by @osbert.org
Posts by people and organisations, working, researching and campaigning in the UK for sustainability. Currently mainly climate, nature, rewilding, climate justice, transition – but open to all SDGs. Be aware this is all posts, so includes off topic. Ask me to be added (or removed).
EssaysConcern The UK has made great strides in greening its power sectors, but must now drive on with electrifying end-use (esp. in cars & heating) to drive out fossil fuels. What many don’t realise that this process will reduce our primary energy needs by two thirds, from 2400 TWh in 2010 to 800 TWh. 1/
Jan Rosenow Nice to see that less than a week after the launch the Oxford Martin Electrification Accelerator already made it into Canada's National Observer! @oxmartinschool.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @smithschool.ox.ac.uk @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social
Dave Borthwick & woods beyond the pasture going ginger (side of the lane a thrush's killsite strangely abandoned) & the lochan holds water colour of rusting bracken sun below treeheight by 16.30
Juraj Mikurcik Good bike trip to Llantony Priory and over the Gospel Pass today 🚵 Definitely felt more autumnal 🍁
Kirsty Well it might all be in pieces, no plumbing, wiring or windows and looking terrifyingly smashed up below the roofline but the solar panels are on & looking good with the new bargeboards, lead flashing & repointed chimney. Hanging on to the positives 😆 #OneDayThisWillBeLiveable
Osbert Lancaster Trying to read an interesting article by @neilmackay.bsky.social. Paywall: "Subscribe to @heraldscotland.bsky.social from £1". Fair enough, good deal. YOU WONT BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!! This page happened, which does not shout the promised "quality journalism".
Dave Borthwick out to watch a river run backwards with tidal bore, 1/2
Nathan Nelson What to do. Apple and grape jelly Grape jelly Any other suggestions welcome
Federica Genovese god I hate this media prison we all live in
Nathan Nelson Took verbena cuttings. They've done this overnight. I've fucked it already haven't I?