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Michele Konrad
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Working on sustainable development and the energy transition as a strategy consultant, leader and storyteller. Let’s create the world(s) we want to live in.
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Wind and solar power overtake coal in US for first time

- Milestone highlights the rapid growth of renewable energy despite political headwinds since President Trump’s re-election

HT @carbonbrief.org
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Wind and solar power overtake coal in US for first time
The milestone highlights the rapid growth of renewable energy despite political headwinds since President Trump’s re-election
www.thetimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It's been a tense week for people who care about Ukraine. But there are opportunities too. Here's some thoughts on that!
#MEGA #EU #IStandWithUkraine #SustainableDevelopment

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Three ways that Ukraine will help Make Europe Great Again
As many have pointed out, in recent years the EU's economic model has depended on cheap Russian gas, US security guarantees and the ability to produce at lower wage rates while selling to newly afflue...
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March 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Reposted by Michele Konrad
Looking for reminders that against the fetid headwinds of politics, 2025 is the year of agency, alternative civilizations, and rekindling the luscious power and innovation of humanity?

Five Earthshot Winners Offering Regenerative Hope
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January 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I just tried the new Apple Vision Pro. It is weirdly awesome. The elephant sanctuary video alone was worth the whole trip. Has anyone else tried it? #apple #technology #VR
January 4, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Ready or not, we've reached 2025. Halfway through the #decadetodeliver.

I think this will be the year where trends that have been ‘out there’ on the horizon, ominous or promising but not yet real, become unavoidable.

Here’s a short list of ‘unavoidables’ I’ll be looking out for in 2025:
January 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
It’s always good to see what insights the World Business Council for Sustainable Development brings regarding the #energytransition. This post contains useful reflections from the recent #COP29 in Baku.

www.wbcsd.org/news/cop-and...
COP and what it means for business | WBCSD
The 29th UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP29) has concluded. Hosted in the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainties, and the sobering reality of climate impacts being felt wo...
www.wbcsd.org
December 5, 2024 at 4:25 AM
I appreciated this podcast with Peggy Noonan from @bariweiss.bsky.social at the @freepress.bsky.social

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How to Save America with Peggy Noonan
Podcast Episode · Honestly with Bari Weiss · 26/11/2024 · 1h 2m
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December 3, 2024 at 9:56 AM
One of the interesting trends we’re seeing as cities get greener is the value of interspersed habitats, like urban tree plantings and biodiversity corridors that stretch across neighbourhoods (aka the green grid), restored urban streams and wetlands, and this beautiful example.
December 2, 2024 at 11:40 PM
As always, the real story is in the data. Very interested to see how O&G markets will shift over coming years with greater EV adoption!
Well worth a read. Structural slowdown in China due to EV adoption, high-speed rail, and property sector challenges that hit diesel demand. China has been the engine of oil demand growth for 20 years. Very hard to replace it from India, SE Asia, et al. www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/chinas-slowi...
China's Slowing Oil Demand Growth Is Likely to Persist and Could Impact Markets - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP %
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
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November 14, 2024 at 10:25 PM
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Here's how to make green #transit even greener. Put the tram tracks on a carpet of grass or sedum. 2 kms of track creates 1.5 football fields' worth of green space, reducing air pollution and urban heat island effect.

A tram-on-the-lawn thread: 🚋🌱🧵

1/ Milan #Milano
November 14, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Looks like blue skies today!
November 14, 2024 at 10:14 PM