James Collis
@jamescollis.bsky.social
Chair of Citizens' Climate Europe
Member of the EU Climate Change Expert Group for ETS2
Carbon tax nerd: price, rebate & BCA
Fast, fair and effective.
Member of the EU Climate Change Expert Group for ETS2
Carbon tax nerd: price, rebate & BCA
Fast, fair and effective.
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What is Citizens' Climate Europe? 🌎 🌲 🍁 🌊
We are a community of motivated volunteers across Europe who focus on climate income!
#citizensclimatelobby #citizensclimatelobbyeu #environment #climatechange #green #globalwarming #eco #nature #sustainable #sustainability
We are a community of motivated volunteers across Europe who focus on climate income!
#citizensclimatelobby #citizensclimatelobbyeu #environment #climatechange #green #globalwarming #eco #nature #sustainable #sustainability
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
What is Citizens' Climate Europe? 🌎 🌲 🍁 🌊
We are a community of motivated volunteers across Europe who focus on climate income!
#citizensclimatelobby #citizensclimatelobbyeu #environment #climatechange #green #globalwarming #eco #nature #sustainable #sustainability
We are a community of motivated volunteers across Europe who focus on climate income!
#citizensclimatelobby #citizensclimatelobbyeu #environment #climatechange #green #globalwarming #eco #nature #sustainable #sustainability
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Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
November 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Two-thirds of California's power comes from clean energy.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
For 9 in 10 days so far this year, we were 100% powered for some part of the day by clean energy.
The Golden State has become the world's fourth-largest economy because of our climate leadership, not in spite of it.
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🔴 The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The newspaper has been scolding the BBC for its editorial failings, while issuing a string of climate corrections.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
The newspaper has been scolding the BBC for its editorial failings, while issuing a string of climate corrections.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The Telegraph, which has accused the BBC of bias and a lack of editorial rigour, has been forced to amend a swathe of climate inaccuracies. The BBC’s director-general and CEO resigned this weekend aft...
www.desmog.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🔴 The Telegraph’s Record of Climate Falsehoods
The newspaper has been scolding the BBC for its editorial failings, while issuing a string of climate corrections.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
The newspaper has been scolding the BBC for its editorial failings, while issuing a string of climate corrections.
📝 @writesbright.bsky.social
Great suggestions.
Also they could unfreeze the carbon floor price, optionally expanding coverage to other sectors. Set a price floor path to incentivise investment.
CCL UK estimated ~ £700 bn over 25 years. Similar to current estimates for the Greens policy.
Also they could unfreeze the carbon floor price, optionally expanding coverage to other sectors. Set a price floor path to incentivise investment.
CCL UK estimated ~ £700 bn over 25 years. Similar to current estimates for the Greens policy.
Reports suggest Rachel Reeves is considering a pay per mile tax on electric vehicles in the budget.
Pay per mile will be needed, but it’s crucial the government doesn't undermine growing EV sales by introducing new taxation too soon.
@johannbeckford.bsky.social explains👉 (1/5)
Pay per mile will be needed, but it’s crucial the government doesn't undermine growing EV sales by introducing new taxation too soon.
@johannbeckford.bsky.social explains👉 (1/5)
November 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Great suggestions.
Also they could unfreeze the carbon floor price, optionally expanding coverage to other sectors. Set a price floor path to incentivise investment.
CCL UK estimated ~ £700 bn over 25 years. Similar to current estimates for the Greens policy.
Also they could unfreeze the carbon floor price, optionally expanding coverage to other sectors. Set a price floor path to incentivise investment.
CCL UK estimated ~ £700 bn over 25 years. Similar to current estimates for the Greens policy.
Eloquent truth to power example from Canada.
I wonder what misinformation is cooked for the UK budget ?
We don't have a rebated carbon tax for them to lie about.
Maybe just tax EVs a bit more ? Who knows what they've lobbied for.
I wonder what misinformation is cooked for the UK budget ?
We don't have a rebated carbon tax for them to lie about.
Maybe just tax EVs a bit more ? Who knows what they've lobbied for.
"Well on the topic of misinformation, it's obvious that misinformation regarding climate policies does benefit a certain sector."
"All I have is my experience and my fear for my future."
-Sophia Mathur, age 18, speaking to the House of Commons ENVI Committee
"All I have is my experience and my fear for my future."
-Sophia Mathur, age 18, speaking to the House of Commons ENVI Committee
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Eloquent truth to power example from Canada.
I wonder what misinformation is cooked for the UK budget ?
We don't have a rebated carbon tax for them to lie about.
Maybe just tax EVs a bit more ? Who knows what they've lobbied for.
I wonder what misinformation is cooked for the UK budget ?
We don't have a rebated carbon tax for them to lie about.
Maybe just tax EVs a bit more ? Who knows what they've lobbied for.
I volunteer here alongside a number of Europeans.
We get personal satisfaction in lobbying in the EU Parliament, Commission and Council for ambitious carbon pricing (tax) with payments to citizens that make most people OK or better off.
Making the most effective climate policy socially fair.
We get personal satisfaction in lobbying in the EU Parliament, Commission and Council for ambitious carbon pricing (tax) with payments to citizens that make most people OK or better off.
Making the most effective climate policy socially fair.
We're proud to announce that we're active on Bluesky! Follow us for updates on our climate actions.
#citizensclimatelobby #citizensclimatelobbyeu #environment #climatechange #green #globalwarming #eco #nature #sustainable #sustainability
#citizensclimatelobby #citizensclimatelobbyeu #environment #climatechange #green #globalwarming #eco #nature #sustainable #sustainability
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I volunteer here alongside a number of Europeans.
We get personal satisfaction in lobbying in the EU Parliament, Commission and Council for ambitious carbon pricing (tax) with payments to citizens that make most people OK or better off.
Making the most effective climate policy socially fair.
We get personal satisfaction in lobbying in the EU Parliament, Commission and Council for ambitious carbon pricing (tax) with payments to citizens that make most people OK or better off.
Making the most effective climate policy socially fair.
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
👏👏👏
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Analysis: Why scientists think 100% of global warming is due to humans | @hausfath.bsky.social #CBarchive
Read here: bit.ly/3g1vEtL
Read here: bit.ly/3g1vEtL
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Analysis: Why scientists think 100% of global warming is due to humans | @hausfath.bsky.social #CBarchive
Read here: bit.ly/3g1vEtL
Read here: bit.ly/3g1vEtL
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#ETS2 brings social fairness to the forefront — including how carbon costs are shared in rented housing.
Germany’s CO₂ Cost Sharing Act offers one answer: splitting costs between landlords and tenants according to the building’s energy efficiency. More info here: www.oeko.de/en/blog/...
Germany’s CO₂ Cost Sharing Act offers one answer: splitting costs between landlords and tenants according to the building’s energy efficiency. More info here: www.oeko.de/en/blog/...
October 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
#ETS2 brings social fairness to the forefront — including how carbon costs are shared in rented housing.
Germany’s CO₂ Cost Sharing Act offers one answer: splitting costs between landlords and tenants according to the building’s energy efficiency. More info here: www.oeko.de/en/blog/...
Germany’s CO₂ Cost Sharing Act offers one answer: splitting costs between landlords and tenants according to the building’s energy efficiency. More info here: www.oeko.de/en/blog/...
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There's a hole in our budget, dear Nigel, dear Nigel
There's a hole in our budget, dear Nigel, a hole
There's a hole in our budget, dear Nigel, a hole
October 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
There's a hole in our budget, dear Nigel, dear Nigel
There's a hole in our budget, dear Nigel, a hole
There's a hole in our budget, dear Nigel, a hole
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Be prepared for more 'fact' checks
(all AI 'facts' from far right sources)
Billionaires have recognized that legacy media is NOT where most people get their news now, so they’re buying up all the social media platforms so the wealthy continue to control the narrative.
via @dailypolitik.bsky.social
(all AI 'facts' from far right sources)
Billionaires have recognized that legacy media is NOT where most people get their news now, so they’re buying up all the social media platforms so the wealthy continue to control the narrative.
via @dailypolitik.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Be prepared for more 'fact' checks
(all AI 'facts' from far right sources)
Billionaires have recognized that legacy media is NOT where most people get their news now, so they’re buying up all the social media platforms so the wealthy continue to control the narrative.
via @dailypolitik.bsky.social
(all AI 'facts' from far right sources)
Billionaires have recognized that legacy media is NOT where most people get their news now, so they’re buying up all the social media platforms so the wealthy continue to control the narrative.
via @dailypolitik.bsky.social
£80 Billion p.a. lost forever. Was it incompetence from Farage and Johnson or something worse ?
"The economic disaster that is Brexit"
(A lot worse than I had thought)
Will Hutton in @theobserveruk.bsky.social
(A lot worse than I had thought)
Will Hutton in @theobserveruk.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
£80 Billion p.a. lost forever. Was it incompetence from Farage and Johnson or something worse ?
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New 'state of climate action' report gives you a much better picture than daily headlines about contextless solar panel or EV sales
- Most things are going in the right direction
- Most things are badly off track to the pace of change required
systemschangelab.org/state-climat...
- Most things are going in the right direction
- Most things are badly off track to the pace of change required
systemschangelab.org/state-climat...
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
New 'state of climate action' report gives you a much better picture than daily headlines about contextless solar panel or EV sales
- Most things are going in the right direction
- Most things are badly off track to the pace of change required
systemschangelab.org/state-climat...
- Most things are going in the right direction
- Most things are badly off track to the pace of change required
systemschangelab.org/state-climat...
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Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. Perfection.
October 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Bertrand Russell to Oswald Mosley. Perfection.
It’s innevitable - Oil and gas will be the next Blockbuster video rental businesses.
Michael Liebreich: “Canadian Oil and Gas Calling it Wrong”
Just like Block Buster called it wrong. Saw the disruptive innovation coming a mile away. Still misjudged the threat. Bankrupt a few years later.
@mliebreich.bsky.social #ableg #abpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social
youtu.be/i2XPS-BRrBk
Just like Block Buster called it wrong. Saw the disruptive innovation coming a mile away. Still misjudged the threat. Bankrupt a few years later.
@mliebreich.bsky.social #ableg #abpoli @mark-carney.bsky.social
youtu.be/i2XPS-BRrBk
Michael Liebreich: “Canadian Oil and Gas Calling it Wrong”
YouTube video by Energi Media
youtu.be
October 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
It’s innevitable - Oil and gas will be the next Blockbuster video rental businesses.
Whether you're in the weeds of EU legislative files on energy/environment, or just curious about what the EU does and can do, this is a fabulous 7 mins.
Electrifying
Electrifying
It was a call I couldn't ignore.
I was formally invited by the Danish EU Presidency to Luxembourg to speak about industrial electrification and energy efficiency directly to the energy ministers from every single one of the 27 EU member states on the 20th of October.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO30...
I was formally invited by the Danish EU Presidency to Luxembourg to speak about industrial electrification and energy efficiency directly to the energy ministers from every single one of the 27 EU member states on the 20th of October.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO30...
Speaking at EU Energy Council
YouTube video by Jan Rosenow
www.youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Whether you're in the weeds of EU legislative files on energy/environment, or just curious about what the EU does and can do, this is a fabulous 7 mins.
Electrifying
Electrifying
Farage and Reform are responsible for tricking many people with their NHS and economic benefit promises ...
Now they try the same on climate after taking fossil fuel industry donations!
Now they try the same on climate after taking fossil fuel industry donations!
⚠️ Higher prices, fewer opportunities, greater barriers, and an economy paying the price. A price that is ultimately paid by you.
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
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www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
Find out more about the Cost of Brexit using our tracker. All the facts. All the figures. All in one place...
👇
www.bestforbritain.org/brexit_impact
The Cost of Brexit
Change Minds → Change Politics
www.bestforbritain.org
October 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Farage and Reform are responsible for tricking many people with their NHS and economic benefit promises ...
Now they try the same on climate after taking fossil fuel industry donations!
Now they try the same on climate after taking fossil fuel industry donations!
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Over 55,000 people have called on the government to keep Britain in the European Convention on Human Rights, standing against a reckless push to repeat the mistakes of Brexit. Today their names were handed in, a reminder that this country still believes in cooperation, justice and the rule of law.
October 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Over 55,000 people have called on the government to keep Britain in the European Convention on Human Rights, standing against a reckless push to repeat the mistakes of Brexit. Today their names were handed in, a reminder that this country still believes in cooperation, justice and the rule of law.
Patrick Stewart sketch: what has the ECHR ever done for us?
YouTube video by The Guardian
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Big Beautiful Green Bill video from Friends of the Earth in the Netherlands:
youtu.be/DAGE2wtxxuM
Make Earth Cool Again
What does it say? 👇
✅ Companies adhere to international agreements, just like everyone else.
✅ Polluters pay, and going green pays off.
✅ Citizens receive a helping hand.
youtu.be/DAGE2wtxxuM
Make Earth Cool Again
What does it say? 👇
✅ Companies adhere to international agreements, just like everyone else.
✅ Polluters pay, and going green pays off.
✅ Citizens receive a helping hand.
Vader Aarde: de Big Beautiful Green Bill
YouTube video by milieudefensie
youtu.be
October 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Big Beautiful Green Bill video from Friends of the Earth in the Netherlands:
youtu.be/DAGE2wtxxuM
Make Earth Cool Again
What does it say? 👇
✅ Companies adhere to international agreements, just like everyone else.
✅ Polluters pay, and going green pays off.
✅ Citizens receive a helping hand.
youtu.be/DAGE2wtxxuM
Make Earth Cool Again
What does it say? 👇
✅ Companies adhere to international agreements, just like everyone else.
✅ Polluters pay, and going green pays off.
✅ Citizens receive a helping hand.
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UK approves UK’s largest solar farm (in Reform UK heartland Lincolnshire)
- "Solar is our cheapest source of energy - it’s no wonder it's Britain’s favourite" says Paul Morozzo at @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
- "Solar is our cheapest source of energy - it’s no wonder it's Britain’s favourite" says Paul Morozzo at @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government has approved enough clean energy to power 7.5 million homes
Government approves Tillbridge Solar Farm, a major new solar project.
www.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
UK approves UK’s largest solar farm (in Reform UK heartland Lincolnshire)
- "Solar is our cheapest source of energy - it’s no wonder it's Britain’s favourite" says Paul Morozzo at @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
- "Solar is our cheapest source of energy - it’s no wonder it's Britain’s favourite" says Paul Morozzo at @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Over 90% of Reform funding comes from the fossil fuel industry.
Draw your own conclusions people ...
Draw your own conclusions people ...
Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds
Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.
Via @desmog.com @writesbright.bsky.social
Voters recoil at Farage’s fossil fuel funding.
Via @desmog.com @writesbright.bsky.social
Exposing Reform’s Oil Ties Significantly Reduces Party Support, New Research Finds
Reform UK’s oil industry interests are a major turn-off for voters, new research reveals. The think tank Persuasion UK tested five anti-Reform messages on 6,000 adults. According to the research, “by ...
www.desmog.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Over 90% of Reform funding comes from the fossil fuel industry.
Draw your own conclusions people ...
Draw your own conclusions people ...
I dream of the distraction of divisive politics ending, so we can focus on the real challenges and start to discuss how to proceed.
Fantastic comments from the audience on #bbcqt.
Politicians should take note and stop stoking division and fear.
"The vast majority of people in this country live very happily and very peacefully together." 👏
Politicians should take note and stop stoking division and fear.
"The vast majority of people in this country live very happily and very peacefully together." 👏
October 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I dream of the distraction of divisive politics ending, so we can focus on the real challenges and start to discuss how to proceed.
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"The West is not doing Ukraine a favour by helping it resist aggression; it is Ukraine doing the West a favour."
Fundamental point in @ldfreedman.bsky.social's latest. The true 'realist' position on Ukraine is that we should support Ukraine.
samf.substack.com/p/as-long-as...
Fundamental point in @ldfreedman.bsky.social's latest. The true 'realist' position on Ukraine is that we should support Ukraine.
samf.substack.com/p/as-long-as...
October 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
"The West is not doing Ukraine a favour by helping it resist aggression; it is Ukraine doing the West a favour."
Fundamental point in @ldfreedman.bsky.social's latest. The true 'realist' position on Ukraine is that we should support Ukraine.
samf.substack.com/p/as-long-as...
Fundamental point in @ldfreedman.bsky.social's latest. The true 'realist' position on Ukraine is that we should support Ukraine.
samf.substack.com/p/as-long-as...
I believe this rationale is part of why members of Citizen’s Climate Europe support the Climate Income policy in our advocacy.
Morally it taxes the destructive behaviour of the wealthy and treats everyone equally.
A fair and effective climate policy (modest wealth tax)
Morally it taxes the destructive behaviour of the wealthy and treats everyone equally.
A fair and effective climate policy (modest wealth tax)
I'm here for wokey-popey
October 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
I believe this rationale is part of why members of Citizen’s Climate Europe support the Climate Income policy in our advocacy.
Morally it taxes the destructive behaviour of the wealthy and treats everyone equally.
A fair and effective climate policy (modest wealth tax)
Morally it taxes the destructive behaviour of the wealthy and treats everyone equally.
A fair and effective climate policy (modest wealth tax)