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Tom Raftery

@tomraftery.wsocial.eu
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Technology and sustainability analyst, keynote speaker and podcast host specialising in energy, climate and supply-chain resilience. Previously a Global VP at SAP and an analyst at RedMonk.

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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026
Would you buy a car that disappeared when its manufacturer went bust? Wayne Scott uses that comparison to explain a risk with cloud software. I’ve put four moments from my Resilient Supply Chain podcast into this reel.
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just a reminder that you can go millions of miles between oil changes when you drive an EV www.wsj.com/business/ret...
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Iran War Is Driving Up the Cost of Your Next Oil Change
Higher gas prices were just the warm-up act for drivers, repair shops and retailers like Walmart and Costco.
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 23/09/2026
This is awesome - www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 21/09/2026
Todays' the day - do you remember? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs06...
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Earth, Wind & Fire - September (Official HD Video)
YouTube video by EarthWindandFireVEVO
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Eugene McParland @eugenemcparland.wsocial.eu · 19/09/2026
Raiffeisen Bank faces allegations of processing over $1B in sanctioned imports to russia, plus Iran/North Korea trade. Advocacy groups urge regulators to investigate, review SWIFT access, and block unfreezing shares during proceedings. b4ukraine.org/whats-new/ra...
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Calls for Immediate Investigation and Precautionary Measures Following Allegations of Sanctions-Evasion Through Raiffeisen’s Russian Branch
Investment analytics firm Grizzly Research says it identified $1.19 billion in Russian trade involving goods covered by EU, US, UK or Swiss import and export restrictions.
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European Central Bank @ecb.europa.eu · 19/09/2026
There’s only three days left to share your views on our future banknotes! Tell us what you think and share the survey with someone who might have missed it surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/ecbeuro/
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 18/09/2026
Best name for this cat? I’ll go first - Richard? John Thomas? Willy? Over to you friends…
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Margo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Russia bombed 2 shopping malls and 2 passenger trains in Ukraine today . That’s it . That’s the post .
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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I'd love to see every Minnesotan Republican asked to take a stance on this...
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026
In case you’re depressed from all the doomscrolling, allow me to brighten your timeline a little!
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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · 17/09/2026
⚡️ "Stop calling it hybrid. We are under attack," Latvian MEP Rihards Kols urged the European Parliament, listing acts of Russian sabotage across Europe and demanding decisive action against Moscow's networks.
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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🇩🇪🇪🇺🇺🇦”Anyone who today believes we should give up Ukraine in its fight for freedom has given up freedom throughout Europe tomorrow, ladies and gentlemen.” - Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 17/09/2026
Viagra, Botox, Humira, Ozempic and Wegovy amongst others are only manufactured in Europe. Your move Donnie!
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 16/09/2026
Perspective
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giorgio_inlove @inlove1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Nick (derogatory) 🎃 @slothropsmap.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Dumb suckers should’ve bought an EV like me,” I taunt, seconds before remembering that I too must eat food to survive.
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 16/09/2026
This is amazing news - this is how you do it 👍🏻 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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European Union opens door for Canada to become first associate member
Commission president says partnership will create ‘common prosperity’ based on shared democratic values
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
Electric vehicles aren't just better for climate, and local air quality and noise pollution, they're also far cheaper to run. And this doesn't count the fact they cost about 50% less in maintenance costs. #ElectricVehicle
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
Is this the end of the road? 🛣️ 🏃🏼‍♂️ meep meep
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
Trash Talker - a new statue of Donald unveiled during his recent visit to Ireland.
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
250 tankers of diesel, or one tanker full of solar panels? I know which one I'd prefer. #solarpower #renewables
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
The move to electric vehicles is relentless (thankfully!) - and it's not just passenger vehicles, buses, vans, two and three wheelers, and more recently even HGVs are going electric. #ElectricVehicle
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
I've not lived in Ireland for quite some time, but I love the look on his face, and am so proud of Irish president Catherine Connelly. Not sure what she said to him, but he doesn't look too happy!
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Tom Raftery @tomraftery.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
For fans of The Hunt for Red October!
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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 15/09/2026
Once again, Europe woke up to reckless and dangerous Russian behaviour. A Russian warship fired emergency flares dangerously close to a Danish helicopter. A drone entered Lithuanian airspace before being destroyed by NATO fighter jets.
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