Dave in Essex 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
@hennystdave.bsky.social
Organic gardener, bird watcher including surveying for BTO, butterfly surveying for Butterfly Conservation. Professionally in resilience where I still sit on British and International committees (Organisational, Energy and Infrastructure Resilience)
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There's an army of people out there telling us change is impossible.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
November 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
There's an army of people out there telling us change is impossible.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
Only that it is not.
10 years ago electric vehicles plaid almost no role in global car sales.
Today one in five cars sold worldwide is electric.
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'Cheapside, 1940' (1941) by WH Parsonage
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See this at 'Holding the Line: The Art of the War Years' at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair until 15 November.
simfineart.com
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See this at 'Holding the Line: The Art of the War Years' at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair until 15 November.
simfineart.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
'Cheapside, 1940' (1941) by WH Parsonage
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See this at 'Holding the Line: The Art of the War Years' at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair until 15 November.
simfineart.com
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See this at 'Holding the Line: The Art of the War Years' at 54 The Gallery, Shepherd Market, Mayfair until 15 November.
simfineart.com
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Good news: more than 50% of the world’s economies have seen carbon emissions from fossil fuel power generation peaking. And with the speed of change in the electricity sector many more will join this growing list in coming years.
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Good news: more than 50% of the world’s economies have seen carbon emissions from fossil fuel power generation peaking. And with the speed of change in the electricity sector many more will join this growing list in coming years.
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'A House Collapsing on Two Firemen, Shoe Lane, London, EC4'
(1940) by Leonard Henry Rosoman
(Imperial War Museums)
(1940) by Leonard Henry Rosoman
(Imperial War Museums)
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
'A House Collapsing on Two Firemen, Shoe Lane, London, EC4'
(1940) by Leonard Henry Rosoman
(Imperial War Museums)
(1940) by Leonard Henry Rosoman
(Imperial War Museums)
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I've been talking to BBC insiders about why the Director General resigned and whether the talk of a 'coup' has any basis - here's my latest markurban.substack.com/p/the-bbc-is...
The BBC is Deep in Crisis
Some inside scoop on what's happened and why
markurban.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I've been talking to BBC insiders about why the Director General resigned and whether the talk of a 'coup' has any basis - here's my latest markurban.substack.com/p/the-bbc-is...
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Batteries are coming to Europe. Earlier this year Europe’s largest battery storage site went live at Blackhillock, Scotland.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Batteries are coming to Europe. Earlier this year Europe’s largest battery storage site went live at Blackhillock, Scotland.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
The facility has a capacity of 300MW/600MWh.
Much larger batteries are under development: A huge 1 GW / 4 GWh system is being constructed in Jänschwalde, Germany.
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'A Zeppelin Raid, 8 October 1915', Camden by John Fraser
(National Maritime Museum)
(National Maritime Museum)
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
'A Zeppelin Raid, 8 October 1915', Camden by John Fraser
(National Maritime Museum)
(National Maritime Museum)
100,000 home battery installs in Australia since July when a discount scheme started. Shows what can be done. From latest @everythingelectric.bsky.social podcast
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
100,000 home battery installs in Australia since July when a discount scheme started. Shows what can be done. From latest @everythingelectric.bsky.social podcast
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'Evening Quarters: The Lookout at Cannon Street Anti-Aircraft Station' (1917) by Ronald Gray
(Imperial War Museums)
(Imperial War Museums)
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
'Evening Quarters: The Lookout at Cannon Street Anti-Aircraft Station' (1917) by Ronald Gray
(Imperial War Museums)
(Imperial War Museums)
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I was a medium early adopter and supporter of electric vehicles, but I was 10 plus years behind Quentin Willson.
Here he is reviewing the General Motors EV1 in 1997! Before it was withdrawn and crushed and replaced with the civilian Hummer. Oh happy days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xm...
Here he is reviewing the General Motors EV1 in 1997! Before it was withdrawn and crushed and replaced with the civilian Hummer. Oh happy days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xm...
Old Top Gear - GM EV1
YouTube video by Reikronian
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I was a medium early adopter and supporter of electric vehicles, but I was 10 plus years behind Quentin Willson.
Here he is reviewing the General Motors EV1 in 1997! Before it was withdrawn and crushed and replaced with the civilian Hummer. Oh happy days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xm...
Here he is reviewing the General Motors EV1 in 1997! Before it was withdrawn and crushed and replaced with the civilian Hummer. Oh happy days.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-xm...
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Good morning. This week's theme is London at War.
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'London and Wartime: Nocturne' (1918) by Sir Claude Francis Barry
(Private collection)
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'London and Wartime: Nocturne' (1918) by Sir Claude Francis Barry
(Private collection)
November 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Good morning. This week's theme is London at War.
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'London and Wartime: Nocturne' (1918) by Sir Claude Francis Barry
(Private collection)
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'London and Wartime: Nocturne' (1918) by Sir Claude Francis Barry
(Private collection)
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India: 67th poorest country in the world
UK: 160th poorest country in the world
India: 100% rail electrification is affordable, and we have achieved this in 2025
UK: anything more than 39% electrification is unaffordable, and we will never achieve 100%
UK: 160th poorest country in the world
India: 100% rail electrification is affordable, and we have achieved this in 2025
UK: anything more than 39% electrification is unaffordable, and we will never achieve 100%
Here is an embarrassing graph I have just made for a report. Fun fact:
in 2020/21 Indian Railways added the equivalent of the UK’s *entire electrified railway network* (over 6000 route kilometers!) to their own electrified network - and then did this again in 2021/22
…and AGAIN in 2022/23! 🤯
in 2020/21 Indian Railways added the equivalent of the UK’s *entire electrified railway network* (over 6000 route kilometers!) to their own electrified network - and then did this again in 2021/22
…and AGAIN in 2022/23! 🤯
November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
India: 67th poorest country in the world
UK: 160th poorest country in the world
India: 100% rail electrification is affordable, and we have achieved this in 2025
UK: anything more than 39% electrification is unaffordable, and we will never achieve 100%
UK: 160th poorest country in the world
India: 100% rail electrification is affordable, and we have achieved this in 2025
UK: anything more than 39% electrification is unaffordable, and we will never achieve 100%
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Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system.
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Grid scale batteries are changing our electricity system.
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He was a passionate voice for motoring and consumer rights. Quentin dedicated his life to sharing his love for cars and helping people understand them, from classic combustion to modern electric. His kindness, intelligence, wit, and warmth will always be missed. Rest in peace, Q we love you.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
He was a passionate voice for motoring and consumer rights. Quentin dedicated his life to sharing his love for cars and helping people understand them, from classic combustion to modern electric. His kindness, intelligence, wit, and warmth will always be missed. Rest in peace, Q we love you.
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Good morning. Next week's theme will be London at War.
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Good morning. Next week's theme will be London at War.
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BBC News - Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026
The home once belonged to artists Sir Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett-Haines who set up an art school here.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
BBC News - Hadleigh's Benton End house aiming to reopen to public in 2026 - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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After reading the Eye's special report on how Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen’s flagship “levelling up” project became a taxpayer-funded scandal, a reader writes...
Watch the full episode of Page 94 on YouTube.
Watch the full episode of Page 94 on YouTube.
November 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
After reading the Eye's special report on how Tees Valley mayor Lord (Ben) Houchen’s flagship “levelling up” project became a taxpayer-funded scandal, a reader writes...
Watch the full episode of Page 94 on YouTube.
Watch the full episode of Page 94 on YouTube.
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"Let us build a future where nature is valued and where every child inherits a world of prosperity, not peril. Let us rise to this moment with the clarity that history demands of us. Let us be the generation that turned the tide, not for applause, but for the quiet gratitude of those yet to be born"
November 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"Let us build a future where nature is valued and where every child inherits a world of prosperity, not peril. Let us rise to this moment with the clarity that history demands of us. Let us be the generation that turned the tide, not for applause, but for the quiet gratitude of those yet to be born"
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'Iran’s president warns Tehran may have to be evacuated amid worsening crisis...
...“If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in Tehran next mth. If the drought continues, we will run out of water & be forced to evacuate the city,” he said'
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
...“If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in Tehran next mth. If the drought continues, we will run out of water & be forced to evacuate the city,” he said'
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Iran’s president warns Tehran may have to be evacuated amid worsening water crisis
'If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in Tehran next month, 'says Masoud Pezeshkian - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
November 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
'Iran’s president warns Tehran may have to be evacuated amid worsening crisis...
...“If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in Tehran next mth. If the drought continues, we will run out of water & be forced to evacuate the city,” he said'
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
...“If it doesn’t rain, we will have to start restricting water supplies in Tehran next mth. If the drought continues, we will run out of water & be forced to evacuate the city,” he said'
www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-ea...
Suffolk birds a bit different this week, we’ve had a lot of this going on (sound on) as joint British French exercises go on @markurban.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Suffolk birds a bit different this week, we’ve had a lot of this going on (sound on) as joint British French exercises go on @markurban.bsky.social
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1403 Woodpigeons visible in a single frame of this video at 21 seconds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding, my estimate at the time was 12k birds through in three large waves in about 20 minutes, but I might have been well under...
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
1403 Woodpigeons visible in a single frame of this video at 21 seconds @derbyshirebirds.bsky.social #UKBirding, my estimate at the time was 12k birds through in three large waves in about 20 minutes, but I might have been well under...
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In the heart of Breda, in the south of the Netherlands, a dramatic metamorphosis is underway: the Nieuwe Mark project, where a corridor once dedicated to cars is being transformed into a blue-green vein; part of the city's vision to make its centre more beautiful, liveable, natural and sustainable.🧵
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
In the heart of Breda, in the south of the Netherlands, a dramatic metamorphosis is underway: the Nieuwe Mark project, where a corridor once dedicated to cars is being transformed into a blue-green vein; part of the city's vision to make its centre more beautiful, liveable, natural and sustainable.🧵
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“TASC repeatedly expressed concerns throughout Sizewell C’s planning examination about the risks of sea level rise and flooding of the nuclear site from the unprotected inland side – but these were dismissed.
“However, TASC’s FOI request revealed...🧵👇
www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/sitin...
“However, TASC’s FOI request revealed...🧵👇
www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/sitin...
Siting new nuclear at Oldbury deemed ‘problematic’ due to high level of flood risk | New Civil Engineer
The maps also show that land at Wylfa in North Wales, the other site being considered by the government for potentially deploying SMRs, will remain above
www.newcivilengineer.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
“TASC repeatedly expressed concerns throughout Sizewell C’s planning examination about the risks of sea level rise and flooding of the nuclear site from the unprotected inland side – but these were dismissed.
“However, TASC’s FOI request revealed...🧵👇
www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/sitin...
“However, TASC’s FOI request revealed...🧵👇
www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/sitin...
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We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources.
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We often forget how far we have come: Today almost 3/4 of EU electricity generation is from non-fossil energy sources.
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
It is not long ago that fossil fuels dominated the EU's electricity mix.
This year their share is approaching 1/4 of EU electricity generation.
Source is @ember-energy.org
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🌱 Good afternoon, Mr Etty’s catalogue of heritage, rare & unusual seeds, together with his seed gift box catalogue are now available.
Please read the attached & then follow the link to obtain copies.
We would consider it a kindness if you would share this information.
bit.ly/thomasetty25...
Please read the attached & then follow the link to obtain copies.
We would consider it a kindness if you would share this information.
bit.ly/thomasetty25...
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🌱 Good afternoon, Mr Etty’s catalogue of heritage, rare & unusual seeds, together with his seed gift box catalogue are now available.
Please read the attached & then follow the link to obtain copies.
We would consider it a kindness if you would share this information.
bit.ly/thomasetty25...
Please read the attached & then follow the link to obtain copies.
We would consider it a kindness if you would share this information.
bit.ly/thomasetty25...