The closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar happened in partnership with unions, who ensured the workplace was successfully redeployed. It's a resounding success story. But it also shows that there was always another way when it came to closing coal mines, one which could have supported communities (2/3)
I'm feeling surprisingly emotional about the end of coal in the UK. It's a monumental step towards addressing the climate crisis. But I also worked with the NUM for many years, and I can't help but think of the devastation caused by pit closures in this country. (1/3)
My boss is in the Guardian today! āThe UK was the first country to build a coal-fired power station. It is right that it is the first major economy to exit coal power. This is true global leadership, lighting the path for other countries to follow.ā www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UKās 142-year history of coal-fired electricity ends as turbines at Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant in Nottinghamshire stop for good
Useful research here from the good folks at Uplift debunking North Sea oil & gas companies' claims about their role in the green transition www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Three-quarters plan to invest solely in continued fossil fuel production between now and 203o, research shows
Fossil fuel projects face higher bar in UK as legal challenges mount āOne by one, spurious lines of defence are being knocked back. Developers have to own the climate impacts of their projectsā on.ft.com/47MZ8Gw
Planning officials now need to consider emissions produced when customers use oil and gas before they grant permission
Hurricane Helene death toll climbs as storm devastates south-east US https://www.ft.com/content/5f2adda6-3563-4ed6-a23d-1a71585a47b5
Power outages hit five states and floods estimated to have caused damage totalling billions of dollars
The planet is telling us something. But are we listening?
"It's just the weather" This is Swannanoa NC, about 270 miles inland #GlobalBoiling#HurricaneHelene
Depends on your definitions I suppose