ClimateHope
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Doing my best to share good quality climate information and promote renewable energy. Born at 317ppm.
The petrostates have humanity's future to answer for, and they let us all down. They will fare no better in a warming world. The citizens will curse them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The petrostates have humanity's future to answer for, and they let us all down. They will fare no better in a warming world. The citizens will curse them.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A 20GW solar farm. Now that's a thought.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘Gobsmacking’ solar farm that could power AI datacentres ‘possibly unparalleled’ in Australia or world
SunCable says massive energy project proposed in NT could position Australia as global leader but critics are concerned about scale
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A 20GW solar farm. Now that's a thought.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
A true picture of the effect of being dependent on fossil fuels. It's a devastating picture. Please share far and wide - people deserve to know the costs of fossil fuels.
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eciu.net/analysis/rep...
Budget: cost of energy crisis exceeds NHS England’s annual health…
Higher energy prices over past four years have cost UK £183bn, with Government borrowing for support schemes adding estimated £2.4bn a year in interest for 14 years.
eciu.net
November 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A true picture of the effect of being dependent on fossil fuels. It's a devastating picture. Please share far and wide - people deserve to know the costs of fossil fuels.
eciu.net/analysis/rep...
eciu.net/analysis/rep...
Australia's Coalition Party is not fit to govern anything, let alone a country.
What a stupid and dishonest approach they are taking.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
What a stupid and dishonest approach they are taking.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Leaked Coalition talking points direct MPs to argue dumping net zero does not conflict with Paris agreement
Exclusive: Guidance distributed to MPs seeks to pre-empt questions about plan’s compatibility with Paris agreement, indicating opposition is aware of potential breach
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Australia's Coalition Party is not fit to govern anything, let alone a country.
What a stupid and dishonest approach they are taking.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
What a stupid and dishonest approach they are taking.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
This would be helpful.
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www.reuters.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This would be helpful.
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www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Time to stop the petrostates holding the #COP30 talks to ransom. We must have a roadmap to get rid of fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 draft text omits mention of fossil fuel phase-out roadmap
Exclusive: Summit leadership releases new text despite 29 nations threatening to block progress without commitment
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Time to stop the petrostates holding the #COP30 talks to ransom. We must have a roadmap to get rid of fossil fuels.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We will see more and more storage alongside renewables so that there is less curtailment and they can sell energy at times of higher prices. Eventually of course, prices will be low(er) 24/7 because of cheap generation and great storage.
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reneweconomy.com.au
November 21, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We will see more and more storage alongside renewables so that there is less curtailment and they can sell energy at times of higher prices. Eventually of course, prices will be low(er) 24/7 because of cheap generation and great storage.
reneweconomy.com.au/four-hour-bi...
reneweconomy.com.au/four-hour-bi...
Australia, pop 27m, has 40GW of solar.
The UK, pop 69m has 20GW of solar.
Per capita, Australia has more than 500% more solar than the UK.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/20/a...
The UK, pop 69m has 20GW of solar.
Per capita, Australia has more than 500% more solar than the UK.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/20/a...
Australia installs 5.2 GW of solar in 2024
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says that Australia installed 5.2 GW of solar capacity in 2024, bringing the national total to 40 GW across distributed and utility-scale systems.
www.pv-magazine.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Australia, pop 27m, has 40GW of solar.
The UK, pop 69m has 20GW of solar.
Per capita, Australia has more than 500% more solar than the UK.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/20/a...
The UK, pop 69m has 20GW of solar.
Per capita, Australia has more than 500% more solar than the UK.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/20/a...
Some teething troubles, but still lower emissions than a normal cargo ship. A good prospect for the future.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Onboard the world’s largest sailing cargo ship: is this the future of travel and transport?
The Neoliner Origin set off on its inaugural two-week voyage from France to the US with the aim of revolutionising the notoriously dirty shipping industry
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Some teething troubles, but still lower emissions than a normal cargo ship. A good prospect for the future.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Very exciting! Not only is wind now the biggest source of UK electricity generation, but we may see a period this year of zero carbon generation: renewables and nuclear only.
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New record for wind-powered electricity in Britain
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) has predicted Britain could hit another milestone in the months ahead by running the grid for a period entirely with zero carbon power, renewables and nuclea...
news.sky.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Very exciting! Not only is wind now the biggest source of UK electricity generation, but we may see a period this year of zero carbon generation: renewables and nuclear only.
news.sky.com/story/new-re...
news.sky.com/story/new-re...
Excellent insights into how to decarbonise heavy industry.
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reneweconomy.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Excellent insights into how to decarbonise heavy industry.
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Good to see how the price of CAES has declined in just 11 years from $10,000 per KWh to $120. Looks like a viable technology for LDES.
www.ess-news.com/2025/11/19/a...
www.ess-news.com/2025/11/19/a...
Adiabatic compressed air storage is viable for 10–100 h applications: research - Energy Storage
Scientists in the UK have compiled a new database of adiabatic compressed air energy storage projects. Using this data, they were able to determine the experience rate and identify the conditions unde...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Good to see how the price of CAES has declined in just 11 years from $10,000 per KWh to $120. Looks like a viable technology for LDES.
www.ess-news.com/2025/11/19/a...
www.ess-news.com/2025/11/19/a...
Good news to see work on decarbonising industrial processes. It will make Europe more competitive.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
EU finalizes €1 billion industrial heat decarbonization pilot auction
The IF25 Heat Auction will offer a fixed premium subsidy to projects that electrify industrial processes using technologies such as heat pumps, induction heating, solar-thermal and geothermal heat sys...
www.pv-magazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Good news to see work on decarbonising industrial processes. It will make Europe more competitive.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
Good - but another order of magnitude is needed.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
Europe’s energy storage capacity on track to pass 100 GW
LCP Delta and Energy Storage Europe say installed storage capacity across the European Union, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Switzerland will exceed 100 GW this month, with battery systems driving th...
www.pv-magazine.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Good - but another order of magnitude is needed.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/19/e...
If you are based in the UK, please sign this petition.
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Don’t scrap the Windfall Tax
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November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
If you are based in the UK, please sign this petition.
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Heat pumps are the answer - along with properly built housing, good insulation and all powered by renewables.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Heat-pump homes put less strain on grid than expected, study shows
Analysis of new-builds in Birmingham suggests all-electric homes not only use less energy but vary in peak usage
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Heat pumps are the answer - along with properly built housing, good insulation and all powered by renewables.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australia is rapidly adding storage to its grid to keep the renewables transformation on track.
www.energy-storage.news/australia-br...
www.energy-storage.news/australia-br...
Australia breaks 40-year pumped hydro drought as 2GWh Kidston project enters the NEM
The 2GWh Kidston Pumped Hydro Project has been registered in the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) Market Management System (MMS).
www.energy-storage.news
November 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Australia is rapidly adding storage to its grid to keep the renewables transformation on track.
www.energy-storage.news/australia-br...
www.energy-storage.news/australia-br...
$19bn - that might pay for one nuclear plant by 2045 if they are lucky.
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apnews.com/article/czec...
Czech Republic plans $19 billion nuclear expansion to double output and end fossil fuel reliance
The Czech Republic plans to build two new reactors at its Dukovany plant to expand the country's nuclear energy capacity.
apnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
$19bn - that might pay for one nuclear plant by 2045 if they are lucky.
apnews.com/article/czec...
apnews.com/article/czec...
This is terrible. Could Iran be the first nation to run out of water? Climate change is not the only cause, but it is a major one. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Iran begins cloud seeding to induce rain during worst drought in decades
Iran’s largest lake has largely dried out and people are resorting to praying for rain in some areas
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is terrible. Could Iran be the first nation to run out of water? Climate change is not the only cause, but it is a major one. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Ending reliance on oil, coal, and gas, and embracing technologies that will only become better and cheaper over time, is not just smart climate policy. It is the best way to improve economic competitiveness and human prosperity for decades to come."
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How to Measure Climate Progress
Gernot Wagner thinks tackling the problem is justified on social and economic grounds, not existential ones.
www.project-syndicate.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
"Ending reliance on oil, coal, and gas, and embracing technologies that will only become better and cheaper over time, is not just smart climate policy. It is the best way to improve economic competitiveness and human prosperity for decades to come."
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www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/m...
Very good!
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reneweconomy.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Very good!
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The prospect of 24/7 solar power is getting closer. Very exciting. I wonder if the ratio of firmed power to storage (15 hours at full discharge) will prove to be a widely accepted metric.
reneweconomy.com.au/suncable-aim...
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reneweconomy.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The prospect of 24/7 solar power is getting closer. Very exciting. I wonder if the ratio of firmed power to storage (15 hours at full discharge) will prove to be a widely accepted metric.
reneweconomy.com.au/suncable-aim...
reneweconomy.com.au/suncable-aim...
This is hugely worrying.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Brazil's Amazon rainforest at risk as key protection under threat
Brazilian farmers want to end a ban on planting soya on cleared land, which critics say would spur deforestation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is hugely worrying.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Useful summary from Hannah about the headlines on the latest IEA report.
Of course the headlines are at best misleading and at worst, simply lies.
www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/iea-curren...
Of course the headlines are at best misleading and at worst, simply lies.
www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/iea-curren...
Will oil and gas consumption keep rising through 2050?
Unpacking some of the assumptions behind the IEA's policy scenarios.
www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Useful summary from Hannah about the headlines on the latest IEA report.
Of course the headlines are at best misleading and at worst, simply lies.
www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/iea-curren...
Of course the headlines are at best misleading and at worst, simply lies.
www.sustainabilitybynumbers.com/p/iea-curren...
Wow. That's some rate of return.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/17/u...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/17/u...
Utility-scale BESS to drive Czechia’s storage market
Aurora Energy Research says regulatory shifts in Czechia are creating strong short-term revenue prospects for utility-scale battery storage, with a two-hour system commissioned next year projected to ...
www.pv-magazine.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wow. That's some rate of return.
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/17/u...
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/17/u...