Stefan Urbat
@stefanurb.bsky.social
Pirat,Dipl.-Phys.,Ex-Stadtrat Stuttgart(2014-2024),Fan von http://allianz-mtv-stuttgart.de #Scientists4Future geboren bei 320 ppm CO2(geglättet)Spezialinteressen: Erdsystemanalyse und Fusionsenergie/special interests Earth system analysis and fusion energy
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COP events drive the annual climate reporting season. The State of the Cryosphere 2025 report however, stands out. The report shows that critical thresholds have already been exceeded - its a must read.
My summary and thoughts: drtomharris.substack.com/p/we-cannot-...
#climatechange #cryosphere
My summary and thoughts: drtomharris.substack.com/p/we-cannot-...
#climatechange #cryosphere
We cannot negotiate with the melting point of ice.
The 2025 State of the Cryosphere Report reveals accelerating losses of ice sheets, mountain glaciers, sea ice and permafrost. This impacts everyone, but growing damage could still be reduced - barely.
drtomharris.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
COP events drive the annual climate reporting season. The State of the Cryosphere 2025 report however, stands out. The report shows that critical thresholds have already been exceeded - its a must read.
My summary and thoughts: drtomharris.substack.com/p/we-cannot-...
#climatechange #cryosphere
My summary and thoughts: drtomharris.substack.com/p/we-cannot-...
#climatechange #cryosphere
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Spannend. Staaten des Globalen Südens haben gestern in einem gemeinsamen Vorstoß einen Mechanismus für "Just Transition" gefordert. Hier geht es darum, die grüne Transformation gerecht für alle zu gestalten, wie werden neue Jobs geschaffen, Armut verhindert. #COP30
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Spannend. Staaten des Globalen Südens haben gestern in einem gemeinsamen Vorstoß einen Mechanismus für "Just Transition" gefordert. Hier geht es darum, die grüne Transformation gerecht für alle zu gestalten, wie werden neue Jobs geschaffen, Armut verhindert. #COP30
#fusionenergy gets its first insurance product opposed to fission, an important step to limit costs for building fusion power plants and their components: www.reinsurancene.ws/tokio-marine...
Tokio Marine GX and Northcourt launch NC Fusion, Lloyd’s first insurance facility for nuclear fusion projects - Reinsurance News
Tokio Marine GX (TMGX) and specialist MGA Northcourt, part of the Optio Group, have introduced NC Fusion, the first insurance facility within the Lloyd’s
www.reinsurancene.ws
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
#fusionenergy gets its first insurance product opposed to fission, an important step to limit costs for building fusion power plants and their components: www.reinsurancene.ws/tokio-marine...
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Am Mittwoch soll der Landtag über die Gesetzesänderung abstimmen. Das Gesetz würde der Polizei erlauben, Software wie Palantir Gotham mit realen personenbezogenen Daten zu trainieren. #Piraten #Palantir #Stuttgart #Datenschutz #Überwachung #LTW26 www.piratenpartei-bw.de/2025/11/10/g...
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Am Mittwoch soll der Landtag über die Gesetzesänderung abstimmen. Das Gesetz würde der Polizei erlauben, Software wie Palantir Gotham mit realen personenbezogenen Daten zu trainieren. #Piraten #Palantir #Stuttgart #Datenschutz #Überwachung #LTW26 www.piratenpartei-bw.de/2025/11/10/g...
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This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
This a big deal: "China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months"
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
China's economy has grown by ~5% in the last year, so this comprehensively debunks the idea (again) that emissions are tied to growth. So yes, faster progress needed, but this is how you turn the corner.
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Existing tools that work out the carbon footprint of flights greatly underestimate their warming impact, say the makers of a new calculator
Your flight emissions are way higher than carbon calculators suggest
Existing tools that work out the carbon footprint of flights greatly underestimate their warming impact, say the makers of a new calculator
www.newscientist.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Existing tools that work out the carbon footprint of flights greatly underestimate their warming impact, say the makers of a new calculator
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Der Faschist Sellner beklagt: Da das Bundesverwaltungsgericht sein "Remigration" Konzept als verfassungsfeindlich erklärt habe, würde das ja heißen, dass ein "guter Teil der AfD-Forderungen" ebenfalls verfassungsfeindlich sei.
Er ist kurz davor, es zu verstehen.
Er ist kurz davor, es zu verstehen.
November 11, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Der Faschist Sellner beklagt: Da das Bundesverwaltungsgericht sein "Remigration" Konzept als verfassungsfeindlich erklärt habe, würde das ja heißen, dass ein "guter Teil der AfD-Forderungen" ebenfalls verfassungsfeindlich sei.
Er ist kurz davor, es zu verstehen.
Er ist kurz davor, es zu verstehen.
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Hey ice sheet types! 👋
The memes about the insane number of starter packs on this thing motivated me to create one more.
Please let me know who I am missing from the ice sheet world. 👇
go.bsky.app/4SxszWw
November 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Hey ice sheet types! 👋
The memes about the insane number of starter packs on this thing motivated me to create one more.
Please let me know who I am missing from the ice sheet world. 👇
go.bsky.app/4SxszWw
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November 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Ongoing failure to agree AR7 timeline is ‘unprecedented’ in IPCC history. Governments have, once again, failed to agree on a timeline for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) seventh assessment cycle. [Stalin would be pleased] pdpwbj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijo...
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Ongoing failure to agree AR7 timeline is ‘unprecedented’ in IPCC history. Governments have, once again, failed to agree on a timeline for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) seventh assessment cycle. [Stalin would be pleased] pdpwbj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijo...
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We are calling on the Liberal Party to resist caving in to pressure to abandon net zero, as doing so will put Australian lives at risk.
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 AM
We are calling on the Liberal Party to resist caving in to pressure to abandon net zero, as doing so will put Australian lives at risk.
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
Read our full media release here: www.dea.org.au/doctors_desc...
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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/environment/...
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/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 9:04 PM
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/environment/...
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/environment/...
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The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball:
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The temperature at Cop30: Trump’s absence better than a US wrecking ball:
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
After bully-like behavior last month over a small emissions levy, diplomats will be relieved if the US stays away from climate talks.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Cop30 live: US news networks absent as crucial climate talks begin in Brazil.
Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: US news networks absent as crucial climate talks begin in Brazil
Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Cop30 live: US news networks absent as crucial climate talks begin in Brazil.
Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Ministers and high-ranking officials from nearly 200 countries have gathered in the Amazonian city of Belem, with Brazil insisting this will be ‘the Cop of implementation’.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Inaction is contagious. My take as we head into COP30:
Governments and Billionaires Retreat Ahead of COP30 Climate Talks
Worldwide, every other week seems to bring a new climate-related crisis. Increasingly, the response has seemed to be a dulled acceptance.
www.newyorker.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Inaction is contagious. My take as we head into COP30:
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Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief.
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief.
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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BBC News - Fight fake news and defeat climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Fight fake news and climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
The world must "defeat" climate denialism and fake news, Brazil's President Lula da Silva tells UN climate summit.
www.bbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
BBC News - Fight fake news and defeat climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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We’re pleased to announce that Marvi Matos Rodriguez has joined Zap Energy as Senior Vice President of Technology, bringing exceptional leadership in complex systems engineering from Boeing, Blue Origin, and the National Science Foundation. Read more: www.zapenergy.com/news/marvi-m...
Marvi Matos Rodriguez joins Zap Energy as Senior Vice President of Technology
Dr. Matos Rodriguez brings leadership experience from Boeing, Blue Origin, and the National Science Foundation to accelerate Zap Energy's mission of bringing fusion energy to the grid.
www.zapenergy.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We’re pleased to announce that Marvi Matos Rodriguez has joined Zap Energy as Senior Vice President of Technology, bringing exceptional leadership in complex systems engineering from Boeing, Blue Origin, and the National Science Foundation. Read more: www.zapenergy.com/news/marvi-m...
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The consensus is that the electrification of transportation will destroy 5 million barrels per day of oil demand by 2030.
In this new piece I argue that this number is too low for a bunch of reasons.
In this new piece I argue that this number is too low for a bunch of reasons.
Gluttons For Punishment: Oil Industry Doubles Down Against Reality
The world is facing a multi-year oil glut where the oil producers will be pumping more oil out of the ground than the world is using. This will keep oil prices at low levels – likely well below the le...
powering-the-planet.ghost.io
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The consensus is that the electrification of transportation will destroy 5 million barrels per day of oil demand by 2030.
In this new piece I argue that this number is too low for a bunch of reasons.
In this new piece I argue that this number is too low for a bunch of reasons.
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“Wir in Deutschland importieren fossile Brennstoffe für mehr als 80 Milliarden Euro pro Jahr. Das ist buchstäblich verbranntes Geld.
Sogar in Deutschland verkaufen sich Wärmepumpen, allen Kampagnen, aller Desinformation zum Trotz, längst besser als Gasheizungen.”
www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Sogar in Deutschland verkaufen sich Wärmepumpen, allen Kampagnen, aller Desinformation zum Trotz, längst besser als Gasheizungen.”
www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Meinung: Klimakonferenz in Brasilien: Fünf Gründe, warum diese COP ein Erfolg werden könnte
Bei der Klimakonferenz im brasilianischen Belém gibt es Grund zur Hoffnung. Das zeigt sich schon an der Autokolonne, in der Brasiliens Präsident Lula beim Gipfeltreffen vorfuhr.
www.spiegel.de
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“Wir in Deutschland importieren fossile Brennstoffe für mehr als 80 Milliarden Euro pro Jahr. Das ist buchstäblich verbranntes Geld.
Sogar in Deutschland verkaufen sich Wärmepumpen, allen Kampagnen, aller Desinformation zum Trotz, längst besser als Gasheizungen.”
www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
Sogar in Deutschland verkaufen sich Wärmepumpen, allen Kampagnen, aller Desinformation zum Trotz, längst besser als Gasheizungen.”
www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft...
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As COP30 (UN meeting on climate change) begins, 10 years into the Paris Agreement, US emissions are about as high as ever, due substantially to methane pollution from oil and gas systems. The US is the world's worst cumulative climate polluter, nearly 2x China, and is not participating in COP30.
New paper. I wish this wasn't the case, but most progress on reducing US greenhouse gas emissions is likely spurious. Why? EPA underestimates methane emissions from oil and gas. Relevant today as Repubs vote to gut IRA's methane monitoring/mitigation program. 🧵
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lL4K_6se4...
authors.elsevier.com/a/1lL4K_6se4...
November 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As COP30 (UN meeting on climate change) begins, 10 years into the Paris Agreement, US emissions are about as high as ever, due substantially to methane pollution from oil and gas systems. The US is the world's worst cumulative climate polluter, nearly 2x China, and is not participating in COP30.
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Analysis: China is not only powering the shift to clean energy, but becoming a driving force in climate diplomacy, filling a vacuum left by the U.S. and E.U.
As U.N. climate negotiations get underway, China is staking its claim to the leadership role.
As U.N. climate negotiations get underway, China is staking its claim to the leadership role.
As U.S. and E.U. Retreat on Climate, China Takes the Leadership Role
As U.N. talks get underway, China is emerging as a key leader in international climate efforts. It is empowering the global energy transition, and along with India and Brazil, is becoming the driving ...
e360.yale.edu
November 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Analysis: China is not only powering the shift to clean energy, but becoming a driving force in climate diplomacy, filling a vacuum left by the U.S. and E.U.
As U.N. climate negotiations get underway, China is staking its claim to the leadership role.
As U.N. climate negotiations get underway, China is staking its claim to the leadership role.
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Ongoing failure to agree assessment report timeline is ‘unprecedented’ in IPCC history
- certain countries’ opposition is a “clear tactic for playing down the importance of climate science"
#climatecrisis
By @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org et al
www.carbonbrief.org/ongoing-fail...
- certain countries’ opposition is a “clear tactic for playing down the importance of climate science"
#climatecrisis
By @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org et al
www.carbonbrief.org/ongoing-fail...
Ongoing failure to agree AR7 timeline is ‘unprecedented’ in IPCC history - Carbon Brief
Governments have, once again, failed to agree on a timeline for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) seventh assessment cycle (AR7)
www.carbonbrief.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Ongoing failure to agree assessment report timeline is ‘unprecedented’ in IPCC history
- certain countries’ opposition is a “clear tactic for playing down the importance of climate science"
#climatecrisis
By @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org et al
www.carbonbrief.org/ongoing-fail...
- certain countries’ opposition is a “clear tactic for playing down the importance of climate science"
#climatecrisis
By @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org et al
www.carbonbrief.org/ongoing-fail...