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Benjamin Sovacool

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Professor of Earth and Environment, Passionate About Energy Policy and Climate Justice

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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 5h
New research with @sovacool.bsky.social finds that public consultation, expert scrutiny & fair sharing of benefits can increase support for carbon removal technologies, with people unwilling to trade fairness for greater technical performance. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/carb...
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Join @sovacool.bsky.social in Taiwan for 3 conversations on energy transitions, just transition & industrial decarbonisation. As Taiwan reflects on a decade of energy transition, these events offer a chance to explore the social, political, & economic q's shaping the next phase shorturl.at/eeSsd
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The US has a dark history of unaccountability.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
How can we ensure the transition to a clean energy future doesn't come at a cost to the environment & local communities? Join @sovacool.bsky.social to discover how circular economy, social equity, & justice-oriented approaches can shape effective, human-centric solutions for a truly clean future.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Put health systems at the centre of European heatwave plans. As climate change drives more frequent and intense periods of extreme heat, authors including @sovacool.bsky.social wrote to @nature.com as adaptation requires stronger, more resilient healthcare systems. tinyurl.com/5h63hs8x
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Can energy crises accelerate the clean energy transition? Not necessarily. In a new feature with China's Phoenix Weekly, @sovacool.bsky.social explores why climate change, affordability, resilience & energy justice must be central to the energy transition. tinyurl.com/46sz8wju
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Stories - The Bennett Institute
As energy markets grapple with geopolitical tensions, climate impacts, and growing demand for electricity, the question of what constitutes true energy security has never been more urgent.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Our open letter to Secretary of State, @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social was sent yesterday with endorsement from over 50 researchers including @sovacool.bsky.social, highlighting the very real climate consequences of Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields. Read @thetimes.com story: tinyurl.com/ywrtansj
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Don’t give in to North Sea oil lobby, climate scientists urge minister
More than 50 researchers have written to Miatta Fahnbulleh to tell her that the evidence does not support approval of drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
New research by @sovacool.bsky.social shows cities need more than air conditioning. From urban greening and cooler buildings to behaviour change and clean energy, a whole-systems approach can build healthier, fairer and more resilient communities. tinyurl.com/yxdrvjxy
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Xander Dunlap @drxdunlap.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
PSA after an editorial board meeting: If you think your review was done with AI please alert & contact the editor with your case! Zero tolerance for using AI on reviews policy. #ER&SS @sovacool.bsky.social
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
As the world looks beyond the SDGs, a new briefing paper co-authored by @sovacool.bsky.social argues that energy must remain central to global development. From energy access and clean cooking to AI-enabled monitoring, the post-2030 agenda starts here. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/shap...
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Energy and climate justice take centre stage with SPRU colleagues at the 2026 International Conference on Technological Innovation, Policy Governance & Sustainable Development at Sichuan University Business School with @sovacool.bsky.social @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Renewables can help shield Asia from oil and gas price shocks; Channel News Asia TV Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social unpacks how renewable energy and efficiency measures could reduce Asia's exposure to volatile fuel markets and strengthen long-term energy security. www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/renewa...
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Renewables can help shield Asia from oil and gas price shocks: Analyst
Benjamin Sovacool, Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, unpacks how renewable energy and efficiency measures could reduce Asia's exposure to volatile fuel markets and strengthen lo...
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Welcome to the third cohort of CELT Municipal Fellows! ☀️ This summer, they will join municipalities and regional planning agencies across Massachusetts to help advance clean energy, climate resilience, and sustainability projects in communities throughout the Commonwealth.
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Benjamin Sovacool @sovacool.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
I really enjoyed reading this: open.substack.com/pub/wattthee...
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Environmental Change is Undermining Sovereign Credit
Finance Must Catch Up
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
In a sunny stretch of the Andes in Chile, the solar industry is booming — and so is theft of solar panels, cables, and other equipment. What happens to these materials once they're stolen? @sovacool.bsky.social discusses with @bloomberg.com:
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Thieves Are Stealing Chile’s Solar Panels and Cashing In on the Black Market
A solar energy boom in this narrow stretch of the Andes is marred by a wave of sophisticated theft as panels and associated copper cables disappear into black markets.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
☢️ The High Cost of Nuclear Power - why 'new nuclear' is a poor investment for the US ☢️ Join @sovacool.bsky.social at the virtual Symposium on 1st June (19:00 EDT) to hear how we can advocate for a better energy future - together. Register here for the Zoom link; lnkd.in/eXn4Mh_6
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
"Energy justice is about the kind of injustices of many of the interventions we want to use to fight climate change, like electric vehicles and heat pumps and solar panels," @sovacool.bsky.social explains on the Signals of Change podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/7prF...
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Thieves are stealing Chile's solar panels & cashing in on the black market. Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social highlights that Chile’s rapid expansion of solar energy has exposed new risks, as growing value & demand for PVs make them increasingly attractive to criminal networks. tinyurl.com/33md55ya
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Thieves Are Stealing Chile’s Solar Panels and Cashing In on the Black Market
A solar energy boom in this narrow stretch of the Andes is marred by a wave of sophisticated theft as panels and associated copper cables disappear into black
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A single hyperscale data center can consume as much electricity as a city, IGS Director @sovacool.bsky.social says on Morning Wave in Busan, pointing to the higher energy bills and other negative effects residents living near data centers face. Full interview: spr.ly/63327BBdt0D
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[4/29 WED] 출근길 영어뉴스 I Morning Wave in Busan
[4/29 Wednesday I Today’s Highlights] *Now in Busan with 지은* - 이 대통령, '보선출마' 하정우 사표 수리…"큰 결단했다" - 하정우 등판…달아오르는 부산 북갑 보궐선거 - 부산 최근 5년간 정규직 73만→83만명…실업률은 2.5% - 부산시 4∼9월 K-패스 출퇴근 시간대 30% 추가환급 - 부산시 어린이신문 「빅(Big)아이 도란도란」 봄호 발행 *Today’s Top Stories with 시원* - 김건희 징역 1년 8개월→ 4년...도이치 주가조작·통일교 금품 유죄 - 윤석열 '체포방해' 오늘 항소심 선고…'내란전담재판부 1호' - 미국, 한국 '망사용료'에 또 불만…"한국 빼고 세계 어디에도 없어" - 듀오, 43만명 정보 유출에 집단소송 움직임...범죄 공포 확산 - 트럼프, 참모들과 '이란 제안' 검토 회의…핵 '레드라인' 유지 - 푸틴 만난 이란 아라그치 "종전 외교 해법 재검토" - 이란 중앙은행, 호르무즈 통행료 징수위해 계좌 개설 - 미국 "이란에 호르무즈통행료 지급 금지…미국인이 아니더라도 제재당할수도" *Work Smart, Live Smart with Jennifer* - Why Your Salary Disappears So Fast *Food for Thought with Lian & Jeff* - 알리 드레스에 당근 부케 들고 셀프 촬영… 고물가 시대의 결혼 - 엽떡도 N분의 1 나눠내자…고물가가 낳은 청년들의 '소분 모임' - "카페인 없인 하루도 힘들어"…청소년 11%, 중독 '심각' *Special Interview* - The Growing Backlash Against AI Infrastructure and Data Centers in U.S. - Prof. Benjamin Sovacool, Director of the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) & a Professor in the Department of Earth & Environment at Boston University 🌊MWB 홈페이지 http://spr.ly/63321BBdtL7... 🌊문자: #9050 (100원) 🌊카카오톡 플러스친구: http://spr.ly/63324BBdt06 🌊팟빵 : http://spr.ly/63326BBdt08 *만드는 사람들* PD : 조예지 진행자 : Katherine Bang 작가 : Haley Suh, Sue Kim --- 부산영어방송=연합뉴스 연합 사진 중 Photo by Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP 연합 사진 제공
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Last week Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social joined 'Morning Wave in Busan', Korea's early morning news programme, in a special interview discussing the social and environmental impacts of data centre development and AI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZjW... @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
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[4/29 WED] 출근길 영어뉴스 I Morning Wave in Busan
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
A new study co-authored by Willis, @jjbuonocore.bsky.social, @sovacool.bsky.social, and colleagues reveals that the declining coal industry has mixed effects on human health. @busph.bsky.social
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Nuclear power plants take up to 17 years to build. Utility-scale solar and wind come online in 2 to 5 years. The gap defines the trade-off. I set out the arithmetic. powerpeakdigest.com/new-nuclear-...
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New nuclear is too late and expensive for climate and energy crises | Power Peak Digest
New nuclear projects face long timelines and high costs, while renewables scale faster, cheaper, and deliver quicker climate impact.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
New research in Energy Research & Social Science features Bennett Institute Chair @efesce.bsky.social. The paper shows that organisational change, not just skills, is essential for on-the-ground installation firms to deliver low‑carbon transitions at scale. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Beyond the ‘skills gap’: German installation enterprises need organisational restructuring to implement low-carbon transitions
The skilled worker shortage in the installation trades constitutes a critical challenge to implementing low-carbon transitions globally, but the scien…
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Chad M. Baum @chadmbaum.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🧈 New Research | What Can Margarine Teach Us About the Future of Alternative Proteins? Thrilled to share our new article (w/ Cameron Roberts) in Global Environmental Change on the lessons that can be learned from the turbulent early history of margarine 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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A precedent for the protein transition: Evidence from the history of margarine for the feasibility of transitioning to alternative meat and dairy substitutes
Alternative meat and dairy products made from plants, cultivated cells, and mycoprotein have the potential to radically reduce the environmental footp…
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
China is installing the wind and solar equivalent of five large nuclear power stations per week www.abc.net.au/news/science...
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'Winning the race': How China plans to meet its 2030 renewables target by the end of this month
While Australia debates the merits of going nuclear and frustration grows over the slower-than-needed switch to solar and wind power, China's renewables rollout is breaking all the records.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Hydrogen is often seen as a clean energy solution but the full evidence tells a more complex story. @sovacool.bsky.social's new meta‑survey shows lifecycle emissions can be far higher than assumed, with storage, transport & methodology choices making a huge difference. tinyurl.com/2ku4wuea
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A critical meta-survey of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of hydrogen energy systems
Hydrogen energy systems are central to decarbonization strategies, yet their full climatic footprint remains contested. Lifecycle assessments reveal s…
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Fairness matters for climate action. A new study with @sovacool.bsky.social makes justice explicit in emissions scenarios, showing who benefits & who bears the costs of mitigation - or to design scenarios that reflect different societal views of fairness. tinyurl.com/3s5vs7sj
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
New Nuclear Is Too Late and Too Costly for the Climate Crisis. Dr Paul Dorfman, Bennett Scholar, makes a clear and evidence based case: new nuclear power cannot play a meaningful role in addressing the climate or energy crises. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/nucl...
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Driving meaningful dialogue 🌍 @sovacool.bsky.social & @patriciafabian.bsky.social spoke at the Boston International Affairs Summit last month on #Sustainability in #GlobalContexts.
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Supported by the Sloan Foundation, IGS's @sovacool.bsky.social & @drxdunlap.bsky.social have released two studies identifying sustainability concerns and illuminating opportunities for improved transparency and justice in solar and electronic waste recycling. Links below ⬇️
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Duncan McLaren @duncanmclaren.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
For anyone planning to attend Boston’s first Climate Week, a great panel discussing the controversial idea of solar #geoengineering Luma.com/4mxlhfyh Including @pkashwan.bsky.social @sovacool.bsky.social @sktalati.bsky.social Hosted by The Institute for Global Sustainability at BU
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Heading past 1.5C - Could Solar Geoengineering help? · Luma
The chances of keeping within 1.5C are diminishing fast, in the face of climate backlash in the US and elsewhere. Some suggest solar geoengineering…
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American Association of Geographers @geographers.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Your voice is needed! The White House's proposed FY2027 budget threatens U.S. scientific leadership with drastic cuts, undermining research in #geography, #climate, and spatial sciences. Contact your representatives to insist on national support for #geoscience. buff.ly/YPmyZ8T #GeoSky
The US congressional building in the background, with text overlayed a red ribbon in the bottom left corner: Tell your legislators to protect science.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
How do people around the world imagine a future shaped by climate intervention? A new international study with @sovacool.bsky.social explores 299 imagined futures created by members of the public across 22 countries. The findings remind us there is no single climate future. tinyurl.com/tv6rb7ef
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Stories - The Bennett Institute
As the impacts of global warming intensify, climate intervention strategies are moving from the margins into mainstream debate. But how do people around the world imagine a future shaped by these interventions?
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
NEW STUDY: Phasing out coal can improve health by reducing exposure to pollution and dangerous working conditions. But the coal industry has also provided stable employment associated with increased average life expectancy. Results point to the need for replacement jobs for a just transition.
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How Does the Coal Industry’s Decline Affect Community Health in the US? BU Researchers Identify Three Trends for Life Expectancy in New Study. | Institute for Global Sustainability
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Sarah Otner @sarahotner.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
@sovacool.bsky.social has given THE most inspirational talk about compelling #research designs and publishing the ensuing papers. We are lucky to have him as a colleague!
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
New analysis by Bennett Scholar, @drpauldorfman.bsky.social and colleagues highlights that time, not cost, is now the critical factor in accelerating the energy transition. With Scotland uniquely positioned not just to join the renewables future, but to lead it. tinyurl.com/5ctpva8r
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
AI’s energy use is soaring but a new peer-reviewed study with @sovacool.bsky.social, @matthewagarwala.bsky.social and @efesce.bsky.social shows sustainable digitalisation is possible with smart policy, innovation, and coordinated global action. tinyurl.com/3cscars8 @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Rationing is a last resort and shows the severity of this crisis, on a scale not seen since the 1970s. It exposes a core weakness: reliance on imported fuels. Clean energy offers a way out. Once operational, renewables, heat pumps and EVs do not rely on ongoing fuel imports.
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Society for Social Studies of Science @4sweb.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Call for Paper Abstracts and Other Proposals is NOW OPEN: March 3–April 30, 2026 Call for Paper Abstracts, Closed Panels, Making & Doing Sessions, Roundtables, and Meetups: www.4sonline.org/call_for_sub... Accepted Open Panels: www.4sonline.org/accepted_ope...
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Just last week the German government gutted the heating law which was supposed to drive a transition away from gas. The timing could not have been worse: Gas prices are up 50% today and this crisis could worsen significantly. This will happen again and again and the consumer pays the price.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
🎥 New Video Series from Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social breaking down complex issues in today’s energy landscape. Debunking myths, Inequality, Future, Justice, & 3 things you need to know about energy. 🔗 Find the video links on our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @sussex.ac.uk
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Gas stoves can degrade indoor air quality. For the past year, researchers including @jonlevybu.bsky.social have been partnering with the city of Boston on a program to replace gas stoves with electric. The team is also studying how indoor air quality differs before and after replacement.
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Bringing Cleaner Air to Boston Homes—One Stove at a Time
Boston University researchers have been partnering with the city to replace gas stoves with electric induction alternatives and measure the effect on air quality
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
@sovacool.bsky.social, Bennett Director, was recently named one of Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2025. Here he explains why social science is essential to solving the climate crisis and how achieving research with impact requires four things: ow.ly/24vR50YciII @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social
Can behavioural and policy changes address climate change in more equitable ways? Prof. Sovacool's research looks into how inequities exacerbate climate injustice, causing some groups to be more affected by the physical impacts of climate change. Minds that move the world. Prof. Sovacool is a Highly Cited Researcher 2025 - recognised for the significant and broad influence in his field of research. Can the transition to a sustainable, biodiverse world be fair and global? How Highly Cited Researchers contribute to societal impactMeet Dr. Benjamin Sovacool, Professor at the University of Sussex Business School. His research is driven by a deep desire to fight energy and climate injustice.
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🌳 The northeastern US #forest plays a critical role in the broader region's water, carbon & nutrient cycles. Human activities, including #deforestation, #agriculture, and #urbanization, have reduced forest cover. A new study helps illuminate potential effects on regional #biogeochemical cycles. 🔄
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Regional Projections of the Impacts of Future Urbanization and Climate Change on Biogeochemical Cycles in New England Landscapes | Research
Human activities have had complex, long-term impacts on forest function across New England—a trend expected to continue. To assess these impacts, we conducted a regional-scale modeling study using the...
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Many people assume solar PV degrades quickly. Long-term evidence suggests otherwise. This paper in EES Solar uses rare multi-decade field data to show that PV systems can retain a high share of their initial performance after 30 years, with lower degradation than often assumed. Link in comments.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
'Bridging academia & practice showed me how policy research can drive real-world impact' 🌍 MSc in Sustainable Development student Rafael joined us as a Research Assistant whilst at @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social - a highlight of his degree & defining chapter of his journey tinyurl.com/w3wte9jk
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Award-winning SPRU MSc student Rafael Lopez joined the Bennett for a dissertation on sustainable macroeconomic strategies in small island economies.
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
@sovacool.bsky.social breaks down what the latest @ipcc.bsky.social findings really mean: energy transition is achievable, but only if we tackle political barriers & centre communities. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op shows how local action can accelerate climate goals. tinyurl.com/2s46tmby
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 28/01/2026
In this new analysis, Ben Leffel + @sovacool.bsky.social argue that, "as national-focused orthodoxy in climate policy has proven insufficient to address the climate crisis, a shift is needed, centering cities as pivotal actors in global climate mitigation" -- and I COULD NOT AGREE MORE. Read here:
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Accelerating global city commitments and actions on climate change
As national-focused orthodoxy in climate policy has proven insufficient to address the climate crisis, a shift to a multilevel framework is needed, ce…
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Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability @bu-igs.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
FREE webinar Thursday 🐦 Discover strategies to develop wind energy with birds in mind. IGS Director @sovacool.bsky.social & other experts in wildlife conservation and renewable energy will discuss real experiences from successful wind energy projects in South America. abcbirds.org/wind-webinar
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RSVP: Wind Energy and Birds
Join ABC and the Climate Institute's webinar on 1/29
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Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration @bennett-innovate.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Climate change is a growing health threat, yet only 6 of 55 cities meaningfully include health in climate plans. Research calls for stronger, clearer and more equitable health‑adaptation strategies. tinyurl.com/2t7aw2a2 doi.org/10.1038/s44284-025-00364-1 @sovacool.bsky.social
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Cities need an integrated and holistic approach to health adaptation in climate planning - Nature Cities
Most cities lack comprehensive health adaptation strategies in climate planning, with no global plans achieving fully integrated holistic approaches. City climate adaptation plans show the awareness o...
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