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janebryngwyn.bsky.social
Passionate about acting on #climate and for #futuregen. Chair, Wales Net Zero 2035. Author of #futuregen:Lessons from a Small Country. Former Welsh Cabinet Minister.
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ICYMI: the people who said BECCS was everything have decided that BECCS probably isn't anything.

“I find it incredible that politicians would be considering this [net zero] as a net cost instead of seeing the potential for their constituents to save money.” Delivering net zero is the path improving living standards. Not to mention all the other benefits to health, communities and nature.

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I really enjoyed this episode of the @TransitionShow.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy podcast with @richardlowes.bsky.social, thanks for the @openenergymon.bsky.social heatpumpmonitor.org mention, "brings an element of fun into heatpumps" 😁

🚨 Government Announcement on Grenfell Tower Fire Public Inquiry Recommendations 🚨 Garden Court Chambers barristers were among the team that represented the Bereaved Families, Survivors and Residents of the Grenfell tragedy. Read on here 🔽 gardencourtchambers.co.uk/government-a...

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Where Wales leads, the UK should follow. We must halt and reverse nature loss by 2030.

The Climate Change Committee’s advice on the Seventh Carbon Budget is out today. What does it say about surface transport? Quick 🧵

Half of homes need heat pump by 2040, government told www.bbc.com/news/article...

Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Love this! Five ways to have more constructive climate conversations theconversation.com/five-ways-to...

Great news that DEFRA might finally open up data on soils in England. It sounds niche but it's super-important for everything from restoring peat bogs to protecting most fertile agricultural land. I first wrote to DEFRA about doing this in *2016*... 😮‍💨 bsky.app/profile/owen...

🔴 BREAKING: Campaign success as supporters welcome Starmer's offer of a two year Youth Mobility Scheme with the EU, in line with Best for Britain and the UK Trade and Business Commission proposals www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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Our Climate Action Lab starts TOMORROW! 🌍🌾 Join us for 2 days of food, farming & nature, with expert talks & panels from food producers, wildlife specialists & policymakers. Get inspired & take action! 🚜 Bookings close tomorrow morning—don’t miss out! www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/our-programm...

“There's a huge disconnect between people's growing concerns about climate change and who they are voting for.” — @maibached.bsky.social @mason4c.bsky.social @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social floodlightnews.org/most-in-us-w...

Canadian government announces plan to link Québec City-Montréal–Toronto with 300 km/h (186 mph) high-speed trains, with construction beginning in 4-5 years. Would reduce travel times from Montréal–Toronto to 3 hours. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The US State Department is forcing all of its employees to cancel subscriptions to any Trump-unfriendly media.

Minimum alcohol pricing: what we found in Wales after five years theconversation.com/minimum-alco...

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Understanding of marine ecosystems is alarmingly low – here’s why ocean literacy matters theconversation.com/understandin...

Supersonic passenger aircraft may be returning – here’s what that would mean for the climate theconversation.com/supersonic-p...

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This looks good - and possible to watch online if you're not in London.... www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/event/sf-lec...

@hawkwoodcft.bsky.social @gloswildlife.bsky.social @simonpic78.bsky.social @smallworldconsult.bsky.social @aliciacarey.bsky.social Looking forward to this! If you want to read our report 'How can Wales feed itself by 2035?' before the event, here it is.... netzero2035.wales/our-reports/...

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A series of storytelling events are set to take place across Pembrokeshire across 2025 to help bring people and communities together

The Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing has outlined ambitious plans to establish Wales as a trailblazer in the safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence wp.me/p8Mk4U-ViN

Never forget that when Seoul, Korea removed the Cheonggyecheon expressway in 2003 and replaced it with a restored stream, 1000 acre park and improved public transit, not only did it TRANSFORM the city’s public life and economic success, but the car traffic got better. The car traffic got BETTER.

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Great article on the many benefits of lower speeds for safety, health, liveability & environment. This recommendation is relevant well beyond Australia: “… a comprehensive, equity-focused approach that learns from international successes is essential” One for England’s new road safety strategy.

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Really hopeful and necessary article… theconversation.com/how-smarter-...

World's sea-ice falls to record low www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Badger admiring Banksy-style image wins hearts in wildlife photo competition www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Just came out of seeing Kyoto at Soho Place theatre. Really fantastic. If you don’t think a play about climate negotiations at the UN can have you on the edge of your seat, go see it. Go see it to be reminded we have to push & break ourselves to fix our relationships to each other & the planet.