Max Collett

Climate and economics @ Oxford Uni // Chinese policy analyst @ China Policy here for a better world

[Oxford Smith School @TheSmithSchool]

Productivity has more than doubled in the last 50 years so why have our working hours barely budged?Rethinking the future of work to prioritise leisure time over ever-growing consumption could be the key to unlocking a greener, low-carbon future.
@oxfordgeography @ecioxford 1/2

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@laurimyllyvirta fantastic thread, thanks. my question: what has driven the growth in energy intensity? 5.2% GDP growth seems led by service sector (5.8% growth) rather than manufacturing (4.7%), which should produce the opposite result. so what has made economic activity more energy-intensive?

[noah kulwin @nkulw]

Median UK voter: Haven’t seen a dentist in five years and me energy bill is unmanageable

Median UK columnist: Poodle owners fight back against the trans menace

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@laurimyllyvirta great thread, but seems like thermal power generation grew 1.4%, no?

[Olivia McLeod @theoliviamcleod]

Hoo boy it is close to previews at #edfringe. Here are some kind reviews about Pash from my Melbourne Comedy Fest season!

[Olivia McLeod @theoliviamcleod]

Ay my solo show will be on at #edfringe this year!

Pash is a queer comedy about the sweat-inducing terror, joy and sliminess of a first kiss.

3 - 28 Aug at the @Gildedballoon 💋

Come snog me:
https://t.co/UiLX2ZHElM

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@stephendziedzic It is, I’m told, actually quite remarkable. I’m in Suva too and locals tell me it’s normally dry season by now, but the rain has persisted for weeks after it normally stops.

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@pretentiouswhat I believe the 2030 'target' of 120 GW is an industry association prediction rather than official policy. Official target is 70 GW by 2025. Do we really think that approvals of third-gen nuclear will speed up between now and 2030 as renewables $ keeps dropping? (genuine Q)

[David Ritter @David_Ritter]

This week the Morrison government appointed a bunch of ‘mates’ to key statutory positions. Much of the commentary has focused on nepotism - which is fair enough because it is pretty revolting.
But I reckon this is just another step in a deliberate wrecking agenda 🧵: #auspol

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@YanQinyq 你指的是这个吗？“此外，积极协调省内外资源，通过供需交易磋商，帮助8家企业完成69万吨左右CCER交割，帮助6家企业完成139万左右吨配额交割。"

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@YanQinyq So other companies, not only ones trading on national carbon market, can purchase CCERs?

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@mattjcan That is correct, Matt! It is very naive to believe that a net zero by 2050 commitment is enough, especially when researchers and economists say we can get it done by 2035.

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@YanQinyq thanks! i have seen commentary though that this is not the final '1' document, that it was merely a stopgap while the power crisis occurred to clarify instructions. apparently the legitimate 指导意见 will come out later

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@YanQinyq how exciting! thank you! do you know where to find the full version? :)

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@TurnbullMalcolm BREAKING: Former PM Malcolm Turnbull SLAMS journalistic practices.

[Jason Hickel @jasonhickel]

Most people don't realise this, but the majority of high-income nations have already significantly exceeded their fair share of the carbon budget for 2 degrees. Their "zero by 2050" targets are therefore woefully inadequate.

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

whenever I see signage shops I check out their own signs and storefront just to make sure they got game

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

@oshaymoishe1 In russian - божья коровка (pronounced bozhya korovka) 🐞 meaning “god’s cow”

[Max Collett @MaxCollett4]

China’s frantic efforts to decarbonise will result in many such instances of top-down planning overriding local traditions and identity. Fantastic piece by @oliverlees6