Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #notzero

Most recents (3)

Does the enormously complex issue of #climatechange have to be presented to policymakers, and therefore the public, as the behemoth it really is?

Today I released my second #infographic explainer on the @IPCC_CH #AR6 reports.

eciu.net/analysis/infog…

#SummaryForPeople 🧵
The amazing @skepticscience is even featuring it today, with added commentary, a real honour for a mere student of scientist.

skepticalscience.com/ipcc-explainer…

@theresphysics @BaerbelW @johnfocook @KenCaldeira
So, what does this, the longest explainer I've made yet, actually say?

Like the first edition — eciu.net/analysis/infog… — it kicks off with context about how we arrived at #IPCCAR6, on the @IPCC_CH itself and how it goes about communicating uncertainty.
Read 22 tweets
So I'm just going to pick apart one bit of the catwalk #NotZero model that cost us all around $6 million. Buildings, because that's what I know a fair bit about.

A thread. Let's start with housing, which ScoVogue&Co predicts will get lots more rooftop solar. But it's unlikely...
Because one in five Australians rent - and guess what, there's zero incentive for landlords to put solar on a rental. Why would they? Unless they could sell the power to the tenants of course, but that's proving problematic. But also, because our homes are 'glorified tents'...
that perform so badly we have more deaths from cold-related illness in Australia than they do in Northern Europe, and when the solar's not generating [even IF landlord installed it] grid energy is required [and decarbonising the grid will be SLOW under ScoStrut model]...
Read 14 tweets
HSBC cause climate breakdown, profit from racist detention centres and fund weapons.

Their ads tell a different story - of social justice, sustainability and diversity. Ads are their only commitment to these values.

So we replaced them 👇👇👇 1/
#FossilBanks #BigBankBullshit
For one, whatever their latest 'net zero ambition' statements, HSBC cause climate breakdown.

Since the Paris Agreement, HSBC have pumped $87Bn into fossil fuel companies, making them the second largest financier of fossil fuels in Europe! 2/
While they use their support for @BritishCycling to launder their reputation, and make themselves seem like they understand the climate emergency - they don't.

They even sunk $1.8 Bn into fossil fuel projects in the 4 months before their #NotZero Announcement last month!
Read 28 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!