John Lang
@johnlang.bsky.social
climatetrunk.com
From Aotearoa NZ, based in London. Behind Climate Trunk, Net Zero Tracker and Kiwis in Climate.
From Aotearoa NZ, based in London. Behind Climate Trunk, Net Zero Tracker and Kiwis in Climate.
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John Lang
@johnlang.bsky.social
· Aug 26
Why aviation’s climate impact flies above its emissions, and how we could bring it down.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Flying produces ~2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but closer to ~4% of heating.
Visual 23 of 100+ 🌳 ✈️ @climatetrunk.bsky.social
H/t @milank.bsky.social and others.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Flying produces ~2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but closer to ~4% of heating.
Visual 23 of 100+ 🌳 ✈️ @climatetrunk.bsky.social
H/t @milank.bsky.social and others.
Great to bring Climate Trunk to the Oxford World Forum hosted by the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk.
Under the watchful eye of a fairly stern-looking former don, 20 Trunk visuals brightened up the wall a bit.
@climatetrunk.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @skepticalscience.bsky.social #WFSS
Under the watchful eye of a fairly stern-looking former don, 20 Trunk visuals brightened up the wall a bit.
@climatetrunk.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @skepticalscience.bsky.social #WFSS
September 30, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Great to bring Climate Trunk to the Oxford World Forum hosted by the @smithschool.ox.ac.uk.
Under the watchful eye of a fairly stern-looking former don, 20 Trunk visuals brightened up the wall a bit.
@climatetrunk.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @skepticalscience.bsky.social #WFSS
Under the watchful eye of a fairly stern-looking former don, 20 Trunk visuals brightened up the wall a bit.
@climatetrunk.bsky.social @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social @skepticalscience.bsky.social #WFSS
Reposted by John Lang
In 2018, climate scientist @drkatemarvel.bsky.social wrote in @sciam.bsky.social:
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
June 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM
In 2018, climate scientist @drkatemarvel.bsky.social wrote in @sciam.bsky.social:
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
Reposted by John Lang
Explore Our Net Zero Timeseries Dataset
Tracking progress on net zero requires more than a snapshot, demonstrating the need for insight into how commitments have developed over time - that's why we're re-sharing our time series dataset.
📊 Explore the data here: zerotracker.net/insights/net...
Tracking progress on net zero requires more than a snapshot, demonstrating the need for insight into how commitments have developed over time - that's why we're re-sharing our time series dataset.
📊 Explore the data here: zerotracker.net/insights/net...
August 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Explore Our Net Zero Timeseries Dataset
Tracking progress on net zero requires more than a snapshot, demonstrating the need for insight into how commitments have developed over time - that's why we're re-sharing our time series dataset.
📊 Explore the data here: zerotracker.net/insights/net...
Tracking progress on net zero requires more than a snapshot, demonstrating the need for insight into how commitments have developed over time - that's why we're re-sharing our time series dataset.
📊 Explore the data here: zerotracker.net/insights/net...
Why aviation’s climate impact flies above its emissions, and how we could bring it down.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Flying produces ~2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but closer to ~4% of heating.
Visual 23 of 100+ 🌳 ✈️ @climatetrunk.bsky.social
H/t @milank.bsky.social and others.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Flying produces ~2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but closer to ~4% of heating.
Visual 23 of 100+ 🌳 ✈️ @climatetrunk.bsky.social
H/t @milank.bsky.social and others.
August 26, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Why aviation’s climate impact flies above its emissions, and how we could bring it down.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Flying produces ~2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but closer to ~4% of heating.
Visual 23 of 100+ 🌳 ✈️ @climatetrunk.bsky.social
H/t @milank.bsky.social and others.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Flying produces ~2.5% of global CO2 emissions, but closer to ~4% of heating.
Visual 23 of 100+ 🌳 ✈️ @climatetrunk.bsky.social
H/t @milank.bsky.social and others.
One of the inspirations behind Climate Trunk – and the OG of explaining #climatescience and dispelling myths – are now mirroring Trunk releases, visual for visual.
Thanks @skepticalscience.bsky.social
Science: skepticalscience.com/climate-trun...
@baerbelw.bsky.social @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
Thanks @skepticalscience.bsky.social
Science: skepticalscience.com/climate-trun...
@baerbelw.bsky.social @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
August 25, 2026 at 11:13 AM
One of the inspirations behind Climate Trunk – and the OG of explaining #climatescience and dispelling myths – are now mirroring Trunk releases, visual for visual.
Thanks @skepticalscience.bsky.social
Science: skepticalscience.com/climate-trun...
@baerbelw.bsky.social @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
Thanks @skepticalscience.bsky.social
Science: skepticalscience.com/climate-trun...
@baerbelw.bsky.social @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
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Last week I asked if an historical version of @climatetrunk.bsky.social’s breakdown of annual emissions would be useful. The answer was an emphatic yes.
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
August 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Last week I asked if an historical version of @climatetrunk.bsky.social’s breakdown of annual emissions would be useful. The answer was an emphatic yes.
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Last week I asked if an historical version of @climatetrunk.bsky.social’s breakdown of annual emissions would be useful. The answer was an emphatic yes.
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
August 20, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Last week I asked if an historical version of @climatetrunk.bsky.social’s breakdown of annual emissions would be useful. The answer was an emphatic yes.
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Some familiar names loom much larger.
@skepticalscience.bsky.social @visualisingclimate.com
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
Half of annual CO2 emissions can be traced to just 32 firms.
Saudi Aramco is linked to 4% of the total, while China’s red giants dominate the picture.
Squint and you'll spot the investor-owned firms we all know: Exxon, BP, Shell etc
H/t @influencemap.bsky.social
@climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
Saudi Aramco is linked to 4% of the total, while China’s red giants dominate the picture.
Squint and you'll spot the investor-owned firms we all know: Exxon, BP, Shell etc
H/t @influencemap.bsky.social
@climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
August 18, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Half of annual CO2 emissions can be traced to just 32 firms.
Saudi Aramco is linked to 4% of the total, while China’s red giants dominate the picture.
Squint and you'll spot the investor-owned firms we all know: Exxon, BP, Shell etc
H/t @influencemap.bsky.social
@climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
Saudi Aramco is linked to 4% of the total, while China’s red giants dominate the picture.
Squint and you'll spot the investor-owned firms we all know: Exxon, BP, Shell etc
H/t @influencemap.bsky.social
@climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
In 2018, climate scientist @drkatemarvel.bsky.social wrote in @sciam.bsky.social:
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
June 10, 2026 at 8:59 AM
In 2018, climate scientist @drkatemarvel.bsky.social wrote in @sciam.bsky.social:
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
'Climate change isn't a cliff we fall off, but a slope we slide down.'
The latest @climatetrunk.bsky.social visual and write-up explores that slope.
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#12 of 100+ visuals
What does a good framework climate law look like?
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#11 of 100+ visuals on @climatetrunk.bsky.social, helping non-specialists make sense of climate and energy.
@granthamlse.bsky.social @climatepolicyradar.bsky.social
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#11 of 100+ visuals on @climatetrunk.bsky.social, helping non-specialists make sense of climate and energy.
@granthamlse.bsky.social @climatepolicyradar.bsky.social
June 9, 2026 at 9:12 AM
What does a good framework climate law look like?
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#11 of 100+ visuals on @climatetrunk.bsky.social, helping non-specialists make sense of climate and energy.
@granthamlse.bsky.social @climatepolicyradar.bsky.social
www.climatetrunk.com/infographics...
#11 of 100+ visuals on @climatetrunk.bsky.social, helping non-specialists make sense of climate and energy.
@granthamlse.bsky.social @climatepolicyradar.bsky.social
Come and join us. Not sure about the chair pic but it is comfy.
eciu.net/about/vacanc...
@eciu.net @netzerotracker.bsky.social
eciu.net/about/vacanc...
@eciu.net @netzerotracker.bsky.social
Head of Transport Programme
Do you want to help inform how the UK understands and debates transport policy and the role of EVs in the net zero transition?
eciu.net
June 9, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Come and join us. Not sure about the chair pic but it is comfy.
eciu.net/about/vacanc...
@eciu.net @netzerotracker.bsky.social
eciu.net/about/vacanc...
@eciu.net @netzerotracker.bsky.social
Reposted by John Lang
We're delighted that @climatetrunk.bsky.social is out in the world! Conceived by @johnlang.bsky.social, @netzerotracker.bsky.social Lead & Oxford Net Zero Associate, it's a new visual tool to help people understand climate change & the global energy system. Read more below! ⬇️
Climate Trunk is your visual guide to climate and energy, helping you understand what really matters.
Check out the Big Picture infographic series and sign up to Climate Trunk for one infographic a week, direct to your inbox: www.climatetrunk.com/big-picture
Check out the Big Picture infographic series and sign up to Climate Trunk for one infographic a week, direct to your inbox: www.climatetrunk.com/big-picture
Climate Trunk | The Big Picture: Climate & Energy in 100 Infographics
Bringing coherence to what really matters in climate and energy.
www.climatetrunk.com
April 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM
We're delighted that @climatetrunk.bsky.social is out in the world! Conceived by @johnlang.bsky.social, @netzerotracker.bsky.social Lead & Oxford Net Zero Associate, it's a new visual tool to help people understand climate change & the global energy system. Read more below! ⬇️
Only 8 nations voted against the UN General Assembly backing the #ICJ’s landmark climate ruling.
Combined, they account for one-third of historical CO2 emissions. The US (#1) + Russia (#3) make up the vast bulk, with generous support from Iran and Saudi Arabia.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org
Combined, they account for one-third of historical CO2 emissions. The US (#1) + Russia (#3) make up the vast bulk, with generous support from Iran and Saudi Arabia.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org
May 28, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Only 8 nations voted against the UN General Assembly backing the #ICJ’s landmark climate ruling.
Combined, they account for one-third of historical CO2 emissions. The US (#1) + Russia (#3) make up the vast bulk, with generous support from Iran and Saudi Arabia.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org
Combined, they account for one-third of historical CO2 emissions. The US (#1) + Russia (#3) make up the vast bulk, with generous support from Iran and Saudi Arabia.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org
This week’s @climatetrunk.bsky.social graphic shows how solar beat the IEA’s 2015 forecast for 2025 by 1,800%.
The IEA expected the world to add about 34 GW of solar each year through to 2040. In 2025, the world added almost 650 GW.
#9 of 100: www.climatetrunk.com/infographics... 🌞🌳
The IEA expected the world to add about 34 GW of solar each year through to 2040. In 2025, the world added almost 650 GW.
#9 of 100: www.climatetrunk.com/infographics... 🌞🌳
May 21, 2026 at 8:39 AM
This week’s @climatetrunk.bsky.social graphic shows how solar beat the IEA’s 2015 forecast for 2025 by 1,800%.
The IEA expected the world to add about 34 GW of solar each year through to 2040. In 2025, the world added almost 650 GW.
#9 of 100: www.climatetrunk.com/infographics... 🌞🌳
The IEA expected the world to add about 34 GW of solar each year through to 2040. In 2025, the world added almost 650 GW.
#9 of 100: www.climatetrunk.com/infographics... 🌞🌳
Reposted by John Lang
NEW – Factcheck: US and Iran are world’s only major emitters without net-zero targets | @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @johnlang.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/PxQKIqG
Read here: buff.ly/PxQKIqG
May 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
NEW – Factcheck: US and Iran are world’s only major emitters without net-zero targets | @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org w/ comment from @johnlang.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/PxQKIqG
Read here: buff.ly/PxQKIqG
Reposted by John Lang
No country is too small to matter.
Nations that each emit around 1% of global CO2 may look negligible on their own, but together they produce about 30% of the total – roughly as much as China.
If they sit it out, the maths doesn’t stack up.
Nations that each emit around 1% of global CO2 may look negligible on their own, but together they produce about 30% of the total – roughly as much as China.
If they sit it out, the maths doesn’t stack up.
May 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
No country is too small to matter.
Nations that each emit around 1% of global CO2 may look negligible on their own, but together they produce about 30% of the total – roughly as much as China.
If they sit it out, the maths doesn’t stack up.
Nations that each emit around 1% of global CO2 may look negligible on their own, but together they produce about 30% of the total – roughly as much as China.
If they sit it out, the maths doesn’t stack up.
Honoured to have @skepticalscience.bsky.social host the first @climatetrunk.bsky.social insight on the #ReallyBigPicture.
skepticalscience.com/climatetrunk...
Thanks for the nudge, @kenrice.bsky.social @baerbelw.bsky.social
skepticalscience.com/climatetrunk...
Thanks for the nudge, @kenrice.bsky.social @baerbelw.bsky.social
April 28, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Honoured to have @skepticalscience.bsky.social host the first @climatetrunk.bsky.social insight on the #ReallyBigPicture.
skepticalscience.com/climatetrunk...
Thanks for the nudge, @kenrice.bsky.social @baerbelw.bsky.social
skepticalscience.com/climatetrunk...
Thanks for the nudge, @kenrice.bsky.social @baerbelw.bsky.social
Reposted by John Lang
Climate change is bad news for societies built on stability.
But the future is not pre-written.
Within a single lifetime, the extent of heating – and the risks that come with it – depends on the choices societies make over the next decade or so.
But the future is not pre-written.
Within a single lifetime, the extent of heating – and the risks that come with it – depends on the choices societies make over the next decade or so.
April 28, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Climate change is bad news for societies built on stability.
But the future is not pre-written.
Within a single lifetime, the extent of heating – and the risks that come with it – depends on the choices societies make over the next decade or so.
But the future is not pre-written.
Within a single lifetime, the extent of heating – and the risks that come with it – depends on the choices societies make over the next decade or so.
Reposted by John Lang
Climate Trunk is live 🚀 .
The first Big Picture series starts with four #infographics.
www.climatetrunk.com
The first Big Picture series starts with four #infographics.
www.climatetrunk.com
April 22, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Climate Trunk is live 🚀 .
The first Big Picture series starts with four #infographics.
www.climatetrunk.com
The first Big Picture series starts with four #infographics.
www.climatetrunk.com
Climate and energy are hard to get your head around, unless you're in the climate Bluesky community.
Over the last year, I’ve been building something to help everyone else: @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
One visual a week, for a year. Probably two years now, given I've already drafted more than 52.
Over the last year, I’ve been building something to help everyone else: @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
One visual a week, for a year. Probably two years now, given I've already drafted more than 52.
April 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Climate and energy are hard to get your head around, unless you're in the climate Bluesky community.
Over the last year, I’ve been building something to help everyone else: @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
One visual a week, for a year. Probably two years now, given I've already drafted more than 52.
Over the last year, I’ve been building something to help everyone else: @climatetrunk.bsky.social 🌳
One visual a week, for a year. Probably two years now, given I've already drafted more than 52.
Reposted by John Lang
🌎 New report out: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
Carbon Competitiveness: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
How emissions and climate policies are reshaping global trade — and what India should do to stay competitive.
zerotracker.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌎 New report out: Brazil at the Net Zero–Trade Nexus
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
Our latest analysis explores how Brazil’s trade competitiveness is being reshaped by global decarbonisation trends — and what that means for policymakers, exporters and investors.
🔗 Read here→
It's not often you get to tell a positive story about climate. But that’s what our new #10YearsPostParis report and #infographic let us do:
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
10 Years Post-Paris: A decade that defied predictions
Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, John compares what was expected then with what’s been achieved now — tracking progress across clean energy, policy, emissions, jobs and more.
eciu.net
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's not often you get to tell a positive story about climate. But that’s what our new #10YearsPostParis report and #infographic let us do:
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
eciu.net/analysis/inf...
The lesson of the last decade? Policy and cooperation matter. Naysayers don't.
@daisydunne.carbonbrief.org @katharinehayhoe.com
Reposted by John Lang
Global investment in renewable energy up 10%, despite ineffective Trump rollback.
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
Global investment in renewable energy up 10% on 2024 despite Trump rollback | Earthshine Group ApS
Global investment in renewable energy up 10%, despite ineffective Trump rollback.
Two important reports, out this week:
Firstly, Zero Carbon Analytics demonstrate that renewable energy investments ...
www.linkedin.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Global investment in renewable energy up 10%, despite ineffective Trump rollback.
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
@johnlang.bsky.social: “Talk of a net zero recession is overblown... while more companies are moving from box-ticking to real emission cuts – a long-overdue reset”.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
Reposted by John Lang
What is the current rate and level of human induced heating? How many years do we have left to stay within the 1.5°C warming threshold?
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
June 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
What is the current rate and level of human induced heating? How many years do we have left to stay within the 1.5°C warming threshold?
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
See below for @johnlang.bsky.social's latest infographic showcasing findings from the #IndicatorsofGlobalClimateChange project.
eciu.net/analysis/in...
Reposted by John Lang
🌍📉 NEW REPORT OUT NOW
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
June 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌍📉 NEW REPORT OUT NOW
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...
🔍 What happens when a country’s trade partners move faster on net zero than it does? Our analysis finds South Africa faces rising economic and risk as major export markets tighten climate standards.
Read the full report here: zerotracker.net/analysis/sou...