Matt Green
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NEW data | Less than 50% of Australia's electricity generation came from fossil fuels in October 🇦🇺⚡️
This was the first month ever where renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Australia's electricity mix.
10 years ago, in October 2015, fossil fuels made up 86%.
This was the first month ever where renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Australia's electricity mix.
10 years ago, in October 2015, fossil fuels made up 86%.
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NEW data | Less than 50% of Australia's electricity generation came from fossil fuels in October 🇦🇺⚡️
This was the first month ever where renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Australia's electricity mix.
10 years ago, in October 2015, fossil fuels made up 86%.
This was the first month ever where renewables have overtaken fossil fuels in Australia's electricity mix.
10 years ago, in October 2015, fossil fuels made up 86%.
A historic tipping point has been reached!
Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.
www.bbc.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
A historic tipping point has been reached!
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Amid all the stuff about ‘dangerous London’ and ‘broken Britain’, new figures show the homicide rate in London is at a 10-year low. Killings dropped by 26% over the last year, from 78 to 58. No one under 25 was murdered during the school summer holidays.
September 3, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Amid all the stuff about ‘dangerous London’ and ‘broken Britain’, new figures show the homicide rate in London is at a 10-year low. Killings dropped by 26% over the last year, from 78 to 58. No one under 25 was murdered during the school summer holidays.
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This article is catching eyes today so let me explain what it misses, no. 1 of which is COST
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Great chart from the FT showing the French nuclear fleet is now routinely flexing down, to accommodate rising solar generation
(People often talk about how some reactors CAN flex; but it's often assumed that they WON'T, due to economic incentives)
(People often talk about how some reactors CAN flex; but it's often assumed that they WON'T, due to economic incentives)
August 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This article is catching eyes today so let me explain what it misses, no. 1 of which is COST
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A few weeks ago I said I thought government was going to announce that HS2 would go to Manchester. Which hasn’t happened.
Or has it…?
Or has it…?
July 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A few weeks ago I said I thought government was going to announce that HS2 would go to Manchester. Which hasn’t happened.
Or has it…?
Or has it…?
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NEW: Cheaper batteries mean near-24/365 solar is now economic☀️
We analysed 18 years of hourly insolation data at 12 places, to see how close to 24/365 electricity it was possible to get.
The sunniest places get over 90% - and up to 99% - of the way... from just $100/MWh. 🧵
We analysed 18 years of hourly insolation data at 12 places, to see how close to 24/365 electricity it was possible to get.
The sunniest places get over 90% - and up to 99% - of the way... from just $100/MWh. 🧵
June 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
NEW: Cheaper batteries mean near-24/365 solar is now economic☀️
We analysed 18 years of hourly insolation data at 12 places, to see how close to 24/365 electricity it was possible to get.
The sunniest places get over 90% - and up to 99% - of the way... from just $100/MWh. 🧵
We analysed 18 years of hourly insolation data at 12 places, to see how close to 24/365 electricity it was possible to get.
The sunniest places get over 90% - and up to 99% - of the way... from just $100/MWh. 🧵
Solar would be "obsolete technology"?!?!? No reference of the expected replacement! www.bbc.com/news/article...
Botley West campaigners join national walk against solar farms
Those opposed to the Botley West Solar Farm proposal say it is "not necessary".
www.bbc.com
June 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Solar would be "obsolete technology"?!?!? No reference of the expected replacement! www.bbc.com/news/article...
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🚨 NEW RESEARCH: The energy transition is more disruptive—and could move much faster—than most people think.
It’s not just about swapping old tech for new.
Shift to clean energy is a complex web of feedback loops, tipping points & surprises.
Our new 📖 👇
www.scurveeconomics.org/publications...
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It’s not just about swapping old tech for new.
Shift to clean energy is a complex web of feedback loops, tipping points & surprises.
Our new 📖 👇
www.scurveeconomics.org/publications...
🧵
June 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
🚨 NEW RESEARCH: The energy transition is more disruptive—and could move much faster—than most people think.
It’s not just about swapping old tech for new.
Shift to clean energy is a complex web of feedback loops, tipping points & surprises.
Our new 📖 👇
www.scurveeconomics.org/publications...
🧵
It’s not just about swapping old tech for new.
Shift to clean energy is a complex web of feedback loops, tipping points & surprises.
Our new 📖 👇
www.scurveeconomics.org/publications...
🧵
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The world's clean-energy investments are now twice as large as those in fossil fuels, the latest IEA data shows
June 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The world's clean-energy investments are now twice as large as those in fossil fuels, the latest IEA data shows
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In normal times, the drop in UK exports since the pandemic and Brexit — and how they’ve been holding back GDP growth — would have been a major economic story.
May 27, 2025 at 9:15 AM
In normal times, the drop in UK exports since the pandemic and Brexit — and how they’ve been holding back GDP growth — would have been a major economic story.
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NEW – Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @dharavyas.bsky.social Prof Robert Gross, Paul Drummond, Frank S. Aaskov
Read here: buff.ly/DWsC3sZ
Read here: buff.ly/DWsC3sZ
May 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
NEW – Factcheck: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @dharavyas.bsky.social Prof Robert Gross, Paul Drummond, Frank S. Aaskov
Read here: buff.ly/DWsC3sZ
Read here: buff.ly/DWsC3sZ
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Interesting @theipaper.com story highlighting claims by the Food & Drink Federation that higher NI contributions and new food packaging levies are increasing prices.
But here's something they don't mention... what about climate change? 🧵 inews.co.uk/news/politic...
But here's something they don't mention... what about climate change? 🧵 inews.co.uk/news/politic...
May 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Interesting @theipaper.com story highlighting claims by the Food & Drink Federation that higher NI contributions and new food packaging levies are increasing prices.
But here's something they don't mention... what about climate change? 🧵 inews.co.uk/news/politic...
But here's something they don't mention... what about climate change? 🧵 inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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NEW from me: China's CO2 emissions fell ~1.6% in the first quarter and have now been flat or down for more than a year. This is the first time on record that emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand.
NEW – Analysis: Clean energy just put China’s CO2 emissions into reverse for first time | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
Read here: buff.ly/6eAcjRU
May 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
NEW from me: China's CO2 emissions fell ~1.6% in the first quarter and have now been flat or down for more than a year. This is the first time on record that emissions are falling due to clean energy growth, not slow power demand.
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Why do global fossil CO2 emissions continue to rise?
In simple aggregated terms: economic growth (orange) is too strong to be overcome by improvements in energy efficiency & structural change (green), & CO2 intensity of energy use (blue).
robbieandrew.github.io/country/?cou...
In simple aggregated terms: economic growth (orange) is too strong to be overcome by improvements in energy efficiency & structural change (green), & CO2 intensity of energy use (blue).
robbieandrew.github.io/country/?cou...
May 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Why do global fossil CO2 emissions continue to rise?
In simple aggregated terms: economic growth (orange) is too strong to be overcome by improvements in energy efficiency & structural change (green), & CO2 intensity of energy use (blue).
robbieandrew.github.io/country/?cou...
In simple aggregated terms: economic growth (orange) is too strong to be overcome by improvements in energy efficiency & structural change (green), & CO2 intensity of energy use (blue).
robbieandrew.github.io/country/?cou...
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The crisis for UK steel is exposing another – perhaps even bigger – crisis for the UK
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
April 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The crisis for UK steel is exposing another – perhaps even bigger – crisis for the UK
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
Our news media seems incapable of even the most basic factchecking
YES energy for UK steelmakers is costly
NO it's not due to net-zero
YES it is due to GAS
Here's what UK media isn't telling you🧵
Some people will object to almost anything. A roof mounted solar scheme, on a large relatively modern supermarket, has received numerous objections. Of course it is in Tunbridge Wells! www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-we...
'Solar panels on Sainsbury's next door will knock value off our homes'
Furious homeowners living next to a supermarket have slammed plans to install solar panels on its roof claiming it will create an “intolerable” glare.
www.kentonline.co.uk
March 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Some people will object to almost anything. A roof mounted solar scheme, on a large relatively modern supermarket, has received numerous objections. Of course it is in Tunbridge Wells! www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-we...
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Energy is key to defeating Russia.
The EU still imports Russian gas, spending >20 billion a year.
The UK imports similar amounts, mainly from mainland Europe
Stronger UK climate policy will help the EU ditch Russian gas.
The EU still imports Russian gas, spending >20 billion a year.
The UK imports similar amounts, mainly from mainland Europe
Stronger UK climate policy will help the EU ditch Russian gas.
March 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Energy is key to defeating Russia.
The EU still imports Russian gas, spending >20 billion a year.
The UK imports similar amounts, mainly from mainland Europe
Stronger UK climate policy will help the EU ditch Russian gas.
The EU still imports Russian gas, spending >20 billion a year.
The UK imports similar amounts, mainly from mainland Europe
Stronger UK climate policy will help the EU ditch Russian gas.
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NEW: Global EV sales grew 18% year-on-year in Jan 2025
Was this due to the "devastating collapse" of 21% growth in Europe?
The "stalling" 12% growth in China?
Maybe the "plunging" 22% rise in US/Canada?
Or "faltering" 50% rest-of-world growth…?
Data: Rho Motion
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Was this due to the "devastating collapse" of 21% growth in Europe?
The "stalling" 12% growth in China?
Maybe the "plunging" 22% rise in US/Canada?
Or "faltering" 50% rest-of-world growth…?
Data: Rho Motion
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February 12, 2025 at 11:54 AM
NEW: Global EV sales grew 18% year-on-year in Jan 2025
Was this due to the "devastating collapse" of 21% growth in Europe?
The "stalling" 12% growth in China?
Maybe the "plunging" 22% rise in US/Canada?
Or "faltering" 50% rest-of-world growth…?
Data: Rho Motion
🤷♂️
Was this due to the "devastating collapse" of 21% growth in Europe?
The "stalling" 12% growth in China?
Maybe the "plunging" 22% rise in US/Canada?
Or "faltering" 50% rest-of-world growth…?
Data: Rho Motion
🤷♂️
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UK government bonds have erased the bulk of their losses since Reeves’ October Budget, bringing long-term borrowing costs close to the level they maintained before her tax and spending plans accelerated a gilt market sell-off
www.ft.com/content/0ead...
www.ft.com/content/0ead...
Gilt rally offers partial reprieve for Rachel Reeves
UK’s growth problems pose long-term challenges for chancellor
www.ft.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
UK government bonds have erased the bulk of their losses since Reeves’ October Budget, bringing long-term borrowing costs close to the level they maintained before her tax and spending plans accelerated a gilt market sell-off
www.ft.com/content/0ead...
www.ft.com/content/0ead...
So electric car chargers couldn't be added to an existing petrol station because of noise concerns related to car doors and the sound of the vehicles driving. Ridiculous!
Morrisons' bid for electric chargers turned down after noise fears
Plans for electric car chargers at a supermarket filling station on the outskirts of Wisbech have been turned down after fears were raised over…
www.edp24.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 7:56 AM
So electric car chargers couldn't be added to an existing petrol station because of noise concerns related to car doors and the sound of the vehicles driving. Ridiculous!
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This is an crucial point that is too often overlook in fossil fuel phase out convos
Renewables needn’t replace all the coal, oil and gas we use bc most of it is just used to produce and move those fossil fuels around
We need only replace useful energy: 37% of what we currently produce 🤯🧵👇
Renewables needn’t replace all the coal, oil and gas we use bc most of it is just used to produce and move those fossil fuels around
We need only replace useful energy: 37% of what we currently produce 🤯🧵👇
America's demand for fossil gas is set to increase - no, not for stuff like heating homes or the power grid - but almost entirely due to the fact that sending gas overseas is itself a process that consumes HUGE amounts of gas
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
January 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This is an crucial point that is too often overlook in fossil fuel phase out convos
Renewables needn’t replace all the coal, oil and gas we use bc most of it is just used to produce and move those fossil fuels around
We need only replace useful energy: 37% of what we currently produce 🤯🧵👇
Renewables needn’t replace all the coal, oil and gas we use bc most of it is just used to produce and move those fossil fuels around
We need only replace useful energy: 37% of what we currently produce 🤯🧵👇
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1 YEAR OF 20MPH
There were around 100 fewer people killed / seriously injured on 20/30mph roads.
Casualties from July-Sept was the lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began.
Over the year the number of casualties on 20/30mph roads is 28% lower than the year before.
Good policy making.
There were around 100 fewer people killed / seriously injured on 20/30mph roads.
Casualties from July-Sept was the lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began.
Over the year the number of casualties on 20/30mph roads is 28% lower than the year before.
Good policy making.
January 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
1 YEAR OF 20MPH
There were around 100 fewer people killed / seriously injured on 20/30mph roads.
Casualties from July-Sept was the lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began.
Over the year the number of casualties on 20/30mph roads is 28% lower than the year before.
Good policy making.
There were around 100 fewer people killed / seriously injured on 20/30mph roads.
Casualties from July-Sept was the lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began.
Over the year the number of casualties on 20/30mph roads is 28% lower than the year before.
Good policy making.
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Auxilione April price cap prediction is for a 5% increase.
To all the Net Zero Watch champs, I wonder if their 'cheap gas' is in the room with them now?
auxilione.com/2025/01/29/d...
To all the Net Zero Watch champs, I wonder if their 'cheap gas' is in the room with them now?
auxilione.com/2025/01/29/d...
January 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Auxilione April price cap prediction is for a 5% increase.
To all the Net Zero Watch champs, I wonder if their 'cheap gas' is in the room with them now?
auxilione.com/2025/01/29/d...
To all the Net Zero Watch champs, I wonder if their 'cheap gas' is in the room with them now?
auxilione.com/2025/01/29/d...
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Another great illustration of the mind-boggling absurd wastefulness of the fossil fuel economy. 40% of maritime trade by mass = fossil fuels. Switching to non-fossil gets rid of this almost entirely.
(ht @cemgundogan.bsky.social for the first pic)
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(ht @cemgundogan.bsky.social for the first pic)
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October 30, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Another great illustration of the mind-boggling absurd wastefulness of the fossil fuel economy. 40% of maritime trade by mass = fossil fuels. Switching to non-fossil gets rid of this almost entirely.
(ht @cemgundogan.bsky.social for the first pic)
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/48d2b...
(ht @cemgundogan.bsky.social for the first pic)
iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/48d2b...
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NEW | In 2024, solar power overtook coal for the first time! ☀️
As the US is doubting its own clean energy credentials, the EU is all in and it shows.
Today we @ember-energy.org published our annual European Electricity Review.
A thread on the most important developments...
As the US is doubting its own clean energy credentials, the EU is all in and it shows.
Today we @ember-energy.org published our annual European Electricity Review.
A thread on the most important developments...
January 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM
NEW | In 2024, solar power overtook coal for the first time! ☀️
As the US is doubting its own clean energy credentials, the EU is all in and it shows.
Today we @ember-energy.org published our annual European Electricity Review.
A thread on the most important developments...
As the US is doubting its own clean energy credentials, the EU is all in and it shows.
Today we @ember-energy.org published our annual European Electricity Review.
A thread on the most important developments...