Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)

@Climatehope2

Defending climate science. Optimistic, but realistic. Not a climate scientist, but deeply in awe of those who are. Renewable energy supporter. Born @ 317 ppm.

Joined January 2020

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jun 4, 2020

Today's thread. What Frightens Deniers. You can tell they're frightened when they get hysterical and into attack mode. 1. The IPCC.

Climatehope2's tweet image. Today's thread. What Frightens Deniers.
You can tell they're frightened when they get hysterical and into attack mode.

1. The IPCC.

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 24

This is just the start. Many more ferries will end up being powered by huge batteries. thedriven.io/2025/07/23/tur…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and “redefine what is possible at sea.”

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BONUS🌍@TheDisproof · Jul 25

Bjorn Lomborg (the climate action delayer, who is paid approx. half a million dollars a year to mislead) is caught out yet again. Renewables make electricity cheaper as show by @AndrewDessler and @zeke :

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

There is going to be no market for oil. Why prop up a 20th century business in the 21st? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Climatehope2's tweet card. More than a hundred people demanded immediate action to save the Lindsey Oil Refinery.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

Good news - but why is the developer going to take a year to decide whether to go ahead? @RWE_AG bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Climatehope2's tweet card. The farm would be made up of several blocks of development between Darlington and Stockton.

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

Really sensible move to increase the price point - it will allow more companies the confidence to bid below that figure, unlike when the toxic Tories set the price too low and had NO bids. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Climatehope2's tweet card. The government increases the maximum price it will guarantee wind farm developers for electricity.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

We have been building where there is enhanced risk of severe flooding. The combination of more people and buildings and climate change-affected extreme weather will be deadly. edition.cnn.com/2025/07/24/cli…

Climatehope2's tweet card. The ingredients that led to the Hill Country disaster — steep terrain, swollen rivers and unsuspecting people in harm’s way — are not unique to Texas.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

The message to banks is very clear: no more lending for fossil fuels. climatechangenews.com/2025/07/24/ban…

Climatehope2's tweet card. The Science Based Targets initiative says financial institutions must stop investing in firms expanding fossil fuel production and use

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

Boston shows what it means to think ahead. It still costs a lot of money, but it will protect them in future. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Climatehope2's tweet card. As the Trump administration dismisses global heating, the coastal city is getting on with becoming one of the most climate resilient in the world. Here’s how

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

At least @bp_plc is honest about its plans to destroy the climate. Evil bastards. reneweconomy.com.au/oil-giant-bp-w…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Oil giant BP abandons plans to giant 26 gigawatt renewable and hydrogen hub in Pilbara, saying it no longer fits with its fossil fuel focused business strategy.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 25

Excellent summary of how renewables bring down prices in Europe. theclimatebrink.com/p/have-renewab…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Just like in the U.S., the answer is yes

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 24

Excellent to see the courts starting to force scope 3 emissions to be considered. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Decision is a significant blow for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 24

Compare this turbine's 25MW capacity with the UK's first nuclear power station (Calder Hall) which produced less than 2MW. Awesome. reneweconomy.com.au/china-may-be-o…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Delivery of giant flanges to shipyard herald the imminent deployment of the world’s biggest wind turbine in China.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 24

Interesting to see how - in a little detail - this battery can stabilise the grid. reneweconomy.com.au/first-big-batt…

Climatehope2's tweet card. The first grid-forming battery to deliver system strength services under contract is now fully operational, marking a radical shift in the way the grid could be managed.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 24

Looks good, but still a rocky legal road to follow. reneweconomy.com.au/australia-on-n…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Governments that fail to phase out oil, gas and coal to prevent climate harms could be ordered to pay reparations under international law, the World Court has found.

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UN Climate Change@UNFCCC · Jul 22

📢New data from @IRENA confirms a turning point in the global energy transition. In 2024, 91% of newly commissioned renewable power capacity generated electricity at lower cost than the most affordable fossil fuel-fired alternative. Read more: bit.ly/3TSg6gE

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BONUS🌍@TheDisproof · Jul 23

If journalists in Scotland get a chance to interview Trump when he visits Scotland, ask him why he denies human induced climate change yet asked for money to build a sea wall to protect against accelerating sea level rise for his golf course in Ireland. See next tweet

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 22

What are the chances that Sizewell C will come in on the (huge) budget of £38bn? Close to zero, based on experience. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Households will pay £1 a month towards the construction of the UK's second new nuclear power plant.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 22

The reality of climate change in the Middle East: unbearable heatwaves, drought, water being cut off, power shortages. Stop burning fossil fuels. theguardian.com/world/2025/jul…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Public holiday announced in Tehran as government tries to grapple with deepening water crisis

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Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 22

This shows up the corruption of the Reform party who are owned by the fossil fuel sector. eciu.net/media/press-re…

Climatehope2's tweet card. Reform UK Deputy leader Richard Tice tells Britain’s biggest wind and solar developers it would end their access to a clean energy subsidy scheme if it won power.

Climatehope (@climatehope.bsky.social)@Climatehope2 · Jul 22

Mixed news: India installs a lot of renewable energy, but it is still expanding its use of coal. reneweconomy.com.au/india-adds-rec…

Climatehope2's tweet card. India has added a record amount of renewable energy capacity through the first half of 2025, but remains heavily dependent on coal.