Reposted by Jeff ColganJeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The extra amount Americans have had to pay for gasoline and diesel since President Trump decided to attack Iran has surged past $120 BILLION. That's $920 per household -- and rising. How will voters respond to the cost of this war come November? 🛢️🇺🇸 iranwarcost.watson.brown.eduiranwarcost.watson.brown.eduIran War Energy Cost TrackerTracks the extra cost paid by U.S. consumers for gasoline and diesel since the Iran conflict began on February 28, 2026, compared against a no-war counterfactual baseline. 041
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The extra amount Americans have had to pay for gasoline and diesel since President Trump decided to attack Iran has surged past $120 BILLION. That's $920 per household -- and rising. How will voters respond to the cost of this war come November? 🛢️🇺🇸 iranwarcost.watson.brown.eduiranwarcost.watson.brown.eduIran War Energy Cost TrackerTracks the extra cost paid by U.S. consumers for gasoline and diesel since the Iran conflict began on February 28, 2026, compared against a no-war counterfactual baseline. 041
Reposted by Jeff ColganAlex Dukalskis @alexdukalskis.bsky.social · 28/09/2026My department - @ucdpolitics.bsky.social - is hiring two PERMANENT posts in any area of politics, international relations, theory, or development studies. Please apply if you are on the academic job market, and if you're not, please do us a solid & spread the word! Deadline NOV 9. 34455
Reposted by Jeff ColganKen Schultz @kschultz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026“Pentagon-Backed Oil Company” is a phrase you expect to see in a socialist rag handed out by some guy on the sidewalk. Like the, um, Wall Street Journal…wsj.comExclusive | Pentagon-Backed Oil Company Is Set to Vie for Chevron’s Crown in VenezuelaThe rise of a U.S.-backed oil company in Venezuela has frustrated executives at America’s biggest oil companies. 13514
Reposted by Jeff ColganThe Great Pumpkin Papers 🎃🎃🎃 @professormusgrave.bsky.social · 26/09/2026“Climate economists come to me with tears in their eyes. ‘Mr President, thank you for decarbonizing the economy, we never thought anyone could do it’. I say, you’re welcome, and I did it all—I raised gas prices so high, you wouldn’t believe it folks, those gas prices were sky high.” 1363
Reposted by Jeff ColganCatherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Pentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran war: With the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, database shows. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comPentagon quietly adds dozens to tally of troops wounded amid Iran warWith the addition of 29 U.S. sailors and eight Marines, the total number of personnel wounded since the start of hostilities has risen to 861, a Pentagon database shows. 36710366
Reposted by Jeff ColganClimate Solutions Lab @climatesollab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Read more on how CSL's Iran War Energy Cost Tracker compares to other estimates: www.aei.org/commentary/t... 001
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Somewhere out there is a Danish staffer who should never again have to buy his own drinks  25522
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"The proposal raises the question of whether Carlyle would be disadvantaged if pitted against a consortium involving the US government and investors with ties to the administration, in a decision made by the White House. One person familiar with the process said: “'Yes, there is that concern.'” 😳giftarticle.ft.comUS government and Gulf billionaires back Todd Boehly bid for Lukoil assetsConsortium aims to unseat Carlyle, which struck deal to buy Russian group’s international business in January 130
Reposted by Jeff ColganCanadian Paintings @canadianpaintings.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Haines Junction, Yukon Doris McCarthy 1991 213228
Reposted by Jeff ColganJonny Wakefield @jonnywakefield.bsky.social · 21/09/2026I’m sure getting potash from a dictatorship adjacent to a warzone on the other side of an ocean will be easier than getting it from … Saskatchewan 1413536
Reposted by Jeff ColganEd Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 20/09/2026The stench of this fossil fueled corruption of justice can be smelled from sea to shining sea. @docsforclimate.bsky.social @coveringclimatenow.org @ucs.orgfloodlightnews.orgJudges overseeing Louisiana's landmark oil cases have financial stakes in defendantsFederal judges held stock, bonds and leased mineral rights to Exxon, Chevron and others while hearing cases against the companies alleging damage to the La. coast. 26141
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Love this. Please Stand Clear of the Accidental Art Museum www.nytimes.com/2026/09/19/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Please Stand Clear of the Accidental Art Museum (Gift Article)Under New York’s streets, the subway system corrodes, is fixed — and breaks again. What’s left is art, the M.T.A. Modern. 000
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Ok, now replace communist with fascist and ... you're so close ... 051
Reposted by Jeff ColganLizzieeddy @lizzieeddy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“they were the only ones in American public life who were unaware that the counterattack for Iran is to close the Strait of Hormuz and shut down global trade in energy. And so when that happened, the network had a problem. And they just stopped talking about it altogether.” 18616
Reposted by Jeff ColganEdward Luce @edwardluce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026"Out of spite for President Donald Trump, Carney is accelerating the decoupling of a trade bloc that has generated enormous prosperity for North America." Seriously, Wapo editorial - you're going with Canadian spite? www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...washingtonpost.comOpinion | Canada’s great European misadventureDonald Trump is for now. A Brussels bureaucrat is forever. 2431398218
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Agree or disagree with the content, it is quite something to watch 🇨🇦 PM Carney articulate a 21st century strategic vision in clear terms. Worth a read of his latest big speech www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/spee...pm.gc.caPrime Minister Carney delivers an address to the European ParliamentThank you for granting me the honour of addressing you all at the beginning of this decisive session. 57323
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Reuters: The average (diesel) fuel surcharge for grain shipments on U.S. railways more than doubled over the past year, in the latest sign of how soaring energy prices will spur inflation of food costs.reuters.comUS rail fuel surcharges on grain hit record highs, squeezing farmers in harvest seasonRailroad fuel surcharges on U.S. grain shipments have more than doubled over the past year, rippling through the farm belt and raising transportation costs as many farmers also struggle with higher p... 0107
Reposted by Jeff ColganGerry Doyle @mgerrydoyle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026however much you think the iran war is sapping u.s. military readiness, it's probably more than that. a free link for you, the people www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...bloomberg.comThe Iran Blockade’s Growing Price Tag Is Draining America’s Global Military PowerThe cost of naval operations since the buildup began in January has topped $7.1 billion — not including all the US assets being used to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. 27989351
Reposted by Jeff ColganClimate Solutions Lab @climatesollab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026CSL Director @jeffcolgan.bsky.social talks to the @wsj.com about the ballooning fuel costs of the US war with Iran www.wsj.com/business/ene...wsj.comAmericans Have Spent $100 Billion More on Fuel During the Iran WarHigher gasoline and diesel prices have led many families to save less and curb spending elsewhere. 022
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This is vastly undercounting the true costs of war. For instance: $107 billion on higher priced gasoline and diesel fuel (so far!) iranwarcost.watson.brown.eduiranwarcost.watson.brown.eduIran War Energy Cost TrackerTracks the extra cost paid by U.S. consumers for gasoline and diesel since the Iran conflict began on February 28, 2026, compared against a no-war counterfactual baseline. 093
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026China is the key reason why the Strait of Hormuz oil 🛢️ crisis hasn't been considerably worse. But China's situation carries with it some important lessons for global climate policy and the reasons why countries go green 🌍 🔌. My talk yesterday @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social youtu.be/KSd63SKWl5Myoutu.beChina Chat — China And The War In The Middle East: Consequences For The Global Energy EconomyYouTube video by Watson School of International and Public Affairs 065
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Conference, first classes, public talk, PhD exams ... starting the semester like I'm 060
Reposted by Jeff ColganMark Gongloff @markgongloff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026“The Iowa Environmental Council’s report documented noticeable impacts to air quality from just one year of increased coal combustion.” insideclimatenews.org/news/1409202...insideclimatenews.orgAs Power Demand Rises, a Clean-Energy State Falls Back on Coal - Inside Climate NewsTo meet surging electricity demand, Iowa utilities are increasingly turning to polluting coal plants that had been operating well below capacity. 2127
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 13/09/2026It's ... it's almost as though diplomacy is a skillful activity, the people who do it are usually professionals, and he isn't one of them. @profsaunders.bsky.social @jimgoldgeier.bsky.social @dandrezner.bsky.social 1713831
Reposted by Jeff ColganDan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Best bit of the Bayeux tapestry is the 1944 addendum 1445896
Reposted by Jeff ColganClaude Monet @monet.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Vetheuil - 1880 botfrens.com/collections/41/content… 0647
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Trump proposes killing babies with a hack saw. But is the blade too expensive? 4212
Reposted by Jeff ColganCullen Hendrix @cullenhendrix.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The great irony of contemporary US politics: you're already getting socialism—and the Democratic Socialists have nothing to do with it. My latest for @piie.com.piie.comYou're already getting socialism—and Democratic Socialists have nothing to do with itThe election of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani and the surprising performance of Democratic Socialist or DSA-aligned candidates in Democratic primaries across the United States is reviving interest in ... 22911
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The dark implications of the "medium" climate scenario here seem to be the buried lede of this 🌎 report. We are on a very bad path. "We are unlikely to see +4C by 2100" is a bit like saying that the conveyor belt carrying you towards a blast furnace probably won't get you fully in today. 075
Reposted by Jeff ColganWilliam Colgan @glacierbytes.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Check out this wonderful explainer of the new CMIP7 climate scenarios written by @zekehausfather.com 👇 Get informed on how they differ from previous scenarios, and learn the new lingo and ambition of ‘Very Low’ — VL! 👊💙 152
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026On Monday I will talk on the subject "China and the War in the Middle East: Consequences for the Global Energy Economy" @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social 011
Reposted by Jeff ColganSocial Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 10/09/2026Everyone is porcupining ... "Canada and Ukraine were bound together more tightly on Thursday with the signing of a long-term strategic and political partnership that lays the foundation for the construction of millions of drones to defend both countries." Yes, millions. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...cbc.caCanada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence | CBC NewsCanada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-t... 14516
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Finally, some renaming news I can get behind 🇨🇦🇨🇦 020
Reposted by Jeff ColganShana Gadarian @sgadarian.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Vaccines are amazing. 2402109
Reposted by Jeff ColganJeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Oil and War are back in 2026. Some folks at #APSA mentioned they needed things to teach on the subject. So, with apologies to those who don't need a reminder, I share some of my writings that might suit the purpose. 🧵 1/n First up, on 2026 US interventions in #Venezuela: @goodauth.bsky.socialgoodauthority.orgTrump made a clear choice: return to petro-imperialismTo understand what just happened in Venezuela, look at oil politics and U.S. foreign policy. 33213
Reposted by Jeff ColganMark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Chretien at 92 correctly calling it 🇨🇦 322053
Reposted by Jeff ColganRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already. 1559281959443
Reposted by Jeff ColganChristian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Finally got around to reading @sueanderbois.bsky.social's very detailed & comprehensive Energy Plan. This is the kind of vision that we need in #RhodeIsland & this is why I will be voting for Sue for Lt. Governor. (We at @climateactionri.org also endorsed her). www.sueanderbois.com/prioritiessueanderbois.comPriorities | SueAnderBois.comSue AnderBois is running for Rhode Island lieutenant governor to make government work for Rhode Islanders, give the office a purpose, and get things done. 0117
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Oil and War are back in 2026. Some folks at #APSA mentioned they needed things to teach on the subject. So, with apologies to those who don't need a reminder, I share some of my writings that might suit the purpose. 🧵 1/n First up, on 2026 US interventions in #Venezuela: @goodauth.bsky.socialgoodauthority.orgTrump made a clear choice: return to petro-imperialismTo understand what just happened in Venezuela, look at oil politics and U.S. foreign policy. 33213
Reposted by Jeff ColganAlbert Pinto @70sbachchan.bsky.social · 14/07/2025"Realizing that people in Germany could just go to the supermarket and spend $550 on a balcony solar panel that they could install themselves vs. $30,000 for a rooftop system was, uh, mildly radicalizing" - Kim-Mai Cutler www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol... US hates those cheap chinese solar... 14876291
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026At a time when much discourse about education is all about job training, it is bracing to see the words chiseled into the Boston Public Library: "the Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty." 1121
Reposted by Jeff ColganClimate Solutions Lab @climatesollab.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Check out CSL Director Jeff Colgan's interview with CNN on how the Iran War is raising energy costs for consumers! @cnn.com @jeffcolgan.bsky.social 133
Jeff Colgan @jeffcolgan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Gasoline prices up 38%. Diesel up 55%. US Households have spent $740 extra on gasoline and diesel since Feb 28, on average. The President is lying. iranwarcost.watson.brown.eduiranwarcost.watson.brown.eduIran War Energy Cost TrackerTracks the extra cost paid by U.S. consumers for gasoline and diesel since the Iran conflict began on February 28, 2026, compared against a no-war counterfactual baseline. 051
Reposted by Jeff ColganClaude Monet @monet.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The Church at Varengeville - 1882 botfrens.com/collections/41/content… 0619