Damien Meadows
@damienmeadows.bsky.social
Advisor on EU climate action at the European Commission, and lawyer drafting, negotiating and working to implement strong and effective climate policies since 2000
I’d highly recommend it too, I took it this August with an overnight stay in Llanwrtyd and a stopover in Knighton between the morning and afternoon trains to walk to Offa’s dyke and the border. An amazing way to explore Wales by train.
October 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
I’d highly recommend it too, I took it this August with an overnight stay in Llanwrtyd and a stopover in Knighton between the morning and afternoon trains to walk to Offa’s dyke and the border. An amazing way to explore Wales by train.
Here’s the Economist’s take from the last time that the carbon pricing approach was put in question
August 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Here’s the Economist’s take from the last time that the carbon pricing approach was put in question
There’s really a strong parallel, that Jonathan Safran Foer notes in his excellent book ‘We are the Weather’
May 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
There’s really a strong parallel, that Jonathan Safran Foer notes in his excellent book ‘We are the Weather’
Once you get started, you need to get the whole range! Seen at the raffle in the Danish Christmas market in Brussels
February 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Once you get started, you need to get the whole range! Seen at the raffle in the Danish Christmas market in Brussels
India is a model country for sustainable living in many ways, e.g. through cultural awareness and vegetarianism but, as regards transport, it could benefit from the experience of Denmark and the Netherlands (who also have learnt over time).
January 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
India is a model country for sustainable living in many ways, e.g. through cultural awareness and vegetarianism but, as regards transport, it could benefit from the experience of Denmark and the Netherlands (who also have learnt over time).
From personal experience, the awareness of tipping points is a motivation for action. This awareness was also demonstrated in the recent confirmation hearings for European Commission, and I’m glad that our top politicians are aware. hearings.elections.europa.eu/documents/ri...
December 5, 2024 at 8:37 PM
From personal experience, the awareness of tipping points is a motivation for action. This awareness was also demonstrated in the recent confirmation hearings for European Commission, and I’m glad that our top politicians are aware. hearings.elections.europa.eu/documents/ri...
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Happy Halloween!
Apologies, now added.
October 30, 2024 at 5:33 AM
Apologies, now added.
If you see this post, post a photo taken in the mountains
October 30, 2024 at 3:01 AM
If you see this post, post a photo taken in the mountains
Wow, this is quite something. I was involved in the EU legislation that banned SF6 in footwear back in 2006 (screenshot), and had no idea before today that there are credits circulating for their phase out. It’s good that this gets some attention eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
October 29, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Wow, this is quite something. I was involved in the EU legislation that banned SF6 in footwear back in 2006 (screenshot), and had no idea before today that there are credits circulating for their phase out. It’s good that this gets some attention eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-conten...
Hybrid electric aviation has applied for support from the EU ETS and is being supported from its multibillion Innovation Fund (alongside many other innovative projects) #carbonpricing #climateaction
October 23, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Hybrid electric aviation has applied for support from the EU ETS and is being supported from its multibillion Innovation Fund (alongside many other innovative projects) #carbonpricing #climateaction
Advertise your account with just one image.
October 19, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Advertise your account with just one image.
Thanks! We’re up near Reykholt and had given up on seeing them until you posted
September 14, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Thanks! We’re up near Reykholt and had given up on seeing them until you posted
A new book that explains EU climate policy up to the adoption and implementation of the European Green Deal has just been published, with open access from today. I’m delighted to have contributed to three chapters: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...
May 22, 2024 at 3:07 PM
A new book that explains EU climate policy up to the adoption and implementation of the European Green Deal has just been published, with open access from today. I’m delighted to have contributed to three chapters: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...
Around €720 million from the #EUETS has just been awarded to seven renewable hydrogen projects, to produce 1.58 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen #climateaction ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
April 30, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Around €720 million from the #EUETS has just been awarded to seven renewable hydrogen projects, to produce 1.58 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen #climateaction ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
The European Parliament Plenary has just approved legislation agreed with EU member states to strengthen CO2 emission reductions for new heavy-duty vehicles #climateaction www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
April 10, 2024 at 4:23 PM
The European Parliament Plenary has just approved legislation agreed with EU member states to strengthen CO2 emission reductions for new heavy-duty vehicles #climateaction www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/pres...
Deployment of high temperature energy storage is taking off in Europe at last, as reported by the FT @martinsbarata.bsky.social. Thanks to @volts.wtf for your coverage of hot rock start ups www.edp.com/en/news/edp-...
March 16, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Deployment of high temperature energy storage is taking off in Europe at last, as reported by the FT @martinsbarata.bsky.social. Thanks to @volts.wtf for your coverage of hot rock start ups www.edp.com/en/news/edp-...
Also from today, effective carbon pricing is in place for 50% greenhouse gas emissions from large ships sailing to/from Europe, alongside a $4.4 billion call for proposals that includes deploying innovative technology to reduce shipping emissions #EUGreenDeal
January 1, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Also from today, effective carbon pricing is in place for 50% greenhouse gas emissions from large ships sailing to/from Europe, alongside a $4.4 billion call for proposals that includes deploying innovative technology to reduce shipping emissions #EUGreenDeal
Happy New Year 2024! As from today, flights from the Canary Islands to Europe, Switzerland and to the UK are covered by #EUETS carbon pricing, as well as eligible for 100% funding for the additional cost of using sustainable aviation fuels instead of fossil kerosene #climateaction
January 1, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Happy New Year 2024! As from today, flights from the Canary Islands to Europe, Switzerland and to the UK are covered by #EUETS carbon pricing, as well as eligible for 100% funding for the additional cost of using sustainable aviation fuels instead of fossil kerosene #climateaction
A Decision has also been adopted on applying carbon pricing to flights to/from Iceland and Norway. Alongside access to EU ETS support for actually using alternative aviation fuels from January 2024, there’s the possibilty for airlines to submit climate-neutrality plans www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
December 11, 2023 at 2:33 PM
A Decision has also been adopted on applying carbon pricing to flights to/from Iceland and Norway. Alongside access to EU ETS support for actually using alternative aviation fuels from January 2024, there’s the possibilty for airlines to submit climate-neutrality plans www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
The revised EU ETS, including extension to shipping emissions, will be applied by Norway and Iceland from January 2024, in line with the recently adopted Decision below www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
December 11, 2023 at 11:13 AM
The revised EU ETS, including extension to shipping emissions, will be applied by Norway and Iceland from January 2024, in line with the recently adopted Decision below www.efta.int/sites/defaul...
Great list! I’d add these two books on the development of European climate policy, both of which are also open access www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...
November 11, 2023 at 2:02 PM
Great list! I’d add these two books on the development of European climate policy, both of which are also open access www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...
It’s so encouraging to see that Poland will use 100% of its ETS revenues for the energy transition. This can make a huge difference.
November 11, 2023 at 7:00 AM
It’s so encouraging to see that Poland will use 100% of its ETS revenues for the energy transition. This can make a huge difference.
Fantastic! Looking out towards the offshore wind turbines during the storm, and been wondering how they’re faring
November 2, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Fantastic! Looking out towards the offshore wind turbines during the storm, and been wondering how they’re faring
Some good news: pricing pollution in 30 countries in Europe through the EU ETS has helped to reduce emissions from power and industry by over 37% below 2005 levels by the end of last year climate.ec.europa.eu/system/files...
November 1, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Some good news: pricing pollution in 30 countries in Europe through the EU ETS has helped to reduce emissions from power and industry by over 37% below 2005 levels by the end of last year climate.ec.europa.eu/system/files...