John Carr
@johncarrabc.bsky.social
Interested in electricity generation and the realities of climate change.
Born in UK, living in France. Retired research scientist.
Website: https://www.climate-and-hope.net
Born in UK, living in France. Retired research scientist.
Website: https://www.climate-and-hope.net
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The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness must be an opportunity for the BBC to turn a new leaf, rebuild trust and resist those like Nigel Farage who want to destroy it
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
We must stand up for a strong, independent BBC, to stop Trump’s America becoming Farage's Britain.
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From @mluckovichajc)
(From @mluckovichajc)
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
(From @mluckovichajc)
(From @mluckovichajc)
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South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator has authorised the 930 MWe Koeberg 2 unit for a further 20 years of operation.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/koe...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/koe...
Koeberg unit 2 approved for extended operation
South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator has authorised the 930 MWe Koeberg 2 unit for a further 20 years of operation.
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www.world-nuclear-news.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
South Africa's National Nuclear Regulator has authorised the 930 MWe Koeberg 2 unit for a further 20 years of operation.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/koe...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/koe...
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The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority has issued licences which clear the way for the pouring of first concrete for the Paks Nuclear Power Plant project.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/pak...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/pak...
Paks II first concrete set for February after licences issued
The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority has issued licences which clear the way for the pouring of first concrete for the Paks Nuclear Power Plant project.
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www.world-nuclear-news.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority has issued licences which clear the way for the pouring of first concrete for the Paks Nuclear Power Plant project.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/pak...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/pak...
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The Swedish parliament has voted to pass legislative changes that will come into effect on 1 January, lifting the country's ban on uranium mining and extraction.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
Swedish parliament votes to allow uranium mining
The Swedish parliament has voted to pass legislative changes that will come into effect on 1 January, lifting the country's ban on uranium mining and extraction.
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www.world-nuclear-news.org
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The Swedish parliament has voted to pass legislative changes that will come into effect on 1 January, lifting the country's ban on uranium mining and extraction.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/swe...
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Man @gavinnewsom’s team doesn’t mess around
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Man @gavinnewsom’s team doesn’t mess around
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I am not a lawyer, just a historian, but one fundamental problem with the political debate about the EU, especially in English publications is that the whole principle of the acquis communnitaire is not understood or taken seriously. The EU is a framework of rules, not an alliance.
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I am not a lawyer, just a historian, but one fundamental problem with the political debate about the EU, especially in English publications is that the whole principle of the acquis communnitaire is not understood or taken seriously. The EU is a framework of rules, not an alliance.
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A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
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The Sizewell C project to build two of EDF’s EPR reactors on England’s east coast has reached Financial Close, including GBP5 billion (USD6.5 billion) in export credit financing by BpifranceAE as well as debt financing from the UK’s National Wealth Fund.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/uks...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/uks...
UK’s Sizewell C achieves financing landmark
The Sizewell C project to build two of EDF’s EPR reactors on England’s east coast has reached Financial Close, including GBP5 billion (USD6.5 billion) in export credit financing by Bpifran...
www.world-nuclear-news.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Sizewell C project to build two of EDF’s EPR reactors on England’s east coast has reached Financial Close, including GBP5 billion (USD6.5 billion) in export credit financing by BpifranceAE as well as debt financing from the UK’s National Wealth Fund.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/uks...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/uks...
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“As Eugene Debbs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.’”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFH2...
#USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #MidasMighty #america #Politics-matter #PoliticsNation #LongerTables #DemocraticSocialist #LeftIsBest #ClassConsciousness #HumanRights
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFH2...
#USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #MidasMighty #america #Politics-matter #PoliticsNation #LongerTables #DemocraticSocialist #LeftIsBest #ClassConsciousness #HumanRights
“Trump, Turn the Volume Up!” — Zohran Mamdani’s Fiery Victory Speech Rocks NYC | AC1G
YouTube video by DRM News
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November 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
“As Eugene Debbs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.’”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFH2...
#USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #MidasMighty #america #Politics-matter #PoliticsNation #LongerTables #DemocraticSocialist #LeftIsBest #ClassConsciousness #HumanRights
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFH2...
#USPOL #USA #us #uspoli #poli #politics #cdnpoli #MidasMighty #america #Politics-matter #PoliticsNation #LongerTables #DemocraticSocialist #LeftIsBest #ClassConsciousness #HumanRights
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The British mainstream media don’t tell people this, because it doesn’t fit their agenda.
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The British mainstream media don’t tell people this, because it doesn’t fit their agenda.
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China has issued a warning after Trump threatened military intervention in Nigeria.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China is Nigeria’s strategic partner and opposes using religion or human rights as a pretext for interference or for threatening other nations with sanctions or force.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China is Nigeria’s strategic partner and opposes using religion or human rights as a pretext for interference or for threatening other nations with sanctions or force.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
China has issued a warning after Trump threatened military intervention in Nigeria.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China is Nigeria’s strategic partner and opposes using religion or human rights as a pretext for interference or for threatening other nations with sanctions or force.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China is Nigeria’s strategic partner and opposes using religion or human rights as a pretext for interference or for threatening other nations with sanctions or force.
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Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Will the RW media remember the driver and conductor of the Huntingdon attack, and how many lives they saved, the next time train companies try to eliminate staff and they strike, citing passenger safety?
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Ok, right. Missing from Calder’s account are the rest of the train crew, the existence of secure comms, route knowledge on the part of the driver, and Control, who orchestrated all this with the Police.
Professionals doing what professionals need to do (at quite literally 100 mph).
Professionals doing what professionals need to do (at quite literally 100 mph).
Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Ok, right. Missing from Calder’s account are the rest of the train crew, the existence of secure comms, route knowledge on the part of the driver, and Control, who orchestrated all this with the Police.
Professionals doing what professionals need to do (at quite literally 100 mph).
Professionals doing what professionals need to do (at quite literally 100 mph).
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The board of Spain's Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo has officially requested a three-year extension to the operating licence for Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant's units I and II.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/off...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/off...
Official request made to extend Spain's Almaraz nuclear units
The board of Spain's Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo has officially requested a three-year extension to the operating licence for Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant's units I and II.
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www.world-nuclear-news.org
October 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The board of Spain's Centrales Nucleares Almaraz-Trillo has officially requested a three-year extension to the operating licence for Almaraz Nuclear Power Plant's units I and II.
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/off...
www.world-nuclear-news.org/articles/off...
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Amid all the fuss, remember that for much of the 1960s and 1970s, "the Spare" Andrew Windsor was just one unfortunate incident away from being the next king.
Hopefully, this appalling saga will lead to a proper national debate on our hereditary monarchy.
Long, long overdue.
Hopefully, this appalling saga will lead to a proper national debate on our hereditary monarchy.
Long, long overdue.
October 30, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Amid all the fuss, remember that for much of the 1960s and 1970s, "the Spare" Andrew Windsor was just one unfortunate incident away from being the next king.
Hopefully, this appalling saga will lead to a proper national debate on our hereditary monarchy.
Long, long overdue.
Hopefully, this appalling saga will lead to a proper national debate on our hereditary monarchy.
Long, long overdue.
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Netherlands.
Excellent results for Dutch Liberals as Progressive Parties defeat the Far Right Wilders.
PR helps defeats extremism, FPTP like in Britain encourages them.
Holland like in Denmark before them shows PR works!
Excellent results for Dutch Liberals as Progressive Parties defeat the Far Right Wilders.
PR helps defeats extremism, FPTP like in Britain encourages them.
Holland like in Denmark before them shows PR works!
Netherlands, ANP projection based on 98.4% counted:
Seat projection national parliament
PVV-PfE: 26 (-11)
D66-RE: 26 (+17)
VVD-RE: 22 (-2)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 18 (+13)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 7 (+4)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
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+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
Seat projection national parliament
PVV-PfE: 26 (-11)
D66-RE: 26 (+17)
VVD-RE: 22 (-2)
GL/PvdA-G/EFA|S&D: 20 (-5)
CDA-EPP: 18 (+13)
JA21~ECR: 9 (+8)
FvD-ESN: 7 (+4)
BBB-EPP: 4 (-3)
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+/- vs. Last election result
➤ europeelects.eu/netherlands
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Netherlands.
Excellent results for Dutch Liberals as Progressive Parties defeat the Far Right Wilders.
PR helps defeats extremism, FPTP like in Britain encourages them.
Holland like in Denmark before them shows PR works!
Excellent results for Dutch Liberals as Progressive Parties defeat the Far Right Wilders.
PR helps defeats extremism, FPTP like in Britain encourages them.
Holland like in Denmark before them shows PR works!
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One of the key barriers to electrification is the ratio of electricity to gas prices.
The tax rate on electricity used in industry is much higher in most European countries than the tax rate on fossil gas.
There are many options for reform: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ember-energy.org
The tax rate on electricity used in industry is much higher in most European countries than the tax rate on fossil gas.
There are many options for reform: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ember-energy.org
October 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
One of the key barriers to electrification is the ratio of electricity to gas prices.
The tax rate on electricity used in industry is much higher in most European countries than the tax rate on fossil gas.
There are many options for reform: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ember-energy.org
The tax rate on electricity used in industry is much higher in most European countries than the tax rate on fossil gas.
There are many options for reform: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@ember-energy.org
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Here's a version of the English nursery rhyme, "The Grand Old Duke of York" 🎶 about the man who says he isn't going to call himself it anymore ... though whether he should be taken at his word ... 🤔
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
"Grand Old Duke of York" - parody of English nursery rhyme by the Marsh Family on Prince Andrew
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Here's a version of the English nursery rhyme, "The Grand Old Duke of York" 🎶 about the man who says he isn't going to call himself it anymore ... though whether he should be taken at his word ... 🤔
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
youtu.be/hoETmTJM014
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Yes yes yes yes 💯🏆
And let us all agree to FOREVER LEAVE THEM ANONYMOUS.
And let us all agree to FOREVER LEAVE THEM ANONYMOUS.
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Yes yes yes yes 💯🏆
And let us all agree to FOREVER LEAVE THEM ANONYMOUS.
And let us all agree to FOREVER LEAVE THEM ANONYMOUS.
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Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
October 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
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🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2
October 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2
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My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
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🇵🇱 My @thetimes column: Poland’s economic miracle
12 out of 17 Polish regions are now richer than West Wales. It has faster internet, cheaper electricity and more high speed rail than Britain
When it comes to regional development it’s the UK, not Poland, that needs to catch up
1/3
12 out of 17 Polish regions are now richer than West Wales. It has faster internet, cheaper electricity and more high speed rail than Britain
When it comes to regional development it’s the UK, not Poland, that needs to catch up
1/3
October 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🇵🇱 My @thetimes column: Poland’s economic miracle
12 out of 17 Polish regions are now richer than West Wales. It has faster internet, cheaper electricity and more high speed rail than Britain
When it comes to regional development it’s the UK, not Poland, that needs to catch up
1/3
12 out of 17 Polish regions are now richer than West Wales. It has faster internet, cheaper electricity and more high speed rail than Britain
When it comes to regional development it’s the UK, not Poland, that needs to catch up
1/3