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Thomas Hale
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Professor and Director, Master of Public Policy, @BlavatnikSchool @StAntsCollege @UniofOxford How can we solve global problems effectively & fairly? https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/people/thomas-hale

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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 11d
"A world where China makes and sells everything is not a stable solution – we need every country to have a piece of this growing green economy."

Prof Thomas Hale discusses global approaches to climate change in #TimesofIndia 👇
https://ow.ly/BMZi50X3th7
'The energy transition has gone beyond one person in the White House — India’s a leader' - The Times of India
World News: Thomas Hale is Professor in Public Policy at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government. Speaking with Srijana Mitra Das at Times Evoke, Hale .
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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 13d
"Net zero is less a political battleground and more a race to secure future markets, investment and jobs."

Prof Thomas Hale is quoted in the Independent as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to hold firm on green policies.👇
https://ow.ly/sGJ650X2QIe
Government urged to push ahead with climate plans amid growing net zero pushback
Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to hold firm on Labour’s green policies amid increasing political pressure at home and a fraying consensus globally.
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Oxford Net Zero @oxfordnetzero.bsky.social · 16d
Yesterday at #ClimateWeekNYC, @netzerotracker.bsky.social launched the Net Zero Stocktake 2025. netzeroclimate.org/net-zero-sto.... We're proud to be part of this amazing consortium w/@datadrivenlab.bsky.social, @eciu.net & @newclimate.bsky.social.
Net Zero Stocktake 2025: Global net zero commitments rise, even as U.S. federal government retreats - Net Zero Climate
Today at Climate Week NYC, the Net Zero Tracker publishes the Net Zero Stocktake 2025, its latest iteration of an annual assessment that reviews both the quantity and quality of net-zero commitments. ...
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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · 16d
🌍 Global net zero commitments continue to grow — despite the US federal government rolling back its target.

The 2025 Stocktake from @netzerotracker.bsky.social shows US corporate pledges rose 9% in the past year, now covering $12 trillion in revenue.

Read more 👇
Global net zero commitments rise, even as US federal government retreats
Despite the federal US retreat, the global ambition to slash emissions and reach net zero remains intact, with commitments from cities, regions and companies rising steadily.
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · 17d
With all the noise on climate @netzerotracker.bsky.social's Stock Take is the signal.

The finding that sticks in my head:

🇺🇸US corporate net zero targets grew 9% over last 12 months, 279 ➡️ 304

Yes, some are blowing with the political wind. But more are stepping up.
zerotracker.net/analysis/net...
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Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · 29d
hey #polisci, if you're at #APSA2025, set the alarm, grab coffee & come hear about my new book Existential Politics w/ @profkharrison.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social ale.bsky.social @bentleyallan.bsky.social allan.bsky.social @agazmararian.bsky.social rarian.bsky.social & Michael Ross. Deets 👇
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 9
Deeply grateful to all the contributors, challengers, and critics who helped Long Problems come into being, in particular Bob Keohane, David Victor, Steven Bernstein, and Jonathan Boston, as well as the team at
@princetonupress.bsky.social and the workshops hosted by
@casbsstanford.bsky.social 🙏
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 9
If you're at @apsa.bsky.social this week, come to this discussion on "Long Problems and Political Science" Fri (Sep 12th) 8am VCC East 18 w/
@ofioretos.bsky.social David Victor @leahstokes.bsky.social
@greenprofgreen.bsky.social @helenebenveniste.bsky.social @agazmararian.bsky.social #APSA2025
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Sep 9
I'm delighted that Long Problems won the 2025 Don K. Price award from the American Political Science Association
@apsa.bsky.social for "the best book on science, technology, and politics published in the last year" apsanet.org/membership/o... 🧵 on what it's about ⬇️ #APSA2025
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Thomas Hale on X: "📚BOOK THREAD📚 How do we govern problems like climate change, pensions, infrastructure, or demographic shifts, which span more than a generation? In *Long Problems* I try to explain why that's hard politically, but also what strategies might work. https://t.co/WoFmgOE4Y3 https://t.co/4iiwdtWwdd" / X
📚BOOK THREAD📚 How do we govern problems like climate change, pensions, infrastructure, or demographic shifts, which span more than a generation? In *Long Problems* I try to explain why that's hard politically, but also what strategies might work. https://t.co/WoFmgOE4Y3 https://t.co/4iiwdtWwdd
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Aug 23
As a Rhode Islander, this one hurts
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Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · Aug 23
Climate-forcing asset holders (fossil fuel owners) will fight like hell to preserve the value of their business. This is an example of what @greenprofgreen.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social and I saw coming in our 2021 IO article.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/c...
Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built
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Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · Aug 23
Climate-forcing asset holders (fossil fuel owners) will fight like hell to preserve the value of their business. This is an example of what @greenprofgreen.bsky.social @thomasnhale.bsky.social and I saw coming in our 2021 IO article.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/c...
Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built
www.nytimes.com
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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · Aug 22
Professor @thomasnhale.bsky.social speaks with Dr Melanie Pill on the barriers, solutions & the need for stronger institutions in tackling 'long problems.' Listen here👇
www.lowyinstitute.org/publications...
Development Futures: Climate change and the great procrastination
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Joshua Basseches @joshuabasseches.bsky.social · Aug 19
In a new Op-Ed for @technologyreview.com, I draw on research from my forthcoming book to suggest a playbook for clean energy advocates in these backwards times:
www.technologyreview.com/2025/08/19/1...
How to make clean energy progress under Trump in the states—blue and red alike
Cheaper energy bills are a nonpartisan issue—no matter where you live.
www.technologyreview.com
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Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · Aug 12
Fantastic piece by @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social at @carbonbrief.org on the future of the #UNFCCC.
I also have lots of (very different!) things to say about this in my forthcoming book, Existential Politics. Mini 🧵
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Carbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · Aug 11
NEW – COP experts: How could the UN climate talks be reformed? | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @mollylempriere.carbonbrief.org @arunacsekhar.bsky.social

Read here: buff.ly/JWL8AQN
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Aug 11
💥💥JOB💥💥
Are you the new Exec Director of the Oxford Climate Policy Monitor?
climatepolicymonitor.ox.ac.uk
The ED will help lead this new data resource to drive implementation of climate goals. Nurture our law firm network, build the tool, ensure impact.

🗓️Sept 5

✍️ my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
Job Details
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Aug 8
There are few sharper observers of cultural politics today than @jemima.bsky.social. This piece is a masterclass in profile-as-essay www.ft.com/content/0e24...
Sunday at the garden party for Curtis Yarvin and the new, new right
What you learn at a gathering of neoreactionaries, Very Online rightwingers and the formerly cancelled
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Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · Aug 7
Very excited to share this new tool for teaching the politics of climate change. What are the different *theories of change* that underlie decarbonization efforts and policies? Help your students learn about them. Please share widely. 🌎🔌💡🛢️
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Climate Solutions Lab @climatesollab.bsky.social · Aug 6
We are excited to share a new resource for teaching climate politics! @jeffcolgan.bsky.social and @maxbradley.bsky.social introduce the framework here www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI20.... Visit the Syllabus Bank for more details climate.watson.brown.edu/syllabus-bank - we'd love your feedback!
Teaching Climate Politics | Jeff Colgan & Max Bradley | CSL
YouTube video by Watson School of International and Public Affairs
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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 6
Did you catch our episode with Professor Tom Hale (@thomasnhale.bsky.social )yet?

He breaks down why democracies chase short-term wins & how to pivot to long-term climate solutions. Tune in to your fave podcast! #climatechange #democracy

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Jul 31
Wow. A group of top scholars at Harvard just sent a letter to its president, Alan Garber, warning against surrendering to Trump.

Signatories include Steven Levitsky, Dani Rodrik, Ryan Enos, Theda Skocpol, and Steven Walt.

Someone forwarded it to me. Read it here:
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Jul 30
Motherfucking wind farms…
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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 30
Episode 3 is now live!

Keith talks with Tom Hale (@thomasnhale.bsky.social), Professor of Public Policy at @ox.ac.uk and the co-lead of the #ClimatePolicyHub and @netzerotracker.bsky.social. They dive into climate change, Tom’s new book, and more.

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! 🌏
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Jul 16
#UN80 will fail to deliver results unless it makes the UN fit for a world of #LongProblems, write @adamdaygeneva.bsky.social and Daouia Chalali genevasolutions.news/global-news/...
❝UN80 should help solve long-term problems before they become irreversible catastrophes - Geneva Solutions
As a cash-strapped UN rushes to come up with a reform plan to carry on its missions with fewer resources, it risks settling for quick fixes that will fail to address long-term challenges and only push...
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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Jul 11
🌍 | Thomas Hale, Professor in Public Policy @blavatnikschool.bsky.social‬, leads initiatives to monitor global climate targets and net zero commitments.

Learn more about his career ⬇️
www.ox.ac.uk/climate-and-...

#NetZeroWeek | #OxfordClimate
Professor Thomas Hale - Tracking net zero commitments
Thomas Hale, Professor in Public Policy (Global Public Policy) at the Blavatnik School of Government, talks about his career and the importance of monitoring global climate targets.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · Jul 9
Musk said USAID was wasteful. A new review published int he Lancet estimated it saved more than 90 million lives over 20 years, and that shutting it will cause 14 million unnecessary deaths over the next five years.
Open access link to my paper on USAID
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USAID served for decades as a vehicle for both US soft power and foreign aid. Within the first days of the Trump administration, the agency was effectively closed, its staff told to go home and its funding frozen. It is impossible to understand the demise of USAID without understanding the broader contours of American governance during the early days of the second Trump administration. The agency was the victim of online conspiracy theories and suspicion of state institutions that shape Trump's populist movement, falsely accused of criminality and corruption. Its elimination violated traditional understandings of the separation of powers, testing an expansive novel theory of presidential authority. It was underpinned not just by spending changes, but by the mass purging of government officials by a entity led by Elon Musk. The end result is both to weaken US administrative capacity and its credibility on the international stage, as well leading to thousands and potentially millions of the world's most vulnerable people to face disease, disaster, and death.
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Jul 4
We argue that China's transition will hit a wall unless it 1) makes a serious plan for a just transition domestically, 2) has a more effective long-term strategy for how to operate as an electro superpower
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Jul 4
China's astounding ability to build and deploy renewables, batteries, and EVs is perhaps the brightest spark in the global fight against climate change.

But @yixiansun.bsky.social and I ask what would it really take for China to lead www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/02/07/2...
What Would It Take for China to Be a Global Environmental Leader?
Thomas Hale and Yixian Sun call for serious research and dialogue to make China to a global environmental leader. What would it take for China to be an international environmental leader? The question...
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Jason Burwen @jburwen.bsky.social · Jun 28
The most intense part of this bill is a new excise tax on wind and solar projects above FEOC content threshholds (!!!)

Given the sprawling nature of FEOC, that might pull in all sorts of projects with unmanageable new tax liability

Tax the sun, tax the wind eh #energysky
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Thomas Hale @thomasnhale.bsky.social · Jun 27
Important article from @joerirogelj.bsky.social and Lavanya Rajamani. As the world warms toward and past 1.5C, the target retains important legal and ethical (and, I would add, political) valence www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The pursuit of 1.5°C endures as a legal and ethical imperative in a changing world
As the world nears 1.5°C of global warming, near-term emissions reductions and adequate adaptation become ever more important to ensure a safe and livable planet for present and future generations
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Blavatnik School of Government @blavatnikschool.bsky.social · Jun 27
How can democracies think long-term?

The Heywood Fellowship team says the UK is being outpaced – and is building a plan for action:
🧬 Diagnosis
🎯 Objectives
🧭 Big bets
🔀 Trade-offs

Learn more about their call for a long-term national strategy + Spain’s example ➡️
Heywood Fellowship
The Heywood Fellowship is a visiting fellowship created in memory of Jeremy Heywood, Cabinet Secretary from 2012 to 2018. The purpose is to give a UK Civil Service Permanent Secretary the opportunity…
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · Jun 25
NEW: UK climate advisers now "more optimistic" net-zero goals can be met

🎯Net-zero "possible" + "good for economy"
📉CO2 halved vs 1990
📈More "credible" policies
🚘🏡EV/heat pumps soaring
But…
⚡"Critical" to cut power prices
✈️Flight CO2 "risk"

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