Joel Kenrick

climate change, energy, environment, governance & financial markets. Formerly at Boston Consulting Group, CBI, DECC, European Climate Foundation & WWF UK.

[Joel Kenrick @joelkenrick]

@jamestplunkett I was struck by this line in his FT interview - which makes this thread very pertinent

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@jennifercwebber @KarimPalant Excuse me, 26… (!)

[Joel Kenrick @joelkenrick]

Do take a look at the strategic plan published today

[Financial Times @FT]

UK Infrastructure Bank pledges to make direct equity investments https://t.co/GRALIN7yIt

[National Energy System Operator @neso_energy]

Yesterday #wind generated 45.3% of British electricity followed by nuclear 21.5%, gas 18.4%, solar 7.8%, biomass 3.7%, imports 2.1%, hydro 1.2%, coal 0.0%, coal 0.0% *excl. non-renewable distributed generation

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@jamestplunkett Most of my international relations degree (albeit almost 2 decades ago) boiled down to this argument through lens of communitarian vs cosmopolitan debate. So not sure true no one argues!

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Great to see @stephenkb back writing now in the pink sheet - always a pleasure to read. https://t.co/Ft723sMCDg

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This is a fabulous anecdote on Madeleine Albright in obit by Edward Luce. She was first US Secretary of State I remember. Being followed by Powell, Rice & Clinton too easy to be grow complacent role didn’t have to be a white man.

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Finally got round to opening Joan Robinson’s Economic Philosophy, and what an opening. Thanks @jamestplunkett for the tip!

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Today is one of those terrible days when Channel 4 News really comes into its own. @mattfrei in Kyiv and @krishgm with powerful coverage and interviews is a must watch. https://t.co/kgGjON2FUm

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Love this post - Anger plus hope equals change

[@jamestplunkett.bsky.social @jamestplunkett]

Political iridescence, or why I’m an optimist. A new post from me exploring the paradoxes of political hope. https://t.co/9FpPnOCHPO

[Joel Kenrick @joelkenrick]

@jamestplunkett I still quote historical examples from a technological innovation course at HKS esp on margarine and lightbulbs - why I loved the case study based model.

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Of course I don’t post all the poor ones…

[Chris Boardman CBE @Chris_Boardman]

It shouldn’t take bravery to ride to school or walk to the shops but sometimes it fees that way
These changes simply clarify what safe and courteous road users already do. They ensure those with propensity to cause most harm, carry the most responsibility. The AA and RAC agree 👏

[Joel Kenrick @joelkenrick]

Fascinating article

[Niko Kommenda @niko_tinius]

Why are UK cities less productive than their EU counterparts? Weak transport links + low-density housing mean fewer people can reach the city centre via public transport. @pmdfoster looks at the example of Leeds and Marseille, maps and graphics by me:

https://t.co/lepFmhE9uB

[Joel Kenrick @joelkenrick]

Agree with this child first passport arrived 12 days after applying online (website says expect 4 weeks). And great digital experience with updates throughout. Well done HM Passport Office!

[UK Passport Waiting Time @passportwaiting]

@SimonCalder Average passport processing times are the quickest they have been since the pandemic started. Now is definitely a good time for people to apply for their passports.
#passport #travel

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@danialsturge @guynewey @jamestplunkett @stianwestlake @Georgeday27 @NeilDotObrien @jameskirkup Echo all this! Both that it was really good way of engaging govt, and an approach I’m trying to bring into my current work.

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@jamestplunkett Just ordered the book!

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@theilmatic Haven’t thought about Dark Castle for at least two decades - now can’t get the theme tune (with lightening) out of my head!

[Penny Sarchet @PennySarchet]

As we go into the third year of the pandemic, the New Scientist team has been delving deep into what we can expect in 2022. I urge you: do not expect the pandemic to end next year. Let’s all go into the new year with realistic expectations.