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Nick Hedley

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Editor of The Progress Playbook: theprogressplaybook.com We focus on proven climate and sustainable development solutions. Email me for collaboration opportunities: nick.hedley@theprogressplaybook.com

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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
South Africa’s electricity generation mix in the first quarter of 2026: Coal 74.1% (down from 79% a year before) Solar 10.7% (up from 8.4%) Nuclear 7.7% (up from 4.7%) Wind 5.3% (up from 4.5%) Hydro 1.6% (up from 0.4%) Diesel 0.5% (down from 3%) CSP 0.2% (up from 0.1%) - Ember
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Highly recommended watching. The world needs more conversations like these. The Enemies Project: A Palestinian and a Zionist Jew youtu.be/5nDYApv2SD4?...
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A Palestinian and a Zionist Jew
YouTube video by The Enemies Project
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Erin Sikorsky @erinsikorsky.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
A thread -- which world leaders are calling for a shift to clean energy as a security investment in light of Iran War? First up, French President Macron: "...everything we do to more toward the transition is also about reducing our dependence.." (1/x) #cleanenergyisnationalsecurity
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It's a good time to revisit this story about how Denmark doubled down on energy efficiency and homegrown clean energy after the oil crisis of the early 1970s, and how it's now reaping the benefits. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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Denmark: Lessons From the World's Climate Action Leader
The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Offshore wind will always be more expensive and onshore is having a tricky supply chain moment, but is still super competitive. I think solar is just winning because it’s quick and easy to deploy
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Sam @sfsutcliffe.eurosky.social · 22/01/2026
⚡ ''Yet that state of vulnerability forced Denmark to start developing a more efficient, diversified, and self-sufficient energy system. Decades later, the country of 6 million people is the world leader in decarbonisation..'' #Denmark #Climateaction #Complexity
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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Brendon Shank @bshank.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
⬆️ renewables ⬇️ energy costs It's that simple.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
New research: Real-world energy statistics from multiple markets show that high renewable energy usage is often associated with below-average power prices. zerocarbon-analytics.org/energy/the-m...
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The myth of renewables pushing up power prices - Zero Carbon Analytics
Data show that high renewable energy uptake is often associated with below-average power prices, challenging the claim that renewables increase costs.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
John Kempf | How to speed up the adoption of regenerative farming practices theprogressplaybook.com/2024/09/16/j...
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John Kempf | How to speed up the adoption of regenerative farming practices
Weaning crops gradually off chemicals, versus an abrupt stop, will accelerate the adoption of regenerative farming.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
How Finland won the war on homelessness (mostly) theprogressplaybook.com/2023/11/07/h...
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How Finland won the war on homelessness (mostly)
Discover how Finland reduced homelessness with its Housing First approach, providing stable homes and support for a lasting solution.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
The Bellevue Gold mine in Western Australia, a major underground operation that extracts high-grade ore, is proving that it’s already possible for such facilities to run entirely on wind and solar power theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/t...
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The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power
The mine's clean energy credentials have allowed it to sell some gold at a premium to normal market rates.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
What the world can learn from Denmark – the global leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action
The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
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These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity
Explore the countries making strides toward 100% renewable electricity with innovative solutions and sustainable energy systems.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Critics of renewable energy often claim that these technologies are making the world’s electricity grids more vulnerable to power outages. However, global data doesn’t support the sceptics’ claims. In fact, there's evidence that the opposite is true. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...
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Fact check: Do renewables really make electricity grids less reliable?
In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Here's how Denmark became the world leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action
The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Lessons from Denmark - the world leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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Lessons from Denmark – the world leader in climate action
The pioneer of commercial wind energy says it will reduce emissions by at least 82% by 2035, relative to 1990 levels.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
“Mexico’s new climate plan stands among the most ambitious new climate targets from a major emitter," according to an analyst. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/13/m...
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Mexico announces ambitious decarbonisation target
“Mexico’s new climate plan stands among the most ambitious new climate targets from a major emitter," according to an analyst.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
During the evening peak demand period last night, big batteries supplied 35% of South Australia’s electricity needs at one point.
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 12/11/2025
NEW: Global fossil fuel use will peak before 2030 – unless 'stated policies' are abandoned Contra some terrible news coverage, IEA World Energy Outlook shows coal near peak, oil peaking by 2030 & gas by 2035 (see chart) What's going on? 🧵 + cool charts www.carbonbrief.org/iea-fossil-f...
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Critics of renewable energy often claim that these technologies are making the world’s electricity grids more vulnerable to power outages. Hard data suggests otherwise. theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...
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Fact check: Do renewables really make electricity grids less reliable?
In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
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Penny Tangey @pennytangey.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
It's just been confirmed that Monash University is dropping Woodside as a partner because they don't align with their sustainable values. This is an incredible win for @stopwoodsidemonash.bsky.social who have run a dedicated grass roots campaign for years.
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Kindler @kindler.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Those who say we can’t shift to a clean energy economy are WRONG - there are over a dozen countries well on their way to 100% renewable power. And we need to get back to competing in and winning this race.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
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These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity
Explore the countries making strides toward 100% renewable electricity with innovative solutions and sustainable energy systems.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
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These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity
Explore the countries making strides toward 100% renewable electricity with innovative solutions and sustainable energy systems.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 19/10/2025
Another update for changes in land ice mass observed by GRACE(-FO) satellite in Antarctica (left) and Greenland (right)... My visualization can also be downloaded: zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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Fact check: Do renewables really make electricity grids less reliable?
In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
It's just started declining in the past few months
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
“In a city once choked with cars and infamous for its traffic snarls, Paris has pulled off a remarkable turnaround…the French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently.” Via @momentummag.bsky.social A victory for FAST leadership.
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Paris Pedals to the Top: How the City of Light Became Europe’s Best for Young Cyclists
The French capital has officially become Europe’s best city for children to walk, cycle, and move around independently
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
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Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge
The share of renewables in the global electricity mix climbed to 34.3% in the first half of 2025, eclipsing coal (33.1%).
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
So long, coal
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/07/g...
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Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge
The share of renewables in the global electricity mix climbed to 34.3% in the first half of 2025, eclipsing coal (33.1%).
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Mark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
"Spain’s rapid renewables build-out means its power prices were set by fossil generation just 19% of the time, down from 75% in 2019. As a result, wholesale electricity was almost a third cheaper than the EU average" Imagine having cheaper power Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Spain’s Renewable-Energy Boom Loosens Gas’s Grip on Power Prices
Soaring renewables output in Spain is weakening gas’s grip on electricity prices, setting the country apart from much of Europe where fossil fuels still dictate the cost of power.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
In numbers: Renewables have turned Spain into one of Europe’s cheapest electricity markets theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/02/i...
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In numbers: Renewables have turned Spain into one of Europe's cheapest electricity markets
Wind and solar met almost half of Spain’s electricity demand in the first half of 2025 (46%), up from 27% in the same period in 2019.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/t...
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The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power
The mine's clean energy credentials have allowed it to sell some gold at a premium to normal market rates.
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優noD🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @yunod.sustainabletranslator.scot · 02/10/2025
The Progress Playbook | Proof that wind and solar alone can power huge mines The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power theprogressplaybook.com/2025/09/23/t... h/t @nickhedley.bsky.social
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The off-grid gold mine leading the way to 100% wind and solar power
The mine's clean energy credentials have allowed it to sell some gold at a premium to normal market rates.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Spain is a “rare bright spot among Europe’s otherwise drearily performing economies” thanks in part to cheap renewable energy and immigration. www.ft.com/content/643a...
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Spain has become Europe’s standout economy
But it must combine immigration-led growth with productivity improvements
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Europe had over 62,700 heat-related deaths in 2024, report finds 369713.seu2.cleverreach.com/c/111091888/...
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Europe had over 62,700 heat-related deaths in 2024, report finds
More than 62,700 people died in Europe from heat-related causes in 2024, according to research published in Nature Medicine on Monday, with women and the elderly representing the largest part of the death toll.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
South Australia's electricity mix over the past three days. Wind and solar have produced enough electricity to cover all of the state's power needs.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
California is the one outlier state - in every other state with a high share of renewables, prices are below the national average. Not so in California partly because wildfire costs are passed through in tariffs
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
In numbers: Solar and batteries are rapidly displacing gas in California theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/20/i...
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In numbers: Solar and batteries are rapidly displacing gas in California
Output from the state's gas-fired power plants has slumped 25% in one year, and is down 43% in just two years.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
"The global average number of high humid heat days ... over land reached a record of 35.6 days more than normal in 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2023 by 9.5 days," says the U.K. Met Office. - Axios
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Thank you very kindly Rob 🙏🙏
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Here’s how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2025/08/06/h...
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Here's how much global emissions would fall if we followed the leaders in clean electricity
Global power sector emissions reached 14.6 billion tonnes of CO2 in 2024. But they could be slashed by following best practices.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after a report showed weak job growth, prompting outcries from economists and policymakers over the integrity of the data going forward. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Trump Says He’ll Fire BLS Head After Weak Jobs Data
President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics hours after a report showed weak job growth, prompting outcries from economists and policymakers over the integrity of the data ...
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Motherfucking wind farms…
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
I'm not sure I'm sorry to say
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Kevin J. Kircher @kevinjkircher.com · 04/07/2025
A power outage hit Prague and large sections of Czechia (aka the Czech Republic) today. Czechia's electricity mix is mostly coal and nuclear, so expect silence from the opinionators who instantly, incorrectly blamed the Iberian blackout on renewables/lack of inertia www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
Plot of Czechia's electrical energy generation by year. Coal and nuclear comprise about 80% of the energy generated in 2024.
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Nick Hedley @nickhedley.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Trump’s tax bill will cost the bottom 20% of taxpayers an average of $560 a year while giving a boost of $6,055 to those at the top end, according to Yale University economists. - Bloomberg
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