters MS does in this refreshingly honest speech. Almost every word of it applies to England as much as Wales. amanwy.blogspot.com/2025/07/we-n...

"The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has stripped 8 of Brazil’s 11 supreme court judges of their US visas as the White House escalates its campaign to help the country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro avoid justice over his alleged attempt to seize power with a military coup."

“the UK is virtually ungovernable in a social media age” www.independent.co.uk/voices/keir-...

Access to water is one reason why China sees control over Tibet as increasingly important.

A REMARKABLE JOURNEY: Not long ago, the UK’s power sector was the country’s largest source of carbon emissions. Today, it has become the smallest emitter among all sectors.

Despite all the negativity in parts of the press: Change is happening. It’s not a straight line but things are moving. More and more people understand that relying on increasingly volatile and expensive fossil fuel imports is not a viable pathway.

👀👇 Berlin doing what it does best: “The organisers of the petition have said they will throw a party with electronic dance music to celebrate.”

Every single time there are geopolitical tensions we are reminded of Europe's dependency on imported fossil fuels: In 2023, the European Union imported 58% of its energy, mostly as fossil fuels. There are three key levers to change that: 💡 energy efficiency ☀️ renewables ⚡ electrification

Loved the FT piece today—so much untapped potential in home energy savings. Insulation, heat pumps, solar, and batteries work best together: insulation cuts costs and boosts comfort, heat pumps are super efficient, and solar plus batteries now pay for themselves. The future of home energy is bright!

The UK's plan to build 1.5 million homes presents a chance to integrate health into urban development. @geoffbates.bsky.social‬ @danielsblack.bsky.social‬ show how urgent policy and decision-making reforms are needed. Read more: buff.ly/7OvUpSO

“Britain’s 22m pet owners spend on average £121 (£1.2bn) on pets’ birthday parties” 🤦🏻‍♂️ www.independent.co.uk/life-style/p...

EU industry could cut energy use by 24%—saving 67 MTOE—by 2030, all cost-effectively. The potential is huge and the business case is clear. Decarbonisation and energy security aren’t just possible—they’re smart moves for competitiveness. Next step: turning this potential into real-world action.

Europe relies heavily on imported fossil fuels—a big risk for energy security, competitiveness, and climate action. Geopolitical tensions can disrupt supply and spike prices, making us all vulnerable. Investing in local clean energy is key for resilience, jobs, and a sustainable future.

Not looking good for Tesla. The UK market was the only European market that grew until recently. And no, I don’t think it’s all about the release of the new Model Y. It’s the CEO. www.reuters.com/business/aut...

A new kind of gentrification is spreading through London – and emptying out schools | Anna Minton

Breaking News: SpaceX’s Starship spun out of control in space before breaking apart during its ninth test flight.

The Liberal International Order has been unable to keep the peace due to the increasing conflict between different value systems... which why the global economic system is also unravelling...the imposition of tariffs are a symptom of this clash of values lipperalpha.refinitiv.com/2025/05/inve...

Plastic rain. 🧪

Some doodles: www.db-associates.co.uk/cartoons.html