Toby Cumming

Researcher. Once psychology, stroke, dementia. Now emissions reduction and circular economy.

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

Long overdue profile update. In 2019, I shifted fields from stroke/cog/neuro to sustainability. My tweets will now feature fewer brains and more climate data. Example: this graph shows the good news story of emissions reduction in Vic over the last decade.

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

@bfod not sure if you're on here these days, but I've got a question for you. Can you follow me back so I can send you a DM? Thanks, Toby.

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

Was just talking last week about Seville being one of my favourite cities. And I was there in 2003. It must be so good now.

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €.

Result: An average 70,000 bike trips/day. HT @davidlois_UNED

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

More than just a health problem, also a nightmare waste stream.

[Matthew Driver @matthew_driver]

@DoctorKarl Crazy they contain a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery cell that is is used for less than one cycle! If you crush this battery (like in a typical rubbish truck) you have a very good chance of a fire.

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

Still much to do, but Victoria is on the right track in decoupling population and economic growth from GHG emissions. Source: DEECA. @SustainVic

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

Great to be at VCOSS today for their public forum on the link between energy poverty and health. @SustainVic

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

This is an amazing visual.

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

@byTonyWilson Not exactly true. There are lots of porn bots too.

[Simon Evans @DrSimEvans]

Not sure if you noticed, but as of yesterday, the UK only had one coal-fired power station remaining

UK coal use is now the lowest it's been since 1757

https://t.co/N9odr1x3wG

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

People sometimes ask me how I can remain optimistic that we can address the climate crisis.

This is why: 👇

[Nick Hedley @nickhedley]

Yesterday evening, big batteries provided 5.2GW of instantaneous power to California's grid.

That's the equivalent of 5 typical nuclear plants.

The batteries were charged up on sunshine earlier in the day.

[Daniel Moser @_dmoser]

One kilometer on a bike 🚲 is a € 0.26 economic gain to society, one kilometer driving 🚗 is a € 0.89 loss.

[Lily D'Ambrosio MP @LilyDAmbrosioMP]

All-electric homes are healthier, cleaner and cheaper to run.

By getting off gas, this 7 Star, all-electric home I visited in Maidstone today has not only never had to pay an electricity bill, but even got a $330 credit on the last bill!

[Sustainability Victoria @SustainVic]

Businesses in Melbourne’s west can receive up to $100K in funding for projects that help reduce air pollution, such as replacing generators and sealing work areas.

Check your eligibility under Victoria’s $2.8 million Air Quality Improvement Precincts Grant Program ⤵

@DEECA_Vic

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

Packed house today at the Vic Greenhouse Alliances Conference. @SustainVic

[John Gibbons 🇵🇸 @think_or_swim]

Not to be alarmist but…this is what’s called a six-sigma event, now unfolding in Antarctica.

Otherwise known as a once-in-7.5-million-year event.

Hang onto your hats.

HT @EliotJacobson

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

This is fantastic.

[Urban Cycling Institute 🚲  @fietsprofessor]

Your periodic reminder of what private property you can and cannot store in public space.

(Cartoon by @davewalker)

[Andrew Leigh @ALeighMP]

Good governments rigorously evaluate their programs. Our new Australian Centre for Evaluation will build a better feedback loop, drawing on insights from the Global Commission on Evidence report https://t.co/KhOVwHKUkZ @evidencecomm #auspol #randomistas @lavisjn

[Sustainability Victoria @SustainVic]

Set the temperature for your split system to 18-20°C in winter to enjoy what’s known as the ‘Goldilocks zone’ for energy efficiency 🌡️

Every degree higher will add around 10% to your heating bill 📈

See our guide on how to heat your home efficiently ⤵️ https://t.co/q1fkr6ltsT

[Toby Cumming @CummingToby]

@RobynSchofield3 That figure is so great.

[Tony Wilson @byTonyWilson]

Ange Postecoglou has become the first Australian to get a manger’s job in the Premier League. Some thoughts on his career, his rise, his speaking talents, and his chances of survival in the Levy led world!
https://t.co/6FKat1hlGM