Mark Preston
@mrkprstn.bsky.social
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At #COP30, our Head of Carbon Accounting, @mrkprstn.bsky.social, highlighted why #electrifying #nonroadmachinery is key and how strong policy signals, smart #publicprocurement, and innovative power solutions will drive this transition. More here: eu.bellona.org/focus-area/e...
November 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
At #COP30, our Head of Carbon Accounting, @mrkprstn.bsky.social, highlighted why #electrifying #nonroadmachinery is key and how strong policy signals, smart #publicprocurement, and innovative power solutions will drive this transition. More here: eu.bellona.org/focus-area/e...
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Focus on reducing emissions
.../(until net zero CO2 emissions reached)
.../(until net zero CO2 emissions reached)
November 12, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Focus on reducing emissions
.../(until net zero CO2 emissions reached)
.../(until net zero CO2 emissions reached)
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Today, EU Environment ministers finally agreed on their position on the 2040 90% #climatetarget & the 2035 NDC.
But it has been significantly watered down.
👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
But it has been significantly watered down.
👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today, EU Environment ministers finally agreed on their position on the 2040 90% #climatetarget & the 2035 NDC.
But it has been significantly watered down.
👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
But it has been significantly watered down.
👉 Read our full reaction: eu.bellona.org/2025/11/05/e...
Reposted by Mark Preston
Grid package, CBAM, industrial Accelerator now officially moved to 10/12 for Commission's presentation 📍
November 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Grid package, CBAM, industrial Accelerator now officially moved to 10/12 for Commission's presentation 📍
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In this comment, I argue for why reaching land-based climate targets is crucial for reaching climate neutrality targets altogether and how they can be achieved - by focusing on how biomass is consumed and implementing new policy measures to bring biomass consumption to sustainable levels.
1/ Is Germany’s land use sector a deal breaker for #climateneutrality?
In this op-ed for @carbonpulse.bsky.social, @milanloose.bsky.social from @bellonadeutschland.bsky.social,warns👉“Abandoning targets for nature-based CO₂ sinks would be =to abandoning climate neutrality.”
carbon-pulse.com/401737/
In this op-ed for @carbonpulse.bsky.social, @milanloose.bsky.social from @bellonadeutschland.bsky.social,warns👉“Abandoning targets for nature-based CO₂ sinks would be =to abandoning climate neutrality.”
carbon-pulse.com/401737/
May 30, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In this comment, I argue for why reaching land-based climate targets is crucial for reaching climate neutrality targets altogether and how they can be achieved - by focusing on how biomass is consumed and implementing new policy measures to bring biomass consumption to sustainable levels.
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💬“We’re not creating the right framework to close the tap, nor to open up the valve”
Our Senior Policy Manager @mrkprstn.bsky.social spoke to @theguardian.com about the news of challenges at Climeworks #DAC facilities in Iceland & the recent announcement of downsizing in the company. 👇
Our Senior Policy Manager @mrkprstn.bsky.social spoke to @theguardian.com about the news of challenges at Climeworks #DAC facilities in Iceland & the recent announcement of downsizing in the company. 👇
May 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
💬“We’re not creating the right framework to close the tap, nor to open up the valve”
Our Senior Policy Manager @mrkprstn.bsky.social spoke to @theguardian.com about the news of challenges at Climeworks #DAC facilities in Iceland & the recent announcement of downsizing in the company. 👇
Our Senior Policy Manager @mrkprstn.bsky.social spoke to @theguardian.com about the news of challenges at Climeworks #DAC facilities in Iceland & the recent announcement of downsizing in the company. 👇
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📢 We're #hiring in Brussels!
Bellona Europa is looking for:
🔹 CDR Policy Advisor
🔹 Energy Systems Research Advisor
🔹 Steel Policy Manager
Rolling applications open until April 29, don’t wait!
Apply now 👉 eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea... #hiringnow #greenjobs #climatejobs #climateaction
Bellona Europa is looking for:
🔹 CDR Policy Advisor
🔹 Energy Systems Research Advisor
🔹 Steel Policy Manager
Rolling applications open until April 29, don’t wait!
Apply now 👉 eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea... #hiringnow #greenjobs #climatejobs #climateaction
Join our team - Open vacancies - Bellona EU
With a team of approximately 25 people based in Brussels and additional colleagues in Oslo, Berlin, and Vilnius, we are always looking for talented individuals to help us achieve our mission. We regu...
eu.bellona.org
April 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📢 We're #hiring in Brussels!
Bellona Europa is looking for:
🔹 CDR Policy Advisor
🔹 Energy Systems Research Advisor
🔹 Steel Policy Manager
Rolling applications open until April 29, don’t wait!
Apply now 👉 eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea... #hiringnow #greenjobs #climatejobs #climateaction
Bellona Europa is looking for:
🔹 CDR Policy Advisor
🔹 Energy Systems Research Advisor
🔹 Steel Policy Manager
Rolling applications open until April 29, don’t wait!
Apply now 👉 eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea... #hiringnow #greenjobs #climatejobs #climateaction
The EU initially wanted a net 90% target. Now it's talking about weakening it by introducing 4 different 'flexibilities' (i.e. loopholes).
In this op-ed @silviaval3.bsky.social explains why these loopholes are dangerous
euobserver.com/green-econom...
In this op-ed @silviaval3.bsky.social explains why these loopholes are dangerous
euobserver.com/green-econom...
Is the EU now gaming its climate targets?
The European Commission is once again delaying its proposal for the European Climate Law amendment to set a 2040 climate target. Behind the missed deadlines lies a more concerning trend, warn Climate ...
euobserver.com
April 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The EU initially wanted a net 90% target. Now it's talking about weakening it by introducing 4 different 'flexibilities' (i.e. loopholes).
In this op-ed @silviaval3.bsky.social explains why these loopholes are dangerous
euobserver.com/green-econom...
In this op-ed @silviaval3.bsky.social explains why these loopholes are dangerous
euobserver.com/green-econom...
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🚨 The @ec.europa.eu is reportedly considering backsliding on its commitment to the 2040 #climatetarget of a 90% net emissions reduction.
This would undermine regulatory certainty & penalise #climate frontrunners!
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/04/2...
This would undermine regulatory certainty & penalise #climate frontrunners!
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/04/2...
Press Release - 2040 Target: EU must stick to stated commitment to 90% target to retain industrial competitiveness - Bellona EU
Recent news suggests that the European Commission may be walking back on its stated commitments to 90% net emission reductions within the European Union. In February 2024, the Commission published ...
eu.bellona.org
April 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🚨 The @ec.europa.eu is reportedly considering backsliding on its commitment to the 2040 #climatetarget of a 90% net emissions reduction.
This would undermine regulatory certainty & penalise #climate frontrunners!
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/04/2...
This would undermine regulatory certainty & penalise #climate frontrunners!
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/04/2...
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Norway's state-owned oil company Equinor opens new Arctic oil fields – named after sea ice phenomenon that the very same oil will contribute to melting
#climatecrisis
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/03/s...
#climatecrisis
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/03/s...
Norway opens new Arctic oil fields – named after sea ice phenomenon that the very same oil will contribute to melting - Bellona EU
Monday this week, Norwegian state-owned petroleum company Equinor (with partners Vår Energi and Petoro) started production at a new Arctic site, with the controversial Johan Castberg project. It’s Nor...
eu.bellona.org
April 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Norway's state-owned oil company Equinor opens new Arctic oil fields – named after sea ice phenomenon that the very same oil will contribute to melting
#climatecrisis
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/03/s...
#climatecrisis
eu.bellona.org/2025/04/03/s...
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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🚨 We’re #hiring!
Bellona Europa is looking for a Policy Manager on Sustainable Markets to join our Brussels team.
Do you have 3-6 years experience in #climate policy and expertise in sustainable #markets, competition & #decarbonisation?
⬇️ Apply by March 28th: eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea...
Bellona Europa is looking for a Policy Manager on Sustainable Markets to join our Brussels team.
Do you have 3-6 years experience in #climate policy and expertise in sustainable #markets, competition & #decarbonisation?
⬇️ Apply by March 28th: eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea...
March 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🚨 We’re #hiring!
Bellona Europa is looking for a Policy Manager on Sustainable Markets to join our Brussels team.
Do you have 3-6 years experience in #climate policy and expertise in sustainable #markets, competition & #decarbonisation?
⬇️ Apply by March 28th: eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea...
Bellona Europa is looking for a Policy Manager on Sustainable Markets to join our Brussels team.
Do you have 3-6 years experience in #climate policy and expertise in sustainable #markets, competition & #decarbonisation?
⬇️ Apply by March 28th: eu.bellona.org/join-our-tea...
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The #CleanIndustrialDeal is out.
It has the potential to be powerful and transformational, making the EU more competitive - if financial flows will be consistent and legal certainty is provided on the 90% target in the climate law.
The good, the bad, the ugly in a 🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
It has the potential to be powerful and transformational, making the EU more competitive - if financial flows will be consistent and legal certainty is provided on the 90% target in the climate law.
The good, the bad, the ugly in a 🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
February 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The #CleanIndustrialDeal is out.
It has the potential to be powerful and transformational, making the EU more competitive - if financial flows will be consistent and legal certainty is provided on the 90% target in the climate law.
The good, the bad, the ugly in a 🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
It has the potential to be powerful and transformational, making the EU more competitive - if financial flows will be consistent and legal certainty is provided on the 90% target in the climate law.
The good, the bad, the ugly in a 🧵
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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❕ The @esabcc.bsky.social has just released its much-anticipated report: "Scaling up #CDR – Recommendations for navigating risks and opportunities in the EU."
It calls for 3 #separatetargets, securing #CO2infrastructure, and protecting & restoring the land sink, among other key measures. ⬇️
It calls for 3 #separatetargets, securing #CO2infrastructure, and protecting & restoring the land sink, among other key measures. ⬇️
February 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
❕ The @esabcc.bsky.social has just released its much-anticipated report: "Scaling up #CDR – Recommendations for navigating risks and opportunities in the EU."
It calls for 3 #separatetargets, securing #CO2infrastructure, and protecting & restoring the land sink, among other key measures. ⬇️
It calls for 3 #separatetargets, securing #CO2infrastructure, and protecting & restoring the land sink, among other key measures. ⬇️
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The EU’s 2040 climate target must be ambitious! 🚨
We urge the @ec.europa.eu to maintain the separate targets for emission reductions and land sequestration, while adding a target for permanent carbon removal.
🔗 eu.bellona.org/2024/01/08/o...
🔗 eu.bellona.org/publication/...
#climate
We urge the @ec.europa.eu to maintain the separate targets for emission reductions and land sequestration, while adding a target for permanent carbon removal.
🔗 eu.bellona.org/2024/01/08/o...
🔗 eu.bellona.org/publication/...
#climate
February 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The EU’s 2040 climate target must be ambitious! 🚨
We urge the @ec.europa.eu to maintain the separate targets for emission reductions and land sequestration, while adding a target for permanent carbon removal.
🔗 eu.bellona.org/2024/01/08/o...
🔗 eu.bellona.org/publication/...
#climate
We urge the @ec.europa.eu to maintain the separate targets for emission reductions and land sequestration, while adding a target for permanent carbon removal.
🔗 eu.bellona.org/2024/01/08/o...
🔗 eu.bellona.org/publication/...
#climate
The 2025 version of burning books
The most iconic figure in the environmental sciences is the Keeling Curve, the CO₂ record from Mauna Loa, Hawaii.
@noaa.gov had a wonderful site where you could visualize and download these data, and now it's just gone. These data belong to us and we should not let this happen!
@noaa.gov had a wonderful site where you could visualize and download these data, and now it's just gone. These data belong to us and we should not let this happen!
February 5, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The 2025 version of burning books