Paul Frost
@paulfrost.bsky.social
Uk based Tv & film art director. @bfdg vice chair.
A mix of work related & my interests. Design, architecture, transformer furniture, politics for culture, housing, renewables & cars & anything that catches my eye. Escaping black X !
A mix of work related & my interests. Design, architecture, transformer furniture, politics for culture, housing, renewables & cars & anything that catches my eye. Escaping black X !
@bbcstever.bsky.social
What’s the state of EV’s & renewables in Russia ?
Are they solely oil & gas ?
But then do they use that to convert to electricity for EV’s?
They get Chinese ones?
🇷🇺 left behind with solar, wind & battery tech?
They have an electric ⚡️ economy ?
What’s the state of EV’s & renewables in Russia ?
Are they solely oil & gas ?
But then do they use that to convert to electricity for EV’s?
They get Chinese ones?
🇷🇺 left behind with solar, wind & battery tech?
They have an electric ⚡️ economy ?
May 9, 2026 at 12:21 PM
@bbcstever.bsky.social
What’s the state of EV’s & renewables in Russia ?
Are they solely oil & gas ?
But then do they use that to convert to electricity for EV’s?
They get Chinese ones?
🇷🇺 left behind with solar, wind & battery tech?
They have an electric ⚡️ economy ?
What’s the state of EV’s & renewables in Russia ?
Are they solely oil & gas ?
But then do they use that to convert to electricity for EV’s?
They get Chinese ones?
🇷🇺 left behind with solar, wind & battery tech?
They have an electric ⚡️ economy ?
@bobbyllew.bsky.social
On now on BBC Parliament channel
On now on BBC Parliament channel
May 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM
@bobbyllew.bsky.social
On now on BBC Parliament channel
On now on BBC Parliament channel
Reposted by Paul Frost
Chinese researchers have created a bamboo-based plastic as strong as petroleum-based plastics, which can fully biodegrade in soil in just 2 months
phys.org/news/2025-10...
phys.org/news/2025-10...
Bamboo-based plastic can be made to biodegrade quickly, but still holds up in tough conditions
A new method to produce strong, biodegradable plastic from bamboo is reported in Nature Communications this week. The bioplastic resembles oil-based plastics in strength, shapability, and thermal stab...
phys.org
May 3, 2026 at 4:04 AM
Chinese researchers have created a bamboo-based plastic as strong as petroleum-based plastics, which can fully biodegrade in soil in just 2 months
phys.org/news/2025-10...
phys.org/news/2025-10...
"Russia is an enemy."
Not a rival. Not a difficult partner. An enemy.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin said it three times. The goal isn't a managed freeze — it's Ukrainian victory and independence. Some things shouldn't need clarification in 2026.
Not a rival. Not a difficult partner. An enemy.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin said it three times. The goal isn't a managed freeze — it's Ukrainian victory and independence. Some things shouldn't need clarification in 2026.
April 24, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Reposted by Paul Frost
"Russia is an enemy."
Not a rival. Not a difficult partner. An enemy.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin said it three times. The goal isn't a managed freeze — it's Ukrainian victory and independence. Some things shouldn't need clarification in 2026.
Not a rival. Not a difficult partner. An enemy.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin said it three times. The goal isn't a managed freeze — it's Ukrainian victory and independence. Some things shouldn't need clarification in 2026.
April 24, 2026 at 4:24 AM
"Russia is an enemy."
Not a rival. Not a difficult partner. An enemy.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin said it three times. The goal isn't a managed freeze — it's Ukrainian victory and independence. Some things shouldn't need clarification in 2026.
Not a rival. Not a difficult partner. An enemy.
Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin said it three times. The goal isn't a managed freeze — it's Ukrainian victory and independence. Some things shouldn't need clarification in 2026.
@bobbyllew.bsky.social
Well you were pondering too.
Well you were pondering too.
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies
Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery is fraud, says insider, Donut Lab denies
Donut Lab’s miraculous solid state battery, promising energy density, charging and durability numbers unseen by the industry, has been subject to a criminal complaint in Finland from an insider who says it doesn’t live up to the public promises Donut Lab has made.
But the company says that the insider didn’t work on the battery project, and denies any fraudulent behavior.
more…
electrek.co
April 19, 2026 at 6:51 AM
@bobbyllew.bsky.social
Well you were pondering too.
Well you were pondering too.
Reposted by Paul Frost
We need to win big on May 7.
Thousands of Green candidates are standing across England and Wales.
This is a real chance to change politics - to give communities a stronger voice and challenge parties backed by big money.
Support the campaign 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/we-deserve...
Thousands of Green candidates are standing across England and Wales.
This is a real chance to change politics - to give communities a stronger voice and challenge parties backed by big money.
Support the campaign 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/we-deserve...
April 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
We need to win big on May 7.
Thousands of Green candidates are standing across England and Wales.
This is a real chance to change politics - to give communities a stronger voice and challenge parties backed by big money.
Support the campaign 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/we-deserve...
Thousands of Green candidates are standing across England and Wales.
This is a real chance to change politics - to give communities a stronger voice and challenge parties backed by big money.
Support the campaign 👉 crowdfunder.co.uk/p/we-deserve...
@greenparty.org.uk
Pied a tier taxes for rich
Pied a tier taxes for rich
Mamdani: When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich
Well, today we're taxing the rich...
Well, today we're taxing the rich...
April 19, 2026 at 6:17 AM
@greenparty.org.uk
Pied a tier taxes for rich
Pied a tier taxes for rich
@elliotrhys.com @bobbyllew.bsky.social
Good explainer vid here about wind energy generation & why turbines are turned off & compensated, & then gas has to be paid.
Not seen a simple vid like this before. It is needed.
youtu.be/vX7ZOn3KKfU?...
Good explainer vid here about wind energy generation & why turbines are turned off & compensated, & then gas has to be paid.
Not seen a simple vid like this before. It is needed.
youtu.be/vX7ZOn3KKfU?...
Why Is Britain Turning Off Its Own Wind Farms?
YouTube video by Modo Energy
youtu.be
April 17, 2026 at 6:51 AM
@elliotrhys.com @bobbyllew.bsky.social
Good explainer vid here about wind energy generation & why turbines are turned off & compensated, & then gas has to be paid.
Not seen a simple vid like this before. It is needed.
youtu.be/vX7ZOn3KKfU?...
Good explainer vid here about wind energy generation & why turbines are turned off & compensated, & then gas has to be paid.
Not seen a simple vid like this before. It is needed.
youtu.be/vX7ZOn3KKfU?...
Update on the latest number of Russian refineries now on fire after Ukrainian drone and Flamingo hits...
Not a lot of profit to be made on oil if you cant actually put in a ship!
youtu.be/WIfnAT_f84c?...
Not a lot of profit to be made on oil if you cant actually put in a ship!
youtu.be/WIfnAT_f84c?...
Ukraine Shows No Mercy on Russia's Oil Export Terminals
YouTube video by Jake Broe
youtu.be
March 30, 2026 at 6:39 AM
@channel4news.bsky.social
For your ‘other deeper’ news
For your ‘other deeper’ news
NEW: Meet the private-equity firm -- and its billionaire immigrant CEO -- making millions off some of ICE's cruelest deportation flights.
After a five-month investigation, my story for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
After a five-month investigation, my story for @motherjones.com:
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
ICE Deportation Flights Are Getting Longer and Crueler
A private equity-owned airline profits off Trump’s migrant crackdown.
www.motherjones.com
March 30, 2026 at 6:16 AM
@channel4news.bsky.social
For your ‘other deeper’ news
For your ‘other deeper’ news
Reposted by Paul Frost
Pakistan's solar revolution: from 0% to 25% in a decade.
2021: 4%
2022: 7%
2023: 10%
2024: 14%
2025: 25%
Solar is now Pakistan's #1 electricity source. Not driven by policy — driven by consumers.
2021: 4%
2022: 7%
2023: 10%
2024: 14%
2025: 25%
Solar is now Pakistan's #1 electricity source. Not driven by policy — driven by consumers.
March 26, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Pakistan's solar revolution: from 0% to 25% in a decade.
2021: 4%
2022: 7%
2023: 10%
2024: 14%
2025: 25%
Solar is now Pakistan's #1 electricity source. Not driven by policy — driven by consumers.
2021: 4%
2022: 7%
2023: 10%
2024: 14%
2025: 25%
Solar is now Pakistan's #1 electricity source. Not driven by policy — driven by consumers.
@kermodemovie.bsky.social
Broadcast report on @bafta.org Cymru cutting Production Design, Costume Design, Hair & Make up Design, from the craft awards, while other ‘senior’ crafts continue.
Frankenstein wins Oscars for all 3 of these crafts.
British Film Designers Guild, production design, win
Broadcast report on @bafta.org Cymru cutting Production Design, Costume Design, Hair & Make up Design, from the craft awards, while other ‘senior’ crafts continue.
Frankenstein wins Oscars for all 3 of these crafts.
British Film Designers Guild, production design, win
March 20, 2026 at 7:40 AM
@kermodemovie.bsky.social
Broadcast report on @bafta.org Cymru cutting Production Design, Costume Design, Hair & Make up Design, from the craft awards, while other ‘senior’ crafts continue.
Frankenstein wins Oscars for all 3 of these crafts.
British Film Designers Guild, production design, win
Broadcast report on @bafta.org Cymru cutting Production Design, Costume Design, Hair & Make up Design, from the craft awards, while other ‘senior’ crafts continue.
Frankenstein wins Oscars for all 3 of these crafts.
British Film Designers Guild, production design, win
@bobbyllew.bsky.social @elliotrhys.com
The SkyF1 🏁🏎️ commentators, remarking how much China & their transport has changed.
The SkyF1 🏁🏎️ commentators, remarking how much China & their transport has changed.
March 18, 2026 at 5:11 PM
@bobbyllew.bsky.social @elliotrhys.com
The SkyF1 🏁🏎️ commentators, remarking how much China & their transport has changed.
The SkyF1 🏁🏎️ commentators, remarking how much China & their transport has changed.
@theguardian.com
Nearly ready for tonight’s British Film Designers Guild’s Production Design Awards for many categories in film & tv, commercials & music videos.
Hosted by @kermodemovie.bsky.social
#BFDG 80th year.
Nearly ready for tonight’s British Film Designers Guild’s Production Design Awards for many categories in film & tv, commercials & music videos.
Hosted by @kermodemovie.bsky.social
#BFDG 80th year.
February 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM
@theguardian.com
Nearly ready for tonight’s British Film Designers Guild’s Production Design Awards for many categories in film & tv, commercials & music videos.
Hosted by @kermodemovie.bsky.social
#BFDG 80th year.
Nearly ready for tonight’s British Film Designers Guild’s Production Design Awards for many categories in film & tv, commercials & music videos.
Hosted by @kermodemovie.bsky.social
#BFDG 80th year.
Are you watching Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
End the sewage pollution scandal
We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
February 25, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Are you watching Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
February 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The President boasts of "no tax on tips", but this expires in 2028.
He boasts of "no tax on overtime," but it is taxed, and the break expires in 2028.
He boasts of "no tax on social security," but it is taxed, and his break expires in 2028.
He also passed tax cuts for the rich. They're permanent.
He boasts of "no tax on overtime," but it is taxed, and the break expires in 2028.
He boasts of "no tax on social security," but it is taxed, and his break expires in 2028.
He also passed tax cuts for the rich. They're permanent.
February 25, 2026 at 5:49 AM
February 20, 2026 at 7:28 PM
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 6:25 AM
@bobbyllew.bsky.social
Doing the rounds !
Doing the rounds !
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 AM
@bobbyllew.bsky.social
Doing the rounds !
Doing the rounds !
Reposted by Paul Frost
Benches outside a library in Bulgaria
January 10, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Benches outside a library in Bulgaria
This is a pretty cool graphic from Ember, showing the percentage of new car sales that are electric in different countries.
Reducing the overall number of cars (& their size) is essential, but if they do exist they should be electric. We're well on the way! 🎉
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
Reducing the overall number of cars (& their size) is essential, but if they do exist they should be electric. We're well on the way! 🎉
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
January 10, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Reposted by Paul Frost
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!