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Jessica Green @greenprofgreen.bsky.social · 1d

Today is the day!!! Existential Politics is out in the world!

Read about why we’re doing climate policy wrong (too focused on measuring emissions) & what we should do instead (focus on $$ to constrain fossil asset owners & expand green asset owners). Just in time for #COP30.

Existential Politics

A new way to tackle the real politics of climate change through asset revaluation

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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 1d

📣 Students, apply now to advance a #CleanEnergy transition here in MA! The CELT Initiative is hiring its second cohort of Municipal Fellows and Office of Energy Transformation (OET) Fellows. Both opportunities start in January 2026. www.bu.edu/igs/2025/09/...

Now Hiring MA Students! Advance an equitable energy transition in Massachusetts with the CELT Initiative as a Municipal Fellow or Office of Energy Transformation (OET) Fellow. OET Fellow Part of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
12-month placement.
Work directly with OET’s working groups and projects. Municipal Fellow Work with local governments across Massachusetts on sustainability projects.
6-month placement.

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Boston University @bostonu.bsky.social · 3d

Boston University has launched the "You Are Why" campaign to emphasize the significance of research.

President Melissa Gilliam notes that the initiative seeks to engage supporters, elected officials, and new partners in collaborating on research that tackles current issues.

More here ⬇️

Boston University Launches “You Are Why” Campaign, Highlighting Impact of Research and Discovery

President Melissa Gilliam says effort is designed to engage supporters, elected officials, and new partners to align behind research that solves problems of our time

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 2d

Exciting developments in solar.

Just read this fascinating FT article on perovskite solar panels – the next-gen innovation that's lighter, more flexible, and up to 20% more efficient than traditional silicon ones.

Imagine panels turning everyday surfaces into power generators

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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 5d

Meeting climate goals will require #emission cuts & deploying Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) tech. A #NewStudy on global funding patterns in #CDR research, co-authored by @sovacool.bsky.social, makes several recommendations to accelerate #innovation:
cdr.apps.ece.iiasa.ac.at/story/cdr_gr...

CDR Knowledge Hub

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 7d

Does Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) have a role in achieving Paris Climate Targets?

A new study by the GENIE consortium co-authored by Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social thinks so. Using machine learning to investigate global funding patterns in CDR research.

iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...

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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 11d

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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 11d

Publication alert, fantastic new global study drawing from 44 focus groups across 22 countries to deliberate on the futures deriving from net-zero, carbon removal, and solar geoengineering. Available fully open access at: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see Bennett Institute Visiting Professor Patrycja Klusak @patrycjaklusak.bsky.social addressing the OECD Global Forum on Public Debt Management in Paris last week.

#OECD #SovereignDebt #CreditRatings #PublicFinance #HeriotWatt

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 16d

How can the UK secure a successful energy transition whilst growing the economy?
Matthew Agarwala @matthewagarwala.bsky.social discusses this question at Liberal Democrats Conference with Wera Hobhouse MP @werahobhouse.bsky.social, Angus MacDonald MP @angusmacdonaldld.bsky.social and Matilda Martin

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Grist @grist.org · 20d

Defending the Earth is deadly work. A new report illuminates how much.

Nearly 150 land and environment defenders were killed or disappeared last year, most for standing up to mining and logging.

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#Climate #Indigenous #Tribes #Environment #GreenSky

Defending the Earth is deadly work. A new report illuminates how much.

Nearly 150 land and environment defenders were killed or disappeared last year, most for standing up to mining and logging.

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 21d

Listen to our Bennett Institute PhD researcher Devin O'Donnell discuss her work on accelerating climate-health adaptation policies to better protect communities facing natural hazards, conflict, and health risks.

#climatehealth #adaptationpolicy #policyinnovation
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Chad M. Baum @chadmbaum.bsky.social · 21d

Happy to announce I have joined the Editorial Board at Energy Research and Social Science! 🌍💡

#ERSS has long been one of my favorite journals, and I thank @sovacool.bsky.social et al. for the opportunity.

I look forward to seeing your best articles soon 👇

www.sciencedirect.com/journal/ener...

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 22d

Is green finance out of reach?

Read Matthew Agarawala's @matthewagarwala.bsky.social latest article exploring green finance and some of the barriers SME's face which are not insurmountable.

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#climatefinance #sme #greenfinance

Accessing green finance in business

Find out how as a small or medium sized business leaders you can tap into green finance and to help scale and grow.

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Rising Tide Australia @risingtideaus.bsky.social · 23d

If deaths from extreme heat, millions of people in coastal areas hit by flooding doesn't worry our leaders, maybe this will: "losses in property value could increase to $611bn by 2050, rising to $770bn by 2090". What's a real climate target? No new coal and gas. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

First climate risk assessment finds 1.5m Australians at risk from sea level rise by 2050

One and a half million Australians are at risk from sea levels rising by 2050 unless climate change can be limited, Australia’s first national climate risk assessment warns.

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 23d

How does Europe's automotive industry remain competitive?

Listen to Bennett Institute's Associate Professor Karoline Rogge @karogge.bsky.social introduce a new policy paper proposing the introduction of a Community Acceleration Survey for the automotive industry.

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#netzero #automotiveindustry | Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration

How does Europe's automotive industry remain competitive? Listen to Bennett Institute's Associate Professor Karoline Rogge introduce a new policy paper which proposes the introduction of a Community ...

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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 22d

New study in @Nature: Drawing on powerful insights from #SocialScience, #energy developers can better engage communities and ensure #decarbonization projects benefit them. Co-authored by @BenjaminSovaco1. Full story ➡️ t.co/feISTl9EHx

https://www.minesnewsroom.com/news/lessons-social-sciences-could-move-community-engagement-industrial-decarbonization-projects

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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 23d

❓ How is research funding for carbon dioxide removal (#CDR) distributed across geographies, disciplines and methods? What do collaboration networks look like and what role do research-industry collaborations play?

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For more details and avenues for future research :
👉 lnkd.in/e6KiY2ft

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James Dyke @jamesgdyke.info · 24d

Why the USA is loosing. "what nation in its right mind would sign up to pin its energy future on the United States, suddenly the ultimate unreliable nation? Instead, with a one-time buy of a bunch of Chinese tech, you control your own energy future" billmckibben.substack.com/p/a-tale-of-...

A Tale of Two Countries

Two superpowers, one behaving pathetically

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American Association of Geographers @geographers.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks to sponsorship from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, AAG is pleased to offer two annual awards (for a student & practitioner/faculty) for research in #geography and #entrepreneurship. Awardees receive a $1,000 prize and registration to #AAG2026 to present their research. buff.ly/K6dI06T

Graphic promoting the AAG Best Paper, Student Paper Awards in Geography & Entrepreneurship.

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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 29d

For a desk reject I go for it - but for more serious comments and revisions we take our time

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Environmental League of Massachusetts @enviroleaguema.bsky.social · 29d

The Boston Mayoral preliminary election is TOMORROW! The ELM Action Fund has endorsed Mayor Michelle Wu @wutrain.bsky.social for re-election. Her focus on #GreenInfrastructure, clean #PublicTransit & #ClimateResiliency makes her the best candidate to serve Boston.

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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 29d

Resubmitting before the sun sets!

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · Aug 28

Listen to our PhD researcher Indrajit Adhikari talk about how microfinance can help reduce inequality and improve access to financial services for communities that are often left out.

#microfinance #inclusivegrowth #policyinnovation
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · Aug 27

A just transition – elusive and confusing?

For many people a “just-transition” is confusing says a new study led by Benjamin [email protected] and colleagues Patrick Devine [email protected] and Sarah Mander.

See more at: bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/a-ju...

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