Sustainable Us
@havantenviro.bsky.social
Personal and independent views.
The time to limit the impacts of climate change is rapidly running out.
I have been doing what I can for 20+ years.
Careers - engineering(weighing, public transport, comms), digital media, teaching, training, retirement
The time to limit the impacts of climate change is rapidly running out.
I have been doing what I can for 20+ years.
Careers - engineering(weighing, public transport, comms), digital media, teaching, training, retirement
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I have made a number of my illustrations, graphs and maps Creative Commons.
Check this thread to see them all.
The license includes commercial use but no alterations are allowed. If you use them just include a link to my Mastadon or Bluesky account.
I have made a number of my illustrations, graphs and maps Creative Commons.
Check this thread to see them all.
The license includes commercial use but no alterations are allowed. If you use them just include a link to my Mastadon or Bluesky account.
Added bonus, a mother and daughter from Portsmouth are getting a cookery book repaired to!!
Definitely watching that tonight!!
The Repair Shop are repairing a Stranglers keyboard.
During the Covid lockdowns I repaired my old Korg synth, basically replacing 4 capacitors and a good clean inside and out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Repair Shop are repairing a Stranglers keyboard.
During the Covid lockdowns I repaired my old Korg synth, basically replacing 4 capacitors and a good clean inside and out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Stranglers keyboard restored on BBC One's The Repair Shop
Toby Hounsham helped to have the Guildford band's keyboard restored after it was found in a skip.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Added bonus, a mother and daughter from Portsmouth are getting a cookery book repaired to!!
BYD is probably just the start, MG have been here for years and are being joined by Geely, Leapmotor and many others this year. You are more likely to see a Chinese EV advert on TV, online etc than European companies.
Tesla sales down 57% in the UK.
electrek.co/2026/02/04/t...
Tesla sales down 57% in the UK.
electrek.co/2026/02/04/t...
Tesla UK sales plunge 57% in January as BYD races ahead
Tesla’s struggles in Europe have reached the UK, with January 2026 registrations plunging more than 57% year-over-year to just 647...
electrek.co
February 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM
BYD is probably just the start, MG have been here for years and are being joined by Geely, Leapmotor and many others this year. You are more likely to see a Chinese EV advert on TV, online etc than European companies.
Tesla sales down 57% in the UK.
electrek.co/2026/02/04/t...
Tesla sales down 57% in the UK.
electrek.co/2026/02/04/t...
Grid constraints everywhere.
Ireland to.
We need grid improvements and energy storage everywhere. A lot of work to do over the next decade!
Ireland to.
We need grid improvements and energy storage everywhere. A lot of work to do over the next decade!
Brazil Wasted 20% of Renewable Power in 2025, Study Says
Curtailment pushed grid near safety limits on 16 days and caused R$6.5 billion in losses.
Curtailment pushed grid near safety limits on 16 days and caused R$6.5 billion in losses.
Brazil Wasted 20% of Renewable Power in 2025, Study Says
Curtailment pushed grid near safety limits on 16 days and caused R$6.5 billion in losses.
brazilstockguide.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Grid constraints everywhere.
Ireland to.
We need grid improvements and energy storage everywhere. A lot of work to do over the next decade!
Ireland to.
We need grid improvements and energy storage everywhere. A lot of work to do over the next decade!
I think left-centre-right is out of date and to two dimensional.
(actually one dimensional)
There needs to be a third dimension.
A lot of the time I like to be above and look down on the old 2D or 1D political landscape.
(actually one dimensional)
There needs to be a third dimension.
A lot of the time I like to be above and look down on the old 2D or 1D political landscape.
February 4, 2026 at 7:12 PM
I think left-centre-right is out of date and to two dimensional.
(actually one dimensional)
There needs to be a third dimension.
A lot of the time I like to be above and look down on the old 2D or 1D political landscape.
(actually one dimensional)
There needs to be a third dimension.
A lot of the time I like to be above and look down on the old 2D or 1D political landscape.
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Snow drought in the US west is causing concern for summer water supply www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/s... @nytimes.com
Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Snow drought in the US west is causing concern for summer water supply www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/s... @nytimes.com
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It's not just the UK experiencing unsettled weather. There's been heavy rain in Spain and Portugal too. Now Storm Leonardo is bringing strong winds and torrential rain to the Iberian Peninsula.
Watch this clip from yesterday's Deep Dive with Annie ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Rs...
Watch this clip from yesterday's Deep Dive with Annie ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Rs...
February 4, 2026 at 3:51 PM
It's not just the UK experiencing unsettled weather. There's been heavy rain in Spain and Portugal too. Now Storm Leonardo is bringing strong winds and torrential rain to the Iberian Peninsula.
Watch this clip from yesterday's Deep Dive with Annie ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Rs...
Watch this clip from yesterday's Deep Dive with Annie ⤵️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Rs...
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Food Waste Collections Coming To Southampton www.voicefmradio.co.... Phase 1 starts Monday 9 February
February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Food Waste Collections Coming To Southampton www.voicefmradio.co.... Phase 1 starts Monday 9 February
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Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space.
more…
electrek.co
February 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
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🚨 NEW: Michigan says Big Oil didn’t just lie about climate change, but illegally teamed up to kill electric vehicles and clean energy for decades. A literal “capture-and-kill” strategy.
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
🚨 NEW: Michigan says Big Oil didn’t just lie about climate change, but illegally teamed up to kill electric vehicles and clean energy for decades. A literal “capture-and-kill” strategy.
Flooding from below.
32 places in Dorset see ground water rise due to heavy and persistent rain.
This happened here years ago and I'm sure it will again, half the back garden became a pond for a few days.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
32 places in Dorset see ground water rise due to heavy and persistent rain.
This happened here years ago and I'm sure it will again, half the back garden became a pond for a few days.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More flood warnings in Dorset as groundwater levels rise
Dozens of flood warnings are in place across Dorset, mostly for groundwater rather than rivers.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Flooding from below.
32 places in Dorset see ground water rise due to heavy and persistent rain.
This happened here years ago and I'm sure it will again, half the back garden became a pond for a few days.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
32 places in Dorset see ground water rise due to heavy and persistent rain.
This happened here years ago and I'm sure it will again, half the back garden became a pond for a few days.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Interesting. As well as pointing the finger at Drax this highlights the difficulties in carbon accounting generally and tracing the sustainability of supply chains.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Drax insiders privately raised concerns over its sustainability claims, court papers show
Company publicly denied allegations that primary forests were being cut down to fuel UK’s biggest power plant
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Interesting. As well as pointing the finger at Drax this highlights the difficulties in carbon accounting generally and tracing the sustainability of supply chains.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Did some on-location testing of my Wind Farm Radar at the weekend…
Not that I doubted it worked, though that doesn't mean I wasn't surprised when it actually did work 😅
Not that I doubted it worked, though that doesn't mean I wasn't surprised when it actually did work 😅
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Did some on-location testing of my Wind Farm Radar at the weekend…
Not that I doubted it worked, though that doesn't mean I wasn't surprised when it actually did work 😅
Not that I doubted it worked, though that doesn't mean I wasn't surprised when it actually did work 😅
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8️⃣0️⃣%
Proportion of surveyed Europeans who say they have already experienced at least one climate-related impact in the past five years, with 20% lacking any household measure to protect against extreme weather
www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom...
Proportion of surveyed Europeans who say they have already experienced at least one climate-related impact in the past five years, with 20% lacking any household measure to protect against extreme weather
www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom...
Overheated and underprepared: European survey finds citizens concerned about heat and ability to cope with climate change
Europeans are very concerned about extreme heat and other impacts of climate change like wildfires according to the results of a Europe-wide survey published today. It found that many citizens were also underprepared to deal with the increasing frequency and magnitude of heatwaves, flooding, or water shortages in their own homes.
www.eea.europa.eu
February 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM
8️⃣0️⃣%
Proportion of surveyed Europeans who say they have already experienced at least one climate-related impact in the past five years, with 20% lacking any household measure to protect against extreme weather
www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom...
Proportion of surveyed Europeans who say they have already experienced at least one climate-related impact in the past five years, with 20% lacking any household measure to protect against extreme weather
www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom...
Self inflicted injuries.
The industry that created climate change is feeling the force of climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The industry that created climate change is feeling the force of climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Supply issues force North Sea firms to remove offshore workers
Ithaca and TotalEnergies take non-essential staff off some North Sea installations due to the issues.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Self inflicted injuries.
The industry that created climate change is feeling the force of climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The industry that created climate change is feeling the force of climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New research shows we could power the entire planet for a year if we put solar panels on the land currently used for biofuel. But if we used all that biofuel for aviation - we'd only fuel about 1/3 of flights. Biofuel isn't the fix. Reducing flying & consumption is.
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
New research shows we could power the entire planet for a year if we put solar panels on the land currently used for biofuel. But if we used all that biofuel for aviation - we'd only fuel about 1/3 of flights. Biofuel isn't the fix. Reducing flying & consumption is.
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Remember her name: Aliya Rahman
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Remember her name: Aliya Rahman
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Her testimony is everything and it deserves to be heard, by everyone. Decide for yourself.
It’s powerful. It’s gut-wrenching. And no one should have to survive what she did.
ICE MUST GO‼️
Definitely watching that tonight!!
The Repair Shop are repairing a Stranglers keyboard.
During the Covid lockdowns I repaired my old Korg synth, basically replacing 4 capacitors and a good clean inside and out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Repair Shop are repairing a Stranglers keyboard.
During the Covid lockdowns I repaired my old Korg synth, basically replacing 4 capacitors and a good clean inside and out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Stranglers keyboard restored on BBC One's The Repair Shop
Toby Hounsham helped to have the Guildford band's keyboard restored after it was found in a skip.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Definitely watching that tonight!!
The Repair Shop are repairing a Stranglers keyboard.
During the Covid lockdowns I repaired my old Korg synth, basically replacing 4 capacitors and a good clean inside and out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Repair Shop are repairing a Stranglers keyboard.
During the Covid lockdowns I repaired my old Korg synth, basically replacing 4 capacitors and a good clean inside and out.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK bus production is down while electric bus purchases have increased.
www.sustainable-bus.com/news/bus-man...
www.sustainable-bus.com/news/bus-man...
UK Parliament debate on local bus manufacturing challenges amid 38% rise in zero-emission buses and falling domestic output - Sustainable Bus
Zero-emission bus registrations in Britain increased by 38 per cent year on year in 2025, while domestic bus production fell...
www.sustainable-bus.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
UK bus production is down while electric bus purchases have increased.
www.sustainable-bus.com/news/bus-man...
www.sustainable-bus.com/news/bus-man...
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“It shouldn’t be an either or between helping the businesses that are the beating heart of our high streets and lifting children out of poverty,” said @georgebangham.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Nigel Farage wants to cut price of beer by reinstating two-child benefit cap
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has pledged to reinstate the two-child limit on benefits to pay for a 5p cut off pints of beer to boost pubs.
www.bigissue.com
February 4, 2026 at 11:28 AM
“It shouldn’t be an either or between helping the businesses that are the beating heart of our high streets and lifting children out of poverty,” said @georgebangham.bsky.social
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
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Just a few days ago.
"Dual use ports and the integration of surveillance sensors, monitoring equipment and even drones into wind farms and subsea cables can significantly enhance maritime awareness and deterrence. "
encompass-europe.com/comment/nort...
"Dual use ports and the integration of surveillance sensors, monitoring equipment and even drones into wind farms and subsea cables can significantly enhance maritime awareness and deterrence. "
encompass-europe.com/comment/nort...
North Sea countries are using offshore wind to respond to new geopolitical realities
At yesterday’s (26 January) North Sea Summit in Hamburg, European leaders began to chart a distinctly European response to today’s geopolitical realities. By tasking their…
encompass-europe.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Just a few days ago.
"Dual use ports and the integration of surveillance sensors, monitoring equipment and even drones into wind farms and subsea cables can significantly enhance maritime awareness and deterrence. "
encompass-europe.com/comment/nort...
"Dual use ports and the integration of surveillance sensors, monitoring equipment and even drones into wind farms and subsea cables can significantly enhance maritime awareness and deterrence. "
encompass-europe.com/comment/nort...
The problem with this story is that many Americans don't know if it is true or not and Trumps government is exploiting the lack of knowledge.
It is true that wind farms can cause interference with radar.
It is also true that there are existing solutions and detection could be enhanced.
It is true that wind farms can cause interference with radar.
It is also true that there are existing solutions and detection could be enhanced.
Burgum suggests the Supreme Court may ultimately shut down the wind industry in America, claims "when these wind farms are operating, they create tremendous radar interference that could represent a tremendous threat, particularly off our highly populated northeast coast."
February 3, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The problem with this story is that many Americans don't know if it is true or not and Trumps government is exploiting the lack of knowledge.
It is true that wind farms can cause interference with radar.
It is also true that there are existing solutions and detection could be enhanced.
It is true that wind farms can cause interference with radar.
It is also true that there are existing solutions and detection could be enhanced.
Vehicles getting stuck in flooded road in this area.
Pigeon House Lane runs through a large solar farm near Southwick House.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pigeon House Lane runs through a large solar farm near Southwick House.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't cross flooded roads pleads Hampshire and IOW fire service
There were 24 incidents of vehicles in water last month, nearing the 2025 total of 34
www.bbc.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Vehicles getting stuck in flooded road in this area.
Pigeon House Lane runs through a large solar farm near Southwick House.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pigeon House Lane runs through a large solar farm near Southwick House.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"climate risks appear to be treated differently from other risks to national security. It’s hard to imagine a report warning of national security risks from AI, China or ocean piracy getting the same treatment"
Marc doesn't know what he doesn't know!
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
Marc doesn't know what he doesn't know!
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
A UK climate security report backed by the intelligence services was quietly buried – a pattern we’ve seen many times before
Governments have been warned about climate change for 70 years. They’re still suppressing the worst news.
theconversation.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
"climate risks appear to be treated differently from other risks to national security. It’s hard to imagine a report warning of national security risks from AI, China or ocean piracy getting the same treatment"
Marc doesn't know what he doesn't know!
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...
Marc doesn't know what he doesn't know!
theconversation.com/a-uk-climate...