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Floriane Clement

@florianeclement.bsky.social

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political ecology | feminist political ecology | commons |

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Environmental science 17%

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Reporterre 🌍 | Le média de l'écologie @reporterre.net · 4d

Le Premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a annoncé la composition de son gouvernement.

Avec des nominations marquées à droite et la reconduction d'Agnès Pannier-Runacher à l'Écologie, l'avenir de notre environnement est toujours aussi sombre.

Lire l'article ➡️ https://l.reporterre.net/XEI

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Floriane Clement @florianeclement.bsky.social · 8d

An insightful analysis of the history of the RSS - which just turned 100 years old, and its links with the BJP and Narendra Modi
thewire.in/history/full... by @jaffrelot.bsky.social

Full Text | RSS at 100, its Führer Principle and Narendra Modi

Leading political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot is in conversation with Siddharth Varadarajan of The Wire about the origins and foundational thinking of the Sangh.

thewire.in

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Lyla Mehta @lylamehta.bsky.social · 9d

Indian development at a crossroads. Join us for this in-person and online event on Friday Oct 3 that explores authoritarian top-down models of development in India and how these are challenged from below.
www.ids.ac.uk/events/india...
#India #Development #Authoritarianism

Poster of event on Oct 3 - Indian development at a crossroads

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Anthony Burke @anthonyburke.bsky.social · 24d

Universal state failure.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 24d

NEW: Say most elected officials in their country are honest
Sweden 36%
Indonesia 31%
Netherlands 30%
Canada 27%
Germany 26%
India 24%
France 22%
UK 21%

US 7%
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...

A bar chart showing Do people think elected officials are honest?

A 47% median of adults across 25 countries say few or none of their elected officials are honest. Roughly a third (36%) say some are honest. Only 14% believe this describes all or most officials in their country.

Perceptions of elected officials are especially negative in Greece and most of the African and Latin American countries surveyed. Roughly three-quarters of Greeks say few or none of their elected officials are honest. Majorities also take this stance in Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Kenya, Mexico and Nigeria. In fact, shares in these countries ranging from 15% to 31% of adults say none of their elected officials are honest.

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 24d

NEW: Say most elected officials in their country are honest
Sweden 36%
Indonesia 31%
Netherlands 30%
Canada 27%
Germany 26%
India 24%
France 22%
UK 21%

US 7%
www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...

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Wolfgang Cramer @wolfgangcramer.net · Sep 6

"...j’ai été frappée par le décalage entre cette grande inquiétude et l’absence de cap politique pour y répondre." reporterre.net/Valerie-Mass... @valmasdel.bsky.social

Valérie Masson-Delmotte : « Il y a un déni des risques climatiques, un déni de responsabilité »

Canicules, sécheresses et incendies. Après cet été brûlant, la climatologue Valérie Masson-Delmotte déplore que le gouvernement se cantonne à de la gestion de crise. « On n’a aucun cap au-delà de 2030...

reporterre.net

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Floriane Clement @florianeclement.bsky.social · Sep 4

📝 Five important recommendations to root '(unin)habitability' research and policy-making in climate justice - including the recognition of people's rights to stay and to adapt in places abruptly labelled as '(soon-to-be-)uninhabitable'.
@cameliadewan.bsky.social

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Rosaleen Duffy @rosaleenduffy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Researching the environment? What are our options for developing our research & careers? Whether you are applying for academic posts, policy related positions or joining activist movements @bisa-ecpwg.bsky.social has got you covered 😀Very much looking forward to being part of this discussion ⬇️

Charlotte Weatherill @ckweatherill.bsky.social · Sep 3

The latest event for @bisa-ecpwg.bsky.social is now open for registration:

'Pathways for environment research: academia, activism, policy' will have three speakers: @rosaleenduffy.bsky.social ; @kaiheron.bsky.social and Jane Clarke.

@mybisa.bsky.social

www.bisa.ac.uk/events/pathw...

Pathways for environment research: academia, activism, policy- Environment and Climate Politics | BISA

- Environment and Climate Politics Working Group

www.bisa.ac.uk

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Andy Revkin 🌎 ✍🏼 🪕 ☮️ revkin.substack.com @revkin.bsky.social · Sep 2

The 85- scientist response to Trump Secretary Wright climate science red team report is out. Link in #sustainwhat post below. Meet authors live at 2:30 Eastern (links in post) @bobkopp.net @andrewdessler.com @pammcelwee.bsky.social

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David Brown @browndee17.bsky.social · Aug 22

New paper now online in @natureandspace.bsky.social

'Towards a transformative approach to just rural transitions: Landscape restoration in the Scottish highlands'

W/ Adrian Martin, Janet Fisher & @mathildegingembre.bsky.social

@developmentuea.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1177/2514...

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Simon Batterbury @simonbatterbury.bsky.social · Feb 3

Sam Staddon, Floriane Clement & Bimbika Sijapati Basnett (eds.). 2023. "Political ecology of professional practice: plurality and possibilities in environmental governance", Special Section of the Journal of Political Ecology 30, 32.

Political ecologies of professional practice: Plurality and possibilities in environmental governance, Introduction to the Special Section

This Special Section explores the plurality of professional practice in the environment and development sector, and centers the possibilities this offers for more transformative and just futures. We b...

doi.org

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Rebecca Wells @wellsrebecca.bsky.social · Feb 7

Really important counter to the persistent narrative that we need to produce more food to feed the world - it’s diversity that is needed, and more investment in horticulture, legumes, nuts and seeds.

IPES-Food @ipes-food.org · Feb 6

This is significant. There is more than enough #food in the world for everyone. But not the right diverse, nutritious foods for everyone to be #healthy.

There's too many starchy staples. But not enough fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, & seeds.

Our #foodsystem puts quantity over quality.

Global analysis reveals persistent shortfalls and regional differences in availability of foods needed for health

Sufficient food is available in the world for all people to consume sufficient calories, but not healthy diets. This study traces historical and proje…

www.sciencedirect.com

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jun 11

The EPA has announced a proposal to eliminate Biden-era regulations restricting power plant greenhouse gas pollution, a move that would significantly increase U.S. emissions.

EPA moves to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions by power plants

The EPA announced proposals to significantly loosen Biden-era regulations on pollution from power plants, including mercury and carbon dioxide.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Jennifer Clapp 🇨🇦 @jennifer-clapp.bsky.social · Jun 2

Excited to take part in this @ipes-food.org webinar tomorrow!

We will unpack the dynamics of the new geopolitics of food, the consequences for food systems, and potential responses to foster food systems resilience

ipes-food.org/the-new-geop...

THE NEW GEOPOLITICS OF FOOD | IPES-Food webinar

Join this IPES-Food webinar on trade wars, hunger, and the case for cooperative self-reliance - 3 June, 14:00 CEST. Register now.

ipes-food.org

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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · May 28

"The most recent report into the condition of #Switzerland's glaciers suggested they could all be gone within a century...

the glacier thaw will continue to accelerate, increasing the risk of flooding and landslides, and threatening more communities like #Blatten"

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Swiss glacier collapse buries most of village of Blatten - BBC News

Many homes in Blatten have been flattened after a large chunk of the Birch glacier fell on to the village.

www.bbc.co.uk

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IPES-Food @ipes-food.org · May 28

REVEALED: European fertiliser plants rely on US fracked gas.

⚠️“While fertiliser giant Yara markets ‘green solutions’, it is pioneering new frontiers for fracking & fossil fuels.

🚨"Our #foodsystem is becoming BigOil’s emergency escape hatch” says @rajpatel.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

European fertiliser plants use US ammonia made with shale gas, investigation reveals

Despite green promises, Yara and BASF’s Texas factory relies on highly polluting natural gas from Permian Basin

www.theguardian.com

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · May 21

Science activism from scientists and state level actions to bolster science in the face of Trump administration attacks are taking off!

daniels-newsletter-42563f.beehiiv.com/p/science-ac...

Science Activism Surges!

An overview of some grass roots (by scientists) activism and proposed (California) legislation

daniels-newsletter-42563f.beehiiv.com

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · May 20

NEW: The National Science Foundation last week terminated 196 grants to Harvard amid the university's feud with Trump.

“Pure retribution,” one NSF employee told me of the administration axing $46 million in unfinished research. www.huffpost.com/entry/nation...

National Science Foundation Ends 196 Grants To Harvard Amid Feud With Trump

“Pure retribution,” one NSF staffer said of the administration axing $46 million in unfinished research. “We as a nation are shooting ourselves in both feet.”

www.huffpost.com

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Vanessa Lamb @drvanessalamb.bsky.social · May 9

Excited to discuss “The everyday politics of resources” by Nga Dao at her Toronto book launch June 1! #politicalecology Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Nina Lakhani @ninalakhani.bsky.social · Apr 15

By me: ‘Shock to the system’: farmers hit by Trump’s chaotic tariffs, cuts and extreme weather resigned to needing yet another tax-payer funded bailout
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Shock to the system’: farmers hit by Trump’s tariffs and cuts say they need another bailout

With extreme weather and Trump’s looming trade war, US farmers are reeling and resigned to needing another bailout

www.theguardian.com

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Accountability Research Center @arc-au.bsky.social · Apr 15

Accountability & Responsibility: new blog from Amartya Sen & Jean Drèze Times of democratic uncertainty demand reflection on what it takes to ensure that public institutions function for the common good. Accountability is part of a much broader idea: responsibility.

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Lyla Mehta @lylamehta.bsky.social · Apr 3

Apart from nonsensical maths & logic, imagine being proud of slapping 40 - 50% tariffs on some of the world's poorest countries. Many of the textile & other industries played a huge role in poverty reduction, esp for women. #USA #Tariffs #Trump #USA Source : BBC

list of countries hit hardest by US tariffs. Source BBC

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Stand Up For Science France @standupforscifr.bsky.social · Apr 2

Près de 500 scientifiques et journalistes connectés pour le webinaire de témoignages avec des scientifiques aux USA.
Merci à nos collègues qui résistent courageusement

Le 3 avril : mobilisations en France👇
standupforscience.fr/la-journee-d...
Le 5 avril aux USA👇
standupforscience2025.org/actions/

Carte de France montrant toutes les manifestations

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Prof Julia Steinberger 🌹🌱🌍 #ClimateAction #Fightfascism @jksteinberger.bsky.social · Apr 2

It's here.
Pit in stomach feeling.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Attac France @attac.org · Apr 1

🗣️ Pour marquer la journée mondiale de la santé du 7 avril, Attac est signataire de l’appel lancé par @xrfrance.bsky.social et @scientifiquesenrebellion.fr en rébellion à manifester le 5 avril 2025 à Paris contre les pesticides qui tuent le vivant. france.attac.org/actus-et-med...

Marche vivante pour un Printemps Bruyant le 5 avril 2025 - Appel à mobilisation contre les pesticides

Attac est signataire de l'appel lancé par Extinction Rebellion et Scientifiques en rébellion à manifester le 5 avril 2025 à Paris contre les pesticides qui tuent le vivant.

france.attac.org

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Valérie Masson-Delmotte @valmasdel.bsky.social · Mar 31

www.nytimes.com/2025/03/27/c...

She Inspired Laws to Hold the Fossil Fuel Industry Accountable. Now She’s a Target.

A conservative group is suing for emails of a law professor who helped create legislation to force oil, gas and coal companies to pay for climate damage.

www.nytimes.com

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Mar 30

This is cool. The Guardian recreated a searchable climate future risk tool (wildfire, extreme heat, drought, hurricane, and coastal flood) for the US that was developed by FEMA but deleted by the Trump administration’s ‘climate’ purge.

Trump’s ‘climate’ purge deleted a new extreme weather risk tool. We recreated it

The Guardian has recreated a searchable climate future risk tool developed by Fema but then deleted

www.theguardian.com

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · Mar 30

SCOOP: The Trump admin appears to be going into a visa database to quietly change students' immigration status. It's coming entirely by surprise — setting students up to be detained without warning.

It's Mahmoud Khalil & Rumeysa Ozturk — on a wider scale.

SCOOP: ICE Revoking Students’ Immigration Statuses Without Their or the University’s Knowledge

“Never seen something like this,” say university officials about the secret targeting of Middle Eastern students.

zeteo.com

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