Max Carcas
@baronmax.bsky.social
Interests in innovation, cleantech, offshore renewables (wind, wave and tidal), energy storage, EVs. Like orienteering too!
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Where is the 'not like' button? As in, I do not like that we are flying past heat records left and right.
🚨 Preliminary daily data shows we just broke the all-time highest global sea surface temperature in this record...
Download high-resolution graphic at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
Download high-resolution graphic at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
August 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Where is the 'not like' button? As in, I do not like that we are flying past heat records left and right.
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Spotted in a Russian newspaper: “The logic of this war is becoming more and more harsh: either they will destroy Russia, or we will crush them.” A week of petrol queues, growing geo-political tension & no end in sight to Russia’s war in Ukraine. #ReadingRussia
Amid fuel crisis Russia now importing petrol from India
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
August 23, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Spotted in a Russian newspaper: “The logic of this war is becoming more and more harsh: either they will destroy Russia, or we will crush them.” A week of petrol queues, growing geo-political tension & no end in sight to Russia’s war in Ukraine. #ReadingRussia
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📊 UPDATED: European natural gas demand tracker
✨ With data now updated to July 2026
🔗 Explore the dataset here: buff.ly/4dzHgNT
🖋️ Compiled by @mariejuge.bsky.social, @bmcwilliams.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social
#EconSky
✨ With data now updated to July 2026
🔗 Explore the dataset here: buff.ly/4dzHgNT
🖋️ Compiled by @mariejuge.bsky.social, @bmcwilliams.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social
#EconSky
August 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📊 UPDATED: European natural gas demand tracker
✨ With data now updated to July 2026
🔗 Explore the dataset here: buff.ly/4dzHgNT
🖋️ Compiled by @mariejuge.bsky.social, @bmcwilliams.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social
#EconSky
✨ With data now updated to July 2026
🔗 Explore the dataset here: buff.ly/4dzHgNT
🖋️ Compiled by @mariejuge.bsky.social, @bmcwilliams.bsky.social and @gzachmann.bsky.social
#EconSky
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of course Fox News not caring to find out - or choosing misinformation about - where Ceuta is before airing about Spain
August 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
of course Fox News not caring to find out - or choosing misinformation about - where Ceuta is before airing about Spain
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It would be easy to call this the “new normal“ but that’s incorrect.
In actual fact, “normal” is going to keep getting worse and worse and worse.
Just how bad it will get depends entirely on how fast & far we go on real, legitimate (not performative) #ClimateAction.
We know how.
It’s about will.
In actual fact, “normal” is going to keep getting worse and worse and worse.
Just how bad it will get depends entirely on how fast & far we go on real, legitimate (not performative) #ClimateAction.
We know how.
It’s about will.
Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025.
This is deeply shocking.
This is deeply shocking.
July 31, 2026 at 11:50 PM
It would be easy to call this the “new normal“ but that’s incorrect.
In actual fact, “normal” is going to keep getting worse and worse and worse.
Just how bad it will get depends entirely on how fast & far we go on real, legitimate (not performative) #ClimateAction.
We know how.
It’s about will.
In actual fact, “normal” is going to keep getting worse and worse and worse.
Just how bad it will get depends entirely on how fast & far we go on real, legitimate (not performative) #ClimateAction.
We know how.
It’s about will.
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In January, I stopped using X as a communication channel because the platform facilitated the creation of illegal and deeply harmful images by its AI tool, Grok.
I am renewing my call for all governmental and parliamentary communications to stop using X.
The platform continues to facilitate
I am renewing my call for all governmental and parliamentary communications to stop using X.
The platform continues to facilitate
July 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In January, I stopped using X as a communication channel because the platform facilitated the creation of illegal and deeply harmful images by its AI tool, Grok.
I am renewing my call for all governmental and parliamentary communications to stop using X.
The platform continues to facilitate
I am renewing my call for all governmental and parliamentary communications to stop using X.
The platform continues to facilitate
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This is surely curtains for Farage's political career. I don't think there's any coming back from it. I hope not, at any rate. Looks like there could be a strong basis for a criminal case as well.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Revealed: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform UK
Exclusive: Sources say Fiona Cottrell told bankers the transfers, received 24-72 hours before her donations to Reform, came from her son
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This is surely curtains for Farage's political career. I don't think there's any coming back from it. I hope not, at any rate. Looks like there could be a strong basis for a criminal case as well.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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German broadcast. Nailed it
July 19, 2026 at 8:27 PM
German broadcast. Nailed it
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Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code
July 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code
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Beyond pathetic. Trump wouldn’t leave the podium during Spain’s World Cup trophy celebration until FIFA President Gianni Infantino pulled him away.
July 20, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Beyond pathetic. Trump wouldn’t leave the podium during Spain’s World Cup trophy celebration until FIFA President Gianni Infantino pulled him away.
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Now confirmed that at least 13 people killed.
An explosion tore through Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area late Sunday, hurting at least 54 people and leaving 18 others missing. Qatar said the blast happened after workers tried to restart a facility at the country's largest natural gas export terminal.
Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missing
An explosion that tore through Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial area has hurt at least 54 people and left 18 others missing.
bit.ly
June 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Now confirmed that at least 13 people killed.
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⚡️ The Baltics push back against doom scenarios from Western experts.
Western media and analysts' work often "amplifies all sorts of Kremlin talking points, which does real damage," said Edward Lucas, founder of BISC, the first pan-Baltic think tank.
Western media and analysts' work often "amplifies all sorts of Kremlin talking points, which does real damage," said Edward Lucas, founder of BISC, the first pan-Baltic think tank.
The Baltics push back against doom scenarios from Western experts
Western media and analysts' work often "amplifies all sorts of Kremlin talking points, which does real damage," said Edward Lucas, founder of BISC, the first pan-Baltic think tank.
kyivindependent.com
June 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM
⚡️ The Baltics push back against doom scenarios from Western experts.
Western media and analysts' work often "amplifies all sorts of Kremlin talking points, which does real damage," said Edward Lucas, founder of BISC, the first pan-Baltic think tank.
Western media and analysts' work often "amplifies all sorts of Kremlin talking points, which does real damage," said Edward Lucas, founder of BISC, the first pan-Baltic think tank.
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Far too many people haven't read the judge's sentencing remarks to Digwa and it really shows in some of the fuckwitted takes being bandied about. They're here; it'll take you five or so minutes to read them. www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
www.judiciary.uk
June 4, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Far too many people haven't read the judge's sentencing remarks to Digwa and it really shows in some of the fuckwitted takes being bandied about. They're here; it'll take you five or so minutes to read them. www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/u...
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Overnight, the SBS struck:
▫️The "Svetlyak-class" border patrol ship in occupied Crimea. It is designed for port and vessel control and protection.
▫️A "Pantsir-S1" air defense system in the Kherson region.
t.me/c/1680956281...
▫️The "Svetlyak-class" border patrol ship in occupied Crimea. It is designed for port and vessel control and protection.
▫️A "Pantsir-S1" air defense system in the Kherson region.
t.me/c/1680956281...
June 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Overnight, the SBS struck:
▫️The "Svetlyak-class" border patrol ship in occupied Crimea. It is designed for port and vessel control and protection.
▫️A "Pantsir-S1" air defense system in the Kherson region.
t.me/c/1680956281...
▫️The "Svetlyak-class" border patrol ship in occupied Crimea. It is designed for port and vessel control and protection.
▫️A "Pantsir-S1" air defense system in the Kherson region.
t.me/c/1680956281...
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June 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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Honestly, one of the funniest tweets I've ever seen.
May 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Honestly, one of the funniest tweets I've ever seen.
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NEGUSE: My understanding is a no bid contract is reserved for situations involving serious injury. What's the injury w/the reflecting pool?
BURGUM: 19 fountains didn't work
NEGUSE: That's the serious injury!? And who picked this company? Trump said 'I have a guy who's unbelievable at doing pools'
BURGUM: 19 fountains didn't work
NEGUSE: That's the serious injury!? And who picked this company? Trump said 'I have a guy who's unbelievable at doing pools'
May 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
NEGUSE: My understanding is a no bid contract is reserved for situations involving serious injury. What's the injury w/the reflecting pool?
BURGUM: 19 fountains didn't work
NEGUSE: That's the serious injury!? And who picked this company? Trump said 'I have a guy who's unbelievable at doing pools'
BURGUM: 19 fountains didn't work
NEGUSE: That's the serious injury!? And who picked this company? Trump said 'I have a guy who's unbelievable at doing pools'
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Yesterday a few folks pointed out that Trump has changed major details about his reflecting pool project since he announced it in late April. I've created a video with graphics that point out how much he's lied about it. This includes edits of longer rambling statements.
May 13, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Yesterday a few folks pointed out that Trump has changed major details about his reflecting pool project since he announced it in late April. I've created a video with graphics that point out how much he's lied about it. This includes edits of longer rambling statements.
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"It's hard to believe that it would take two centuries for the Lord to raise up a great man to bring that ballroom finally to stand where it needs to stand."
A real thing that was said, without shame, at a Christian prayer rally.
A real thing that was said, without shame, at a Christian prayer rally.
checking in for a brief moment on the Rededicate 250 blasphemy fest and yep, it's beyond parody
May 18, 2026 at 1:20 PM
"It's hard to believe that it would take two centuries for the Lord to raise up a great man to bring that ballroom finally to stand where it needs to stand."
A real thing that was said, without shame, at a Christian prayer rally.
A real thing that was said, without shame, at a Christian prayer rally.
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For last 100 yrs, water behind dams and caves full of gas has served as Seasonal storage.
(Coz power demand spikes with ACs in summer, heating in winter etc)
In the new age of Electricity, we have Lithium batteries for grid storage for few hours-days range. For Long duration?
Game is wide open
(Coz power demand spikes with ACs in summer, heating in winter etc)
In the new age of Electricity, we have Lithium batteries for grid storage for few hours-days range. For Long duration?
Game is wide open
April 23, 2026 at 2:31 PM
For last 100 yrs, water behind dams and caves full of gas has served as Seasonal storage.
(Coz power demand spikes with ACs in summer, heating in winter etc)
In the new age of Electricity, we have Lithium batteries for grid storage for few hours-days range. For Long duration?
Game is wide open
(Coz power demand spikes with ACs in summer, heating in winter etc)
In the new age of Electricity, we have Lithium batteries for grid storage for few hours-days range. For Long duration?
Game is wide open
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Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir
Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir
More than 200,000 have signed petitions urging the government to break contracts, amid concerns about the company’s ‘supervillain’ manifesto
Over 200,000 people have called on ministers to break contracts with Palantir in an apparent groundswell of public concern about the US tech company’s role in the NHS, police, military and councils.
Two petitions have attracted 229,000 signatures, one calling for the government to end all public contracts with the firm, whose software is used by Donald Trump’s ICE immigration enforcement programme and the Israeli military, and another urging the health secretary, Wes Streeting, to cancel its £330 patient data contract with the NHS. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir
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Did you know that making the moral case against fossil fuel use has been identified as a societal tipping point?
Glad to see @greenfaith.bsky.social doing it this week in the US!
Glad to see @greenfaith.bsky.social doing it this week in the US!
March 31, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Did you know that making the moral case against fossil fuel use has been identified as a societal tipping point?
Glad to see @greenfaith.bsky.social doing it this week in the US!
Glad to see @greenfaith.bsky.social doing it this week in the US!
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Update from the land of the free:
March 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Update from the land of the free:
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Satire requires exaggeration, and you cannot exaggerate something that is already operating at maximum absurdity. This is simply the news, and nothing but the news. Told straight, in a universe that has clearly stopped taking its medication
no01.substack.com/p/march-19-2...
no01.substack.com/p/march-19-2...
March 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Satire requires exaggeration, and you cannot exaggerate something that is already operating at maximum absurdity. This is simply the news, and nothing but the news. Told straight, in a universe that has clearly stopped taking its medication
no01.substack.com/p/march-19-2...
no01.substack.com/p/march-19-2...