Reposted by Molly LempriereSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 23hNEW ANALYSIS: Record wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis 🌤️ wind/solar generation up 14% in 2026 to date 🏭 gas down ~10% 🚢 >100 LNG cargoes avoided 12492198
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 28/09/2026NEW – Analysis: Lula presidency saved at least 20,000km2 of Brazilian Amazon since 2022 ✍️ By @orladwyer.carbonbrief.org and @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social 💬 With comments from @claudioangelo.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/QqRBFfy 07327
Reposted by Molly LempriereDoug Parr @dougparr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fuel cost of running an electric vehicle vs petrol was always significant, now factor of 9 for diesel New EVs inevitably flow into second-hand market where ££ savings are made by all societal segments UK Govt plans to dilute the mandate for EVs will stop that www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-evs... 14218
Reposted by Molly LempriereLauri Myllyvirta @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The solar panels, electric vehicles, EV batteries and wind turbines exported by China in 2025 will avoid annual emissions equal to those of the UK and Portugal combined, according to my new estimates. Avoided emissions increased 30% compared with 2024 exports. 28831
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 24/09/2026NEW – Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy ✍️ Written by @anikanpatel.carbonbrief.org and Lekai Liu 🎨 Designed and developed by Tom Pearson and Kerry Cleaver Read here ➡️ buff.ly/tHajrdObuff.lyInteractive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energyAlmost three-quarters of the 72 five-year plans published by China this year include policies or targets related to climate change and energy, according to Carbon Brief analysis. 0127
Reposted by Molly LempriereJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Gasoline prices in the US are soaring. EV sales should be booming. They're not. Policy rollbacks have left the US trailing China and Europe just when drivers need an alternative most. 1517655
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 24/09/2026NEW – Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK ✍️ Written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 📊 Data analysis by Ho Woo Nam Read here: buff.ly/VpxOLE5 513966
Molly Lempriere @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org · 24/09/2026As petrol and diesel prices surge in the wake of the continued attacks on Russian refineries and escalating tensions in the Middle East, it is now nine times cheaper to drive an EV than a diesel car in the UK, This means EV drivers save ~£80 when "filling up" www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-evs... 34326
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 22/09/2026NEW – Analysis: Nepal’s $20m ‘loss-and-damage’ claim only covers 0.7% of flood costs | @arunacsekhar.bsky.social @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social w/ comment from @harjeet11.bsky.social Read here: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-nep... 02514
Reposted by Molly LempriereJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🔥 HOT OFF THE PRESS For the first time ever, @iea.org has published a dedicated Electrification Report. An absolute treasure trove of data. Here are the key takeaways that stood out to me when I peer-reviewed it. 🧵 221395
Reposted by Molly LempriereSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 21/09/2026The long view of North sea licenses: A short story with some fascinating historical details 🧵 How often are we told that new licenses can guarantee UK energy security, amid another energy crisis? But hang on: licenses for the much-discussed Jackdaw gas field were issued as long ago as 1970 (pic) 24625
Reposted by Molly LempriereZeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 21/09/2026This year's El Niño event is moving into record territory, with the daily Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) tying the record previously set during the 2015/2016 super-El Niño. My latest over at Carbon Brief: www.carbonbrief.org/... 7329163
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 21/09/2026NEW – Analysis: ‘Super El Niño’ reaches ‘remarkable’ all-time record ✍️ Written by @zekehausfather.com Read here: buff.ly/4a9XUAK 314678
Reposted by Molly LempriereLauri Myllyvirta @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social · 17/09/2026NEW from us: India's rapid clean power expansion has kept power sector emissions flat for two years, for the first time in over 50 years, and sharply reduced fossil fuel imports. Oil and gas consumption have also fallen for two years in a row, helping alleviate the Hormuz shock. 214469
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 17/09/2026NEW – Analysis: India’s power-sector emissions flat for two years due to clean-energy surge ✍️ Written by @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social and Anubha Aggarwal @creacleanair.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/JIwsTKV 46525
Reposted by Molly LempriereSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 16/09/2026NEW ANALYSIS: Global fossil-fuel emissions are set to fall by around 0.5% in 2026 amid the ongoing Hormuz crisis We've all see the scare stories about a "return to coal" – but the "demand destruction" for oil is even bigger Here's how it stacks up: www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-glo... 312550
Reposted by Molly LempriereKetan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 16/09/2026I'm just going to keep yelling this louder and louder until it clicks: weird overpaid AI nerds hand-wringing about human extinction are trying to distract you from the extremely deadly and serious harms they are causing yesterday, today and tomorrow www.bloomberg.com/news/article... 181287594
Reposted by Molly LempriereGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026For years I've been told that aviation emissions are negligible, so don't worry your little head about them. But I've kept pointing out that there are - and will be - no good technical solutions, and they'll keep growing. Now we know just how big the problem is. www.carbonbrief.org/ccc-heathrow...carbonbrief.orgCCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’ - Carbon BriefAviation is on track to be responsible for 80% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). 54848391
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 16/09/2026NEW – CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’ | By @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/SBtfvG3 34528
Reposted by Molly LempriereAttracta Mooney @attractamooney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026SCOOP: At least two multilateral development banks, the Inter-American Development Bank and the Asian Development Bank, are in discussions about scrapping climate finance targets, people familiar with talks said. It follows a similar move by the World Bank during the summer as.ft.com/r/5799b285-6...as.ft.comUS pressure on development banks to scrap climate finance goalsMultilateral lenders expected to follow the World Bank in ditching lending targets 22316
Reposted by Molly LempriereDr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 14/09/2026“If the move survives expected legal challenges, it could also prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.” Absolutely fucking demonic. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/13/c... 20295127
Reposted by Molly LempriereJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The solar industry reckons it's on track to smash installation records this year. www.businessgreen.com/news/4535700...businessgreen.com'Unprecedented numbers': Solar industry on track to smash rooftop recordMCS tracker reveals number of small-scale solar installations completed this year has already surpassed long-standing 2011 record 0228
Reposted by Molly LempriereJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 13/09/2026NEW BRIGHT SPOTS: EU homes used twice as much electricity for cooling in 2024 as in 2018. And barely anyone has air conditioning yet. 6% in Germany, 90%+ in the US. If Europe catches up, cooling could be a quarter of the 2050 system peak. janrosenow.substack.com/p/what-happe...janrosenow.substack.comWhat happens when 90% of Europe has air con?How better buildings can keep Europe cool while reducing energy costs and grid pressure 79928
Reposted by Molly LempriereCecilia Keating @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org · 09/09/2026NEW - We looked at what can, and can't, be said about climate change and the 2026 Himalayan floods Attribution is difficult, but rising temps, permafrost thaw and glacier melt may have all contributed to the disaster Feat. insights @iceybethan.bsky.social & Jakob Steiner shorturl.at/J66hshorturl.atQ&A: What can – and cannot – be said about global warming’s role in the 2026 Himalayan floods - Carbon BriefOn the morning of 26 August, flash floods surged through a Himalayan border region of Nepal and the Chinese region… 015
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 11/09/2026NEW – El Niño: Indonesia fire emissions in 2026 ‘on track’ to match record for this century | @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org Read here: buff.ly/hpDWyRU 0149
Reposted by Molly LempriereSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 11/09/2026MEGA FACTCHECK: Reform UK's Farage & Tice constantly mislead on climate & energy We've checked 45 of their claims, inc… * Yes we really have made it hotter * No UK is not acting alone * No we can't change geology * Yes underground cables really are more costly www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-re... 06024
Reposted by Molly LempriereJosh Gabbatiss @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social · 11/09/2026NEW INVESTIGATION – this summer saw temperature records smashed around the UK. We asked NHS trusts in England and Wales how many operations they were forced to cancel due to overheating surgical theatres They provided details of 1,110 operations that were called off in the May and June heatwaves 24844
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 11/09/2026NEW – Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy ✍️ Written by @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org and @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org Read here ➡️ buff.ly/lQVZ8W8buff.lyFactcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy - Carbon BriefReform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing… 23928
Reposted by Molly LempriereNicolas Fulghum @nicolasfulghum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Gas power costs are reaching energy crisis levels again in the UK, which will inevitably push bills up for consumers. The fortunes of the British economy are still tied to the price of a single fossil fuel. When bills go up, remember that this is the reason why. 14233
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 10/09/2026NEW – UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits ✍️ Written by @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social 💬 With comments from @theaef.bsky.social @loispennington.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/61e2uoH 14423
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 04/09/2026DeBriefed: Earth to ‘overshoot’ 1.5C | Nepal ‘climate compensation’ calls | EVs’ 200-year road to success ✍️ Written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 📝 Edited by @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org Read here ➡️ buff.ly/ikhlR4j Subscribe to Carbon Brief's newsletters ⬇️ carbonbrief.org/newsletters 2127
Molly Lempriere @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org · 04/09/2026For this week's Debriefed newsletter, I took a look at the 200-year old history of EVs, Wild that the first production EV in the UK came 10 years before the first petrol car and that a third of US cars were EVs ~1900. I'm also a big fan of the "Hummingbird" taxis pictured below ⬇️ shorturl.at/J059C 020
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 04/09/2026NEW – Analysis: UK solar power hits record high over summer 2026 ✍️ Written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 📊 Data analysis by Ho Woo Nam Read here: buff.ly/g7fZyp6 15829
Molly Lempriere @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org · 04/09/2026Solar generation reached record levels over the summer, with 8.8TWh of power between June and August, CB analysis shows This is in part due to the very sunny summer months, but also the continued growth in solar capacity, helping to boost supply and cut bills www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-... 141
Reposted by Molly LempriereMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 01/09/2026Summer 2026 is provisionally the UK’s warmest summer on record with the season’s mean temperature made around 130 times more likely due to human-induced climate change. Here, we delve into the numbers 🧵 5262168
Reposted by Molly LempriereKatharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 02/09/2026I am a scientist – and the answer is climate change. Yes, there is nuance. Yes, it could take a long time to identify the precise mechanisms. But there is no question why ice and snow-related disasters are on the rise. Our planet is warming at an unprecedented rate, and humans are responsible. 392326824
Reposted by Molly LempriereJosh Gabbatiss @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social · 21/08/2026The Conservatives claim that by scrapping net-zero the UK can cut electricity costs. They say that this will actually be better for the environment, because cheaper electricity = more demand for EVs and heat pumps But the big analysis they launched this week fails on these terms ➡️ buff.ly/nrChFfcbuff.lyFactcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’ - Carbon BriefIn a new report, the opposition Conservatives argue that UK electricity prices are too high and that it would be… 2125
Reposted by Molly LempriereDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 21/08/2026with "flaws" being kind ... “just doesn’t add up” “flawed logic” 'grossly simplified" "more holes than a Swiss cheese” “very far out of line with mainstream thinking” 12315
Reposted by Molly LempriereJosh Gabbatiss @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Buried at the heart of the Conservative party's pitch to scrap net-zero is this: A proposal to remove the grants that allow people to save money when buying an electric car or a heat pump. While providing more support for the expansion of data centres. 31917
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 20/08/2026NEW – Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’ | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org Read here: buff.ly/nrChFfc 13524
Molly Lempriere @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org · 20/08/2026A report published yesterday by Onward and championed by the Conservatives says focusing on gas and nuclear would save ppl £540 However, there are flaws with the underlying assumptions, incl. expecting gas to get cheaper and stay stable for years See full list ⬇️ www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-10...carbonbrief.orgFactcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’ - Carbon BriefIn a new report, the opposition Conservatives argue that UK electricity prices are too high and that it would be… 2139
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 19/08/2026NEW – Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it? ✍️ written by @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org 💬 With comments from Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith, George Martin, Seamus Garvey and Julia Souder Read here ➡️ buff.ly/WDc5qPcbuff.lyQ&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it? - Carbon BriefThe UK is pioneering the use of “super batteries” that can store energy for long periods, smoothing the output from wind and solar power as the country moves towards net-zero. 1124
Reposted by Molly LempriereGreenpeace EU @greenpeace.eu · 17/08/2026Heatwaves increase demand for electricity, as people use air conditioning and fridges have to work harder They also pose problems for different types of power generation, but not all equally The winning formula: wind, solar and storage working together – especially locally to minimise transmissioncarbonbrief.orgFactcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves - Carbon BriefAmid a slew of misleading claims, Carbon Brief explains how key power sources - nuclear, gas, solar, wind - cope with extreme heat. 23519
Reposted by Molly LempriereCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 17/08/2026NEW – Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts ✍️ written by @ceciliakeating.carbonbrief.org Read here ➡️ buff.ly/g4Yoc1U 1176
Reposted by Molly LempriereJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Solar is about to overtake wind. Generation is set to rise ~600 TWh in 2026, matching last year's record, putting it second only to hydro among renewables. And renewables together are on track to out-generate coal this year. 571744537
Reposted by Molly LempriereJohn Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Good morning with good news: Global solar generation rose 103% to 1,564 TWh in H1 2026, up from 769 TWh in H1 2023; It grew globally an average of 27% per year this decade! Solar was 10% of global electricity in H1 2026, up from 5.6% in H1 2023. It's 25% of global power from 11am-2pm. #energysky 55724
Reposted by Molly LempriereJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The thing that bothers me most about Farage beating a bin is concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are at the highest level in around 14 million years, it hasn’t rained in months, and two of the parties that could form the next government insist this isn’t much of a problem. 212340
Reposted by Molly LempriereLeo Hickman @leohickman.carbonbrief.org · 14/08/2026This is fine... "Britain on fire" "Heatwave devastation" "Inferno" "Houses burn and train derails on hottest day" "Rampant wildfires engulf streets of family homes" "Record 2.5m trips to A&E" "Temps hit 38.1C as fifth heatwave peaks" "Britain in meltdown" 21327125
Reposted by Molly LempriereGuy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Revealed: just 20 out of of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation, as UK burns in fifth heatwave of this summer - FOI request by me @andyburnham.bsky.social needs to level with the country about the climate crisis & set out radical plan to tackle it 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comJust 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfiresExclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves 341042520
Reposted by Molly LempriereJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I've been combing through Reform UK's latest party accounts. Reform UK took more in donations in 2025 than Labour and the Lib Dems combined...twice over. £31.9 million in donations in a non-GE year. It's staggering. They spent a lot (over £21m) but banked over £10m. Reform's war chest = £11.9m 41647378