Reposted by David JoffeOwen Bellamy @owenbellamy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026We're recruiting! @thecccuk.bsky.social is looking for a Senior Analyst to lead our work on the electricity system. This high-profile role works right at the heart of the UK's decarbonisation challenge. Closing date is 1 Oct. Full details: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...civilservicejobs.service.gov.ukQuick Check Needed 037
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Our ability to be 17th on a permanent basis is quite a thing 120
Reposted by David JoffeEmily Beament @emilybeament.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Stark warning to a country hit by heatwaves, drought and wildfire from the @thecccuk.bsky.social Climate Change Committee's Baroness Brown: This is as good as it gets, it gets worse from here until we get to net zero www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...independent.co.ukWarning for heat and drought-hit UK: It gets worse without climate actionClimate Change Committee’s Baroness Brown said the ‘evidence is screaming at us’ of the need to act on climate change. 11110
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Thought this was excellent Jon, really enjoyed it. The links suggest we’re after more of a false 9, so it seems we may have some struggles v low blocks. Very selfless of you to suggest a Leeds player anyway! 110
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026We used to go on holiday around there every year. Between wildfires and Atlantic storms, we’ve given up 011
Reposted by David JoffeDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 23/07/2026UK households free to install plug-in balcony #solar panels from end of August www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...theguardian.comUK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of AugustLaw change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war 46029
Reposted by David JoffeAndrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 21/07/2026The new government’s first big policy announcement is removing VAT from electricity bills - from October onwards. Should save £40 - £45 on a typical annual bill and reduce the price ratio to about 3.4 (assuming bills don’t otherwise change dramatically in October) www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.ukNew PM cuts tax on household electricity bills to give breathing space on cost of livingNew Prime Minister takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter. 145819
Reposted by David JoffeJanine Gibson @janinegibson.ft.com · 19/07/2026Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code 211609248
Reposted by David JoffeHannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 07/07/2026We are hiring! Brilliant senior job running our new UK Government team… …looking for someone creative and strategic with experience of government who would seize this fantastic opportunity to make government work well for the people of the UK! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...instituteforgovernment.org.ukDirector, UK Government | Institute for GovernmentA rare and exciting opportunity to become a core member of the Institute for Government’s newly restructured senior team. 12535
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Wow, what an effort. Extraordinary match! Well done England 🦁 🦁 🦁 010
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Well, this is good ☀️ #COYS www.football.london/tottenham-ho...football.londonSpurs submit proposal to make important change to Tottenham Hotspur StadiumThe Premier League club have submitted proposals to make some big changes to the top of their huge stadium in north London 171
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 03/07/2026I look forward to CR embracing Ange’s pressing game 020
Reposted by David JoffeSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/07/2026Did you know? Renewables have just overtaken coal as the world's largest source of electricity 34% – global renewable share, up 2x in 20yrs 48% – EU 37% – China 26% – US 24% – India 211156449
Reposted by David JoffeJames Yorke @jair1970.com · 26/06/2026Not sure that scheduling friendlies mid World Cup was the best choice tbh 0192
Reposted by David JoffeJonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The London authorities have produced this map of places where you can cool down for free:apps.london.gov.ukCool SpacesCool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days. 78153
Reposted by David JoffeDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 26/06/2026European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists @wwattribution.bsky.social find - Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring worst ever heat stress - #climatecrisis "is running rampant" www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comEuropean heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists sayStudy also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress 211667
Reposted by David JoffeGrantham Research Institute at LSE @granthamlse.bsky.social · 23/06/2026We regret that our event on Extreme Heat: Improving governance and strengthening action around the world has been cancelled due to the red extreme heat warning issued by the UK Met Office. Our apologies to everyone who was planning to attend the event. 7719981152
Reposted by David JoffeAndrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 23/06/2026It's hot! There's a climate crisis! Air to air heat pumps (aka air conditioning) can help with both problems. But what questions do you have about it? Is it comfortable? How much does it cost? My colleague Shaan Jindal has answered 14 of them here: www.nesta.org.uk/blog/air-to-...nesta.org.ukAir-to-air heat pumps: common questions on air conditioningMany people are thinking about smarter ways to keep our homes comfortable year-round. Air-to-air heat pumps can handle both summer cooling and winter heating. 0179
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 20/06/2026That’s the problem with your parents also being on Bluesky 010
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Happy to. Never come across the phrase before, but not going to let that stop me… 000
Reposted by David JoffeGiles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 07/06/2026"just think that the owner of a UK electric car of typical efficiency, on Octopus Energy’s off-peak charging tariff might end up paying some 2p per mile*... That’s an eighth of the cost of running a traditional car, at current petrol prices" giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... *According to Auroragiftarticle.ft.comExpensive oil is making electric vehicles look positively cheapPetrol retails for £1.58 a litre in the UK, up about 20% since the start of the year 1010226
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 04/06/2026I think where I’m at is 5 CBs across 3 roles: VDV - defensive LB (backed up by AR), left of a 3 in possession Senesi/Vuskovic - LCB, becoming CCB PVH/Danso - RCB, becoming right of a 3 Think Senesi profiles much more similarly to Vusko than to VDV 010
Reposted by David JoffeRachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Classicist here to inform you all that this is ancient Greek for summoning a cat 2235211094
Reposted by David JoffeSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/06/2026The target, which will be set out in draft legislation this morning, was recommended by the Climate Change Committee last year No govt has ever ignored CCC advice on carbon budgets CCC says target will help "cut household costs by £1,400" a yearcarbonbrief.orgCCC: Reducing emissions 87% by 2040 would help ‘cut household costs by £1,400’ - Carbon BriefThe UK should cut its emissions to 87% below 1990 levels by 2040 under its... 14913
Reposted by David JoffeSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 02/06/2026BREAKING: UK govt is targeting 87% cut in emissions by 2040 under the 7th "carbon budget" It says meeting this target will boost energy security, lower bills, create jobs and growth, improve quality of life – and tackle the "climate crisis" 922167
Reposted by David JoffeBritish Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 27/05/2026NEW BIEE Webinar Unlocking non‑domestic flexibility: helping power the UK’s clean energy future 11:00-12:00, 18 June | Register: buff.ly/L0fU1rK Speakers: 🔹Cathy McClay | MD, National Grid DSO & Flexibility Commissioner for GB 🔹Peter Stanley | CEO, Elexon 🔹James Johnston | CEO, Piclo 011
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026I’m hoping to get my ATW system - with cooling - very soon! 010
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026You can get cooling with an ATW heat pump - you need something called a fan coil unit 121
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Not denying that he’s been good, but that 12-game stretch he missed had a bunch of other stuff affecting results too - injury crisis, Frank limping on, Tudor etc 000
Reposted by David JoffeBritish Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 21/05/2026Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, will present the 12th BIEE Future of Energy Lecture, "Climate Change – how well adapted is the UK?" Join us at the Royal Society on 4 June. Register: buff.ly/4AK4olg #ClimateAdaptation #NetZeroUK 021
Reposted by David JoffeSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 20/05/2026Shocking stats: Climate change is ALREADY costing the UK £60bn every year, or 2% of GDP Without climate adaptation, this could rise to £260bn (5% of GDP) by 2050, says CCC's Baroness Brown The committee says UK should invest £11bn a year to become more resilient 47936
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 07/05/2026I’m going to pay for mine with a balance transfer card - effectively 1% annual interest rate for 3 years, way better than a green mortgage 020
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Think Rafa would do quite well for spurs in the championship 000
Reposted by David JoffeWillP @wiilp.bsky.social · 28/04/2026April 2025: first time ever that GB solar generated over 12 GW onto the grid April 2026: seven days *in a row* that solar generated over 12 GW 272
Reposted by David JoffeBritish Institute of Energy Economics @biee.org · 23/04/2026Professor Dame Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, will present the 12th BIEE Future of Energy Lecture, "Climate Change – how well adapted is the UK?" Join us on 4 June for expert analysis on UK adaptation. Limited seats, please register early: buff.ly/4AK4olg #ClimateAdaptation #NetZeroUK 011
David Joffe @davidjoffe.bsky.social · 21/04/2026I’m struggling home due to signalling problems rather than the strike! 010