Doug Bamford
@dougbamford.bsky.social
Teach adults - sign up! Political Philosophy, justice and taxation. Author of Rethinking Taxation (2014). Also interested in leisure/work, climate change ethics, public policy.
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Want a heat pump but don't want to replace your undersized radiators? Maybe you can make the system work efficiently with these tiny fans! www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6oR... @myzerocarbon.org #heatpump #netzero
Do Radiator Fans Work? WE TEST THE CLAIMS!
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November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Want a heat pump but don't want to replace your undersized radiators? Maybe you can make the system work efficiently with these tiny fans! www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6oR... @myzerocarbon.org #heatpump #netzero
Does buying books count as carbon offsetting? I'm hoping so because then I'm a real net zero hero!
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Does buying books count as carbon offsetting? I'm hoping so because then I'm a real net zero hero!
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Study of all-electric properties in Birmingham, with heat pumps and solar, shows they use less energy at peak times than expected, reducing stress on the grid
“We’re finding all those reasons not to go ahead with a heat pump are slowly but surely falling away”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“We’re finding all those reasons not to go ahead with a heat pump are slowly but surely falling away”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Heat-pump homes put less strain on grid than expected, study shows
Analysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usage
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Study of all-electric properties in Birmingham, with heat pumps and solar, shows they use less energy at peak times than expected, reducing stress on the grid
“We’re finding all those reasons not to go ahead with a heat pump are slowly but surely falling away”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“We’re finding all those reasons not to go ahead with a heat pump are slowly but surely falling away”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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10 years ago hydrogen buses were hyped and many cities ordered them.
Today the picture is clear: electric buses rule, hydrogen buses whither.
Today the picture is clear: electric buses rule, hydrogen buses whither.
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
10 years ago hydrogen buses were hyped and many cities ordered them.
Today the picture is clear: electric buses rule, hydrogen buses whither.
Today the picture is clear: electric buses rule, hydrogen buses whither.
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the synergy of solar and agriculture is so unexpected and inspiring. non-zero-sum games in action
November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
the synergy of solar and agriculture is so unexpected and inspiring. non-zero-sum games in action
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
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Photo of our #heatpump running for the first time this afternoon. It has been sipping cheap-rate electricity stored in our home battery and borrowing heat from the environment for us. @myzerocarbon.org #netzero
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Photo of our #heatpump running for the first time this afternoon. It has been sipping cheap-rate electricity stored in our home battery and borrowing heat from the environment for us. @myzerocarbon.org #netzero
Today's learning from our heat pump engineer - how actuator valves work and why they fail so often.
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Today's learning from our heat pump engineer - how actuator valves work and why they fail so often.
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A decade ago, solar power barely registered in Hungary’s electricity mix — just 0.2% of generation. Back then, nuclear, coal, and gas dominated the grid.
Fast forward ten years and solar power now supplies around 1/4 of Hungary’s electricity — a remarkable transformation.
Fast forward ten years and solar power now supplies around 1/4 of Hungary’s electricity — a remarkable transformation.
November 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A decade ago, solar power barely registered in Hungary’s electricity mix — just 0.2% of generation. Back then, nuclear, coal, and gas dominated the grid.
Fast forward ten years and solar power now supplies around 1/4 of Hungary’s electricity — a remarkable transformation.
Fast forward ten years and solar power now supplies around 1/4 of Hungary’s electricity — a remarkable transformation.
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Christmas for care leavers - please support
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Oxfordshire Christmas Dinner for Care Leavers 2025
We're back for a third year to create a magical Christmas for our Care-Experienced Community. Let's make this day one of warmth, community, and peace.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Christmas for care leavers - please support
www.justgiving.com/campaign/oxf...
www.justgiving.com/campaign/oxf...
Getting our heat pump installed as of today so expect a lot of content about that. Dog meets his heat pump for first time
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Getting our heat pump installed as of today so expect a lot of content about that. Dog meets his heat pump for first time
What could net zero sceptics say to a future victim of climate change? #netzero www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_X...
Acceptable excuses over net zero
YouTube video by Doug Bamford
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November 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
What could net zero sceptics say to a future victim of climate change? #netzero www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_X...
What I don't get about the 'economic growth is based solely on ideas' crowd is that they would MASSIVELY oppose any limitation on physical/material inputs. But if growth is based on ideas why would this even be a problem? 🤔
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
What I don't get about the 'economic growth is based solely on ideas' crowd is that they would MASSIVELY oppose any limitation on physical/material inputs. But if growth is based on ideas why would this even be a problem? 🤔
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We are updating our Royal Institute of Philosophy University of Birmingham webpage, but in the meantime, there is a list of events here: sites.google.com/view/the-phi...
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We are updating our Royal Institute of Philosophy University of Birmingham webpage, but in the meantime, there is a list of events here: sites.google.com/view/the-phi...
This looks like a really great, and free, public philosophy programme for those near Birmingham (UK). #philosophyforeveryone
Is it normal to be delusional? @emas-b.bsky.social launches our 2026 series of Philosophy workshops at @winterbournehouse.bsky.social this February! Ticket is free and includes access to the Garden. Thanks @triphilosophy.bsky.social for supporting this initiative #philsky #philosophyforeveryone
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This looks like a really great, and free, public philosophy programme for those near Birmingham (UK). #philosophyforeveryone
What is an acceptable excuse for an individual, household, or country not to be at Net Zero? Check out my video where I review five possible excuses. Do you think they are valid? #NetZero @myzerocarbon.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_X...
Acceptable excuses over net zero
YouTube video by Doug Bamford
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November 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
What is an acceptable excuse for an individual, household, or country not to be at Net Zero? Check out my video where I review five possible excuses. Do you think they are valid? #NetZero @myzerocarbon.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_X...
Bit of a different one from me: A video about the morality of net zero. Do share your thoughts in the comments! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_X...
Acceptable excuses over net zero
YouTube video by Doug Bamford
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November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Bit of a different one from me: A video about the morality of net zero. Do share your thoughts in the comments! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp_X...
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Well it's November 2nd and solar is providing 17% of our electricity! And coal is providing nada! Amazing how quickly British electricity is decarbonising. #NetZero #LoveNetZero
November 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Well it's November 2nd and solar is providing 17% of our electricity! And coal is providing nada! Amazing how quickly British electricity is decarbonising. #NetZero #LoveNetZero
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Obama: They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and D.E.I. For every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? D.E.I.. Wife mad at you? D.E.I..
November 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Obama: They never miss a chance to scapegoat minorities and D.E.I. For every problem under the sun. You got a flat tire? D.E.I.. Wife mad at you? D.E.I..
This song by Lisa O'Neill gives me goosebumps
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQGU...
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Lisa O'Neill - Old Note
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November 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This song by Lisa O'Neill gives me goosebumps
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQGU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQGU...
Can't stop thinking about what the people of Jamaica will be going through this long night. Here's hoping the morning is bright. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica hit with powerful winds and heavy rain
The US National Hurricane Centre says the category four storm is
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October 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Can't stop thinking about what the people of Jamaica will be going through this long night. Here's hoping the morning is bright. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
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A stat we don't talk about enough: Newspapers have lost 77% of their jobs over the last 20 year, more than any of the 532 other industries tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
October 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
A stat we don't talk about enough: Newspapers have lost 77% of their jobs over the last 20 year, more than any of the 532 other industries tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.