Prof. Rob McLeod
@robscot.bsky.social
Professor of Building Physics and Sustainable Design at TU Graz 🇪🇺
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#IndoorAirQuality #Ventilation #BuildingPhysics #EnergyPolicy
#LowCarbonBuildings #Resilience
#ClimateCrisis #Health&Wellbeing #SocialJustice #ED&I/DEI
Everything is connected...
#IndoorAirQuality #Ventilation #BuildingPhysics #EnergyPolicy
#LowCarbonBuildings #Resilience
#ClimateCrisis #Health&Wellbeing #SocialJustice #ED&I/DEI
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Prof. Rob McLeod
@robscot.bsky.social
· Jun 30
Air Quality Matters - Podcast Page
The Air Quality Matters Podcast is a weekly conversation with leaders in air quality and ventilation from across the globe.
www.airqualitymatters.net
It was a real pleasure to speak to @airqualitymatters.bsky.social about our recent #ImpAQS report on air quality in #Austrian #schools, and the wider implications of this study for the future of ventilation and air quality in schools everywhere.
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www.airqualitymatters.net/podcast
shorturl.at/FAoGy
www.airqualitymatters.net/podcast
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Meet Hannah Spencer - Green MP candidate for Gorton and Denton, and the only vote to stop Reform.
February 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Meet Hannah Spencer - Green MP candidate for Gorton and Denton, and the only vote to stop Reform.
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Reform Vs Green.
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gorton and Denton by-election: Zack Polanski urges 'hope over hate'
Zack Polanski joined candidate Hannah Spencer, a councillor and plumber, on the campaign trail.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Reform Vs Green.
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hate Vs Hope.
Hundreds and hundreds of people out on the streets today making sure hope wins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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January 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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"A good first step would be to replace the fossil fuel sponsorship of the Tour Down Under. You cannot sell health, human performance, and the future, while promoting businesses that actively undermine that future."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
As Adelaide rolls out the welcome mat to cycling world for Tour Down Under, I feel ashamed | Maeve Plouffe
Australia’s WorldTour race on my local roads fills me with pride, but as the years go on it feels like hosting international friends in a house that is visibly on fire
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 9:14 AM
"A good first step would be to replace the fossil fuel sponsorship of the Tour Down Under. You cannot sell health, human performance, and the future, while promoting businesses that actively undermine that future."
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...
Study shows that using a simple saline solution nasal spray regularly reduces risk and severity of colds, flu, and other respiratory viral infections by around 25%...
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/07...
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/07...
Over-counter nasal sprays could keep colds and flu at bay, study finds
Over-counter nasal sprays could keep colds and flu at bay, study finds
www.southampton.ac.uk
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Study shows that using a simple saline solution nasal spray regularly reduces risk and severity of colds, flu, and other respiratory viral infections by around 25%...
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/07...
www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2024/07...
Back in the Autumn, No.10 blocked the publication of a report into the risks the UK could face if climate change causes ecosystems around the world to collapse. On Tuesday, after an FOI request, it published the report. But it turns out, that wasn't the full version. www.thetimes.com/uk/environme...
Suppressed climate report warned of mass migration and nuclear war
Unabridged document said disappearing forests and rivers drying up could drive people to Europe and lead to conflict in Asia
www.thetimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 AM
January 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM
The government’s delay in publishing its national security assessment on biodiversity loss & ecosystem collapse is inexcusable. Much of the content is already out of date.
The science/evidence, national security implications & solutions are clear. There's absolutely no justification to delay action.
The science/evidence, national security implications & solutions are clear. There's absolutely no justification to delay action.
"Although the security agenda is dominated by [] Trump’s territorial ambitions, the breakdown of nature is not a side issue that can be buried behind headlines. It’s a national security threat and should be treated with the same seriousness as any military risk."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
January 27, 2026 at 7:26 AM
The heavily redacted UK national security assessment "Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security" is an eye opener, even when you know what's coming... more shocking is that the govt buried the full report!!
#dontlookup
#FOI
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
#dontlookup
#FOI
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM
The heavily redacted UK national security assessment "Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security" is an eye opener, even when you know what's coming... more shocking is that the govt buried the full report!!
#dontlookup
#FOI
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
#dontlookup
#FOI
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...
Hands up all those who believe the American authorities can impartially investigate their own wrong-doing?
#bluewallofsilence
#bluewallofsilence
Merz on Minnesota: I assume that the American authorities will now really clarify whether it was necessary to shoot here, whether there really was a threat to the officers involved. In any case, I have to say I find this level of use of violence in the USA worrying, to put it that way.
January 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Hands up all those who believe the American authorities can impartially investigate their own wrong-doing?
#bluewallofsilence
#bluewallofsilence
"Although the security agenda is dominated by [] Trump’s territorial ambitions, the breakdown of nature is not a side issue that can be buried behind headlines. It’s a national security threat and should be treated with the same seriousness as any military risk."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The government must act now on biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse | Letters
Letters: There is no justification to delay political action on biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse, say Dr Mike Barrett and Dr Steven R Smith, while Olivia Blake MP says the breakdown of nature ...
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:39 PM
"Although the security agenda is dominated by [] Trump’s territorial ambitions, the breakdown of nature is not a side issue that can be buried behind headlines. It’s a national security threat and should be treated with the same seriousness as any military risk."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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And thus Labour shoots itself with precision accuracy in the foot ….
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
BREAKING: Labour’s NEC have blocked Andy Burnham’s candidacy.
January 25, 2026 at 12:17 PM
And thus Labour shoots itself with precision accuracy in the foot ….
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
Fortunately @greenparty.org.uk
will be fighting the by-election to win and offering a powerful alternative to the hate-filled politics of Reform #MakeHopeNormalAgain
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
January 15, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
Bored of peace...
then you've come to the right place!
then you've come to the right place!
The Board of Peace comprises leaders from 18 of the world's least democratic states (plus the US) and its charter pledges $1 billion from each of them to be used at the discretion of the board's chairman (you already know who it is) www.timesofisrael.com/full-text-ch...
January 22, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Bored of peace...
then you've come to the right place!
then you've come to the right place!
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🤔What next for the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent?
The Scottish Government's latest progress report suggests the policy is on track to make significant changes to building standards. A Stage 2 policy consultation is due later in 2026.
https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/?nId=1528
The Scottish Government's latest progress report suggests the policy is on track to make significant changes to building standards. A Stage 2 policy consultation is due later in 2026.
https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/?nId=1528
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🤔What next for the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent?
The Scottish Government's latest progress report suggests the policy is on track to make significant changes to building standards. A Stage 2 policy consultation is due later in 2026.
https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/?nId=1528
The Scottish Government's latest progress report suggests the policy is on track to make significant changes to building standards. A Stage 2 policy consultation is due later in 2026.
https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/news/detail/?nId=1528
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Trump is acting like an international gangster.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Trump is acting like an international gangster.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
The Prime Minister has tried appeasing him for 12 months and has failed. It's time we finally stood up to him and united with our European allies to make him back down.
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UK 'must prepare to kick US troops out of country', Zack Polanski says
www.thenational.scot/news/2577822...
www.thenational.scot/news/2577822...
UK 'must prepare to kick US troops out of country' over Greenland, Zack Polanski says
THE UK Government must “urgently” make a plan on how to remove US military bases from British soil in the wake of Donald Trump’s threats over…
www.thenational.scot
January 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
UK 'must prepare to kick US troops out of country', Zack Polanski says
www.thenational.scot/news/2577822...
www.thenational.scot/news/2577822...
341 flavours of the same thing...
If you're one of the 188 Republicans and 153 Democrats who voted last week to send $3.3B more in military and bombs to Netanyahu as he commits genocide, do not be quoting Dr. MLK this week, who specifically condemned the triple evils of racism, poverty, and militarism.
Reprehensible hypocrisy.
Reprehensible hypocrisy.
January 19, 2026 at 10:04 PM
341 flavours of the same thing...
Billionaires who are "Bored of Peace"...
Because it's hard to make a decent buck, without constantly breaking stuff.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/w...
Because it's hard to make a decent buck, without constantly breaking stuff.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/w...
$1 Billion in Cash Buys a Permanent Seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
www.nytimes.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Billionaires who are "Bored of Peace"...
Because it's hard to make a decent buck, without constantly breaking stuff.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/w...
Because it's hard to make a decent buck, without constantly breaking stuff.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/18/w...
For a minute, I thought they were referring to FFP2 mask mandates and ASHRAE 241 ventilation protocols... alas, the main focus seems to be on hand washing!
Nebraska: Adams Middle School implements protocols as flu season peaks www.knopnews2.com/2026/01/16/a...
Adams Middle School implements protocols as flu season peaks
School officials emphasize prevention measures to keep students healthy
www.knopnews2.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:23 PM
For a minute, I thought they were referring to FFP2 mask mandates and ASHRAE 241 ventilation protocols... alas, the main focus seems to be on hand washing!
42% of Americans see this as a success??
Pollster: 58% of Americans say Trump's second term has been a failure. A year into term number two, Trump's numbers look worse than any other president. Trump is even worse than George W. Bush after Katrina and a long period in the Iraq War. This is really, really bad.
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
42% of Americans see this as a success??
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Hab geträumt, dass
@arminthurnher.bsky.social einen #Club2 moderiert, in dem @markusmarterbauer.bsky.social, @thomasczypionka.bsky.social und @robscot.bsky.social zum Schluss kommen, dass sich der nachträgliche Einbau von Lüftungsanlagen in öff. Schulen recht schnell rechnen würde.
#Luftmilliarde
@arminthurnher.bsky.social einen #Club2 moderiert, in dem @markusmarterbauer.bsky.social, @thomasczypionka.bsky.social und @robscot.bsky.social zum Schluss kommen, dass sich der nachträgliche Einbau von Lüftungsanlagen in öff. Schulen recht schnell rechnen würde.
#Luftmilliarde
January 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Hab geträumt, dass
@arminthurnher.bsky.social einen #Club2 moderiert, in dem @markusmarterbauer.bsky.social, @thomasczypionka.bsky.social und @robscot.bsky.social zum Schluss kommen, dass sich der nachträgliche Einbau von Lüftungsanlagen in öff. Schulen recht schnell rechnen würde.
#Luftmilliarde
@arminthurnher.bsky.social einen #Club2 moderiert, in dem @markusmarterbauer.bsky.social, @thomasczypionka.bsky.social und @robscot.bsky.social zum Schluss kommen, dass sich der nachträgliche Einbau von Lüftungsanlagen in öff. Schulen recht schnell rechnen würde.
#Luftmilliarde
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BREAKING: “Mr Speaker the Prime Minister just looks ridiculous when he won’t tell the truth that Trump has broken international law”
Ed Davey
#PMQs
Ed Davey
#PMQs
January 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
BREAKING: “Mr Speaker the Prime Minister just looks ridiculous when he won’t tell the truth that Trump has broken international law”
Ed Davey
#PMQs
Ed Davey
#PMQs