Michael James Lucas

Sustainable Crusader, Architect, Diplomat, Good Steward, Migrant, Beach, Bike & Coffee Lover, Husband, Dad, Duurzaamheidsridder, All Around Good Guy. 🇦🇺🇳🇱

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

Van #energielabel F->A! Wij deden dat & ik kan je ook helpen. Nu weten Minister @hugodejonge & Wethouder @GroenLiesbeth hoe & waarom het belangrijk is om je buren te inspireren. @GemeenteDenHaag @NDHroute @duurzaam_dh @MinBZK #energietransitie #Zetookdeknopom #duurzaam

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@SustainableTall Interesting that the awnings are there to protect a deep veranda space along the south facade that is used as exterior classroom space. Makes me think of the early 20thC Dutch Open Air schools.

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@kistler_max @tweedledee1111 @SustainableTall I used to have these in Australia, and they are still common in Europe. A system that creates 24/7 low pressure in the bathroom/kitchen is better for creating healthier internal environments. Fresh air is either blown in the living spaces or enters via window vents.

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@SustainableTall On an urban level it is quite interesting and double aspect living is definitely a plus (in NL we call it a 'doorzonwoning' - sunny living home). They will be expensive with 2 appt/floor & I'm not a fan of toilets directly accessible from living spaces.

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@MartjanKuit Ik dacht even dat dit een nieuwe MVRDV gevel was ;)

[Martien Visser @BM_Visser]

Misschien niet de boodschap die u wilt horen: De jaarlijkse fijnstofemissie door 1 dag vuurwerk is groter dan die van alle verbrandingsmotoren van personenauto's, bedrijfswagens en vrachtwagens samen, in een heel jaar. #grafiekvandedag

[UNRWA @UNRWA]

#Gaza is facing a tragedy that surpasses any limit of humanity: entire neighbourhoods destroyed, families torn apart, and children growing up amid fear and violence. Nothing justifies the people in Gaza paying such a high and unjust price.

Amid this devastation, Richard Gere joins UNRWA to remind us that humanity is not lost. Every day, UNRWA works inside Gaza and across the region, supporting millions of people with education, healthcare, and essential aid.

Supporting UNRWA today means protecting lives, dignity, and human rights. It means teaching, caring for, and sustaining millions of people who rely on our help.

Support Gaza. Stand with UNRWA. Stand for humanity.
Donate now at: https://t.co/aGRmtW54P8

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#Gaza enfrenta una tragedia que supera cualquier límite de humanidad: barrios enteros destruidos, familias separadas y niños creciendo entre el miedo y la violencia. Nada justifica que el pueblo palestino pague un precio tan alto e injusto.

En medio de esta devastación, Richard Gere se une a UNRWA para recordarnos que la humanidad no está perdida. Todos los días, UNRWA trabaja en la región, apoyando a millones de personas con educación, salud y asistencia vital.

Apoyar a UNRWA hoy es proteger vidas, dignidad y derechos humanos. Es enseñar, cuidar y sostener a millones de personas que dependen de nuestra ayuda.

Apoya a Gaza. Defiende a UNRWA. Defiende la humanidad. Dona ahora en: https://t.co/aGRmtW54P8

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

In NSW Australia, grid testing has started on 50MW #battery for medium term #RenewableEnergy storage (+/- 8 hours) @AukeHoekstra #Energiewende #solar #wind
https://t.co/VYSsx0nRl7

[Datagraver @Datagraver]

Bij de discussie over hittegolven en homogenisatie van KNMI data.
(Deze grafiek laat zien dat zelfs als er een reden tot twijfel is op dat punt, het volstrekt irrelevant is voor de werkelijke trend).

[AukeHoekstra @AukeHoekstra]

Just made a visualization for myself about the unprecedented growth in solar that I thought I might share.

From 1880 to 1950 all electricity came from fossil+hydro. Then nuclear briefly grew with market share increasing with up to 1% per year in 1985.

Now solar takes over.

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@MartjanKuit Was een stuk spannender dat wat er nu gebouwd is, maar ja, ook een compleet andere budget.

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@schimmpie Gebruik je @LarsBoelen zijn stappenplan als leidraad? #huisfluisteraar #parisproofplan

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

Facts can be really annoying things when they don't fit your narrative. #Trump #Ukraine #misinformation

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed UKR - Misinformation by President Trump.

While we typically refrain from political commentary, President Donald Trump's recent statement regarding the war in Ukraine is so egregious that we feel compelled to respond.

Several claims made by President Trump have already been debunked. We've included responses from Grok AI for each claim, demonstrating that even Grok refutes the misinformation spread by the president.

In this thread, we will provide geolocated footage as a reminder to everyone that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marking the beginning of this war.

1)

The United States has not spent $350 billion on this war, nor has it outspent Europe by $200 billion. In fact, European contributions have surpassed those of the US. Moreover, a significant portion of the American military aid (around 90% !) is spend in the US, reinvesting in the US economy.

https://t.co/ixpSYq760j

https://t.co/R43tYKS97a

https://t.co/HcD3e906Ax

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

(Grok: https://t.co/xvtso8g5ZC)

2)

President Zelensky did not claim that half the American money sent to Ukraine is "missing". He stated that half of the promised funds had not been received, which is a crucial distinction.

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

https://t.co/UvDRegmS2a

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/TBgyaJQog8)

3)

Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections during wartime, a measure designed to protect the democratic process from foreign interference, particularly given Russia's known capabilities in this area...

https://t.co/g52JHKbxOS

https://t.co/oDp3fUd8mq

https://t.co/nn0RpBGGu6

(Grok: https://t.co/UFR5gGvlmi)

4)

President Zelensky is not a dictator, as evidenced by Ukraine's constitutional framework and his commitment to holding elections once hostilities cease. In contrast, it's worth noting that President Putin consistently wins elections in Russia with implausibly high percentages of votes, with opposition that 'falls out of windows", is poisened or jailed, raising questions about the true nature of Russia's electoral process.

https://t.co/Y7ZqMgz8QO

https://t.co/ROaxPjVHK7

https://t.co/xY73CzziHd

https://t.co/LiPrS6NWNL

https://t.co/RMMPcOwFIM

(Grok: https://t.co/8oYZ22jCDL)

5)

President Zelensky has a approval rate above 50% and not 4%. 4% is Russian disinformation.

https://t.co/QClKP7ATLz

https://t.co/0D2e4ePdJd

https://t.co/b2f6x9F3Fp

https://t.co/oj4y2Nh5mo

(Grok: https://t.co/RGglftewgL)

6)

There was no NATO expansion to the East, as NATO itself cannot expand. Instead, democratic countries independently decide whether they want to become members of the alliance. The process of joining NATO is voluntary and involves multiple steps, including meeting specific requirements and completing a formal application process.

The fact that many of Russia's former neighbors have chosen to seek NATO membership speaks volumes about their perception of Russia and their desire for collective security.

The decision of these nations to pursue NATO membership reflects their sovereign right to determine their own foreign policy and security arrangements. It also indicates a preference for the stability and security guarantees that NATO membership offers, rather than remaining under Russian influence.

Regarding the famous 'promise':
Article 103 of the UN Charter establishes a clear hierarchy in international law. It states that obligations under the UN Charter prevail over obligations under any other international agreement in case of conflict. This supremacy extends beyond just treaties, as it is generally understood to also apply to customary international law.
The hierarchy can be summarized as follows:

1) UN Charter obligations
2) Other treaties and customary international law
3) Non-treaty international texts
4) Political promises or commitments
5) Historical claims

Russia's invasion of Ukraine clearly violates fundamental principles of the UN Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state. Any attempts to justify this action based on lower-ranking considerations like political promises or historical claims are legally irrelevant.

https://t.co/Izu3N1dTLv

https://t.co/BCVCGDSM2d

https://t.co/1uXijMIcDt

(Grok: https://t.co/Gh0hvwaeCN and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0 and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0)

8)

Who initiated this nearly three-year-long war? RUSSIA.

As a platform that has analyzed over 50,000 frames/videos related to the conflict, we will remind the president ,with geolocated footage, who started this war: RUSSIA.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, despite repeatedly denying any plans for invasion in the preceding days.

https://t.co/bkygHVSYXk

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/Ujmef6lyCF)

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24 FEB 2022 - Russian tanks crossing the border from Belarus into Ukraine in Senkivka.

52.106063, 31.780644
4Q4J+C7C Sen'kivka, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Sources: https://t.co/4VNiYZYDbS

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[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

@schimmpie Goed bezig Patrick, ben benieuwd naar jullie ervaringen in het praktijk

[Thijs ten Brinck @WattisDuurzaam]

De eerste vraag over kerstbomen zit weer in de inbox. Hoog tijd voor een reminder om dit jaar niet wéér een studie te doen naar de duurzaamste kerstboom.

https://t.co/5KTq3KIkWa

[Sieger Sloot @Siegersloot]

Dit is hoe Kabinet Schoof rolt: een ‘internetconsultatie’ over haar klimaatbeleid, zonder enige ruchtbaarheid.

Het zou toch wat zijn als burgers EN MASSE reageren met de vraag om fossiele subsidies af te schaffen.

Invullen kan bij deze link⬇️

https://t.co/VKwpMSkzn8

[Michael James Lucas @michaeljlucas]

Mooi opkomst bij @GemeenteDenHaag informatiebijeenkomst #isoleren #monumenten #duurzaam

[Thijs ten Brinck @WattisDuurzaam]

De 12 pilotwoningen in Lochem die sinds 2022 verwarmen met waterstof, stoken komend jaar weer aardgas.

https://t.co/KOcaoxEwKG

[Thijs ten Brinck @WattisDuurzaam]

Koop nooit een mini-windturbine zonder afdwingbare garantie dat deze presteert wat de verkoper belooft.

Of, als je het jezelf makkelijk wil maken: koop nooit een mini-windturbine.
https://t.co/7MDyfKAeKo

[Thijs ten Brinck @WattisDuurzaam]

In Londen opende in 1882 ’s werelds eerste kolencentrale.

Vandaag eindigt dat tijdperk. Groot-Brittannië is vrij van kolenstroom. https://t.co/xZ8VNtZ0QV