Jerry Steele
@ticktockhouse.bsky.social
Dad, geek, all-round nice-ish guy 😁
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Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?
Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism
www.theguardian.com
Nice one, nature 👍 Cetaceans in the North Sea FTW!! www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@quietriotpod.bsky.social In today's "Good Good News", today's podcast arrived in Pocket Casts (for me anyway) as I slept last night 🎶👂
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
@quietriotpod.bsky.social In today's "Good Good News", today's podcast arrived in Pocket Casts (for me anyway) as I slept last night 🎶👂
@quietriotpod.bsky.social It’s a sign of how much your podcast has become part of my Sunday that I really missed it yesterday when it didn’t appear in Pocket Casts. I’m going to have to hold my nose and listen on Spotify now..
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
@quietriotpod.bsky.social It’s a sign of how much your podcast has become part of my Sunday that I really missed it yesterday when it didn’t appear in Pocket Casts. I’m going to have to hold my nose and listen on Spotify now..
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Much like "crab", industrial music is constantly re-evolving from first principles basically anywhere where there's a bunch of metal and plastic laying about
September 1, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Much like "crab", industrial music is constantly re-evolving from first principles basically anywhere where there's a bunch of metal and plastic laying about
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Britain is not a country of racist bigots.
Time for the decent majority to "take back control".
Repost if you agree.
Time for the decent majority to "take back control".
Repost if you agree.
August 31, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Britain is not a country of racist bigots.
Time for the decent majority to "take back control".
Repost if you agree.
Time for the decent majority to "take back control".
Repost if you agree.
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UK largest BESS now live 300/600MWh (for now - bigger under 🏗️) or ~680k 🏘️
Tilbury substation also has upcoming 450MW of gas reciprocating engines which whatever the issues around gas is a better fit for a high renewable future given its more efficient at part loads & faster to start up
Tilbury substation also has upcoming 450MW of gas reciprocating engines which whatever the issues around gas is a better fit for a high renewable future given its more efficient at part loads & faster to start up
National Grid connects UK’s largest battery storage facility at Tilbury substation | National Grid
The 300MW Thurrock Storage project, developed by Statera Energy, is now energised and delivering electricity flexibly to the network across London and the south east.
www.nationalgrid.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
UK largest BESS now live 300/600MWh (for now - bigger under 🏗️) or ~680k 🏘️
Tilbury substation also has upcoming 450MW of gas reciprocating engines which whatever the issues around gas is a better fit for a high renewable future given its more efficient at part loads & faster to start up
Tilbury substation also has upcoming 450MW of gas reciprocating engines which whatever the issues around gas is a better fit for a high renewable future given its more efficient at part loads & faster to start up
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Slightly diminish a band:
Hüsker Don’t
Hüsker Don’t
Slightly diminish a band:
Potentially Some Doubt
Potentially Some Doubt
Slightly diminish a band:
Not Good Company
Not Good Company
August 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Slightly diminish a band:
Hüsker Don’t
Hüsker Don’t
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I'd not seen the number before & can't quickly see the detail but if 41% of the GB public 'believe domestic gas reserves could eliminate imports' they are in cloud cuckoo land.
We will rely on gas imports for heating from 2027 as North Sea output declines - Energy Live News
North Sea gas won’t meet domestic heating needs by 2027, raising alarm over energy security
www.energylivenews.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I'd not seen the number before & can't quickly see the detail but if 41% of the GB public 'believe domestic gas reserves could eliminate imports' they are in cloud cuckoo land.
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Remarkable how often this is missed in political debates on energy. Farage and Badenoch are allowed to repeatedly imply drilling more can fix everything, but it is highly probable there is not much gas left to drill. www.businessgreen.com/news/4516717...
'The North Sea is running out of gas': New study warns basin is unable to meet UK heating demand from 2027
New analysis by the End Fuel Poverty Coalition warns UK must urgently switch to renewable heating sources to avoid relying on imported gas and volatile international fossil fuel markets
www.businessgreen.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Remarkable how often this is missed in political debates on energy. Farage and Badenoch are allowed to repeatedly imply drilling more can fix everything, but it is highly probable there is not much gas left to drill. www.businessgreen.com/news/4516717...
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Our grandparents knew titanic warfare, genocide, economic dislocation, smashed cities & hideous disease. They clung to the ideals of liberal democracy as if their lives depended on it
These people have known only peace, prosperity, safety and it has blown their minds. They hunger for dislocation.
These people have known only peace, prosperity, safety and it has blown their minds. They hunger for dislocation.
Questions to which the Answer is Not Many
From a Telegraph columnist - who has been on a long journey over the years.
From a Telegraph columnist - who has been on a long journey over the years.
July 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Our grandparents knew titanic warfare, genocide, economic dislocation, smashed cities & hideous disease. They clung to the ideals of liberal democracy as if their lives depended on it
These people have known only peace, prosperity, safety and it has blown their minds. They hunger for dislocation.
These people have known only peace, prosperity, safety and it has blown their minds. They hunger for dislocation.
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My bit on my parents who, like so many, worked like hell & bought a house…
Now?
That dream’s a lie told by those who flog the idea that we live in a meritocracy or call people lazy
It's not laziness
It’s a rigged system
Read it - and try not to scream into a cushion
Link 👇
Now?
That dream’s a lie told by those who flog the idea that we live in a meritocracy or call people lazy
It's not laziness
It’s a rigged system
Read it - and try not to scream into a cushion
Link 👇
July 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
My bit on my parents who, like so many, worked like hell & bought a house…
Now?
That dream’s a lie told by those who flog the idea that we live in a meritocracy or call people lazy
It's not laziness
It’s a rigged system
Read it - and try not to scream into a cushion
Link 👇
Now?
That dream’s a lie told by those who flog the idea that we live in a meritocracy or call people lazy
It's not laziness
It’s a rigged system
Read it - and try not to scream into a cushion
Link 👇
@bsky.app I like the “notifications from users” feature, but would it be possible to make it a bit more user friendly? e.g., present a list of users followed and offer radio buttons for notif preferences. ATM, it’s a few clicks to get to the relevant user and hit the bell icon
July 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
@bsky.app I like the “notifications from users” feature, but would it be possible to make it a bit more user friendly? e.g., present a list of users followed and offer radio buttons for notif preferences. ATM, it’s a few clicks to get to the relevant user and hit the bell icon
Calm, reasoned and articulate explanation of how “net zero”/clean energy will hopefully lead us to a better tomorrow despite everything from @everythingelectric.bsky.social (sort out your socials here you lot!). Please let’s not have another “culture war” over this youtu.be/NWJTjMIZILg?...
Inside the UK’s Clean Energy Culture War – Chris Stark Explains | Everything Electric Podcast
YouTube video by Everything Electric TECH
youtu.be
July 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Calm, reasoned and articulate explanation of how “net zero”/clean energy will hopefully lead us to a better tomorrow despite everything from @everythingelectric.bsky.social (sort out your socials here you lot!). Please let’s not have another “culture war” over this youtu.be/NWJTjMIZILg?...
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More Jam Tomorrow ep 5 is out!
I talk to UCL prof @tobyseddon.bsky.social and former stoner @iandunt.bsky.social about how it got to Britain, why it’s banned and whether it should be legalised.
Also feat @seththevoz.bsky.social as a very worried Jim Callaghan.
morejamtomorrow.com/episode/cann...
I talk to UCL prof @tobyseddon.bsky.social and former stoner @iandunt.bsky.social about how it got to Britain, why it’s banned and whether it should be legalised.
Also feat @seththevoz.bsky.social as a very worried Jim Callaghan.
morejamtomorrow.com/episode/cann...
Cannabis
Cannabis. It’s illegal in the UK without a prescription – and despite decriminalisation abroad, it’s likely to stay that way. When did people start smoking...
morejamtomorrow.com
June 19, 2025 at 5:50 AM
More Jam Tomorrow ep 5 is out!
I talk to UCL prof @tobyseddon.bsky.social and former stoner @iandunt.bsky.social about how it got to Britain, why it’s banned and whether it should be legalised.
Also feat @seththevoz.bsky.social as a very worried Jim Callaghan.
morejamtomorrow.com/episode/cann...
I talk to UCL prof @tobyseddon.bsky.social and former stoner @iandunt.bsky.social about how it got to Britain, why it’s banned and whether it should be legalised.
Also feat @seththevoz.bsky.social as a very worried Jim Callaghan.
morejamtomorrow.com/episode/cann...
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San Diego neighborhood makes ICE agents retreat
June 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
San Diego neighborhood makes ICE agents retreat
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Astérix et Ozempix
May 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Astérix et Ozempix
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FACTCHECK: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high
Many seem determined to obfuscate the very obvious reason why UK power is still so pricey. Molly Lempriere and I set out the facts + options to cut bills.
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/10
Many seem determined to obfuscate the very obvious reason why UK power is still so pricey. Molly Lempriere and I set out the facts + options to cut bills.
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/10
May 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
FACTCHECK: Why expensive gas – not net-zero – is keeping UK electricity prices so high
Many seem determined to obfuscate the very obvious reason why UK power is still so pricey. Molly Lempriere and I set out the facts + options to cut bills.
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/10
Many seem determined to obfuscate the very obvious reason why UK power is still so pricey. Molly Lempriere and I set out the facts + options to cut bills.
www.carbonbrief.org/...
1/10
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This is what AI bloat is right now. Some interfering bastard thing jumping into your document to offer help you don't need towards a purpose it'll never understand. Jumped up paperclip cunt.
April 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This is what AI bloat is right now. Some interfering bastard thing jumping into your document to offer help you don't need towards a purpose it'll never understand. Jumped up paperclip cunt.
We (UK) wasted very little wind today in the grand scheme of things. Probably due to wind generation picking up at jus the right time:
April 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
We (UK) wasted very little wind today in the grand scheme of things. Probably due to wind generation picking up at jus the right time:
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The state of the newspapers this morning: a near-universal attack on trans people, most of it grossly exaggerating the implication of yesterday's ruling. Almost joyous in its spite.
April 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The state of the newspapers this morning: a near-universal attack on trans people, most of it grossly exaggerating the implication of yesterday's ruling. Almost joyous in its spite.
Looks like around 0.5 GW of Nuclear went offline this morning. Not being conspiracy-minded or anything, I just noticed it while impulsively checking www.energydashboard.co.uk/live 👀
April 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Looks like around 0.5 GW of Nuclear went offline this morning. Not being conspiracy-minded or anything, I just noticed it while impulsively checking www.energydashboard.co.uk/live 👀
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We've figured out why our Sierra Leone solar vid has so few views. YouTube shadow-banned it as political content. We only found out because, in desperation, we tried to promote it. Apparently saving babies' lives is political in the US today. We have appealed, but WTAF!
youtube.com/watch?v=yMxJ...
youtube.com/watch?v=yMxJ...
How Solar Is Saving Babies’ Lives in Sierra Leone — Ep204: Project Bo
YouTube video by Cleaning Up Podcast
youtube.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We've figured out why our Sierra Leone solar vid has so few views. YouTube shadow-banned it as political content. We only found out because, in desperation, we tried to promote it. Apparently saving babies' lives is political in the US today. We have appealed, but WTAF!
youtube.com/watch?v=yMxJ...
youtube.com/watch?v=yMxJ...
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Jeffrey Goldberg thinking he was being pranked and then realizing he was actually just in the war plans group chat is such a good microcosm of how it feels to be alive right now, everything seems fake until you realize it’s actually real and incredibly stupid
March 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Jeffrey Goldberg thinking he was being pranked and then realizing he was actually just in the war plans group chat is such a good microcosm of how it feels to be alive right now, everything seems fake until you realize it’s actually real and incredibly stupid