@olcoo.bsky.social
Architect. Passivhaus Consultant with Max Fordham. London + Cambridge.
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NEW RESEARCH: UK heat pumps can perform far better than many think.
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
NEW RESEARCH: UK heat pumps can perform far better than many think.
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Our analysis of HeatPumpMonitor.org data shows well-designed systems achieve ~40% higher efficiency than past trials (SCoP 3.86 vs 2.81), cutting bills (~£224/yr) and emissions.
Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The Left Bible
Zack Polanski nails the reality: the gap between a millionaire and a billionaire isn’t “a bit more money” - it’s a completely different universe.
This is why taxing extreme wealth matters. 👏
Zack Polanski nails the reality: the gap between a millionaire and a billionaire isn’t “a bit more money” - it’s a completely different universe.
This is why taxing extreme wealth matters. 👏
November 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The Left Bible
Zack Polanski nails the reality: the gap between a millionaire and a billionaire isn’t “a bit more money” - it’s a completely different universe.
This is why taxing extreme wealth matters. 👏
Zack Polanski nails the reality: the gap between a millionaire and a billionaire isn’t “a bit more money” - it’s a completely different universe.
This is why taxing extreme wealth matters. 👏
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Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Today we’ll get latest net immigration figures - They’ll show immigration for work is plummeting.
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
Why is this not part of the discussion on Rachel Reeves balancing her books & stalled growth?
For every 100,000 drop in net immigration, the OBR adds £7bn to the deficit. #r4today
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This is particularly good news for people living in flats. Air to air heat pumps are particularly good for small properties, or if damp and mould is an issue. They can provide cooling too, which will help with overheating in flats.
Heat pumps news! DESNZ is expanding the Boiler Upgrade Scheme to cover air to air heat pumps and heat batteries.
Both will be eligible for a £2,500 grant if it fully replaces a gas or oil boiler…
www.businessgreen.com/news/4521952...
Both will be eligible for a £2,500 grant if it fully replaces a gas or oil boiler…
www.businessgreen.com/news/4521952...
Boiler Upgrade Scheme: Government set to expand scheme to include air conditioning heat pumps
Government expands heat pump scheme to include heat batteries and 'air-to-air devices' that can cool homes in summer, despite speculation over budget cuts
www.businessgreen.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
This is particularly good news for people living in flats. Air to air heat pumps are particularly good for small properties, or if damp and mould is an issue. They can provide cooling too, which will help with overheating in flats.
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More details of the funding for air to air heat pumps here: www.gov.uk/government/c...
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
More details of the funding for air to air heat pumps here: www.gov.uk/government/c...
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🚨UPDATE WITH COMMENT FROM THE BBC: Byline Times can confirm that of the four-person BBC panel that interviewed Prescott and made the decision to appoint him as an advisor, three of them had longstanding Conservative Party ties. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🚨UPDATE WITH COMMENT FROM THE BBC: Byline Times can confirm that of the four-person BBC panel that interviewed Prescott and made the decision to appoint him as an advisor, three of them had longstanding Conservative Party ties. bylinetimes.com/2025/11/11/b...
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Cross Laminated Timber production capacity in Spain has quadrupled in the last 5 years, with new plants operational across the north from Galicia in the west to Catalonia in the East
Read about one of Europes emerging success stories in Mass Madera's annual report: massmadera.org/informe-mass...
Read about one of Europes emerging success stories in Mass Madera's annual report: massmadera.org/informe-mass...
Informes Mass Madera – MassMadera
massmadera.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Cross Laminated Timber production capacity in Spain has quadrupled in the last 5 years, with new plants operational across the north from Galicia in the west to Catalonia in the East
Read about one of Europes emerging success stories in Mass Madera's annual report: massmadera.org/informe-mass...
Read about one of Europes emerging success stories in Mass Madera's annual report: massmadera.org/informe-mass...
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An extraordinary realignment of British politics
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
An extraordinary realignment of British politics
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to see @TheGreenParty take on Reform - this is the moment
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Yeah, OK it's an 80m tall timber TRÆ,
but look at the facade,
it's #circular reused metal roofing.
lendager.com/project/trae/
but look at the facade,
it's #circular reused metal roofing.
lendager.com/project/trae/
November 6, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Yeah, OK it's an 80m tall timber TRÆ,
but look at the facade,
it's #circular reused metal roofing.
lendager.com/project/trae/
but look at the facade,
it's #circular reused metal roofing.
lendager.com/project/trae/
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Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The value of public R&D
www.gov.uk
October 30, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Government has published one of those quiet but important documents that might get overlooked as it is not 'newsy'. The headline finding is that £1 of public R&D investment generates £8 in net economic benefits for the UK over the long term
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The Green Party SECOND in a national poll for the first time ever!
There’s no way we’re stopping there.
There’s no way we’re stopping there.
October 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Green Party SECOND in a national poll for the first time ever!
There’s no way we’re stopping there.
There’s no way we’re stopping there.
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A memorable night ruined by a racist thug.
I was invited to speak at the EuroAsia Curry Awards on Monday night, it should have been an exciting opportunity. But on my way there, outside Earl’s Court station, I was subjected to an Islamophobic hate crime. I have now reported it to the police
I was invited to speak at the EuroAsia Curry Awards on Monday night, it should have been an exciting opportunity. But on my way there, outside Earl’s Court station, I was subjected to an Islamophobic hate crime. I have now reported it to the police
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A memorable night ruined by a racist thug.
I was invited to speak at the EuroAsia Curry Awards on Monday night, it should have been an exciting opportunity. But on my way there, outside Earl’s Court station, I was subjected to an Islamophobic hate crime. I have now reported it to the police
I was invited to speak at the EuroAsia Curry Awards on Monday night, it should have been an exciting opportunity. But on my way there, outside Earl’s Court station, I was subjected to an Islamophobic hate crime. I have now reported it to the police
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🚨 BREAKING | Greens hit 10% in poll average for the very first time, an all-time high for the party.
This is the first time in the party's history that they have hit double-digits in polls, and comes as the party stands within touching distance of 100,000 members.
This is the first time in the party's history that they have hit double-digits in polls, and comes as the party stands within touching distance of 100,000 members.
October 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 BREAKING | Greens hit 10% in poll average for the very first time, an all-time high for the party.
This is the first time in the party's history that they have hit double-digits in polls, and comes as the party stands within touching distance of 100,000 members.
This is the first time in the party's history that they have hit double-digits in polls, and comes as the party stands within touching distance of 100,000 members.
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NEW | Electricity generation from fossil fuels fell in China and India in the first half of 2025 🔥📉
This marks a reversal from previous trends.
Simultaneously, there was a small uptick in the US and in the EU.
A thread 🧵
This marks a reversal from previous trends.
Simultaneously, there was a small uptick in the US and in the EU.
A thread 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 7:16 AM
NEW | Electricity generation from fossil fuels fell in China and India in the first half of 2025 🔥📉
This marks a reversal from previous trends.
Simultaneously, there was a small uptick in the US and in the EU.
A thread 🧵
This marks a reversal from previous trends.
Simultaneously, there was a small uptick in the US and in the EU.
A thread 🧵
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No sudden rupture is now required for the far right to take power in this country. For what we're seeing is a steady normalisation of extremists by the Conservative and Labour Parties, BBC, Telegraph, Mail and others. A shift once considered unthinkable beings to look acceptable, even inevitable.🧵
October 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
No sudden rupture is now required for the far right to take power in this country. For what we're seeing is a steady normalisation of extremists by the Conservative and Labour Parties, BBC, Telegraph, Mail and others. A shift once considered unthinkable beings to look acceptable, even inevitable.🧵
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Instead of blaming foreign workers, Japan's new PM must recognise climate change as one the main culprits of rising costs of living--and deliver climate action "as an act of love and necessity."
350.org Japan's Masayoshi Iyoda writes for
@thediplomat.com
thediplomat.com/2025/10/an-a...
350.org Japan's Masayoshi Iyoda writes for
@thediplomat.com
thediplomat.com/2025/10/an-a...
An Anti-immigration Push Won’t Solve Japan’s Cost of Living Woes
Blaming foreigners may be politically convenient, but it distracts from one of the true culprits behind inflation: climate change.
thediplomat.com
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Instead of blaming foreign workers, Japan's new PM must recognise climate change as one the main culprits of rising costs of living--and deliver climate action "as an act of love and necessity."
350.org Japan's Masayoshi Iyoda writes for
@thediplomat.com
thediplomat.com/2025/10/an-a...
350.org Japan's Masayoshi Iyoda writes for
@thediplomat.com
thediplomat.com/2025/10/an-a...
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I'm very concerned about all the #GlobalSumudFlotilla detainees, but especially Hannah Schafer, who seems likely to be held in extended detention in Israel. Israeli armed forces have committed grave and multiple breaches of international law in attacking the flotilla and mistreating its crew.
October 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
I'm very concerned about all the #GlobalSumudFlotilla detainees, but especially Hannah Schafer, who seems likely to be held in extended detention in Israel. Israeli armed forces have committed grave and multiple breaches of international law in attacking the flotilla and mistreating its crew.
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She was arrested for holding a sign reading:
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
October 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
She was arrested for holding a sign reading:
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
“I do not support the proscription of Palestine Action”
How that would warrant arrest is very unclear. I wonder if the police here even understand the boundaries of the bizarre law they’ve been forced to enforce.
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there's a very good reason Labour, run by Tufton Street, don't directly attack Reform, run by Tufton Street, and instead attack Zack Polanski, can you think what it might be?
Nigel Farage is the biggest charlatan in British political history.
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
And here's what his constitutents in Clacton really think:
September 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
there's a very good reason Labour, run by Tufton Street, don't directly attack Reform, run by Tufton Street, and instead attack Zack Polanski, can you think what it might be?
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My Trade Secrets today. Govts often do an immigration sleight-of-hand, demonising a tiny minority esp asylum-seekers as cover to admit workers.
Giorgia Meloni can still pull this trick off and is issuing 500k non-EU work permits. Keir Starmer is so scared & UK public trust so damaged he can't.
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Giorgia Meloni can still pull this trick off and is issuing 500k non-EU work permits. Keir Starmer is so scared & UK public trust so damaged he can't.
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How to tackle (and not tackle) migration: lessons from Italy
[FREE TO READ] Successive British prime ministers have destroyed trust with a millefeuille of falsehood about asylum seekers
on.ft.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
My Trade Secrets today. Govts often do an immigration sleight-of-hand, demonising a tiny minority esp asylum-seekers as cover to admit workers.
Giorgia Meloni can still pull this trick off and is issuing 500k non-EU work permits. Keir Starmer is so scared & UK public trust so damaged he can't.
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Giorgia Meloni can still pull this trick off and is issuing 500k non-EU work permits. Keir Starmer is so scared & UK public trust so damaged he can't.
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Auch cool, WBS70 retrofit mit Holz Laubengang.
Bild: Hütten und Paläste
www.bauwelt.de/themen/betri...
Bild: Hütten und Paläste
www.bauwelt.de/themen/betri...
December 7, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Auch cool, WBS70 retrofit mit Holz Laubengang.
Bild: Hütten und Paläste
www.bauwelt.de/themen/betri...
Bild: Hütten und Paläste
www.bauwelt.de/themen/betri...
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Bold Politics starts on the number 38 bus!
Thank you everyone. What a day!
(Few more interviews to do!)
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Thank you everyone. What a day!
(Few more interviews to do!)
Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Bold Politics starts on the number 38 bus!
Thank you everyone. What a day!
(Few more interviews to do!)
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Thank you everyone. What a day!
(Few more interviews to do!)
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Green Party has decided - overwhelmingly - to stand up and fight against the powerful:
Me on @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @mothinali.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social’s victory:
novaramedia.com/2025/09/02/t...
Me on @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @mothinali.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social’s victory:
novaramedia.com/2025/09/02/t...
The Green Party Has Finally Picked a Side | Novara Media
With three leftists winning the landslide victories in the Green leadership election, the party has stopped trying to bridge its centrist and socialist factions and committed to a radical path, writes...
novaramedia.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Green Party has decided - overwhelmingly - to stand up and fight against the powerful:
Me on @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @mothinali.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social’s victory:
novaramedia.com/2025/09/02/t...
Me on @zackpolanski.bsky.social, @mothinali.bsky.social and @rachelmillward.bsky.social’s victory:
novaramedia.com/2025/09/02/t...
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When centrists adopt far-right rhetoric, they don’t make themselves stronger. They make themselves look inauthentic, legitimise the far right, and shift the political debate onto terrain defined by their opponents.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Cooper suggests asylum seekers could be moved into warehouses instead of hotels – UK politics live
Home secretary says government aims to ‘shrink the whole asylum system’ and is looking at ‘military and industrial sites’
www.theguardian.com
September 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
When centrists adopt far-right rhetoric, they don’t make themselves stronger. They make themselves look inauthentic, legitimise the far right, and shift the political debate onto terrain defined by their opponents.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Are we really going to drown in six inches of water?
The central far right claim - that our problems are caused not by those with power and wealth but by utterly powerless people (asylum seekers etc) - is obviously and pathetically wrong. Yet millions, once more, are floundering in that puddle.
The central far right claim - that our problems are caused not by those with power and wealth but by utterly powerless people (asylum seekers etc) - is obviously and pathetically wrong. Yet millions, once more, are floundering in that puddle.
August 28, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Are we really going to drown in six inches of water?
The central far right claim - that our problems are caused not by those with power and wealth but by utterly powerless people (asylum seekers etc) - is obviously and pathetically wrong. Yet millions, once more, are floundering in that puddle.
The central far right claim - that our problems are caused not by those with power and wealth but by utterly powerless people (asylum seekers etc) - is obviously and pathetically wrong. Yet millions, once more, are floundering in that puddle.