Robert Chapman
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Robert Chapman
@robertichapman.bsky.social
''It's very good news that the United States is withdrawing from the Paris agreement, and why the global energy transition is not something President Trump or anyone else is going to stop.''

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Episode 89 - The Angry Clean Energy Guy
Recently, President Trump apparently sought to stop wind power expansion in the US and withdrew from the Paris agreement, in a barrage of orders aimed at boosting fossil fuels and reverse policies tha...
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February 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
5 Key Challenges facing South Wales

I agree with the comments made by #NickDurham, architect director at multidisciplinary design practice BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd)

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Five key challenges facing South Wales – and how might we address them?
Nick Durham, architect director at multidisciplinary design practice BDP, looks at five key challenges facing towns and cities across South Wales and considers how we can tackle them. Nick is based at...
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February 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Reposted by Robert Chapman
Cheap, trendy, and disposable—fast fashion’s true cost is staggering.

Workers earn as little as 13 cents per garment, factories pollute at massive scales, and a truckload of clothing is burned or landfilled every second.

Read Ana Rita Magalhães’ article here: impactentrepreneur.com/fast-fashion...
February 16, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Reposted by Robert Chapman
By almost every economic & financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - the Office for Budget Responsibility says it will reduce the UK’s potential GDP by 4% in the long run by lowering the trade intensity of the economy & its latest report lays bare its catastrophic impact on trade
February 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
As the Guardian announces the ‘sale’ of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, Carole Cadwalladr takes a closer look at its moneymen
Carole Cadwalladr
18 December 2024

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Tortoise and the Heir: The 'Slow News' Media Firm Behind the Observer Sale and the Curious Company It Keeps
As the Guardian announces the 'sale' of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, Carole Cadwalladr takes a closer look at its moneymen
bylinetimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The Plastic Crisis: A Health and Environmental Emergency

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The Plastic Crisis: A Health and Environmental Emergency | Reality Roundtable 15
Podcast Episode · The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · 10/02/2025 · 1h 39m
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February 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Webinar Recordings c/o Historic England

Circa two dozen information webinar sources. A very useful resource for reference purposes.

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Webinar Recordings | Historic England
Find and listen to recordings from an archive of older Historic England webinars.
historicengland.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
THE BIG LESSON PROGRESSIVES NEED TO LEARN TO COUNTER RIGHT WING POPULISM

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The big lesson progressives need to learn to counter right wing populism
With the inauguration of Donald Trump and the emboldening of right wing populism in the UK - we need to be focusing on building power in communities
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February 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
“OPTICS OVER OUTCOMES: HOW THE CHANCELLOR’S AIRPORT EXPANSION PLANS DON’T ADD UP”

c/o #NewEconomicsFoundation #nef

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Optics over outcomes: How the Chancellor’s airport expansion plans don't add up
By the government's own analysis, expansion will not improve outcomes for communities across the UK
neweconomics.org
February 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Brexit, the most economically damaging act in UK history. Still getting banshee calls,"if only they had delivered my Brexit"! It's been an unmitigated disaster. Time to regain our senses, return to the EU & expose/hold to account those grifting charlatans who sold us this putrid bucket of snake oil.
February 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Cities Outlook: “What places should focus on to boost money in people’s pockets”.

Not sure that I agree with the entirety of the narrative.

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Cities Outlook: What places should focus on to boost money in Cities Outlook: What places should focus on to boost money in people’s pockets
Cities Outlook 2025 takes a look at what drives differences in wages across the country and what this means for local and national strategy.
www.centreforcities.org
February 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Gobsmacked by the announcement by the Chancellor!

#ChrisStark CBE - any comments mindful of the views of the Climate Change Committee?

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Expanding Heathrow is incompatible with net zero – here’s the evidence
The UK’s environmental commitments leave no room for extra runways.
theconversation.com
January 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Pleased to be invited to this conference today.
January 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
“RICS Whole Lifecycle Carbon Assessment: A Practical Application”

I am listening to a 2hr session on this subject right now.

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January 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just watched a very moving Holocaust Memorial Service at the Guildhall c/o #BBC1.

Excellent programme.

6 million people killed! We must continue to remember.
January 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Should We Still Be Working from Home?
c/o #Panorama #BBC

Interesting contemporary review by Panorama of the current position.

My blog on this subject was written a few years rchapmanandco.com/return-to-th...

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Return to the Office or WFH (work from home)? – RC2
‘‘Work is what you do not where you do it’’
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January 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Client feedback yesterday.

''Thank you so much for taking the time to review & refine our proposal. Your insights have been incredibly valuable and a great learning opportunity for both of us. Suggested amendments incorporated. Thank you once again for your support - it’s really appreciated.''
January 16, 2025 at 10:27 AM
“American Banks Dump Climate Commitments ahead of Trump”
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DRAFT: Weekly Newsletter, Jan 12, 2025
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January 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We need fairer food and farming. Well said @suepritch.bsky.social
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A new deal for everyone
5 rules for fairer food and farming. By Sue Pritchard.
ffcc.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Energy Predictions 2025!

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165. Our Predictions for 2025
Podcast Episode · Redefining Energy · 02/01/2025 · 27m
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January 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM