Deputy Chief Executive @thecarbontrust. Helping businesses, financial institutions and governments globally as they accelerate toward Net Zero.
London, England
Joined October 2015
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In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgent to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity.
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The last LNG tankers from the Gulf arrive in the next 10 days. After that, many countries face a sharp drop in supply.
Qatar's Ras Laffan — 20% of global LNG — could be offline for 3-5 years.
Fossil fuel import dependence is an energy security problem, not just a climate one.
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I don't know if I'll ever stop smiling.
We've all done something very special. 💚
ALT Hannah and Zack with cameras
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Will AI and data centres be main drivers of future electricity demand?
No. Biggest drivers will be electrification of industry, transport & buildings. When powered by clean electricity, the benefits are huge: vastly higher efficiency, dramatically lower emissions & cleaner air.
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2/2 The price for offshore wind has been agreed at 40% lower than the cost of building and operating a new gas power plant.
Read more: gov.uk/government/news/recor…
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1/2 Today we’ve taken a monumental step towards ending the country's reliance on volatile fossil fuels and lowering bills for good, by delivering a record-breaking offshore wind renewables auction.
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Unthinkable 20 years ago when I started to work on energy:
The world may finally be hitting peak coal, as wind, solar and hydro continue to grow and will overtake coal generation perhaps already in 2026.
Graphic by @OrenniaInc
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What a morning we’ve had so far at the British Library for #ETAF25 🌍
Did you miss the opening plenary? Catch up on all the action here ➡️ lnkd.in/eUK2Qg3S
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I am delighted to announce that Chris Stark will be our head Head of Mission Control for Clean Power by 2030.
We are bringing together the brightest and best to deliver our national mission to cut bills and make Britain energy independent.
Welcome @StarkClimate to the team!
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I have some news…
📣 Climate and energy expert @StarkClimate has been appointed head of our new clean power Mission Control
Tasked with turbocharging the shift from volatile fossil fuel markets to home-grown clean power by 2030
More: gov.uk/government/news/chris…
ALT Photo of Chris Stark Head of Mission Control for clean power 2030
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Guest post: Tracking the unprecedented impact of humans on the climate | @piersforster Debbie Rosen
Read here: buff.ly/3VvHO2T
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Join the first webinar of our four-part series, as part of @london_climate's #LCAW2024.
We'll delve into 'Navigating the Net Zero transition for cities and regions'. Discover how local authorities and stakeholders can drive effective place-based local #NetZero action.
Richard Rugg 🌍 retweeted
💥Wind & solar are "fastest-growing electricity sources in history" – new @EmberClimate report
⛰️They're growing faster than demand: Peak fossil fuel power in 2024 – then "inevitable" decline
🏭They already shaved 22% off fossil power, saving 4GtCO2/yr
carbonbrief.org/wind-and-sol…
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💥Exclusive💥
World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target
- Planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity, poll of hundreds of IPCC scientists finds
By me
theguardian.com/environment/…
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A huge thank you to all who contributed to making the #TEAForum24 such a constructive and memorable event.🤝The TEA platform impact is due to the dedicated individuals, projects and programmes committed to improving #energyaccess. Watch the highlights: tinyurl.com/2x4mkf9d
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Striking, stark frontpage of the Guardian today...
"Scientists stunned by planet's record Sept heat"
"I'm still struggling to comprehend how a single year can jump so much compared to previous years"
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Stanford University.
'World transitioning to efficient #renewables would cost $62 trillion.'
'But save trillions in #energy costs every year afterwards – meaning the whole transition to pay for itself in less than six years.'
#climate #climatefinance
independent.co.uk/climate-ch…
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Suella Braverman is wrong.
Multiculturalism isn’t the problem.
But we know what the problem is…
#bbcqt – at Sale, England
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Quite a letter, this.
✉ We have today published a letter sent to the Prime Minister @RishiSunak, raising questions arising from recent announcements on net zero measures.
🔎Click below to read the letter👇
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This is morally obscene. It won’t improve energy security or lower bills - but it will shatter our climate commitments & demolish global leadership. Govt is complicit in this climate crime - as is Labour unless they pledge to do all possible to revoke it.
Rosebank oil field granted consent by regulator bbc.in/46vOQJ7