Prof. Tav

Decarbonisation is not deindustrialisation - it's the UK's best chance for economic renewal and a just transition There is a substantive amount of debate about the nature and shape of the future UK economy in the context of achieving Net Zero. This has, rightly so, been focused on the regions, places and sectors ...

An alternative and much more positive viewpoint as opposed to the rubbish put out by the leader of the UK Conservatives today. This is pure positioning for Offshore Europe tomorrow. I look forward.. kinda...to presenting this on the Fri panel.
www.abdn.ac.uk/news/opinion...

Don't let the stats get in the way of a good political fabrication...

Aside from all that... Scottish summer is just magic ATM. Hope your having a good one wherever you are.

That is what a process of listening and empowerment looks like.. its takes time. Its not the time to rush .. but to listen and build. @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social @zarahsultana.bsky.social

These processes need to be open, accountable, and accessible to all the who have joined across the UK. Out of this will come policy positions based off dialogue and consensus. I think this is the key challenge on the horizon. Many voices, ideas & energy. We won't all agree. But we will talk and act.

The formation of the new @yourpartyuk.bsky.social been described as 'chaotic'. Don't confuse this with energy and vibrancy.. 600k have joined. Its a movement that will shake things up. Its exciting to do politics this way. But we do need proper process and formal means of engagement to follow.

Thats a shame and shows how the Greens can ne quite rigid in their thinking. I think there is scope for collab here and some different views on green policy.

#yourpartyuk this is why I joined.

This is far from definitive, and the dialogue needs to happen, but I would argue that the new left progressive party needs to focus on 3 issues.
1. Palestine.
2. Poverty.
3. Planet.
There is a 4th which is more process oriented. Politics. The biggest challenge and opp is uniting the left.

I've joined up and keen to explore ideas and develop a dialogue on how we approach sustainability and climate, based on science and a just transition. Look forward to the conference as we go forward. @yourpartyuk.bsky.social

Net migration to the UK - Migration Observatory An overview of net migration in the UK – defined as the difference between immigration and emigration of people moving for at least a year.

Ahh.. thankfully some factual and reasoned information if you care to look. High levels of 2024 immigration driven by work / skilled visas and international students. All who massively contribute economically and socially to the UK.

migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/br...

Canada stands with Heard Island!!
@heardislandgov.bsky.social

Vigil to be held for jailed Bristol GP and medical activist Dr Patrick Hart Bristol GP sparks citywide debate on the duty of a doctor to prevent future deaths as a public health advocate

Dr Patrick Hart, a Bristol GP of 8 years and doctor for 11 years, is currently serving a 12-month prison sentence…

…for climate protest.

It was an interesting article..an antidote to the individualistic approach to current household climate solutions

‘The heat you need at a reasonable price’: how district heating can speed the switch to clean energy In Sweden, most residential heating and hot water comes from heating networks – helping to pool resources and innovation

‘The heat you need at a reasonable price’: how district heating can speed the switch to clean energy www.theguardian.com/environment/...

It's a fair point but the industry has run safely in the UK since the 1950s. Rural communities have hugely benefited. I'm far more concerned about the impacts on climate from fossil fuels.

Very excited to be launching our project JUST-Systems tomorrow. In final prep & thinking about how to bring together people and ideas to develop a whole systems approach to a people centred transition. Fundamentally its connecting a better quality of life to Net Zero.
www.abdn.ac.uk/news/23986/

Thanks for the all caps. My view is informed by several months of field work and interviews with communities in the North of Scotland who articulated the importance of the industry for their communities. What are your views based on? Who is 'Scotland'?

@vladtepes73.bsky.social ahoy you big lug! Hope you are wonderfully well.

Why Highlands needs SNP to stop blocking nuclear power projects Nuclear-generated electricity is a more climate-friendly route to energy security than fossil fuels

I've come a way on nuclear energy. From student protests in the 90s in Aus to perhaps more mature environmental views. We will soon launch new research on nuclear and a just transition in Scotland. Short answer, I believe it has a role to play in decarb energy mix.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

BP shuns renewables in return to oil and gas The energy giant has announced its strategy after rivals also rowed back on green energy plans.

The fossil fuel industry can't be trusted with a just energy transition. There has been goodwill, dialogue & difficult conversations (which will continue) but at the end of the day, these statements show the truth - a lack of commitment to a genuine transition.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says Green sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security

UK's Green economy is booming. While there are challenges with delivery and pace, it's clear that decarbonisation is a key driver of growth. The populists refused to comment... 😂
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Bloody Koala tea... not bad actually.

@nswalc.bsky.social Just a gday from a Wyong lad (central coast) living in Scotland. Good to keep up with the news from you.

UNIS UNIS is about more than just the classroom. Be prepared for and get the most out of your semester in Longyearbyen. Search all courses Apply here UNISprout is a project designed to support the planned…

Last night on Svalbard. Been a great week running a role-playing game on the future of the Arctic working with students and staff here at the University Centre on Svalbard.
www.unis.no

Svalbard 10pm.

We are really excited to get stared on JUST-Systems in the UK bringing together transdisciplinary systems approaches to empower communities for Net Zero. Thanks to SRA-EHL for supporting our vision and dialogues.

www.energy-homes-livelihoods.ac.uk/2025/01/30/j...

Very excited to get started on our JUST-Systems research program developing people centred approaches to transition in the UK. Building local capacity, skills and economies around climate action.

TRANSECT Latest Updates on Coastal Energy Transitions Stay informed with TRANSECTS' latest news on energy transition research and events impacting coastal communities

Our TRANSECTS project website is live! - transects.org.uk/news/

Follow along with us as we examine coastal energy transitions in Orkney, Hull, and Aberdeenshire over the next three years!

A $10,000 fine issued to Santos for a large oil spill off the coast of WA is little more than a slap on the wrist for the multi-billion-dollar gas company.

But it’s a slap in the face for anyone concerned with protecting Australia’s natural environment #auspol

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