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ASRA @asranetwork.org · 6d

New event: We’re excited to host Prof. Thomas Homer-Dixon for a presentation on @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social Polycrisis Core Model, a system-of-systems analysis of our global future.

🗓️ Date: November 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00 GMT
👉 Register: unfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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A green leafy canopy and photos of Thomas Homer-Dixon and Ruth Richardson who will speak during our event: Mapping the Hope Attractor. The event will take place on November 6 at 17:00 GMT.

Geothermal Emerges as Canada’s Next Big Advantage

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 12d

WATCH: Energi Media interviews Peter Massie about the potential for deep geothermal in Canada and our launch of the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition.
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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 14d

BREAKING: New report reveals the alarming threat of permafrost thaw to our climate goals. "Protecting Permafrost" assesses 13 potential interventions to slow thaw and reduce emissions.

Let's work together to defuse the permafrost carbon time bomb!

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Protecting Permafrost: Addressing the climate threat of Arctic thaw

The thawing of Arctic permafrost is a ticking climate “time bomb.” We assess the threat and examine 13 interventions that could slow or stop permafrost thaw and reduce emissions.

Canadian research centre that analyzes complex global systems to anticipate future crises and identify high-leverage interventions to rapidly shift humanity’s course.

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Royal Roads University @royalroads.ca · 20d

When Facebook makes you furious and Tik Tok ticks you off, here’s what you can do, says Dr. @jhodson.bsky.social, Canada Research Chair in Digital Misinformation, Polarization and Anti-Social Media.

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Alex Goodall @alexgoodall.bsky.social · 22d

I just found cascadeinstitute.org and discovered they have a bsky account. Good job!
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Excellent systemic research into the dynamics behind #HumanitysTransition, recognizing we have a #polycrisis

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Geothermal energy: Hope for our energy crisis lies inside the earth | Dr. Rebecca Pearce | TEDxRRU

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

Join Thomas Homer-Dixon, systemic risk expert Ortwin Renn, and a dynamic panel of presenters for Polycrisis in the Anthropocene, Second Global Sustainability Webinar on October 2.

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Pete Massie @petemassie.bsky.social · 27d

Don't miss this compelling talk on the promise of geothermal energy.

The Earth's internal heat - geothermal energy - is our next energy revolution. But we need to try harder!

If we do, it can change everything.

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 27d

WATCH: Cascade Institute fellow Rebecca Pearce's compelling TEDx presentation could reshape how the world approaches clean energy.

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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 27d

WATCH: Cascade Institute fellow Rebecca Pearce's compelling TEDx presentation could reshape how the world approaches clean energy.

Geothermal energy: Hope for our energy crisis lies inside the earth | Dr. Rebecca Pearce | TEDxRRU

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Canadian Energy Leaders Unite to Advance Deep Geothermal Power

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 28d

Deep geothermal energy can be used for heat and power, and harnessed by existing technologies, with major opportunity in next-generation technologies.

Learn more: www.renewableenergymagazine.com/geothermal/c...

The Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society in Ottawa recently for a Geothermal Accelerator Conference, looking to s...

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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 28d

We may look back on this as a watershed moment in Canada's journey to geothermal superpower.

Yesterday in Ottawa, the Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society to forge an alliance that will advance deep geothermal energy in Canada.

Left to right, back row: Nan Ge, Cardinal Volta; Paul McKendrick, Eonic Energy; Curtis Cook, Rodatherm Energy; Bryant Jones, Geothermal Rising; Lisa Mueller, FutEra Power; Armin Federico, Altitude Energy Partners; Andrea Warren, Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal; Peter Massie, Cascade Institute. Front Row: Emily Smejkal, Cascade Institute; Kathleen Gould, Seequent; Catherine Hickson, Geothermal Canada and AB No.1; Rochelle Longval, Hephae Energy Technology; Jeanine Vany, Eavor Technologies; Owen Henshaw, Geothermal Energy Advisors; Cyndi Boon, Tu Deh-Kah Geothermal.

Peter Massie, Director of Cascade Institute's Geothermal Energy Office, addresses the Geothermal Accelerator Conference

Thomas Homer-Dixon, Executive Director of the Cascade Institute, addresses the Geothermal Accelerator Conference

Fellow, 'Fast and Fair' Energy System Innovation

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Julie MacArthur 🍁 @jlmacarthur.bsky.social · 29d

Job alert - We're hiring a researcher @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social for a 2 year contract on 'fast and fair' #energy #transitions. Open to remote or here in beautiful Victoria, BC. Pls share. #energysky. cascadeinstitute.org/opportunitie...

The Cascade Institute seeks a Fellow to contribute to our Clean Energy Scale Up & Acceleration research stream.

Fellow, 'Fast and Fair' Energy System Innovation

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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · 29d

Does the urgency of accelerating the clean energy transition in ways that empower communities keep you up at night, too?

Come work with us, and let's figure it out together!

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The Cascade Institute seeks a Fellow to contribute to our Clean Energy Scale Up & Acceleration research stream.

20250828 Cascade Institute: Dr. Nate Hagens

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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 4

WATCH: In a compelling Cascade Institute Speaker Series talk, Dr. @natehagens.bsky.social, Executive Director of The Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future and host of The Great Simplification podcast, challenges us to take meaningful steps toward change—even without having all the answers.

This is "20250828 Cascade Institute: Dr. Nate Hagens" by RRU - Media Support Services on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 29

The Cascade Institute recently prepared a policy brief for the Office of the Prime Minister, sketching the contours of a National Service initiative to address both the practical and ideological dimensions of this existential threat.

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National Service to Support Community and National Security: A preliminary outline of components, implementation, and costs - Cascade Institute

Democracy program David Last A policy brief prepared for the Office of the Prime Minister for the development of a National Service initiative.

National Service to Support Community and National Security: A preliminary outline of components, implementation, and costs - Cascade Institute

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Military power alone will not preserve Canada. National identity, cohesion, commitment of all Canadians to support broad-based emergency preparations are all urgently needed."

Democracy program David Last A policy brief prepared for the Office of the Prime Minister for the development of a National Service initiative.

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 29

"A similar percentage of Canadians 18-34 years old would vote to be American if offered citizenship (Ipsos, March 2025). Canada faces existential threats from dissolution and absorption by an aggressive neighbour when international norms are weakening."

National Service to Support Community and National Security: A preliminary outline of components, implementation, and costs - Cascade Institute

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 29

"We are living in extraordinary times. Events beyond our control have upended Canada’s longstanding prosperity, security, and stability. Two in five Canadians believe it is at least somewhat likely that the United States will attack Canada militarily in the next five years."

Democracy program David Last A policy brief prepared for the Office of the Prime Minister for the development of a National Service initiative.

Geothermal belongs in Canada's industrial strategy

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Pete Massie @petemassie.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Canada can build a full value chain in geothermal — from exploration and drilling to technological development and export — ensuring that innovation... drives economic growth.

But this opportunity won’t last forever... the window for Canada to secure a leadership position is narrowing."

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 26

Cascade Institute fellow @emily-smejkal.bsky.social makes the case that geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

Geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

#geothermal #research #funding #investment #derisking #policy #support #innovation #collaboration #energy #drilling #oilandgas #technology | CORE Knowledge

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Pete Massie @petemassie.bsky.social · Aug 27

Grateful for the chance to join Nick Cestari on the CORE Knowledge podcast and talk about @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social's work to position Canada as a leader on geothermal power
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Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 26

Cascade Institute fellow @emily-smejkal.bsky.social makes the case that geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

Geothermal belongs in Canada's industrial strategy

Geothermal energy can meet domestic energy needs while positioning Canada as a global leader in clean energy services and technology.

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 18

On Thursday, August 28, Dr. Nate Hagens @natehagens.bsky.social, host of ‪@tgspodcast.bsky.social, will join Cascade Institute Executive Director Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon to discuss “The Price of Power: Navigating the Great Simplification.”

Learn more and RSVP: cascadeinstitute.org/events/

On Thursday, August 28, Dr. Nate Hagens @natehagens.bsky.social, host of ‪@tgspodcast.bsky.social ‬podcast, will join Cascade Institute Executive Director Dr. Thomas Homer-Dixon to explore “The Price of Power: Navigating the Great Simplification.”

Learn more and RSVP: https://cascadeinstitute.org/events/

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 14

Excited to share a new Nature Communications paper from the @asranetwork.org.

The co-authors, including Cascade Institute’s Megan Shipman and Thomas Homer-Dixon, present a new framework to assess and respond to interconnected and compounding global risks.

📖 Read here: www.doi.org/10.1038/s414...

How Canada Can Lead Now in Geothermal Energy Innovation

Cascade Institute @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social · Aug 12

Cascade Institute Ultradeep Geothermal Fellow @emily-smejkal.bsky.social wrote for The Future Economy about Canada’s most overlooked energy source: geothermal.

Three provinces regulate it. The rest? No rules. No roadmap.

Her new report offers a way forward:
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Canada is uniquely positioned to lead the next-generation geothermal energy boom by leveraging its oil and gas expertise, but it must act now with bold policy, investment, and coordination to seize th...