John Hansen
@johnhanseneco.bsky.social
Accelerating the clean energy transition. Girl-dad. Working for a livable future. Born at 323ppm. #CleanEnergy #247CFE #CircularEconomy #Resiliency #Decarbonization #Sustainability #SlavaUkraini
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Cop30 live: ‘We need to think about how to live without fossil fuels’ Brazilian president Lula tells summit: Brazilian president underlines need to reduce emissions as Turkey set to host next year’s summit One big piece of news out of Belém last night was that Turkey will host Cop31 next ...
Cop30 live: ‘We need to think about how to live without fossil fuels’ Brazilian president Lula tells summit
Cop30 live: ‘We need to think about how to live without fossil fuels’ Brazilian president Lula tells summit: Brazilian president underlines need to reduce emissions as Turkey set to host next year’s summit One big piece of news out of Belém last night was that Turkey will host Cop31 next ...
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November 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Cop30 live: ‘We need to think about how to live without fossil fuels’ Brazilian president Lula tells summit: Brazilian president underlines need to reduce emissions as Turkey set to host next year’s summit One big piece of news out of Belém last night was that Turkey will host Cop31 next ...
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This is a very interesting listen that reflects a lot of what I think many Canadians feel, I hope Canada buys planes from Sweden.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzSQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzSQ...
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly speaks with Sweden’s Deputy PM Ebba Busch in Ottawa
YouTube video by cpac
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November 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This is a very interesting listen that reflects a lot of what I think many Canadians feel, I hope Canada buys planes from Sweden.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzSQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzSQ...
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“This is Australia’s chance to put rooftop solar at the heart of next year’s COP agenda, with a push from the Global Solar Council for pledges for 300 million solar rooftops by 2030”. #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.solarcitizens.org.au/australian_a...
Australian and Pacific leadership at COP31 to be held in Turkiye
Pre-COP will be held in the Pacific, providing a platform for world leaders to pledge to the Pacific Resilience Fund and elevate the region’s priorities for adaptation, equity and survival.
"At COP31...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:18 AM
“This is Australia’s chance to put rooftop solar at the heart of next year’s COP agenda, with a push from the Global Solar Council for pledges for 300 million solar rooftops by 2030”. #COP30 #COP31 #auspol www.solarcitizens.org.au/australian_a...
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We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution.
Don’t give up the ship.
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Home insurance is in crisis, and Big Oil's lies are to blame.
"We’re never going to bend the curve of ever-rising insurance costs without addressing the core driver of higher prices: the worsening climate disasters that Big Oil knowingly made a reality," explains CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
"We’re never going to bend the curve of ever-rising insurance costs without addressing the core driver of higher prices: the worsening climate disasters that Big Oil knowingly made a reality," explains CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
November 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Home insurance is in crisis, and Big Oil's lies are to blame.
"We’re never going to bend the curve of ever-rising insurance costs without addressing the core driver of higher prices: the worsening climate disasters that Big Oil knowingly made a reality," explains CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
"We’re never going to bend the curve of ever-rising insurance costs without addressing the core driver of higher prices: the worsening climate disasters that Big Oil knowingly made a reality," explains CCI's @iylas.bsky.social.
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‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm: One expert says he is ‘starting to visualise the point where all we have left of corals and reefs is memories’ Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s f...
‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm
‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm: One expert says he is ‘starting to visualise the point where all we have left of corals and reefs is memories’ Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s f...
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm: One expert says he is ‘starting to visualise the point where all we have left of corals and reefs is memories’ Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s f...
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Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’: Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offer world hope of avoiding climate breakdown Sticking to three key climate promises – on renewables, energy efficiency an...
Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’
Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’: Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offer world hope of avoiding climate breakdown Sticking to three key climate promises – on renewables, energy efficiency an...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’: Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offer world hope of avoiding climate breakdown Sticking to three key climate promises – on renewables, energy efficiency an...
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Last week, we asked Mark Carney a simple question about the Ksi Lisims LNG terminal: “How much taxpayer money are we prepared to invest in a project that is American-owned and foreign built?” He deflected for 3 mins without answering the question. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tD8...
Mark "Elbows Up" Carney Defends American-owned LNG Terminal
YouTube video by Dogwood
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November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Last week, we asked Mark Carney a simple question about the Ksi Lisims LNG terminal: “How much taxpayer money are we prepared to invest in a project that is American-owned and foreign built?” He deflected for 3 mins without answering the question. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tD8...
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We're the sidekick.
As I said to @juliaradio.bsky.social and Anthony Kuhn "What America does is part of the story—it's not the main part of the story, it's a cute side character. #China is now the main character in the story of fighting #climatechange."
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As I said to @juliaradio.bsky.social and Anthony Kuhn "What America does is part of the story—it's not the main part of the story, it's a cute side character. #China is now the main character in the story of fighting #climatechange."
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As China becomes the global leader in renewable energy, the U.S. is falling behind
China is expanding renewable energy exponentially while the U.S. is going backward. How China became the global leader, why the U.S. falling behind and what it means for these countries' economies.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
We're the sidekick.
As I said to @juliaradio.bsky.social and Anthony Kuhn "What America does is part of the story—it's not the main part of the story, it's a cute side character. #China is now the main character in the story of fighting #climatechange."
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
As I said to @juliaradio.bsky.social and Anthony Kuhn "What America does is part of the story—it's not the main part of the story, it's a cute side character. #China is now the main character in the story of fighting #climatechange."
www.npr.org/2025/11/18/n...
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'We all have to do our bit': Jacinda Ardern urges collective climate action
'We all have to do our bit': Jacinda Ardern urges collective climate action
The former New Zealand prime minister, who is at COP30 in Belém, says every nation needs to do its bit when it comes to climate change.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
'We all have to do our bit': Jacinda Ardern urges collective climate action
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Cop30: calls for new urgency to talks as studies show global warming may reach 2.5C – latest updates: As the summit goes into its second week, complex issues with anxiety growing over conference outcomes A spectacular demonstration by tens of thousands of climate, nature and land activist...
Cop30: calls for new urgency to talks as studies show global warming may reach 2.5C – latest updates
Cop30: calls for new urgency to talks as studies show global warming may reach 2.5C – latest updates: As the summit goes into its second week, complex issues with anxiety growing over conference outcomes A spectacular demonstration by tens of thousands of climate, nature and land activist...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Cop30: calls for new urgency to talks as studies show global warming may reach 2.5C – latest updates: As the summit goes into its second week, complex issues with anxiety growing over conference outcomes A spectacular demonstration by tens of thousands of climate, nature and land activist...
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A recap of the main announcements, reports, and events from #COP30 Week 1👇 earth.org/cop30-week-1...
COP30 Week 1: Recap | Earth.Org
The 30th United Nations climate change conference kicked off on Monday in Belém, Brazil. Here is a recap of what happened on COP30 Week 1.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
A recap of the main announcements, reports, and events from #COP30 Week 1👇 earth.org/cop30-week-1...
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Ironically, PM Carney skipped COP30 in Brazil, to announce that the federal government will fast-track the American-owned Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia. 👎😒
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
November 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Ironically, PM Carney skipped COP30 in Brazil, to announce that the federal government will fast-track the American-owned Ksi Lisims liquefied natural gas project in British Columbia. 👎😒
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
Media release> dsfdn.org/CarneySkipsC...
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Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Countries commit to tackling climate disinformation at COP30
It is the first time states have formally committed to information integrity and fighting back against climate disinformation.
www.euronews.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Good that Canada joins coalition to fight against climate disinformation (so maybe don't weaken greenwashing law?) www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
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How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
#COP30 #climatecrisis
#COP30 #climatecrisis
How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit | The Tyee
We used to pledge lower emissions. Now we push for higher oil production.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
How Canada Thumbs Its Nose at the Global Climate Summit via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...
#COP30 #climatecrisis
#COP30 #climatecrisis
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The Uninhabitable United States
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The Uninhabitable United States
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Much needed: "Solar power is a way for Jamaica and other nations in one of the world’s most hurricane-prone regions to become more resilient to ever-intensifying storms.
Rooftop solar has grown significantly in Jamaica; renewable energy made up about 10% of Jamaica’s power generation in 2023."
Rooftop solar has grown significantly in Jamaica; renewable energy made up about 10% of Jamaica’s power generation in 2023."
After Jamaica’s Disastrous Storm, Solar Power Is a Bright Spot
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November 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Much needed: "Solar power is a way for Jamaica and other nations in one of the world’s most hurricane-prone regions to become more resilient to ever-intensifying storms.
Rooftop solar has grown significantly in Jamaica; renewable energy made up about 10% of Jamaica’s power generation in 2023."
Rooftop solar has grown significantly in Jamaica; renewable energy made up about 10% of Jamaica’s power generation in 2023."
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Breaking News!
It appears that the UN is now using the method Richard Betts proposed and I use to compute the "long-term" global temperature with respect to the Paris Agreement. Which means the planet will be breaking 1.5C in 2026 or 2027 at the latest.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It appears that the UN is now using the method Richard Betts proposed and I use to compute the "long-term" global temperature with respect to the Paris Agreement. Which means the planet will be breaking 1.5C in 2026 or 2027 at the latest.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Breaking News!
It appears that the UN is now using the method Richard Betts proposed and I use to compute the "long-term" global temperature with respect to the Paris Agreement. Which means the planet will be breaking 1.5C in 2026 or 2027 at the latest.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It appears that the UN is now using the method Richard Betts proposed and I use to compute the "long-term" global temperature with respect to the Paris Agreement. Which means the planet will be breaking 1.5C in 2026 or 2027 at the latest.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Today on Volts: as you may have heard, there were some elections last week. How did they go for climate world? To find out, I did my annual check-in with @spears.bsky.social of @climatecabinet.org. I don't want to spoil anything, but folks ... they went well. Really well.
So, there were some elections. How'd they go?
I talk with Caroline Spears about the stunning results in key state and local races and the lessons for 2026.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Today on Volts: as you may have heard, there were some elections last week. How did they go for climate world? To find out, I did my annual check-in with @spears.bsky.social of @climatecabinet.org. I don't want to spoil anything, but folks ... they went well. Really well.
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Because it’s clear that “tackling” the crisis would require radical change to everything
we’ll accept collapse instead of
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we’ll accept collapse instead of
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Rich countries have lost enthusiasm for tackling climate crisis, says Cop30 chief
Brazil’s André Corrêa do Lago says countries should follow China’s lead on clean energy as conference begins
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November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Because it’s clear that “tackling” the crisis would require radical change to everything
we’ll accept collapse instead of
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
we’ll accept collapse instead of
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Last week’s election was big: from Georgia to Allegheny County, Dave Roberts and I broke it down on @volts.wtf. 3 big themes: 📊 Turnout: who showed up & who didn't 💸 Affordability (we have real solutions, folks) and 🍃Tea Leaves on what this means for 2026
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So, there were some elections. How'd they go? | Volts
A conversation with Caroline Spears of Climate Cabinet.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Last week’s election was big: from Georgia to Allegheny County, Dave Roberts and I broke it down on @volts.wtf. 3 big themes: 📊 Turnout: who showed up & who didn't 💸 Affordability (we have real solutions, folks) and 🍃Tea Leaves on what this means for 2026
transcripts.volts.wtf/so-there-wer...
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41 out of 45. Is that good? Seems good.
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
41 out of 45. Is that good? Seems good.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened a gathering of heads of state in Belem, Brazil, with harsh words for world powers who he said “remain captive to the fossil fuel interests, rather than protecting the public interest.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened a gathering of heads of state in Belem, Brazil, with harsh words for world powers who he said “remain captive to the fossil fuel interests, rather than pro...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:42 PM
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened a gathering of heads of state in Belem, Brazil, with harsh words for world powers who he said “remain captive to the fossil fuel interests, rather than protecting the public interest.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/06/n...
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Although we're not where we should be, we're on a significantly better trajectory than we were 10 years ago.
10 Years After the Paris Climate Agreement, Here's Where We Are (Gift Article)
Has anything really changed in the decade since the Paris Agreement was reached? Actually, quite a lot.
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Although we're not where we should be, we're on a significantly better trajectory than we were 10 years ago.
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Three missed opportunities in Canada’s federal budget.
Solid analysis from @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
Solid analysis from @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
Three missed opportunities in Canada’s federal budget
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s first federal budget comes at an important moment for Canada as we face an increasingly hostile United States and the need to chart our own path.
The choices this gover...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Three missed opportunities in Canada’s federal budget.
Solid analysis from @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...
Solid analysis from @bcpolicy.bsky.social senior economist @1alexhemingway.bsky.social bcpolicy.ca/2025/11/07/c...