Shaun Rumbelow
@shaunrumbelow.bsky.social
Interested in solutions to environmental problems and volunteer with Sheffield Friends of the Earth to promote these solutions. Have a day job as an IT Architect.
Thank you apple tree!
August 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thank you apple tree!
Reposted by Shaun Rumbelow
"“If this volume just grows even more, we simply have a societal situation that is not bearable anymore because it is just too much risk that is no longer covered,” Thallinger told CNBC..."
whatever politicians pretend to believe about climate, this is what they know
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/08/c...
whatever politicians pretend to believe about climate, this is what they know
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/08/c...
Why insurers worry the world could soon become uninsurable
Günther Thallinger, a board member at Allianz, one of the world's biggest insurers, says the climate crisis could make adaptation economically unviable.
www.cnbc.com
August 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"“If this volume just grows even more, we simply have a societal situation that is not bearable anymore because it is just too much risk that is no longer covered,” Thallinger told CNBC..."
whatever politicians pretend to believe about climate, this is what they know
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/08/c...
whatever politicians pretend to believe about climate, this is what they know
www.cnbc.com/2025/08/08/c...
Please read and comment if you can.
Currently, the data found on Greenland's Ice Sheets is strong but leaves a lot to be desired, for his dissertation, Matthew Rowe has explored this, please read and fill out the feedback form for his research.
AriaWebPageGreenland Monitoring Station mapGreenland Ice Melt by Year
patrickstowell.github.io
July 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Please read and comment if you can.
Reposted by Shaun Rumbelow
Looks like we might be getting some electric buses.
Bradford and Sheffield get £28m for zero-emission bus purchases - routeone
Bradford and Sheffield will benefit from £28 million in additional government funding towards zero-emission bus procurement.
www.route-one.net
July 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Looks like we might be getting some electric buses.
Reposted by Shaun Rumbelow
Sheffield is set to trial an innovative new form of zebra crossing that could make it easier and quicker for pedestrians to navigate the city, as well as cut the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
Sheffield set to become UK's biggest city to trial new zebra crossings, hoping to boost active travel and cut road deaths
The new crossings are a hundred times cheaper than traditional zebras, but are not currently recommended by the Department for Transport.
nowthenmagazine.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Sheffield is set to trial an innovative new form of zebra crossing that could make it easier and quicker for pedestrians to navigate the city, as well as cut the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads.
Reposted by Shaun Rumbelow
More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed. The link in the article allows you to share details of your trees.
Over 120 different tree species found in Sheffield’s gardens
More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed.
sheffield.ac.uk
July 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
More than 120 different species of trees are growing in gardens across the city of Sheffield, a new survey has revealed. The link in the article allows you to share details of your trees.
I love the slider showing how deep the ice is. Amazing to see how tiny the well know landmarks are.
The Greenland Ice Sheet is melting rapidly, University of Sheffield student Matthew Rowe has created an article and website for his dissertation, to learn more, give feedback and support this work please follow the link: patrickstowell.github.io/aria.cosmicr...
#Greenland #Ice #ClimateChange
#Greenland #Ice #ClimateChange
July 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I love the slider showing how deep the ice is. Amazing to see how tiny the well know landmarks are.
Great work by Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust at Ughill Farm.
*UGHILL FARM: May 2025* | Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
YouTube video by Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
youtu.be
July 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Great work by Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust at Ughill Farm.
Reposted by Shaun Rumbelow
🎮Have you got a PlayStation 🎮?
Check out Climate Station. This isn’t just an app—it’s a portal into the living history of our planet and the futures we still have time to shape. It is also free! #PlayStation #Free #Climate #Earth
Check out Climate Station. This isn’t just an app—it’s a portal into the living history of our planet and the futures we still have time to shape. It is also free! #PlayStation #Free #Climate #Earth
Climate Station™
Discover your own climate story
www.playstation.com
July 4, 2025 at 7:12 AM
🎮Have you got a PlayStation 🎮?
Check out Climate Station. This isn’t just an app—it’s a portal into the living history of our planet and the futures we still have time to shape. It is also free! #PlayStation #Free #Climate #Earth
Check out Climate Station. This isn’t just an app—it’s a portal into the living history of our planet and the futures we still have time to shape. It is also free! #PlayStation #Free #Climate #Earth
Great tree planting. Does anyone monitor how many actually survive?
Ten million trees planted in Northern Forest project
The Northern Forest scheme is aiming to eventually plant 50 million trees as part of the project.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Great tree planting. Does anyone monitor how many actually survive?
How to make a combi boiler using a heat pump.
World’s smallest hot water solution. (With a heat pump)
YouTube video by Heat Geek
www.youtube.com
June 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
How to make a combi boiler using a heat pump.
Climate Emergency UK have just released the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards, the 2nd edition of the only UK-wide assessment of councils on their progress towards net zero. You can view the scorecard for any council in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
councilclimatescorecards.uk
councilclimatescorecards.uk
Council Climate Action Scorecards
Want to know how effective UK councils’ climate plans and strategies are? Check out the Council Climate Scorecards to see your Council’s score and how it compares to others across the UK.
councilclimatescorecards.uk
June 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Climate Emergency UK have just released the 2025 Council Climate Action Scorecards, the 2nd edition of the only UK-wide assessment of councils on their progress towards net zero. You can view the scorecard for any council in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.
councilclimatescorecards.uk
councilclimatescorecards.uk
Today is #ShowYourStripes day. The graphic below shows the temperature change in Sheffield since 1850.
June 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Today is #ShowYourStripes day. The graphic below shows the temperature change in Sheffield since 1850.
With climate change and more droughts, the University of Sheffield has developed tiny robots to help fix leaking pipes. #climate #water #leaks #drought #waste #Sheffield
Tiny robots could help fix leaky water pipes
Micro-robots that can inspect water pipes, diagnose cracks and fix them autonomously – reducing leaks and avoiding expensive excavation work – have been developed by a team of engineers led by the Uni...
www.sheffield.ac.uk
June 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Gas free electricity trial coming this summer.
Britain to test gas-free electricity supply this summer
The National Energy System Operator (Neso) has revealed plans to keep the lights on using only wind, solar, nuclear, battery storage and power imports for trial 30-minute periods
www.cornwalllive.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Gas free electricity trial coming this summer.
Some good articles on here.
I’m almost at 1000 subscribers on substack. If you think this is a worthhile blog, please share it! davidtoke.substack.com BTW all subscribers will be invited to a celebration party venue available upon request - I will arrange a online meet-up for people who can’t make it in person!
Energy Revolutions by David Toke | Substack
David Toke's Green Energy Blog discusses themes in and around his book 'Energy Revolutions - Profiteering versus Democracy' published by Pluto Press in April 2024. Click to read Energy Revolutions by ...
davidtoke.substack.com
June 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Some good articles on here.
The first 750 electric vans have been delivered to BT as part of a 3,500 order.
Holman delivers 750 electric vans as part of 3,500 order for BT Group | CiTTi Magazine
Holman has delivered the first 750 electric vans to BT Group as part of a 3,500-plus order.The order was originally announced in January, with the BT Group reportedly becoming the largest electr
www.cittimagazine.co.uk
June 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The first 750 electric vans have been delivered to BT as part of a 3,500 order.
Wow! 🔆Solar🔆 is now the 4th largest source of electricity in the world, generating more than ☢️nuclear☢️. I'm sure it won't take long before solar is in the number 1️⃣ position.
A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
June 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Wow! 🔆Solar🔆 is now the 4th largest source of electricity in the world, generating more than ☢️nuclear☢️. I'm sure it won't take long before solar is in the number 1️⃣ position.
Checkout the new electric airport fire engine.
PANTHER electric: From the idea to the modern ARFF truck - Rosenbauer
YouTube video by Rosenbauer Group
youtu.be
June 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Checkout the new electric airport fire engine.
How wind turbines are helping tourism.
Wind turbines power 'surprising' tourism boom
A tourism industry is growing around windfarms in south-east England, including Rampion in Brighton.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
How wind turbines are helping tourism.
A few of us in Sheffield yesterday supporting Friends of the Earth's #PlanetOverProfit campaign.
friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/plane...
friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/plane...
May 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
A few of us in Sheffield yesterday supporting Friends of the Earth's #PlanetOverProfit campaign.
friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/plane...
friendsoftheearth.uk/nature/plane...
Long distance electric lorry coming soon.
Volvo’s long-haul electric truck to feature 780 kWh battery - electrive.com
Volvo Trucks has announced plans to unveil its electric truck for long-distance haulage in the second quarter of 2026 – roughly a year from now. However, the
www.electrive.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Long distance electric lorry coming soon.
Anyone fancy a job?
Friends of the Earth: Grassroots Development Lead
jobs.friendsoftheearth.uk
May 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Anyone fancy a job?
3 reasons why we need warm homes:
Poor housing costs the NHS about £1.4 billion each year
Investing in warm homes could save up to £4 billion annually in health and social care costs
It's estimated for every £1 spent on warming homes of vulnerable people, there's a £4 return in health benefits
Poor housing costs the NHS about £1.4 billion each year
Investing in warm homes could save up to £4 billion annually in health and social care costs
It's estimated for every £1 spent on warming homes of vulnerable people, there's a £4 return in health benefits
Sheffield joins with coalition calling for an ambitious Green and Decent Homes Programme | Sheffield City CouncilSheffield City Council
We are once again joining with our partners in the Future of Council Housing coalition to call on the Government to support a transformative new Green and Decent Homes Programme.
www.sheffield.gov.uk
May 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
3 reasons why we need warm homes:
Poor housing costs the NHS about £1.4 billion each year
Investing in warm homes could save up to £4 billion annually in health and social care costs
It's estimated for every £1 spent on warming homes of vulnerable people, there's a £4 return in health benefits
Poor housing costs the NHS about £1.4 billion each year
Investing in warm homes could save up to £4 billion annually in health and social care costs
It's estimated for every £1 spent on warming homes of vulnerable people, there's a £4 return in health benefits