Dr Imogen Rattle
Research Fellow in local industrial decarbonisation at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of Leeds, UK
Presently based in Birmingham.
Climate. Energy. Policy. Industry. Place.
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- Spotted at the AJ Bell Great #Birmingham Run: The rats don’t run this city - you do. Cheerleading with a side of social commentary🐀🏃♂️
- 🌍 One-Day Online Conference: Just Energy Transitions ⚡ Are you a PGR or ECR exploring the social, political, and environmental dimensions of just energy transitions? Join us for a one-day online conference on 10 July.
- 🚨 We're excited to announce a one-day online conference for postgraduate and early career researchers on Just Energy Transitions - 10/07/25📆. For further information see below 👇 Apply: forms.gle/1dHmPM2kbnYw.... Deadline 10/06! @ignitenetplus.bsky.social @ukerc.bsky.social @edrc-uk.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleCome and work with us! The focus will be on action that needs to be taken across places to deliver net-zero ready energy networks in the face of technical, economic and social uncertainty, including how best to support the most vulnerable members of society. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
- And in other news… my bin has been emptied. The #Birmingham equivalent of winning the lottery.
- 📢 📢 Just released: the IDRIC Frontier Report on Policy and Governance for Industrial Decarbonisation – bringing together insights from seven research projects tackling key challenges on the path to net zero. idric.org/wp-content/u... #NetZero #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ClimatePolicy #Governance
- That feeling when you spend weeks on funding application, redrafting, tweaking every sentence - only to be met with a blank auto-response. Not even a token “thank you for your submission” 😂 Academia really knows how to keep us humble. #AcademicSky
- Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle📢 PGRs in energy research - this one's for you!🏆 Enter our PGR Paper Prize for a chance to win £75! We will work with the winners to promote their work. Categories - conceptual, impact & methods. 🗓 Deadline: 5PM GMT 30 May More info 👉 www.energygeographies.org/pgr-paper-co... @rgsibg.bsky.social
- Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle💡 New Aldersgate Group report 🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth. Read the new publication and its recommendations here ⬇️ www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleAnnouncing our new Activism Award 🏆 Celebrating individuals & organisations driving energy justice in the UK – through research, teaching, activism, or community action. 🌍⚡ Nominate now! Deadline 5pm GMT, Friday, 30 May 2025👇 www.energygeographies.org/activisim-aw...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleHappy #ALCSDay to our members! We’re so proud to have once again paid more money, to more members than ever before.
- jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... If you're a quantitative modeller looking for a role with policy impact, this could be for you! A 2.5-year position funded through EDRC & UKERC working with Peter Taylor (and possibly me). Deadline: 20 April #IndustrialDecarbonisation #Hiring #PostDoc #EnergySky
- Four articles I've co-authored used to train Meta, including ironically, one on the environmental unsustainability of digital communication, one on how digital communication shapes environmental protests and one on negative transitions...
- Meta used at least 16 of my books, and numerous articles, to help train the AI it will use to make billions. Authors, search your name here: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleLast week, we caught up with @mcbrisbois.bsky.social from @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social for #IWD! 🚨 We talked motivation, her impactful work with @edrc-uk.bsky.social, and the two must-read papers topping her list right now.📚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS8R...
- 📢 New open-access article in @GeoOpenAccess: Clusters in Context: Towards a Typology of Industrial Decarbonisation Initiatives by Peter Taylor and me Read it here: rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #IndustrialDecarbonisation #Research #OpenAccess
- 📢 New open-access article in @GeoOpenAccess: Clusters in Context: Towards a Typology of Industrial Decarbonisation Initiatives by Peter Taylor and me Read it here: rgs-ibg.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #IndustrialDecarbonisation #Research #OpenAccess
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleGreat webinar coming up from @olamichalec.bsky.social as part of the RGS Energy Geographies X Digital series. “Developing digital twins in the energy industry – lessons for innovators, policymakers and infrastructure operators”: tomorrow Wednesday 5th March 2-3 (GMT). Register via: shorturl.at/2IMYk
- 📢 New article! How can we decarbonise industry fairly? This perspective introduces a Place-based, Just Transition framework to help industries and governments work with communities for a just and sustainable transition Read here: doi.org/10.1016/j.er... #JustTransition #IndustrialDecarbonisation
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleWho will join us at the @justcentre.bsky.social launch in #Manchester? Will be a fun event, and a celebration of #diversity, #inclusion and #environment in these challenging times... Eventbrite below: 📅 12th March, 17:00 – 19:00 📍 The People History Museum www.eventbrite.com/e/just-centr...
- My ongoing mental block about how to spell 'environment' is proving a real problem in this job.
- Carbon budget seven is out! The CCC position is that the main route to industrial decarbonisation is the electrification of heat. CCS for chemicals, cement and lime. Hydrogen to play a supporting role where electrification is either impractical or not cost effective. #IndustrialDecarbonisation
- www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... It's been a long time coming
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleCentrica may close UK’s largest gas storage site. Is the energy system really ready? | Nils Pratley
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleThree postdocs positions (36 months each) are available in the School of Geography at QMUL; all working on a great ERC project on the dark side of green energy (waste, labour rights, etc) with Dr Carlo Inverardi-Ferri. Please share! qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...
- The Place theme is my home within the EDRC and I’m currently exploring place-based approaches to industrial decarbonisation. This research focuses on understanding how localised strategies can contribute to more effective and sustainable industrial energy demand reduction.
- 🏠 How does location impact energy demand? The Place Theme focuses on the potential of a place-based lens to accelerate progress by designing place appropriate pathways grounded in the skills, culture, resources, technologies and services of those places: www.edrc.ac.uk/research/pla...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleReview = it's so over Revisions = we're so back
- One of the sobering things about academia is how often your work is cited in support of a point you're sure you didn't make. And on occasions in support of a point that's the polar opposite of the point you intended to make #AcademicChat
- Now, what was I doing...?
- It's the most wonderful time of the year #duvetknowitschristmas
- So, let's try doing #duvetknowitschristmas here this evening? People are literally Driving Home For Christmas right now, which MIGHT JUST mean that they'll be sleeping somewhere unusual. 1/
- Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle👋 Climate Policy has officially joined Bluesky! 🎉 Follow for the latest updates on new articles and read analysis on topics such as climate finance, adaptation, decarbonization, climate justice and much more❗️ 👉 climatepolicy.com 👉 climatepolicyjournal.org
- Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattleeduroam is the perfect metaphor for academia – a globe spanning wonder of connectedness that’s almost impossible to permanently join
- Outputs are like buses, they arrive all at once! Today's second publication is the UKERC annual review of energy 2024 ft a chapter from Peter Taylor and me on what the proposed industrial strategy might mean for industrial decarbonisation
- The new Government is embarking on a pivotal few years for the energy transition. In our Review of Energy Policy 2024, we highlight the key priorities to achieve a fair and equitable energy transition. Read the report here: ukerc.ac.uk/publication/...
- 📢 New article led by @hkpoulter.bsky.social for @ukerc.bsky.social shows how local & regional energy systems in GB can drive the energy transition. But a governance gap slows progress. Coherent planning is key to unlock their potential & achieve #NetZero 🌍⚡ authors.elsevier.com/c/1kFYO7tZ6a...
- If you're puzzling over the impact of carbon border adjustment mechanisms on industrial decarbonisation and the just transition, this policy brief offers clarity. Recommended. Also, kudos to the Centre for European Reform for including a share-to-Bluesky button 👏 #CBAM #JustTransition #Industry
- #CBAM has already had some positive impacts on climate policy, leading governments worldwide to initiate or accelerate the establishment of their own carbon markets. New @CER_EU policy brief by @elisabettaco.bsky.social and @aslak.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/4fVeThI
- Cement CCS reaches mechanical completion in Norway
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleNew paper out, with support from @edrc-uk.bsky.social. Geospatial analyses show that coastal, rural, highland & inner-city areas in the UK are most likely to be affected by double energy and transport injustices. We hope this will be of interest to the #energyjustice & #climatejustice community.
- New #OpenAccess paper in The GJ: 'The determinants of double energy vulnerability: A geospatial analysis' by @stefanb23.bsky.social et al. This paper investigates spatial & social disparities in access to energy & transport services in the UK. doi.org/10.1111/geoj... #geo #geosky
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleWe are inviting applications for session sponsorship for the RGS-IBG Annual Conference 2025. We welcome proposals for all session types, on any topic that includes investigation of energy geographies (broadly defined) ideally linking to the conference theme. Apply here: forms.gle/YfCXQUpD1RcG...
- 📢 New research shows England & Wales need 71 GW more electricity network capacity by 2050 to meet demand from electrification & industrial decarbonisation. Without action, 65% of industrial sites classified as large point emitters could face capacity constraints by 2040 doi.org/10.48550/arX...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle3 x PhD opportunities with the Centre for Sustainable Construction and Retrofit, @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social: www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-co... This one is led by @drorlawilliams.bsky.social alongside me and Richard Bull. Deadline 8th April, starting April 2025
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- Excited to see this paper out! The relational approach to retrofitting offers a fresh take on why and how home retrofit projects work. This kind of thinking will be key for all kinds of projects aiming to deliver low carbon solutions 🌍
- ✍🏻 New Paper 📄 My first post to the bluesky community… ‘Towards a Relational Sociology of Retrofit’, published Online First today in Sociology: doi.org/10.1177/0038... #sociology #retrofit #energypolicy #netzero #trust #socialrelations
- It's great to have a functioning climate and energy platform on Bluesky, but I’ve been quickly reminded how much of a time sink social media can be
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleI have the feeling that 'follow Friday is somewhat redundant this month, but if your appetite for UK and Europe energy posters is STILL not satisfied, there are some crackers in this new edition...at://did:plc:wczoorukhz2exjowalh6pswz/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3lawyrlaxtp2q
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleHey Bluesky 👋
- Yay - the energy geographies research group is on BlueSky!
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleThe race is on to be part of UK industrial strategy — still lots of unanswered Qs on what it means — but with FT colleagues unpicked it here. The race to shape UK industrial strategy on.ft.com/4fGh9JX
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattlePlease share this funded PhD opportunity in 'Mapping public engagement with energy and climate change' in the 3S Research Group at UEA. Deadline: 27 November. The PhD is linked to the Public Engagement Observatory of the UK Energy Research Centre. More details here: www.uea.ac.uk/course/phd-d...
- Trying to teach myself basic ArcGIS because I thought it would be useful for understanding place-based dynamics. The learning curve is practically vertical. ‘Chapter 1, task 1: on the contents toolbar, click layers.’ There is nothing here marked layers…🤔
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleIn our new paper we show that social disadvantage remains to be an important factor for people's opposition against fuel taxes in Europe, in addition to political trust and climate change attitudes & social disadvantage is especially important in Southern and Eastern Europe doi.org/10.1177/0958...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleHere are curated lists that you can follow if you are interested in these topics 🔌💡 Energy bsky.app/profile/did:... 🏙️ Urbanism bsky.app/profile/did:... 🏛️ Politics bsky.app/profile/did:... 💵 Economics bsky.app/profile/did:... ✶✶✶✶ Chicago bsky.app/profile/did:...
- In a not great week, the announcement of this new centre ft my excellent colleagues Lucie and Anne was a bright spot
- The new JUST Centre will help create a sustainable society where no one is left behind. Professor Lucie Middlemiss and Dr Anne Owen are part of the research team that will co-create solutions with communities, government and businesses. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...
- It's the big question in industrial decarbonisation at present.
- Will a Trump administration claw back $6B in industrial decarbonization grants? It's up to the Biden administration to finalize grant awards — and recipient companies and communities to fight for the jobs and economic development, mostly in Republican-held states: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleWill a Trump administration claw back $6B in industrial decarbonization grants? It's up to the Biden administration to finalize grant awards — and recipient companies and communities to fight for the jobs and economic development, mostly in Republican-held states: www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleAt last, there's a searchable directory of Bluesky starter packs, courtesy of @mubashariqbal.com! Just one more way third-party developers are helping to make this place better. Search starter packs by keyword, and sort by "Uses" to see which ones people are finding the most helpful
- In a break from current affairs, today I made a pot. And then dropped it 😕
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleI'm never going to have a better use for this meme.
- Reposted by Dr Imogen RattleUniversity of Leeds colleagues! If you haven't yet found this, @diervilla.bsky.social has created this starter pack for those of us working at the university: go.bsky.app/HHa3CL6 Browse and connect with those on the list, and get in touch with Pam if you'd like to be added too 👇
- That sinking feeling when you've almost certainly spent longer reviewing a paper than the authors spent generating it #AcademicTwitter
- Opens BlueSky feed. Oh. Closes BlueSky feed.
- I have just read an abstract for an article published this summer that begins, 'this seminal study' and while I applaud the authors' confidence... perhaps time might be the ultimate judge of that? #AcademicBlueSky
