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.
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.
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Appointment: 11 November 2025
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointment.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...
Almost home after 10 days on the road in Europe talking geothermal energy. Nice to finish it seeing some drill rigs and pumping tests for a new aquifer thermal energy storage system.
October 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Almost home after 10 days on the road in Europe talking geothermal energy. Nice to finish it seeing some drill rigs and pumping tests for a new aquifer thermal energy storage system.
I had been watching this develop from afar and wanted to say a massive well done to all the northern cave rescue teams and others assisting. It was a huge effort in a challenging location and conditions.
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Cavers safe after 30-hour rescue during Storm Amy in Wharfedale
Rescue teams battled severe weather and flooding at Dowber Gill Passage in the Yorkshire Dales.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I had been watching this develop from afar and wanted to say a massive well done to all the northern cave rescue teams and others assisting. It was a huge effort in a challenging location and conditions.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There are way worse places to be on a work trip.
October 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
There are way worse places to be on a work trip.
Reposted by Fleur Loveridge
🏗️Tech developed by @drleonblack.bsky.social & Prof Theo Hanein at @universityofleeds.bsky.social will help recycle rubble in Ukraine into building materials. Lviv researchers, collaborating on the project, visited the University for training & knowledge exchange.
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Leeds experts in rubble recycling scheme to help rebuild Ukraine - BBC News
University of Leeds experts are sharing technology to recycle debris from the conflict with Russia.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🏗️Tech developed by @drleonblack.bsky.social & Prof Theo Hanein at @universityofleeds.bsky.social will help recycle rubble in Ukraine into building materials. Lviv researchers, collaborating on the project, visited the University for training & knowledge exchange.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Summer is definitely over in this country
September 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Summer is definitely over in this country
I am waiting for the Highland Chieftan. Somehow adventures are always better when you go by train.
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Highland Chieftain - Wikipedia
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September 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
I am waiting for the Highland Chieftan. Somehow adventures are always better when you go by train.
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I suspect when you are a Black Sea state its easy to know what side you are on.
September 15, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I suspect when you are a Black Sea state its easy to know what side you are on.
A lovely morning to be in London!. And an excellent day at the Ground Engineering Sustainability & Resilience event, presenting on the @universityofleeds.bsky.social @geosolutions.bsky.social Geothermal Campus. Very uplifting to see the real enthusiasm & actions for a lower carbon industry.
September 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A lovely morning to be in London!. And an excellent day at the Ground Engineering Sustainability & Resilience event, presenting on the @universityofleeds.bsky.social @geosolutions.bsky.social Geothermal Campus. Very uplifting to see the real enthusiasm & actions for a lower carbon industry.
Hollie for England captain
An emergency episode of No Balls the Cricket Podcast, in which Kate Cross takes Alex Hartley through Northern Superchargers' championship winning campaign in The Hundred.
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BBC Radio 5 Live - Test Match Special, No Balls: EMERGENCY - Crossy’s won The Hundred!
Alex & Crossy convene because of Crossy’s Hundred glory!
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September 2, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Hollie for England captain
Last week I stood atop Paglia Orba. Known as the Matterhorn of Corsica, although obviously much much easier else I would not have been there. It felt like the beginning of the end of five months of struggle, in which I have had few adventures to share on here.
August 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Last week I stood atop Paglia Orba. Known as the Matterhorn of Corsica, although obviously much much easier else I would not have been there. It felt like the beginning of the end of five months of struggle, in which I have had few adventures to share on here.
Had an unexpected stab of sorrow today. Realised it was the anniversary of VJ day. 80 yrs to the day since my mum was concieved as my grandparents celebrated the end of the war. Born mid May the following year. She would have been 79 now, but passed away 10 years ago. Miss her still.
August 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Had an unexpected stab of sorrow today. Realised it was the anniversary of VJ day. 80 yrs to the day since my mum was concieved as my grandparents celebrated the end of the war. Born mid May the following year. She would have been 79 now, but passed away 10 years ago. Miss her still.
📣Job alert: geophysicist required for seismic interpretation at shallow geothermal research sites. Its only a short term role, but is on the existing SmartRes Project (www.imperial.ac.uk/earth-scienc...) with @geophysics-adam.bsky.social @geosolutions.bsky.social.
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Geothermal Seismology
Salary: Grade 7 (£41,064 – £48,822 p.a. depending on experience) University of Leeds (with scope for hybrid working). We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you an ambitious geoph...
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August 15, 2025 at 6:35 AM
📣Job alert: geophysicist required for seismic interpretation at shallow geothermal research sites. Its only a short term role, but is on the existing SmartRes Project (www.imperial.ac.uk/earth-scienc...) with @geophysics-adam.bsky.social @geosolutions.bsky.social.
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Reposted by Fleur Loveridge
BGS has launched the UK Geothermal Platform, which provides national- to local-scale information on geothermal potential.
Geothermal technologies have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, supporting the energy transition to net zero in the UK.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-pla...
Geothermal technologies have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, supporting the energy transition to net zero in the UK.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-pla...
August 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
BGS has launched the UK Geothermal Platform, which provides national- to local-scale information on geothermal potential.
Geothermal technologies have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, supporting the energy transition to net zero in the UK.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-pla...
Geothermal technologies have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, supporting the energy transition to net zero in the UK.
www.bgs.ac.uk/news/new-pla...
Reposted by Fleur Loveridge
It's no exaggeration to say that heating will determine whether the UK can meet its climate obligations over the next few years.
We've made some progress over the last year, but there is a daunting amount still to do...
We've made some progress over the last year, but there is a daunting amount still to do...
June 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
It's no exaggeration to say that heating will determine whether the UK can meet its climate obligations over the next few years.
We've made some progress over the last year, but there is a daunting amount still to do...
We've made some progress over the last year, but there is a daunting amount still to do...
Reposted by Fleur Loveridge
The Climate Change Committee has put out its annual progress report today.
While it highlights some progress on EVs and heat pumps, some things haven’t changed:
a) heating is still the big problem child
b) make electricity cheap is still the top policy rec
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
While it highlights some progress on EVs and heat pumps, some things haven’t changed:
a) heating is still the big problem child
b) make electricity cheap is still the top policy rec
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
Progress in reducing emissions - 2025 report to Parliament - Climate Change Committee
Presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 36 (1) of the Climate Change Act 2008. This report was laid…
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June 25, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The Climate Change Committee has put out its annual progress report today.
While it highlights some progress on EVs and heat pumps, some things haven’t changed:
a) heating is still the big problem child
b) make electricity cheap is still the top policy rec
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
While it highlights some progress on EVs and heat pumps, some things haven’t changed:
a) heating is still the big problem child
b) make electricity cheap is still the top policy rec
www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
And substantially about buildings and substantially about heat. We know what to do. Its time to do it.
JUST DROPPED: The latest Climate Change Committee progress report is out, and the top 5 recommendations are all about cutting energy demand.
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June 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
And substantially about buildings and substantially about heat. We know what to do. Its time to do it.