Robbie Andrew
@robbieandrew.bsky.social
Senior scientist at Oslo-based CICERO Center for International Climate Research • 🌍Global Carbon Project • https://robbieandrew.github.io/
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CICEROdagen 2025 - En hel dag med klimakunnskap - Auditorium 0001
YouTube video by CICERO klima
youtu.be
On Tuesday I gave a ten-minute update on where global fossil CO₂ emissions are at.
Maybe with all the attention paid to the COP, Norwegians will learn that another language has a word equivalent to "dugnad"!
I won’t be at COP this year, but I can buy into #mutirão (basically a community effort/“barn raising”) and #virada (never, ever quitting). vas-y 🇧🇷!https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/08/brazil-unorthodox-cop30-approach-no-agenda
Less arguing, more action: will Brazil’s unorthodox approach to Cop30 work?
Host uses Indigenous concepts and changes agenda to help delegates agree on ways to meet existing climate goals
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Maybe with all the attention paid to the COP, Norwegians will learn that another language has a word equivalent to "dugnad"!
Reposted by Robbie Andrew
Perhaps the most striking thing about Bill Gates' lil memo "three tough truths about climate" is quite how many responses there have been. A wee thread to gather some together (add others that I've missed, please)
www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-pa...
www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-pa...
www.gatesnotes.com
November 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Perhaps the most striking thing about Bill Gates' lil memo "three tough truths about climate" is quite how many responses there have been. A wee thread to gather some together (add others that I've missed, please)
www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-pa...
www.gatesnotes.com/home/home-pa...
Updates of monthly car sales data in the last few days.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
November 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Updates of monthly car sales data in the last few days.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
Aussie government pushes a new scheme to give free electricity for three hours a day in parts of the country.
Who gets free power — and who misses out — under the new energy offer
The federal government says its new Solar Sharer scheme will also benefit Australians who aren't able to access it, but some experts are hesitant to agree.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Aussie government pushes a new scheme to give free electricity for three hours a day in parts of the country.
Sales of non-diesel heavy trucks in the Chinese domestic market reached 57% of the total in September. LNG truck sales are still doing well, but the growth is largely in battery trucks.
November 3, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Sales of non-diesel heavy trucks in the Chinese domestic market reached 57% of the total in September. LNG truck sales are still doing well, but the growth is largely in battery trucks.
Norway's fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell passenger cars has halved in size since its peak less than three years ago. The all-time peak was 0.0084% of the fleet.
November 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Norway's fleet of hydrogen fuel-cell passenger cars has halved in size since its peak less than three years ago. The all-time peak was 0.0084% of the fleet.
Interesting. Downtime at Kollsnes, Troll, and Sleipner because of "Failure – external power supply". Troll and Sleipner are platforms connected to mainland electricity, Troll connected via Kollsnes, and Sleipner via Haugsneset (near Kårstø).
umm.gassco.no
umm.gassco.no
November 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Interesting. Downtime at Kollsnes, Troll, and Sleipner because of "Failure – external power supply". Troll and Sleipner are platforms connected to mainland electricity, Troll connected via Kollsnes, and Sleipner via Haugsneset (near Kårstø).
umm.gassco.no
umm.gassco.no
Unseasonal wild weather over India at the end of October has led to a surge in generation from wind turbines in the country.
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
November 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Unseasonal wild weather over India at the end of October has led to a surge in generation from wind turbines in the country.
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
India's rainfall in October was about 50% higher than normal for the month. It continues to be a wet year. May was the wettest May since records began in 1901.
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
November 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
India's rainfall in October was about 50% higher than normal for the month. It continues to be a wet year. May was the wettest May since records began in 1901.
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
robbieandrew.github.io/india/index....
Fun to see ChatGPT thinking before it answers:
"I can tell the user is frustrated, so I'll avoid seeking further clarification."
"I can tell the user is frustrated, so I'll avoid seeking further clarification."
October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Fun to see ChatGPT thinking before it answers:
"I can tell the user is frustrated, so I'll avoid seeking further clarification."
"I can tell the user is frustrated, so I'll avoid seeking further clarification."
Interesting climate/energy policy developments in China.
The Central Committee of the Communist Party lays out the key directions and priorities for China for the next five years. It reaffirms the importance of clean energy for China's energy, economic and industrial policy, but raises concerns about commitment to 2030 climate targets.
October 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Interesting climate/energy policy developments in China.
Four-minute video worth your time.
Over 2021-24, the EU sent €930 billion more out of the country to import fossil fuels instead of investing domestically. EVs and heat pumps are obvious ways to reduce this waste, but there are more.
Over 2021-24, the EU sent €930 billion more out of the country to import fossil fuels instead of investing domestically. EVs and heat pumps are obvious ways to reduce this waste, but there are more.
Strengthening the European Union's energy security through electrification
YouTube video by Ember
www.youtube.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Four-minute video worth your time.
Over 2021-24, the EU sent €930 billion more out of the country to import fossil fuels instead of investing domestically. EVs and heat pumps are obvious ways to reduce this waste, but there are more.
Over 2021-24, the EU sent €930 billion more out of the country to import fossil fuels instead of investing domestically. EVs and heat pumps are obvious ways to reduce this waste, but there are more.
Nudging makes it sound so easy. Apparently it's not.
"People living in countries with opt-out systems perceive organ supply as sufficient, and are consequently less willing to become living donors."
Net effect: fewer organs available, not more.
"People living in countries with opt-out systems perceive organ supply as sufficient, and are consequently less willing to become living donors."
Net effect: fewer organs available, not more.
Opt-out organ donation policies may reduce organ supply
Every day, 17 Americans die while waiting for an organ transplant. Opt-out organ donation policies, which enroll everyone into post-mortem donation programs by default unless people choose to opt out,...
medicalxpress.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Nudging makes it sound so easy. Apparently it's not.
"People living in countries with opt-out systems perceive organ supply as sufficient, and are consequently less willing to become living donors."
Net effect: fewer organs available, not more.
"People living in countries with opt-out systems perceive organ supply as sufficient, and are consequently less willing to become living donors."
Net effect: fewer organs available, not more.
ACEA have released their September numbers for Europe. 1/2
New car registrations: +0.9% in September 2025 year-to-date; battery-electric 16.1% market share
By September 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 0.9% compared to the same period last year, marking the third consecutive month of growth.
www.acea.auto
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
ACEA have released their September numbers for Europe. 1/2
If NOAA stops publishing data, is the World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases a viable alternative? Anyone familiar?
They appear to receive submissions directly from many agencies around the world, just as NOAA does.
gaw.kishou.go.jp/search
They appear to receive submissions directly from many agencies around the world, just as NOAA does.
gaw.kishou.go.jp/search
October 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If NOAA stops publishing data, is the World Data Centre for Greenhouse Gases a viable alternative? Anyone familiar?
They appear to receive submissions directly from many agencies around the world, just as NOAA does.
gaw.kishou.go.jp/search
They appear to receive submissions directly from many agencies around the world, just as NOAA does.
gaw.kishou.go.jp/search
In which they don't discuss why they called it "carbon emissions" in the title when the report they're covering is actually about the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Have to assume they think these are the same, but they're not. Such is our collective misuse of the word "emissions".
Have to assume they think these are the same, but they're not. Such is our collective misuse of the word "emissions".
How we made it: carbon emissions rise to new record on.ft.com/4qkbGOp
How we made it: carbon emissions rise to new record
Guide to the Climate Graphic of the Week
on.ft.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:23 AM
In which they don't discuss why they called it "carbon emissions" in the title when the report they're covering is actually about the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Have to assume they think these are the same, but they're not. Such is our collective misuse of the word "emissions".
Have to assume they think these are the same, but they're not. Such is our collective misuse of the word "emissions".
"try installing solar panels on your roof in the U.S. Americans pay a median price of $28,000 for a 7-kilowatt system. The typical Australian, meanwhile, spends just $4,000, and the German — after filling out a mere two-page application — pays $10,000 per project."
Simpler Solar Regulations Would Save Americans $1.2 Trillion
A new analysis by Permit Power calculates the cumulative benefits of cheap rooftop solar over the lifetime of a typical rig.
heatmap.news
October 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"try installing solar panels on your roof in the U.S. Americans pay a median price of $28,000 for a 7-kilowatt system. The typical Australian, meanwhile, spends just $4,000, and the German — after filling out a mere two-page application — pays $10,000 per project."
Good to see things moving along for Electra's method of producing iron from iron ore using electricity at the temperature of a cup of coffee.
It's possible to imagine a day when we start to see blast furnaces being shut down and scrapped, out-competed by better methods.
It's possible to imagine a day when we start to see blast furnaces being shut down and scrapped, out-competed by better methods.
Electra announces deals with Meta, Nucor to scale its clean iron tech
The Colorado-based startup unveiled its new demo plant and announced agreements with major steel users. The facility could start churning out clean iron…
www.canarymedia.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Good to see things moving along for Electra's method of producing iron from iron ore using electricity at the temperature of a cup of coffee.
It's possible to imagine a day when we start to see blast furnaces being shut down and scrapped, out-competed by better methods.
It's possible to imagine a day when we start to see blast furnaces being shut down and scrapped, out-competed by better methods.
It's not long ago that most of us never even asked the question where the rubber on our tyres went when we realise we have to replace the worn ones. The obvious answer is: directly into nature.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
Opptil tre prosent av Oslofjordens lause massar består av bildekk: – Alvorleg
Ein ny rapport konkluderer med alarmerande mengder mikroplast i norsk natur. Blåskjel er hardt ramma.
www.nrk.no
October 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It's not long ago that most of us never even asked the question where the rubber on our tyres went when we realise we have to replace the worn ones. The obvious answer is: directly into nature.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
New report shows that car tyres are the largest source of microplastics in Norway's natural environment.
Reposted by Robbie Andrew
New data from our Global #CoalPlant Tracker is out. A few key trends:
📉 Countries w/coal power under dev't hit a record low — only 33 remain since the Paris Agreement.
📉 New proposals fell below 2 GW in Q3 2025 — 85% below recent averages.
Explore the data ⤵️
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
📉 Countries w/coal power under dev't hit a record low — only 33 remain since the Paris Agreement.
📉 New proposals fell below 2 GW in Q3 2025 — 85% below recent averages.
Explore the data ⤵️
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New data from our Global #CoalPlant Tracker is out. A few key trends:
📉 Countries w/coal power under dev't hit a record low — only 33 remain since the Paris Agreement.
📉 New proposals fell below 2 GW in Q3 2025 — 85% below recent averages.
Explore the data ⤵️
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
📉 Countries w/coal power under dev't hit a record low — only 33 remain since the Paris Agreement.
📉 New proposals fell below 2 GW in Q3 2025 — 85% below recent averages.
Explore the data ⤵️
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...
Reposted by Robbie Andrew
Tomorrow Berkeley Earth will hold our monthly press briefing to cover the September Temperature Report.
8 am PDT / 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET
Everyone is welcome to attend to hear the updates and ask your burning climate questions.
Registration:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
8 am PDT / 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET
Everyone is welcome to attend to hear the updates and ask your burning climate questions.
Registration:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Berkeley Earth Monthly Press Briefing. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Berkeley Earth invites you to our next Monthly Press Briefing, where our scientists will present the latest global temperature findings and climate insights for September 2025.
This 30-minute session...
us02web.zoom.us
October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Tomorrow Berkeley Earth will hold our monthly press briefing to cover the September Temperature Report.
8 am PDT / 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET
Everyone is welcome to attend to hear the updates and ask your burning climate questions.
Registration:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
8 am PDT / 11 am EDT / 5 pm CET
Everyone is welcome to attend to hear the updates and ask your burning climate questions.
Registration:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Just added a simple list of the most recent updates to my vehicle sales page.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
October 22, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Just added a simple list of the most recent updates to my vehicle sales page.
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
robbieandrew.github.io/carsales/
Reposted by Robbie Andrew
Europeans want train travel to be easier, but gaps in the current system are putting them off rail altogether.
The upcoming #SingleTicketingPackage is the EU’s chance to finally improve long-distance rail.
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The upcoming #SingleTicketingPackage is the EU’s chance to finally improve long-distance rail.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Europeans want train travel to be easier, but gaps in the current system are putting them off rail altogether.
The upcoming #SingleTicketingPackage is the EU’s chance to finally improve long-distance rail.
🧵⤵️
The upcoming #SingleTicketingPackage is the EU’s chance to finally improve long-distance rail.
🧵⤵️
The first cement produced at Norway's Brevik plant with carbon emissions captured and stored under the seabed has now been used in concrete poured in Oslo's new metro line to Fornebu.
Vi har brukt milliarder på karbonfangst. Her brukes den for første gang.
Les saken.
www.aftenposten.no
October 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The first cement produced at Norway's Brevik plant with carbon emissions captured and stored under the seabed has now been used in concrete poured in Oslo's new metro line to Fornebu.
"the narrative about the EU significantly falling behind the US in terms of [economic] output is wrong"
The European Union’s remarkable growth performance relative to the United States
The EU has outperformed the US on per-capita output growth; in terms of output per hour worked, some EU countries are as productive as the US
www.bruegel.org
October 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"the narrative about the EU significantly falling behind the US in terms of [economic] output is wrong"