Tom Hyde
@tomjhyde.bsky.social
Town planner working at the Environment Agency delivering flood schemes in Thames area. Ex-BRE/BREEAM with a focus on sustainability and decarbonisation - Heat Pump, Battery, Solar and EV at home.
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Here is an excellent summary of last week's National Emergency Briefing in London. Well worth a watch and please sign the letter to the Prime Minister linked at the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
This is not the video I had planned to make.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Here is an excellent summary of last week's National Emergency Briefing in London. Well worth a watch and please sign the letter to the Prime Minister linked at the end.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sa7...
#climatechange #impacts #energy #health #tippingpoints #nationalsecurity #foodsecurity
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This is turning into one of the biggest Zoom meetings since the pandemic. Don't forget to register in advance if you want to join. 1400 GMT *this Friday* (December 5th): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join the global launch of the Earth Rover Program and the release of our inaugural report, which explores how a new scientific concept, ‘soilsmology’, is shaking up our und...
We are delighted to invite you to the global launch of the Earth Rover Program and the release of our inaugural report, ‘Soilsmology: Transforming our Understanding of Soil’, which explores how an eme...
us02web.zoom.us
December 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This is turning into one of the biggest Zoom meetings since the pandemic. Don't forget to register in advance if you want to join. 1400 GMT *this Friday* (December 5th): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Great Britain wastes £180,000 every hour switching off wind turbines and overpaying gas generators to switch on. That's £1,342,787,337 so far this year! wastedwind.energy
Wasted Wind
Britain wastes millions a day switching off wind turbines. See how much has been wasted today, and in 2025.
wastedwind.energy
December 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Great Britain wastes £180,000 every hour switching off wind turbines and overpaying gas generators to switch on. That's £1,342,787,337 so far this year! wastedwind.energy
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Going to give this a Saturday morning plug.
If you want a little dive into the hottest topic in the energy world right now - whether we can still blame gas for high energy bills - this is your piece
If you want a little dive into the hottest topic in the energy world right now - whether we can still blame gas for high energy bills - this is your piece
Is gas still the reason GB energy prices are high? New Nesta blog by me.
There's been a lot of talk about non-commodity costs on electricity bills, and how they're now dominating bill rises.
My conclusion is: yes, they're a problem and need tackling; but they're not yet as big a problem as gas.
There's been a lot of talk about non-commodity costs on electricity bills, and how they're now dominating bill rises.
My conclusion is: yes, they're a problem and need tackling; but they're not yet as big a problem as gas.
Is gas still the reason energy bills are so high?
Despite rising non-commodity costs on energy bills, high gas prices remain the primary reason for expensive energy for most British households, making the switch to homegrown energy a top priority
www.nesta.org.uk
November 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Going to give this a Saturday morning plug.
If you want a little dive into the hottest topic in the energy world right now - whether we can still blame gas for high energy bills - this is your piece
If you want a little dive into the hottest topic in the energy world right now - whether we can still blame gas for high energy bills - this is your piece
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There's lots more in the blog, including why it's not as a simple as "non-commodity costs are all down to net zero" either.
Thanks to @mashley.bsky.social for doing a lot of the analysis behind this (which you'll hopefully see more of soon!)
Thanks to @mashley.bsky.social for doing a lot of the analysis behind this (which you'll hopefully see more of soon!)
Is gas still the reason energy bills are so high?
Despite rising non-commodity costs on energy bills, high gas prices remain the primary reason for expensive energy for most British households, making the switch to homegrown energy a top priority
www.nesta.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
There's lots more in the blog, including why it's not as a simple as "non-commodity costs are all down to net zero" either.
Thanks to @mashley.bsky.social for doing a lot of the analysis behind this (which you'll hopefully see more of soon!)
Thanks to @mashley.bsky.social for doing a lot of the analysis behind this (which you'll hopefully see more of soon!)
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China is halting the expansion of the gobi desert by planting goji berries beneath solar panels.
The shade reduces heat and water stress on the plants.
Excellent
China is halting the expansion of the gobi desert by planting goji berries beneath solar panels.
The shade reduces heat and water stress on the plants.
Excellent
China enlists solar panels in war to halt desert sands
In arid northern China, dozens of workers prune goji berry bushes that stretch out under the protective shade of thousands of solar panels.
www.reuters.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
China is halting the expansion of the gobi desert by planting goji berries beneath solar panels.
The shade reduces heat and water stress on the plants.
Excellent
China is halting the expansion of the gobi desert by planting goji berries beneath solar panels.
The shade reduces heat and water stress on the plants.
Excellent
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Imagine all cars were electric, and then one Volkswagen engineer comes up with another idea …
#EMobility
#EMobility
August 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Imagine all cars were electric, and then one Volkswagen engineer comes up with another idea …
#EMobility
#EMobility
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Why every Sankey diagram you've ever seen is wrong. open.substack.com/pub/mliebrei...
Why every Sankey diagram you've ever seen is wrong
The current debate over the Primary Energy Fallacy, has shone a light on the humble Sankey diagram. But what if those diagrams are missing something increasingly important?
open.substack.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Why every Sankey diagram you've ever seen is wrong. open.substack.com/pub/mliebrei...
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Lib Dems: We have 12x Reform's MPs, can we have the same coverage?
BBC: But Reform has 2x your poll rating. If there were an election tomorrow, they'd be running the country.
Lib Dems: So you're putting their people and policies under scrutiny, right?
BBC:
Lib Dems: Right?
BBC: But Reform has 2x your poll rating. If there were an election tomorrow, they'd be running the country.
Lib Dems: So you're putting their people and policies under scrutiny, right?
BBC:
Lib Dems: Right?
September 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Lib Dems: We have 12x Reform's MPs, can we have the same coverage?
BBC: But Reform has 2x your poll rating. If there were an election tomorrow, they'd be running the country.
Lib Dems: So you're putting their people and policies under scrutiny, right?
BBC:
Lib Dems: Right?
BBC: But Reform has 2x your poll rating. If there were an election tomorrow, they'd be running the country.
Lib Dems: So you're putting their people and policies under scrutiny, right?
BBC:
Lib Dems: Right?
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“Decades of failed privatisation. From soaring water bills to crumbling rail services ... ordinary people pay the price”
@paulnowaktuc.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@paulnowaktuc.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Privatisation of UK industries is driving cost of living crisis, says Greens leader
Zack Polanski calls mass privatisation a ‘failed experiment’ as report finds it has cost UK households £250 a year more
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:33 AM
“Decades of failed privatisation. From soaring water bills to crumbling rail services ... ordinary people pay the price”
@paulnowaktuc.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@paulnowaktuc.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
September 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Silly Jimmy Kimmel. He should have just called for all homeless people to be killed and he’d still have a job.
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While the Home Office wastes resources arresting people peacefully opposing genocide, the rise of the far right, fuelled by racist agitators and foreign billionaires whipping up hatred in our communities, continues unchecked.
When will the govt get their priorities in order?
When will the govt get their priorities in order?
September 15, 2025 at 4:13 PM
While the Home Office wastes resources arresting people peacefully opposing genocide, the rise of the far right, fuelled by racist agitators and foreign billionaires whipping up hatred in our communities, continues unchecked.
When will the govt get their priorities in order?
When will the govt get their priorities in order?
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In the 1930s Mosley and his rank and file BUF were careful not to outwardly portray themselves as racists.
They weren't antisemitic... far from it... they were just concerned about "bad principles" and "international bankers" and the influx of foreigners
Everyone knew what they meant.
They weren't antisemitic... far from it... they were just concerned about "bad principles" and "international bankers" and the influx of foreigners
Everyone knew what they meant.
September 16, 2025 at 6:36 AM
In the 1930s Mosley and his rank and file BUF were careful not to outwardly portray themselves as racists.
They weren't antisemitic... far from it... they were just concerned about "bad principles" and "international bankers" and the influx of foreigners
Everyone knew what they meant.
They weren't antisemitic... far from it... they were just concerned about "bad principles" and "international bankers" and the influx of foreigners
Everyone knew what they meant.
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Dr Richard Denniss says the “obvious” ones to pay for damage from increased floods as per the latest climate report should be the Fossil Fuel co’s, as houses will become uninsurable
“The insurance industry will not help ppl in 20yrs time with their flooded houses”💯 #Estimates
“The insurance industry will not help ppl in 20yrs time with their flooded houses”💯 #Estimates
September 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Dr Richard Denniss says the “obvious” ones to pay for damage from increased floods as per the latest climate report should be the Fossil Fuel co’s, as houses will become uninsurable
“The insurance industry will not help ppl in 20yrs time with their flooded houses”💯 #Estimates
“The insurance industry will not help ppl in 20yrs time with their flooded houses”💯 #Estimates
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If Biden had gotten tripped up momentarily and said "300 million million people die from drugs" before immediately correcting himself to, like, "30,000" or something it would have been news for days.
Reporter: The president of Venezuela called the strike on the boat illegal
Trump: What’s illegal is the fact that 300 million people died last year from drugs
Trump: What’s illegal is the fact that 300 million people died last year from drugs
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
If Biden had gotten tripped up momentarily and said "300 million million people die from drugs" before immediately correcting himself to, like, "30,000" or something it would have been news for days.
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It's here folks. Part II of the Pragmatic Climate Reset. Prepare to be provoked! about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset – Part II: A Provocation | BloombergNEF
As the debate on transition deepens, Michael Liebreich details how a pragmatic climate and energy reset might unfold.
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September 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It's here folks. Part II of the Pragmatic Climate Reset. Prepare to be provoked! about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
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"My school saves thousands of pounds every year from those solar panels." The TUC directly takes on Reform, a party funded by the fossil fuel Industry. Posted on IG by tradesunioncongress
September 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
"My school saves thousands of pounds every year from those solar panels." The TUC directly takes on Reform, a party funded by the fossil fuel Industry. Posted on IG by tradesunioncongress
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The BBC are constantly fawning over Farage's every move despite Reform only having four MPs. Our national broadcaster should reflect the whole country, not just one man’s ego.
September 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The BBC are constantly fawning over Farage's every move despite Reform only having four MPs. Our national broadcaster should reflect the whole country, not just one man’s ego.
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Chris Mason is a profoundly unserious man who writes about politics as if it were a video game with no real consequences. True to form, this article is purely about optics. Not a single policy is mentioned
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chris Mason: Reform conference shows party's growing ambition like never before - BBC News
The conference feels like that of a big party - but retains the insurgency vibe that the party is seeking to channel.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Chris Mason is a profoundly unserious man who writes about politics as if it were a video game with no real consequences. True to form, this article is purely about optics. Not a single policy is mentioned
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🎶I'm sorry Nick Jackson (woo)
There is no deal
We called off the Bayern loan-to-buy
Fly home to replace the injured guy🎶
There is no deal
We called off the Bayern loan-to-buy
Fly home to replace the injured guy🎶
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea inform Bayern Munich they will not be proceeding with proposed loan of Nicolas Jackson after injury to Liam Delap. 24yo striker travelled to Germany for #FCBayern move but #CFC requested Senegal int’l returns to London 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Chelsea inform Bayern Munich they will not proceed with Nicolas Jackson loan after Liam Delap injury
Delap sustained a hamstring injury during Saturday's victory over Fulham.
www.nytimes.com
August 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
🎶I'm sorry Nick Jackson (woo)
There is no deal
We called off the Bayern loan-to-buy
Fly home to replace the injured guy🎶
There is no deal
We called off the Bayern loan-to-buy
Fly home to replace the injured guy🎶
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Update: Shakira, John Hill, Fifa and Sony still haven't responded to @josimarfootball.bsky.social.
New for @josimarfootball.bsky.social, following an initial investigation by South African media Currency: "Waka Waka", the 2010 WC official song, was a huge hit for Shakira. All proceeds were supposed to go to charity. But where did the money go? josimarfootball.com/2025/08/19/l...
Live raid - josimarfootball.com
The 2010 Fifa World Cup official anthem "Waka Waka" was meant to raise a fortune for African charities, but no money has been forthcoming since 2014. Josimar can tell where some of the missing million...
josimarfootball.com
August 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Update: Shakira, John Hill, Fifa and Sony still haven't responded to @josimarfootball.bsky.social.
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🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
In the first of our 3 videos on MachineGames we explore the critical pre-history of the studio.
How Starbreeze designed The Chronicles of Riddick, The Darkness & Envlave. The trouble with Syndicate. And how id Software & Bethesda saved the team.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/SAEdFG7_X_w
In the first of our 3 videos on MachineGames we explore the critical pre-history of the studio.
How Starbreeze designed The Chronicles of Riddick, The Darkness & Envlave. The trouble with Syndicate. And how id Software & Bethesda saved the team.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/SAEdFG7_X_w
The Origins of Machine Games (Riddick, The Darkness) - Noclip Documentary
YouTube video by /noclip
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August 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🚨NEW DOC ALERT🕹️
In the first of our 3 videos on MachineGames we explore the critical pre-history of the studio.
How Starbreeze designed The Chronicles of Riddick, The Darkness & Envlave. The trouble with Syndicate. And how id Software & Bethesda saved the team.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/SAEdFG7_X_w
In the first of our 3 videos on MachineGames we explore the critical pre-history of the studio.
How Starbreeze designed The Chronicles of Riddick, The Darkness & Envlave. The trouble with Syndicate. And how id Software & Bethesda saved the team.
WATCH HERE: youtu.be/SAEdFG7_X_w
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Manchester United have failed to beat Arsenal in six successive Premier League matches for the first ever time in history.
Our dogs. 🐕
Our dogs. 🐕
August 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Manchester United have failed to beat Arsenal in six successive Premier League matches for the first ever time in history.
Our dogs. 🐕
Our dogs. 🐕
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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The UK government’s long-awaited decision on zonal pricing is out: zonal is NOT going ahead.
The focus instead is on better national planning on where to build electricity generation, and some incentives to build power where it’s more in need
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The focus instead is on better national planning on where to build electricity generation, and some incentives to build power where it’s more in need
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Government sets out reforms to create a fair, secure, affordable and efficient electricity system
Government confirms reforms to the national pricing electricity market that will create a fairer, cheaper, more secure, and more efficient energy system.
www.gov.uk
July 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The UK government’s long-awaited decision on zonal pricing is out: zonal is NOT going ahead.
The focus instead is on better national planning on where to build electricity generation, and some incentives to build power where it’s more in need
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The focus instead is on better national planning on where to build electricity generation, and some incentives to build power where it’s more in need
www.gov.uk/government/n...