Ran Boydell
@ranboydell.bsky.social
Australian architect working in Aus+UK, pioneer of sustainable homes, built environment research, posts on #climatechange #netzero #architecture #housing #ecoart #leadership
"The limit on action is culture not capacity."
www.ecohus.net
#allmyownwork
"The limit on action is culture not capacity."
www.ecohus.net
#allmyownwork
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#COP30 is about implementation.
We've made #ParisAgreement progress, but not enough as @unep.org #EmissionsGap data shows
That does not mean we give up.
It means we become more determined.
In Belém UNEP is supporting proven solutions on:
🌍 Methane
🌎 Sustainable cooling
🌏 Buildings & construction
We've made #ParisAgreement progress, but not enough as @unep.org #EmissionsGap data shows
That does not mean we give up.
It means we become more determined.
In Belém UNEP is supporting proven solutions on:
🌍 Methane
🌎 Sustainable cooling
🌏 Buildings & construction
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#COP30 is about implementation.
We've made #ParisAgreement progress, but not enough as @unep.org #EmissionsGap data shows
That does not mean we give up.
It means we become more determined.
In Belém UNEP is supporting proven solutions on:
🌍 Methane
🌎 Sustainable cooling
🌏 Buildings & construction
We've made #ParisAgreement progress, but not enough as @unep.org #EmissionsGap data shows
That does not mean we give up.
It means we become more determined.
In Belém UNEP is supporting proven solutions on:
🌍 Methane
🌎 Sustainable cooling
🌏 Buildings & construction
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On my way to COP30 and thought I’d reshare this piece wrought out of the anger I felt leaving COP29.
Here’s hoping we move the needle forward this year
Here’s hoping we move the needle forward this year
We need to treat fossil fuels like Big Tobacco
To reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and stem disinformation that blocks effective climate action, a comprehensive ban on advertising, promotion and sponsorship of fossil fuel products and indust...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
On my way to COP30 and thought I’d reshare this piece wrought out of the anger I felt leaving COP29.
Here’s hoping we move the needle forward this year
Here’s hoping we move the needle forward this year
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Ethiopia tapped to host COP32 climate summit reut.rs/4hWue3B
Ethiopia tapped to host COP32 climate summit
Ethiopia is set to be confirmed on Tuesday as host of the COP32 climate summit in 2027, the president of this year's COP30 gathering told Reuters.
reut.rs
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Ethiopia tapped to host COP32 climate summit reut.rs/4hWue3B
"A lot of those early models [from the 1970s] ended up proving quite prescient in terms of predicting what would actually happen in the real world in the years after they were published... Of the 17 we looked at, 14 of them were pretty much spot-on.”
@hausfath.bsky.social
@hausfath.bsky.social
Computer models have been accurately predicting climate change for 50 years » Yale Climate Connections
A research scientist found that many 1970s-era models were ‘pretty much spot-on.’ Today’s models are far more advanced.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
"A lot of those early models [from the 1970s] ended up proving quite prescient in terms of predicting what would actually happen in the real world in the years after they were published... Of the 17 we looked at, 14 of them were pretty much spot-on.”
@hausfath.bsky.social
@hausfath.bsky.social
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Excellent breakdown of Joe Rogan's climate denial tactics, from @dananuccitelli.bsky.social: yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/five...
Five ways Joe Rogan misleads listeners about climate change » Yale Climate Connections
Rogan exposes millions to climate denial. Let’s break down his tactics.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Excellent breakdown of Joe Rogan's climate denial tactics, from @dananuccitelli.bsky.social: yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/five...
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Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame this man.
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame this man.
The White House was blindsided by the idea and is now dealing with a furious backlash from conservative allies, business leaders and lawmakers.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan is getting panned. Allies blame this man.
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Over the next decade NZ will transition to a “personal responsibility” risk model when it comes to buying and protecting property, Simon Watts told a private insurance event.
Climate minister: Post-disaster full value property buyouts will one day be a thing of the past
Over the next decade NZ will transition to a “personal responsibility” risk model when it comes to buying and protecting property, Simon Watts told a private insurance event.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Over the next decade NZ will transition to a “personal responsibility” risk model when it comes to buying and protecting property, Simon Watts told a private insurance event.
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I will be speaking at #Mission2025's event “A New Economy Rising: Join The Global Mutirão” tomorrow, marking the launch of Mission2025’s ambitious plan to accelerate progress this year on the road to COP30 in Belém. It is darkest before the dawn. #LCAW2025
June 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I will be speaking at #Mission2025's event “A New Economy Rising: Join The Global Mutirão” tomorrow, marking the launch of Mission2025’s ambitious plan to accelerate progress this year on the road to COP30 in Belém. It is darkest before the dawn. #LCAW2025
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The @etc-energy.bsky.social's new report, Power Systems Transformation, shows that high-variable renewable systems are technically viable & economically competitive with the right mix of balancing and grid tech.
Read it here: www.energy-transitions.org/publications...
Read it here: www.energy-transitions.org/publications...
Power Systems Transformation: Delivering Competitive, Resilient Electricity in High-Renewable Systems
The ETC sets out that global power systems dominated by wind and solar generation can reliably deliver electricity at costs comparable to or lower than today’s fossil fuel-based power systems in most ...
www.energy-transitions.org
July 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The @etc-energy.bsky.social's new report, Power Systems Transformation, shows that high-variable renewable systems are technically viable & economically competitive with the right mix of balancing and grid tech.
Read it here: www.energy-transitions.org/publications...
Read it here: www.energy-transitions.org/publications...
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"electrification is also the key to a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency, potentially reducing global final energy demand by 24% over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles"
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
Electrification is the key to energy efficiency
Productivity gains could cut final energy demand by nearly a quarter over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles
www.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
"electrification is also the key to a dramatic improvement in energy efficiency, potentially reducing global final energy demand by 24% over the next 25 years, even as global GDP doubles"
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
A truly stunning point.
This is why I write about energy efficiency so much!
www.ft.com/content/7258...
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While a 50 year mortgage might lower monthly payments, it drastically increases total interest and slows equity growth. Stimulating demand without fixing supply would likely raise prices. The core issue in the housing market isn't financing; it's the lack of supply.
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
While a 50 year mortgage might lower monthly payments, it drastically increases total interest and slows equity growth. Stimulating demand without fixing supply would likely raise prices. The core issue in the housing market isn't financing; it's the lack of supply.
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Climate risk is fundamentally financial risk.
It’s rising insurance premiums. It’s housing instability. It’s global competition.
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom is bringing that fight to COP30 — for our kids, and our future.
It’s rising insurance premiums. It’s housing instability. It’s global competition.
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom is bringing that fight to COP30 — for our kids, and our future.
November 10, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Climate risk is fundamentally financial risk.
It’s rising insurance premiums. It’s housing instability. It’s global competition.
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom is bringing that fight to COP30 — for our kids, and our future.
It’s rising insurance premiums. It’s housing instability. It’s global competition.
@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom is bringing that fight to COP30 — for our kids, and our future.
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‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- “Not one single nation among you can afford this, as climate disasters rip double digits off GDP" says Simon Stiell
#COP30 #climatecrisis
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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As #COP30 kicks off today, President Lula's words from last Friday hang in the air:
"Earth can no longer sustain the development model based on the intensive use of fossil fuels that has prevailed over the past 200 years."
"Earth can no longer sustain the development model based on the intensive use of fossil fuels that has prevailed over the past 200 years."
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
As #COP30 kicks off today, President Lula's words from last Friday hang in the air:
"Earth can no longer sustain the development model based on the intensive use of fossil fuels that has prevailed over the past 200 years."
"Earth can no longer sustain the development model based on the intensive use of fossil fuels that has prevailed over the past 200 years."
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The #COP30 agenda just got adopted smoothly.
That sets a positive tone and momentum for the rest of the conference.
With the following stipulations:
- Item on implementation of GST 1 decision was withdrawn
- 8 items proposed by parties not included in the agenda
That sets a positive tone and momentum for the rest of the conference.
With the following stipulations:
- Item on implementation of GST 1 decision was withdrawn
- 8 items proposed by parties not included in the agenda
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The #COP30 agenda just got adopted smoothly.
That sets a positive tone and momentum for the rest of the conference.
With the following stipulations:
- Item on implementation of GST 1 decision was withdrawn
- 8 items proposed by parties not included in the agenda
That sets a positive tone and momentum for the rest of the conference.
With the following stipulations:
- Item on implementation of GST 1 decision was withdrawn
- 8 items proposed by parties not included in the agenda
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Some bad news at the start of #COP30
Last week, you'll recall the UN's synthesis report of national climate plans (NDCs) said current NDCs will result in a 17% decrease in emissions by 2035 if fully implemented.
Well, there's been an update, and now it's down to 12%.
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
Last week, you'll recall the UN's synthesis report of national climate plans (NDCs) said current NDCs will result in a 17% decrease in emissions by 2035 if fully implemented.
Well, there's been an update, and now it's down to 12%.
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
unfccc.int
November 10, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Some bad news at the start of #COP30
Last week, you'll recall the UN's synthesis report of national climate plans (NDCs) said current NDCs will result in a 17% decrease in emissions by 2035 if fully implemented.
Well, there's been an update, and now it's down to 12%.
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
Last week, you'll recall the UN's synthesis report of national climate plans (NDCs) said current NDCs will result in a 17% decrease in emissions by 2035 if fully implemented.
Well, there's been an update, and now it's down to 12%.
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
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Are we all living in Florida now? The rise of ‘don’t say climate’ politics. #Climate
Are we all living in Florida now? The rise of 'don't say climate' politics.
Talking about climate change may be politically radioactive, but adjusting to its effects is no longer optional.
grist.org
November 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Are we all living in Florida now? The rise of ‘don’t say climate’ politics. #Climate
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Hey can you do something about climate change? No but here's some free electricity! Cool no worries tku. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Three hours of complimentary artisanal electricity? What will you do with yours? | First Dog on the Moon
Mine bitcoin (do not do this)
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Hey can you do something about climate change? No but here's some free electricity! Cool no worries tku. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Trump’s climate denial must not halt global progress on.ft.com/486TrVC | opinion
Trump’s climate denial must not halt global progress
Reactionary policies of the US will make the hard task of the energy transition far more difficult
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Trump’s climate denial must not halt global progress on.ft.com/486TrVC | opinion
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The Paris agreement is not perfect but don’t write it off on.ft.com/4i1mbCz | opinion
The Paris agreement is not perfect but don’t write it off
Despite limits of multilateralism the world would be much worse off without the historic climate accord
on.ft.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
The Paris agreement is not perfect but don’t write it off on.ft.com/4i1mbCz | opinion
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After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/c...
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As the world’s climate and environmental crises worsen, targeted investment in emerging journalists is a critical solution, argues @mongabay.com’s founder and CEO @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social.
Investing in the next generation of environmental journalists (commentary)
The global environmental crisis is also a crisis of information. The destruction of forests, reefs, and rivers proceeds faster than our ability to explain it. Yet in many countries, the people best…
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
As the world’s climate and environmental crises worsen, targeted investment in emerging journalists is a critical solution, argues @mongabay.com’s founder and CEO @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social.
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Climate threat to the Broads - swathes of land will have to be given up to be used as floodplains, to protect homes in areas around Breydon Water and along the Waveney Valley from flooding....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Climate change threatening Norfolk and Suffolk Broads
The outgoing boss of the Broads Authority on the challenges facing his successor and the waterways.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Climate threat to the Broads - swathes of land will have to be given up to be used as floodplains, to protect homes in areas around Breydon Water and along the Waveney Valley from flooding....
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Environmental groups have won a landmark case against a project to drill for offshore gas in Italy's Po Delta, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve.
The 500 km2 wetlands located around an hour south of Venice are some of the largest and richest in the Mediterranean. www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
The 500 km2 wetlands located around an hour south of Venice are some of the largest and richest in the Mediterranean. www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling
Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions.
www.euronews.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Environmental groups have won a landmark case against a project to drill for offshore gas in Italy's Po Delta, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve.
The 500 km2 wetlands located around an hour south of Venice are some of the largest and richest in the Mediterranean. www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
The 500 km2 wetlands located around an hour south of Venice are some of the largest and richest in the Mediterranean. www.euronews.com/green/2024/1...
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“The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion: The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.”
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion
The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.
www.thenation.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
“The Media Is Complicit in the Climate Confusion: The vast majority of people want their governments to take climate action—but most wrongly think they’re in the minority. The media is partly to blame.”
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com
Via @amywestervelt.bsky.social in @thenation.com