Nick Hedley
@nickhedley.bsky.social
Editor of The Progress Playbook: https://theprogressplaybook.com We focus on proven climate and sustainable development solutions. Email me for collaboration opportunities: nick.hedley@theprogressplaybook.com
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
Highly recommended watching. The world needs more conversations like these. The Enemies Project: A Palestinian and a Zionist Jew youtu.be/5nDYApv2SD4?...
A Palestinian and a Zionist Jew
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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
Farrukh@implausibleblog.bsky.social · 5mo agoPresident Macron making the case for renewables in light of the US-Israeli attack on Iran, "Everything we do to move towards transition is also about reducing our dependence and therefore our exposure to geopolitical risks"
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...
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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⚡ ''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
Nick Hedley@nickhedley.bsky.social · 8mo agoHere's how Denmark became the world leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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...
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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John Kempf | How to speed up the adoption of regenerative farming practices theprogressplaybook.com/2024/09/16/j...
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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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...
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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What the world can learn from Denmark – the global leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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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These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
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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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...
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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Here's how Denmark became the world leader in climate action theprogressplaybook.com/2025/11/18/l...
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.
theprogressplaybook.com
“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...
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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During the evening peak demand period last night, big batteries supplied 35% of South Australia’s electricity needs at one point.
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...
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...
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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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.
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.
Nick Hedley@nickhedley.bsky.social · 9mo agoThese countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
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.
theprogressplaybook.com
These countries are leading the way to 100% renewable electricity theprogressplaybook.com/2024/10/14/t...
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.
theprogressplaybook.com
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...
In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
“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.
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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Global electricity generation from fossil fuels declines amid solar surge theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/07/g...
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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"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...
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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In numbers: Renewables have turned Spain into one of Europe’s cheapest electricity markets theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/02/i...
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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