Fleur Loveridge
@undertheground.bsky.social
Cave explorer. Prof Geo-Energy Engineering University of Leeds. Posts about: hills, dales, potholes, energy, infrastructure, resilience, women's cricket.
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📌 Gaping Gill is the highest unbroken underground waterfall in the UK
Fell Beck crashes 100m to the floor of the cavern before draining through to Ingleborough Cave. The main chamber measures 129m long, 31m high, and 25m wide.
📸Martyn Farr
#ChristmasCalendar #YorkshireDales
December 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📌 Gaping Gill is the highest unbroken underground waterfall in the UK
Fell Beck crashes 100m to the floor of the cavern before draining through to Ingleborough Cave. The main chamber measures 129m long, 31m high, and 25m wide.
📸Martyn Farr
#ChristmasCalendar #YorkshireDales
Almost a year since the Bridgewater Canal embankment failure. Canal embankments are the oldest of UK infrastructure, are deteriorating & at risk from climate change. Impounding water, they have high potential failure consequences. We more action to understand their condition and improve resilience.
Once again an embankment failure is labelled as a "sinkhole". Incredibly frustrating - theBBC even says in the article that "Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) said it was responding to a landslip and confirmed a canal was affected."
December 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Almost a year since the Bridgewater Canal embankment failure. Canal embankments are the oldest of UK infrastructure, are deteriorating & at risk from climate change. Impounding water, they have high potential failure consequences. We more action to understand their condition and improve resilience.
Leeds is the largest city in Europe without some sort of rapid mass transit system.
And they build the Christmas market on the cycle routes making it harder for me to get to work for 6 weeks of the year.
Roll on the tram.
And they build the Christmas market on the cycle routes making it harder for me to get to work for 6 weeks of the year.
Roll on the tram.
Re: Leeds tram…
It’s worth remembering that there are only a handful of cities in England that already have decent sized knowledge service sectors, where mass transit is very likely to make a difference. Leeds is one of those cities.
It’s worth remembering that there are only a handful of cities in England that already have decent sized knowledge service sectors, where mass transit is very likely to make a difference. Leeds is one of those cities.
December 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Leeds is the largest city in Europe without some sort of rapid mass transit system.
And they build the Christmas market on the cycle routes making it harder for me to get to work for 6 weeks of the year.
Roll on the tram.
And they build the Christmas market on the cycle routes making it harder for me to get to work for 6 weeks of the year.
Roll on the tram.
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NEW RESEARCH: UK heat pumps can perform far better than many think.
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW RESEARCH: UK heat pumps can perform far better than many think.
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Literally the most important story in UK politics today. A low discount rate unlocks public investment in a much bigger array of infrastructure projects, as it changes how Government accounts for the future benefits of them.
HM Treasury have confirmed the review of the 'discount rate' used in the Green Book.
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Chief Secretary appoints experts to lead review of Green Book discount rate
Review will ensure government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Literally the most important story in UK politics today. A low discount rate unlocks public investment in a much bigger array of infrastructure projects, as it changes how Government accounts for the future benefits of them.
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Using old coal mines to heat homes?
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
December 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Using old coal mines to heat homes?
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
Gateshead is doing it.
Their mine-water project—the UK’s largest—draws 15°C water from boreholes, uses heat pumps to boost it to 80°C, and sends that heat through an underground network.
The system now warms 350+ homes and 23 buildings.
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📢 ThreeLeeds students were involved in the University of York’s Deep Geothermal Project.
The geophysics undergraduates gained hands-on field-work experience installing seismic sensors and learning how seismic surveys operate.
👀 Learn more about their experience: tinyurl.com/4mtxrhx8
The geophysics undergraduates gained hands-on field-work experience installing seismic sensors and learning how seismic surveys operate.
👀 Learn more about their experience: tinyurl.com/4mtxrhx8
Leeds Students Involved in York’s Deep Geothermal Project
Leeds geophysics students contributed to the University of York’s Deep Geothermal Project to support the UK’s growing geothermal research.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
📢 ThreeLeeds students were involved in the University of York’s Deep Geothermal Project.
The geophysics undergraduates gained hands-on field-work experience installing seismic sensors and learning how seismic surveys operate.
👀 Learn more about their experience: tinyurl.com/4mtxrhx8
The geophysics undergraduates gained hands-on field-work experience installing seismic sensors and learning how seismic surveys operate.
👀 Learn more about their experience: tinyurl.com/4mtxrhx8
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“Underground worlds – caves of the Yorkshire Dales and Vietnam” is a new exhibition showcasing how Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and the Yorkshire Dales boast some of the largest and longest cave systems 👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/international-caving-exhibition-opens-in-hawes/
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/international-caving-exhibition-opens-in-hawes/
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“Underground worlds – caves of the Yorkshire Dales and Vietnam” is a new exhibition showcasing how Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and the Yorkshire Dales boast some of the largest and longest cave systems 👇
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/international-caving-exhibition-opens-in-hawes/
https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/international-caving-exhibition-opens-in-hawes/
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In case you missed it, Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social and Dr Emma Bramham presented at the GeoGrid Show & Tell event organised by project partner LCP Delta @lcp-delta.bsky.social at the end of September.
🎧 Listen to the talk: tinyurl.com/2vthca6h
🎧 Listen to the talk: tinyurl.com/2vthca6h
GeoGrid
Hear from the GeoGrid project team as they discuss the learnings and insights from their Alpha Round 4 project. GeoGrid is exploring the use of Geothermal Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) to store renewable electricity as heat with Leeds University as a trial site
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December 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In case you missed it, Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social and Dr Emma Bramham presented at the GeoGrid Show & Tell event organised by project partner LCP Delta @lcp-delta.bsky.social at the end of September.
🎧 Listen to the talk: tinyurl.com/2vthca6h
🎧 Listen to the talk: tinyurl.com/2vthca6h
We have a new (open access) paper on the opportunities (and challenges) for ground source heat pumps systems using shared ground loops (SGL).
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
December 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We have a new (open access) paper on the opportunities (and challenges) for ground source heat pumps systems using shared ground loops (SGL).
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...
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Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social will present the University of Leeds Geothermal Campus project at the West Midlands Regional Group of the Geological Society of London.
📅 09 December 2025
⌛ 18:30 - 19:30
📍 Mott MacDonald offices, Birmingham & online
Register 🔗 bit.ly/4rynn4y
📅 09 December 2025
⌛ 18:30 - 19:30
📍 Mott MacDonald offices, Birmingham & online
Register 🔗 bit.ly/4rynn4y
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social will present the University of Leeds Geothermal Campus project at the West Midlands Regional Group of the Geological Society of London.
📅 09 December 2025
⌛ 18:30 - 19:30
📍 Mott MacDonald offices, Birmingham & online
Register 🔗 bit.ly/4rynn4y
📅 09 December 2025
⌛ 18:30 - 19:30
📍 Mott MacDonald offices, Birmingham & online
Register 🔗 bit.ly/4rynn4y
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🌍 Shaping a Low-Carbon Future 🌍
Our colleagues, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social, are helping unlock the potential of geothermal energy in UK cities through the SmartRes project.
More about the project👉 tinyurl.com/39bsbnww
Our colleagues, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social, are helping unlock the potential of geothermal energy in UK cities through the SmartRes project.
More about the project👉 tinyurl.com/39bsbnww
The SmartRes Project: Advancing Shallow Geothermal Systems in the UK : Geosolutions Leeds
The UK has come a long way in decarbonising electricity. With the closure of the country’s last coal-fired power station, we’ve entered a new era of cleaner energy. Yet, one major challenge remains: h...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🌍 Shaping a Low-Carbon Future 🌍
Our colleagues, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social, are helping unlock the potential of geothermal energy in UK cities through the SmartRes project.
More about the project👉 tinyurl.com/39bsbnww
Our colleagues, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and Prof Fleur Loveridge @undertheground.bsky.social, are helping unlock the potential of geothermal energy in UK cities through the SmartRes project.
More about the project👉 tinyurl.com/39bsbnww
So, good that electricity prices are coming down, but a missed opportunity to further incentivise heat pumps by also bringing down the elec to gas price ratio. Its a start, but more work needed.
We've got some Nesta reaction to the Budget up, underpinned by some brilliant speedy analysis by my colleague Dan Lewis.
📉 What does the budget mean for energy bills?
www.nesta.org.uk/blog/what-do...
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📉 What does the budget mean for energy bills?
www.nesta.org.uk/blog/what-do...
@nestauk.bsky.social
What does the Budget mean for energy bills?
Major changes to energy bills in the Budget will affect households across the country
www.nesta.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:28 PM
So, good that electricity prices are coming down, but a missed opportunity to further incentivise heat pumps by also bringing down the elec to gas price ratio. Its a start, but more work needed.
I mean, if men can't bat properly, maybe they shouldn't be allowed to play test cricket.
Just weeks after forecasting a record year ahead, Cricket Australia is facing a multi-million dollar drain from the rapid-fire two-day Ashes opener
Two-day Test could cost Cricket Australia millions
CA had earmarked the Ashes to help balance the budget but if short Tests become the theme it may prove difficult
www.espncricinfo.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I mean, if men can't bat properly, maybe they shouldn't be allowed to play test cricket.
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Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures.
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study
Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures.
Time to remember one of the best official football songs youtu.be/2T68AXsUAEI?...
Del Amitri - Don't Come Home Too Soon (Official Team Scotland Song World Cup '98)
YouTube video by DelAmitriVEVO
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November 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Time to remember one of the best official football songs youtu.be/2T68AXsUAEI?...
Including with responsibility for geothermal energy.
Dr Alan Whitehead CBE has been appointed as Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in the House of Lords.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Appointment: 11 November 2025
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.
www.gov.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Including with responsibility for geothermal energy.
More geothermal in the news: this time mine water heat and its potential to heat homes across much of the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Flooded UK coalmines could provide low-carbon cheap heat ‘for generations’
Report says proven technology could benefit thousands in poor quality housing and help UK meet carbon reduction targets
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:06 PM
More geothermal in the news: this time mine water heat and its potential to heat homes across much of the UK. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We need a lot more of the utility model showcased here to get our heating decarbonised: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Geothermal energy from heat pumps could heat all Cardiff homes
Traffic and people on Cardiff's streets causes what has been called
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We need a lot more of the utility model showcased here to get our heating decarbonised: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Today is a good day to remind people that it is an order of magnitude safer to travel by train than by car.
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Today is a good day to remind people that it is an order of magnitude safer to travel by train than by car.
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A train has derailed near to Shap in Cumbria in northern England after it struck a landslide. Fortunately, it remained upright, so there is no loss of life. Some people have suffered minor injuries.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
West Coast Main Line: Train derails in Cumbria with 'days' of disruption expected
The train was carrying around 85 passengers when it derailed at 06:10 - Avanti West Coast advises customers not to travel north of Preston today.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A train has derailed near to Shap in Cumbria in northern England after it struck a landslide. Fortunately, it remained upright, so there is no loss of life. Some people have suffered minor injuries.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...
Lots of noise (rightly) about Gaza. Some about Ukraine. But always less about Sudan and Myanmar. The world must not stand by and forget about these places.
A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
Sudanese survivors of el-Fasher siege tell the BBC about RSF brutality | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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November 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Lots of noise (rightly) about Gaza. Some about Ukraine. But always less about Sudan and Myanmar. The world must not stand by and forget about these places.
A pleasure to participate in the discussions this morning about how our transition to net zero can improves peoples' lives and the role that geothermal energy can play.
We were delighted in the Priestley Centre to welcome Climate Minister, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social today on her first UK Ministerial visit!
She met with leading climate researchers, explored our innovation projects, and filmed a Q&A with our director, Professor Piers Forster which will be shared soon!
She met with leading climate researchers, explored our innovation projects, and filmed a Q&A with our director, Professor Piers Forster which will be shared soon!
October 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A pleasure to participate in the discussions this morning about how our transition to net zero can improves peoples' lives and the role that geothermal energy can play.
Some spectacular cloud conditions this weekend.
October 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Some spectacular cloud conditions this weekend.
Sport, friendship, exploration, and some of the most beautiful places on the planet. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Caving: 'Some like golf, some like football - we go underground' - BBC News
Following an arduous rescue of three cavers in Yorkshire, the BBC explores the world of caving.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Sport, friendship, exploration, and some of the most beautiful places on the planet. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...