In this Q&A, Genevieve Mallet speaks with Ramanan C J, a lecturer in Energy Engineering at Curtin University Malaysia, , about how floating PV solar could help power Indonesia while advancing the country’s energy security and decarbonisation goals. theenergypioneer.com/powering-ind...

In Addis Ababa, a quiet revolution is taking shape as electric vehicles are slowly taking over the busy city roads. Read @mambondiyani.bsky.social article on EVs in Ethiopia with insights from Theodros Talema and The Energy for Growth Hub recent study. theenergypioneer.com/leapfrogging...

Pursuing universal energy access in Africa is predicated on the deployment of off-grid renewable energy systems... Read our latest feature on decentralized, off-grid renewable energy systems in Africa by @joshkirshner.bsky.social and Dr. Harshit Vallecha. theenergypioneer.com/addressing-o...

Genevieve Mallet's latest article on the impact of #AI #Datacenters in #Malaysia @energypioneer.bsky.social theenergypioneer.com/ai-runs-on-e...

Here's where we stand (via @climateactiontracker.org): climateactiontracker.org No longer headed towards 4C thanks to global decarbonization efforts. But current policies could give >3C-that's truly catastrophic, civilization-threatening levels of warming. That's why we need additional action.

www.theclimatebrink.com/p/higher-war... "the estimate for 2026 has risen from 1.41C (with a range of 1.27C to 1.55C) to 1.46C (1.33C to 1.58C). The 2027 estimate has similarly increased from 1.57C (1.3C to 1.76C) to 1.61C (1.31C to 1.9C)." A MAJOR UPDATE from @hausfath.bsky.social

Read Genevieve Mallet's latest article on the future of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, exploring the intersection of India’s maritime expansion and renewable energy ambitions. #climate #renewables #solarpower #AndamanandNicobarIslands #India #maritime #StraitofMalacca theenergypioneer.com

‘Exceptional’ wetness points to climate change future, say scientists - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT

Some good news on shipping and emissions giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... @financialtimes.com @attractamooney.bsky.social @peterfoster.bsky.social

Sea levels already ‘much higher’ than many scientists had estimated - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT @clivecookson.bsky.social @nature.com

The EU’s climate retreat problem: punishing early movers - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT

Climate change is expected to affect mosquito and parasite survival, reshaping malaria risk go.nature.com/3OWwXPY

Did you know Marine Le Pen loves cats? And moved out of her father's Paris mansion when Artemis, a favourite Bengal cat, was killed by one of his Dobermanns? Find out more in the new book Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe - see victormallet.org

🚨 NEW: Europe set to bankroll US’ plunder of Venezuela. Last year, the EU & UK bought *over $565 million* worth of diesel from a US refinery central to processing Venezuelan oil. Without bans or sanctions, Europe is set to buy more US-controlled Venezuelan oil. https://gwitness.org/4aumkLo

Good piece by @gideonrachman.bsky.social Why Rubio failed to repair the transatlantic rift - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT

US scientists gear up for next battle over funding cuts - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT @aaas.org @clivecookson.bsky.social @alesszimm.bsky.social

Great piece by Genevieve Mallet on the #environmental impacts of #AI #datacenters in #India www.linkedin.com/redir/redire...

Happy Publication Day @vjmalletft.bsky.social! Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe is out now 🎉 'A crisply written, meticulously researched narrative with the structure of a long-read news feature.’ — @observeruk.bsky.social 25% off w/code FRANCE25 ➡️ tinyurl.com/3bkxkurr

"Victor Mallet finds out who these ‘ordinary working people’ who support the RN are, and what they want" - Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe reviewed by Kim Willsher in The Observer. observer.co.uk/culture/book...

A great launch last night for @vjmalletft.bsky.social’s latest book Far-Right France: Le Pen, Bardella and the Future of Europe at @dauntbooks.bsky.social! 🥂 Copies available now in all good bookstores and from the Hurst website at 25% off with code FRANCE25 ➡️ tinyurl.com/3bkxkurr

Will the far right gain power in France, and if so, how will it compare to other right-wing movements across the globe? Victor Mallet joins @faisalalyafai.bsky.social  on The Lede to discuss his new book “Far-Right France.” 

What happens if (or when) the far right takes power in France? Enjoy this in-depth podcast interview with Faisal Al Yafai about the subject of my new book - victormallet.org podcast here - newlinesmag.com/podcast/insi...

🌊🧊🇦🇶 I am happy and proud to present our #platformist team effort out in @nature.com! www.nature.com/articles/s41... We examine if, when, and why #Antarctic #ice shelves will no longer be viable, at the latest, due to changes in #atmosphere and #ocean conditions. A little 🧵 for the experts... 1/7

The cost of climate catastrophe www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Green sea turtles are making a comeback in the Pacific: nest counts on Australia’s Heron Island have risen, and populations across the Pacific now meet IUCN recovery thresholds, thanks to decades of protection, turtle-safe fishing, and community-led conservation. buff.ly/sbvCO4v #ShareGoodNewsToo

Extraordinary testimony of Palestinian journalist Alaa al-Remawi detained without trial in appalling conditions by Israel for 2 years. Among 100s of journalists killed and imprisoned in this indiscriminate war of vengeance in Gaza. From min 29.40 ...https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w172zw8b88dw541

3/3 This is not just data—it’s a call to act. The climate crisis is here, and Europe must lead with ambition, solidarity, and urgency. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024

"This is happening at a much faster rate than ever documented in the past… we are much more likely to underestimate the impact of those changes on human society than to overestimate them." The article opens with this quote from me; and I mean every word of it. Read more:

Globally, data centres are set to make up less than 10% of electricity demand growth to 2030. But some regions are more affected. Data centres could account for: ▶️ Nearly 50% of demand growth in the US ▶️ Over 50% in Japan ▶️ Up to 20% in Malaysia 👉 iea.li/3Y4rqss

The 2024 state of the climate report: a report by leading international scientists on recent trends in planetary vital signs. (Ignore at your peril.) academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...

Our Global Energy Review 2025 is out now! 🚨 It shows that energy demand growth surged in 2024 to almost twice its recent average This was led by electricity use, with record global temperatures boosting demand for cooling Explore the report ➡️ iea.li/4kSzztQ

Do sign @bloomassociation.bsky.social petition to preserve marine protected areas. petitions.bloomassociation.org/fr/protect-mpa

"One big anti-net zero argument should be resisted: that renewables have driven sky-high electricity bills that will soar more with Govt plans "Rather, it’s because the biggest & most variable component of bills is wholesale price that is disproportionately set by gas" www.ft.com/content/2f25...

🔴The #StateOfClimate report, released today, reveals key climate change indicators again reached record levels in 2024. Check out the full report: wmo.int/publication-...

Fake news has become a powerful tool in the hands of the right-wing in the European Parliament. Since early 2024 two myths have been spread about EU funding of NGOs. They have no substance, but still lay the ground for debate and proposals Read our article! corporateeurope.org/en/2025/03/f...

What a fantastic essay. Highly recommend.

Trump froze hundreds of millions in annual US funding to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The cuts are expected to deepen food insecurity in multiple regions, aid experts have warned. 👉 www.politico.eu/article/un-f...

Yet more horrific news from the current administration. E.P.A. Targets Dozens of Environmental Rules as It Reframes Its Purpose www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...

Global temperatures have been rising rapidly, with the past five years averaging around 1.4C above preindustrial levels in the @berkeleyearth.org dataset. This map shows how much warmer the past five years were than the preindustrial period worldwide:

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...

Trump’s all-out assault on the VA is a complete betrayal of our Veterans. Mark my word. This is Republicans' plan all along— Gut the VA, then push to privatize the Department so they can fund tax cuts for billionaires. And our heroes will pay the price. apnews.com/article/vete...

The CDC is preparing for a huge study to investigate—AGAIN—whether vaccines cause autism. We already know that they don’t. This is undoubtedly the work of RFK Jr. The Regime claims they want to cut wasteful spending, but here they are wasting your taxpayer money to chase a conspiracy theory.

Women and girls who have been forced to flee must have access to essential services to ensure their safety, dignity and the support they need to rebuild their lives. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s rights last year. #IWD2025 Read more on the state of women’s rights:

Violence against women demands urgent attention. One in three women faces physical or sexual violence, and nearly 25% of workplace violence happens in hospitals or clinics — and women are most affected. #BeijingPlus30 #IWD2025