Ross Fairbanks
@rossf7.bsky.social
Green software. Tech ethics. Music. Running. Space. Sustainable living
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I imagined the Chatsubo in 1984. 41 years later I opened its door. Neuromancer is in production.
July 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I imagined the Chatsubo in 1984. 41 years later I opened its door. Neuromancer is in production.
Stellar work from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social as usual 🙌💚https://bsky.app/profile/projectdrawdown.bsky.social/post/3lrqq324nr22h
In order to succeed in the global transition away from fossil fuels to clean power sources, we’ll have to build renewable energy in the right places — where power grids are currently the dirtiest and where building renewables can have the biggest impact. youtu.be/AAoTE_zjjlU
Carbon treasure map: Where should we build clean energy next?
YouTube video by WattTime
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June 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Stellar work from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social as usual 🙌💚https://bsky.app/profile/projectdrawdown.bsky.social/post/3lrqq324nr22h
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This is Henry. He brings his emotional support duck to his hydrotherapy sessions. They get along swimmingly. 13/10
June 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This is Henry. He brings his emotional support duck to his hydrotherapy sessions. They get along swimmingly. 13/10
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Crikey, that was quick! 🚀 The amazing people @devoxx.uk have already published the video of my talk "Writing Greener Software" If you're working with on-prem constraints but still want to make your software more environmentally friendly, take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9RL...
Writing Greener Software Even When You Are Stuck On-Prem by Charles Humble
YouTube video by Devoxx UK
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May 16, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Crikey, that was quick! 🚀 The amazing people @devoxx.uk have already published the video of my talk "Writing Greener Software" If you're working with on-prem constraints but still want to make your software more environmentally friendly, take a look! www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9RL...
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There were rumours Andy Serkis would return as Kino Loy in S2 of Andor. I'm glad it didn't happen. The "Can't swim" moment was a perfect end for the character.
That being said, how funny would it have been if, in the final montage, there was a clip of Kino getting swimming lessons.
#StarWars #Andor
That being said, how funny would it have been if, in the final montage, there was a clip of Kino getting swimming lessons.
#StarWars #Andor
May 15, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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NEW | Today we launched a new @ember-energy.org dataset tracking monthly wind and solar capacity.
They're the fastest-growing energy sources ⚡
Solar, especially, is booming everywhere ☀️
Initially, we're covering 25 countries – together making up over 90% of global solar & wind capacity.
They're the fastest-growing energy sources ⚡
Solar, especially, is booming everywhere ☀️
Initially, we're covering 25 countries – together making up over 90% of global solar & wind capacity.
May 15, 2025 at 9:47 AM
NEW | Today we launched a new @ember-energy.org dataset tracking monthly wind and solar capacity.
They're the fastest-growing energy sources ⚡
Solar, especially, is booming everywhere ☀️
Initially, we're covering 25 countries – together making up over 90% of global solar & wind capacity.
They're the fastest-growing energy sources ⚡
Solar, especially, is booming everywhere ☀️
Initially, we're covering 25 countries – together making up over 90% of global solar & wind capacity.
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Good morning with good news: How much solar will be installed globally in 2025-2030?
4-5 TW? 6 TW? More?
The " wild reality" will exceed many forecasts.
Plunging battery costs boost solar, with solar & battery or solar dominant in new generation markets!
Credit @nathanielbullard.com #energysky
4-5 TW? 6 TW? More?
The " wild reality" will exceed many forecasts.
Plunging battery costs boost solar, with solar & battery or solar dominant in new generation markets!
Credit @nathanielbullard.com #energysky
May 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Good morning with good news: How much solar will be installed globally in 2025-2030?
4-5 TW? 6 TW? More?
The " wild reality" will exceed many forecasts.
Plunging battery costs boost solar, with solar & battery or solar dominant in new generation markets!
Credit @nathanielbullard.com #energysky
4-5 TW? 6 TW? More?
The " wild reality" will exceed many forecasts.
Plunging battery costs boost solar, with solar & battery or solar dominant in new generation markets!
Credit @nathanielbullard.com #energysky
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New 'Knives Out' film just dropped.
May 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
New 'Knives Out' film just dropped.
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There better be some smoke coming out soon, I need to watch Andor
May 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
There better be some smoke coming out soon, I need to watch Andor
Ready for the next grid outage. Got it tuned to Radio Ga Ga 🎸
May 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Ready for the next grid outage. Got it tuned to Radio Ga Ga 🎸
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Adam Yauch was a real one. 13 years since his passing
May 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Adam Yauch was a real one. 13 years since his passing
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Sunken Cactus Garden is my new band name
Running accountability skeets are back. Much 💚 for the new sunken cactus garden at Parc de les Glories
May 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sunken Cactus Garden is my new band name
Running accountability skeets are back. Much 💚 for the new sunken cactus garden at Parc de les Glories
May 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Running accountability skeets are back. Much 💚 for the new sunken cactus garden at Parc de les Glories
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I love adding this one data point to economic charts. It works every time.
April 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I love adding this one data point to economic charts. It works every time.
Hi David power is back on in Barcelona after about 8 hours. Listening to a couple of episodes of @volts.wtf helped keep me calm and as always I learned a ton. Thank you 🙌 www.politico.eu/article/spai...
Freak disappearance of electricity triggered power cut, says Spain PM Sánchez
“This has never happened before,” said Sánchez, warning it may take longer than expected to restore power.
www.politico.eu
April 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Hi David power is back on in Barcelona after about 8 hours. Listening to a couple of episodes of @volts.wtf helped keep me calm and as always I learned a ton. Thank you 🙌 www.politico.eu/article/spai...
Niamos!💃 youtu.be/y6wLcx7AkRM?...
ONE HOUR OF DANCING MON MOTHMA | Andor Season 2 | Disney+
YouTube video by Star Wars
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April 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Niamos!💃 youtu.be/y6wLcx7AkRM?...
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Still my top advice for any people joining Bluesky. 💙
April 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Still my top advice for any people joining Bluesky. 💙
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Had a fantastic conversation with @volts.wtf discussing our latest @ember-energy.org Global Electricity Review 2025.
For anyone who wants some hope in these times, there are a lot of exciting things going on in the electricity transition. ⚡
You can listen to the episode now!
For anyone who wants some hope in these times, there are a lot of exciting things going on in the electricity transition. ⚡
You can listen to the episode now!
Today on Volts: every year, the think tank @ember-energy.org does a comprehensive Global Electricity Review, with data on who's generating power, with what technologies, and how that's changing over time. I discuss the "megatrends" -- booming solar, rising demand, &, uh, China -- with the authors.
How is clean electricity doing globally?
Clean electricity hits 40% globally as solar keeps doubling every two years and China's energy revolution outpaces the rest of the world.
www.volts.wtf
April 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Had a fantastic conversation with @volts.wtf discussing our latest @ember-energy.org Global Electricity Review 2025.
For anyone who wants some hope in these times, there are a lot of exciting things going on in the electricity transition. ⚡
You can listen to the episode now!
For anyone who wants some hope in these times, there are a lot of exciting things going on in the electricity transition. ⚡
You can listen to the episode now!
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Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in history ⚡☀️
100 TWh → 1000 TWh ~ 8 years
1000 TWh → 2000 TWh ~ 3 years
From our new Global Electricity Review 2025 out today ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
100 TWh → 1000 TWh ~ 8 years
1000 TWh → 2000 TWh ~ 3 years
From our new Global Electricity Review 2025 out today ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
April 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in history ⚡☀️
100 TWh → 1000 TWh ~ 8 years
1000 TWh → 2000 TWh ~ 3 years
From our new Global Electricity Review 2025 out today ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
100 TWh → 1000 TWh ~ 8 years
1000 TWh → 2000 TWh ~ 3 years
From our new Global Electricity Review 2025 out today ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
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Enjoyed this pod with @annecurrie.bsky.social and @hollycummins.com two of my favourite green software 🌿 experts for the 100th episode of Environment Variables 🎉https://podcasts.castplus.fm/e/2861q0qn-the-week-in-green-software-sustainable-ai-progress
The Week in Green Software: Sustainable AI Progress
For this 100th episode of Environment Variables, guest host Anne Currie is joined by Holly Cummins, senior principal engineer at Red Hat, to discuss the intersection of AI, efficiency, and sustainable...
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March 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Enjoyed this pod with @annecurrie.bsky.social and @hollycummins.com two of my favourite green software 🌿 experts for the 100th episode of Environment Variables 🎉https://podcasts.castplus.fm/e/2861q0qn-the-week-in-green-software-sustainable-ai-progress
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"More than three years after Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to stop building new coal projects abroad, the country’s Belt and Road Initiative is increasingly driven by renewables."
It's not altruism, y'all. Shit's cheaper.
It's not altruism, y'all. Shit's cheaper.
China’s foreign infrastructure push is greener than ever
Renewables beat fossil fuels in China’s overseas power projects last year.
www.semafor.com
March 21, 2025 at 8:36 PM
"More than three years after Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to stop building new coal projects abroad, the country’s Belt and Road Initiative is increasingly driven by renewables."
It's not altruism, y'all. Shit's cheaper.
It's not altruism, y'all. Shit's cheaper.
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Industrial energy use can be electrified with existing and emerging technologies.
Great graph shared by Giles Dickson @windeurope.bsky.social
Great graph shared by Giles Dickson @windeurope.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Industrial energy use can be electrified with existing and emerging technologies.
Great graph shared by Giles Dickson @windeurope.bsky.social
Great graph shared by Giles Dickson @windeurope.bsky.social
Competition on the Barcelona to Madrid route has improved services and dropped prices. I hope this will eventually do the same for London to Paris www.theguardian.com/business/202...
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers
www.theguardian.com
February 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Competition on the Barcelona to Madrid route has improved services and dropped prices. I hope this will eventually do the same for London to Paris www.theguardian.com/business/202...