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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Jul 14

In this blog, we reflect on much-maligned equity considerations of the debate around zonal energy pricing - important for future energy transition debates as well as this one! Check out the blog below ⬇️

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Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) @edrc-uk.bsky.social · Jul 14

Who wins and who loses in zonal electricity pricing? Our latest blog by @gwwarren.bsky.social, @geschehuebner.bsky.social and Antonios Katris‬ unpacks what the now-shelved UK reform means for energy equity, fairness & public support: www.edrc.ac.uk/news-blog/th...

The UK zonal pricing debate and what it means for energy equity - Energy Demand Research Centre

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Apr 3

🚨 New Article Alert! 🚨

@sarahduckett.bsky.social, Ragnar Lofstedt and I have just published a new paper in the Journal of Risk Research!

🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

📚 We undertook a bibliometric analysis to examine core risk research domains, theories and hazard topics. Check it out!

An archaeology of risk: a bibliometric analysis of risk research

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of two journals central to the field of risk research—Risk Analysis and Journal of Risk Research to outline what has been accomplished, evaluate how the ...

www.tandfonline.com

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Apr 3

Great article. Here’s the 5 key steps identified for effective net zero action:

1. Galvanise people (eg by backing policies like school streets)

2. Focus on fairness

3. Make the policy process relatable

4. Give people the chance to listen to and engage with each other

5. Accept some opposition

Sarah Golding @sarahegolding.bsky.social · Apr 2

Insightful and important work here from my awesome colleagues in ACCESS @accessnetwork.bsky.social

Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past theconversation.com/five-ways-to...

Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past

The best net zero solutions galvanise people and make policy relatable. By giving communities a sense of agency, successful transformation is more likely.

theconversation.com

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Sarah Golding @sarahegolding.bsky.social · Apr 2

Insightful and important work here from my awesome colleagues in ACCESS @accessnetwork.bsky.social

Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past theconversation.com/five-ways-to...

Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past

The best net zero solutions galvanise people and make policy relatable. By giving communities a sense of agency, successful transformation is more likely.

theconversation.com

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Gesche Huebner @geschehuebner.bsky.social · Mar 13

Funded #PhD opportunity (home & international students). Start September 2025.

Join us @exeter.ac.uk @ecehh.bsky.social for a 4-year funded PhD project looking how #ClimateChange impacts on the #MentalHealth of #Parents and carers.

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

The impact of climate change on the mental health of parents & carers-PhD (Funded) at University of Exeter on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - The impact of climate change on the mental health of parents & carers-PhD (Funded) at University of Exeter, listed on FindAPhD.com

www.findaphd.com

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RENEWBiodiversity.bsky.social @renewbiodiversity.bsky.social · Mar 11

The Renewing #Biodiversity Longitudinal Survey (ReBLS) explores how individual attitudes to #nature change over time.

Read this fascinating update from the team behind the research.
@ecehh.bsky.social @naturalengland.bsky.social

renewbiodiversity.org.uk/the-renewing...

A photograph of a wildflower meadow with people walking on a pathway through the middle.

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · Feb 13

Chris Jones, who is a fantastic dude and former colleague of mine, has a Senior Research Associate job going to look at the social science side of future EV charging mss.port.ac.uk/ce0732li_web...

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Prof. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · Feb 4

Leeds and Lancaster have several funded PhD places going in mobility, car ownership, etc. Great opportunities in-fuze.org.uk/research-at-...

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UK Energy Research Centre @ukerc.bsky.social · Dec 12

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/...

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Dec 7

Thanks for this super helpful starter pack! Can I be added to it please?

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ACCESS Network @accessnetwork.bsky.social · Dec 4

More interdisciplinary training for researchers is key to tackling environmental problems
@sarahegolding.bsky.social ACCESS Knowledge Exchange Fellow recently published an article reflecting on her own career experiences.
accessnetwork.uk/more-interdi...

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Dec 2

I’ve got a new job! I’ve just started as a Research Fellow in Energy & Equity @edrc-uk.bsky.social based at @ecehh.bsky.social in @uniofexeter.bsky.social. Keep posted for energy demand content!

Wooden wall sign for the European Centre for Environment & Human Health at the University of Exeter

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ACCESS Network @accessnetwork.bsky.social · Nov 29

🧨 What is Environmental Social Science?

Check out our new webpage and find...
Explainers
Reports & papers
Slide deck resource to share
Case studies
Recorded webinars

accessnetwork.uk/what-is-envi...

Created by the ACCESS team with invaluable input from social scientists all around the UK.

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 28

Today marks my last day at @accessnetwork.bsky.social!

It’s been amazing learning from the past and present to champion environmental social science! Thanks everyone on the project, and those we’ve worked with - it’s been a privilege! Keep posted for what’s next 👀

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 28

For an in-depth write up of our definition and the dimensions of environmental social science, check out our report published here: doi.org/10.15126/901...

Research Portal

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 28

Led by Birgitta Gatersleben, we've developed resources that outline who does environmental social science, why & how you should engage with it, and case study examples of the positive impact of environmental social science on research, policy and society.

accessnetwork.uk/what-is-envi...

Environmental Social Science

Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environment Social Science

accessnetwork.uk

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 28

🚨NEW OUTPUT🚨

We at @accessnetwork.bsky.social have created a definition of environmental social science!

"Environmental social science (ESS) is the (systematic) study of the interrelationship between three dynamic components: People, the social environment, and the natural (non-human) environment"

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 27

What have I learned from co-producing these systems maps?
1) The system of actors engaging in environmental topics is vast
2) There are plenty of opportunities as a result!
3) Systems maps are a really helpful tool to visualise this kind of landscape
4) Co-production is not easy, but so worth it!

George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 27

These systems maps show groups, organisations and individuals that could be engaged for research, development and innovation, and were co-produced with a range of diverse partners. ESS NEMO was published in July, and here's a picture as a taster:

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 27

A lot of what's discussed stems from my work developing the @accessnetwork.bsky.social kNowledge Exchange Map of Opportunities (ESS NEMO), which you can check out here: accessnetwork.uk/essnemo/

Knowledge Exchange Maps

Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environment Social Science

accessnetwork.uk

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 27

I outline some key ways in which systems maps can be impactful, including:
1) Increasing research impact
2) Facilitating collaboration
3) Improve networking
4) Enhance awareness of opportunities
5) Broaden understanding of system complexity
6) Provide inspiration for future mapping

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 27

Check out my new blog on the Universities Policy Engagement Network (UPEN), where I discuss using systems mapping to enhance our networks, the knowledge exchange we undertake, and the impact we could have.

Thread below 🧵⬇️

upen.ac.uk/resources/us...

Using systems mapping to enhance networks, knowledge exchange and more – UPEN

upen.ac.uk

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ACCESS Network @accessnetwork.bsky.social · Nov 20

A new look at #NetZero. Professor Karen Bickerstaff at the University of Exeter talks about the role of the #socialsciences to help us reach our Net Zero goals.

acss.org.uk/a-new-look-a...

A new look at Net Zero – Academy of Social Sciences

acss.org.uk

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George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 20

As a group within @accessnetwork.bsky.social, we've been reflecting on how we travel as researchers, and how that might interact with our Guiding Principles of Environmental Sustainability, EDI and Knowledge Co-Production. Short answer: It's complicated! To find out more, check out the blog post ⬇️

ACCESS Network @accessnetwork.bsky.social · Nov 20

Just wondering if those at #COP29in Azerbaijan had similar thoughts to those on the @accessnetwork.bsky.social team when they considered if and how they travelled to Barcelona this summer.
accessnetwork.uk/to-fly-or-no...

Man sitting next to a window on an aeroplane.

George Warren @gwwarren.bsky.social · Nov 20

Hello @bsky.app! I'm an environmental social scientist working @accessnetwork.bsky.social on championing impact and knowledge exchange for social science - also look out for work on risk perceptions, risk communication, climate, domestic energy etc.

Looking forward to connecting with you all here!

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