Ken Newton
@redbilledchough.bsky.social
Nature conservation and rewilding supporter who likes cycling and dogs. Green Party supporter who wants to stop climate breakdown, pollution and species loss and build a fairer, greener society. Born at 310 ppm.
Electric truck sales are surging ahead in China. Less so in Europe and hardly at all in the USA. China leads the world in electrification.
October 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Electric truck sales are surging ahead in China. Less so in Europe and hardly at all in the USA. China leads the world in electrification.
This excellent book explains why deficits are not always a problem. Really interesting read.
July 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This excellent book explains why deficits are not always a problem. Really interesting read.
Utility-scale solar is currently the largest contributor to UK electricity generation, supplying 12.1 GW, or 33.2% off demand. This does not include small-scale solar, so the real contribution is even greater. Pictures from Gridcarbon.
April 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Utility-scale solar is currently the largest contributor to UK electricity generation, supplying 12.1 GW, or 33.2% off demand. This does not include small-scale solar, so the real contribution is even greater. Pictures from Gridcarbon.
Warren Buffet may make money for his investors, but it’s at the expense of our shared environment.
A Reuters analysis shows that Berkshire Hathaway coal plants emit more nitrogen oxide gases than any other coal-fired fleet in the country.
A Reuters analysis shows that Berkshire Hathaway coal plants emit more nitrogen oxide gases than any other coal-fired fleet in the country.
February 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Warren Buffet may make money for his investors, but it’s at the expense of our shared environment.
A Reuters analysis shows that Berkshire Hathaway coal plants emit more nitrogen oxide gases than any other coal-fired fleet in the country.
A Reuters analysis shows that Berkshire Hathaway coal plants emit more nitrogen oxide gases than any other coal-fired fleet in the country.
Rainbow and snow on Dartmoor this morning.
January 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Rainbow and snow on Dartmoor this morning.
Wind power is currently generating over two thirds of UK electricity with gas at just 11%.
December 22, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Wind power is currently generating over two thirds of UK electricity with gas at just 11%.
Made a good start on the invertebrate hotel today. Logs sawn and in place. Just need to finish filling up the centre with small logs and shredded twigs. It’s a bit bigger than we initially thought - but that’s a good thing.
November 17, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Made a good start on the invertebrate hotel today. Logs sawn and in place. Just need to finish filling up the centre with small logs and shredded twigs. It’s a bit bigger than we initially thought - but that’s a good thing.
October 13, 2024 at 6:38 PM