tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026My Teale Lecture at 4 pm Eastern on Th will be livestreamed: It will be live streamed at: environment.institute.uconn.edu/teale-lectur...environment.institute.uconn.edu 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Two months to the Tues Nov 3 election! As Jean-Luc Picard would say Engage! Get out the vote Postcards To Swing States, volunteering for parties or to be an election official, reminding friends and helping them make a plan for voting... 010
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 21/08/2026www.routledge.com/Essential-Co...routledge.comEssential Concepts of Animals in Sustainability: An A-Z GuideThis book compiles, discusses, and explains 126 key concepts relating to animals in sustainability in an easy-to-navigate A–Z format. Essential Concepts of Animals in Sustainability is a roadmap of co... 010
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialDerf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Rave review from Comicsbeat! "Backderf writes (and draws) boldly without shying away from complicated realities. THE DISSIDENTS is essential reading for anyone interested in building a better world."comicsbeat.comTHE DISSIDENTS is an unflinching look at an eerily familiar pastDerf Backderf’s story of American political cartoonists in the 1910s details a climate of fear, government overreach, and unpopular war. 16012
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialDavid Gans @dgans.bsky.social · 11/08/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcq1...youtube.comDavid Gans 8/11/26 live from OaklandYouTube video by David Gans 252
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialSean Ehrlich @seandehrlich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Florida State University’s political science department is hiring this year at the junior level in American Politics and Comparative Politics. Applicants for both jobs should have strong substantive and quant methods skills but otherwise the fields are open. The postings should be on ejobs soon. 23831
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 05/08/2026New book forthcoming: www-routledge-com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/Essential-Co... 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 31/07/2026If you or your students need to read regression analyses in research papers, Adam Douglas Henry and I have written a mini-text on how to do that. books.apple.com/us/book/read...books.apple.comReading Regression TablesScience & Nature · 2023 000
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialDavid Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Republicans should have paid attention in school to Dr. Frank C. Baxter.youtu.beClimate Change 1958: The Bell Telephone Science HourYouTube video by greenman3610 143
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialICPSR Summer Program @icpsrsummer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Refine your data inference skills in "Sensitivity Analysis: Quantifying the Robustness of Inferences to Alternative Factors or Data"! Change "Have you controlled for X” to “How strong would X have to be to change our mind?” Register now! myumi.ch/G2g8V #ICPSR #SumProg 102
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 14/06/2026New analysis of the state of democracy globally from one of the best sources: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comState of the world 2025: unravelling the democratic era?This article offers six main findings about the state of democracy in the world. First, for the statistically average global citizen, the level of democracy in 2025 has reverted to 1978 levels. Sec... 000
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialStand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 14/06/2026Russell Vought’s grant proposal would give political appointees unprecedented influence over our federal research funding, threatening the independence of American science. That’s why we’re fighting back. Visit the link in our bio to take action, or go here: Article: zurl.co/AyP3yzurl.coI’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking ruleThe federal government is now proposing to fundamentally rewire scientific research review for no good reason. 2239132
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 04/06/2026As many of you know, there is wide concern that the OMB-2026-0034 Proposed Rule would have many problematic effects on the conduct of science. Indeed some informed observers believe it would impact all federal activity. Find out more or comment at: fight2win.standupforscience.net?_gl=1*85zjsb...fight2win.standupforscience.netStand up for ScienceStand up for Science 000
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 03/06/2026The infrasound and low-frequency noise associated with wind turbines has raised health concerns, but a study allays those fears. Data from 75,000 turbines installed between 1981 and 2024 show negligible evidence of adverse health outcomes. In PNAS: ow.ly/uqBA50Z6hpU 097
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 31/05/2026OMB has proposed regulations that would impose political control on what research the federal government funds. This is a meeting to discuss those rules. events.standupforscience.net/stand-up-for...events.standupforscience.netEmergency Science Meeting by Stand Up for ScienceOMB’s latest proposed rule, “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance,” would place political ideologues over scientific experts in federal research funding decisions. Say goodbye to cancer treatme... 010
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialJacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 29/05/2026🧵 Public science in the US has taken some heavy hits over the last year, but the White House OMB is proposing a series of changes that will result in a TKO for science as we know it unless we fight back. Here's what's happening, and why it matters. 1/n 2719231090
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 26/05/2026A recent email made me realize that many in the community may not have the URL for recent publications in Human Ecology Review. Manuscripts go online as they are finished. The URL overall is www.societyforhumanecology.org/preprints The papers from the festschrift our friends organized is there.societyforhumanecology.orgAdvance online publications — Society for Human EcologyAdvance online publications 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 11/05/2026I'm attending Progressive Turnout Project's event, “Midterm Postcards & New Research” - sign up now to join me! #DemocracyForward www.mobilize.us/ptp/event/93...mobilize.usMidterm Postcards & New Research · Progressive Turnout ProjectJoin us on YouTube Live to learn about our Get Out the Vote postcard program for the 2026 midterms. We're also excited to share the results of our research measuring the effectiveness of our innovat... 000
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialInstitute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University @ipu-msu.bsky.social · 04/03/2026IPU's Grid School is a great way for early- and mid-career professionals in the electric utility sector to elevate their skills. Grid School 1: Engineering, Economics, and Modeling Fundamentals starts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Seats are still available, register at the link below. #EnergySky 🔌💡 024
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 25/02/2026A new paper looking at assessment processes is now available online open access. Bennett, E. et al. 2026. “The Future of Global Environmental Assessments: 20 Years after the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.” Current Opinion in Env Sust 79:101618. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...authors.elsevier.comScienceDirect.com | Science, health and medical journals, full text articles and books. 010
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialNeil Lewis, Jr. @neillewisjr.bsky.social · 09/12/2025In addition to all of the other benefits already reported about NYC congestion pricing, "In the first six months of the program, air pollution – in the form of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and smaller – dropped by 22% in the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ)" news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...news.cornell.eduCongestion pricing improved air quality in NYC and suburbs | Cornell ChronicleCornell researchers tallied the environmental benefits of New York City’s congestion pricing program and found air pollution dropped by 22% in Manhattan, with additional declines across the city’s fiv... 111122373
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 21/11/2025The Amazon Rainforest was shaped by people. Analysis of 262 trees species across 1,521 forest plots reveals that both pre-Columbian Indigenous peoples and European colonists enduringly influenced the forest’s relative abundance of trees. In PNAS: ow.ly/VAqY50XuP38 04318
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 19/11/2025The University of Vermont seeks to fill an Endowed Professorship focused on interdisciplinary research on renewable energy systems. For details, please see www.uvmjobs.com/postings/84073.uvmjobs.comDavid Blittersdorf Professor of Sustainability Science and PolicyOfficers of Instruction - Tenure Track 020
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialDaniel de Kadt @dandekadt.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Oh no, not online survey experiments 2161
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialDana R. Fisher (aka the Apocalyptic Optimist) @fisherdanar.bsky.social · 17/11/2025🎙️ The #COPOut Podcast Episode 3 on the Future of Carbon Governance is LIVE! Tune in to hear from @pammcelwee.bsky.social & @laurengifford.bsky.social as they discuss how the use science to inform climate policymaking and why the regime continues to miss the mark. cece.american.edu/copout-episo... 11414
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialErik Nordman @eriknordman.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Have you been wanting to learn more about Nobel Prize winner Elinor Ostrom's ideas for collaborative governance? Now is your chance to get that copy of The Uncommon Knowledge of Elinor Ostrom for half price! islandpress.org/books/uncomm...islandpress.orgThe Uncommon Knowledge of Elinor Ostrom 046
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 12/11/2025A very important lecture tomorrow. www.nationalacademies.org/event/45948_...nationalacademies.org 000
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialSocial & Behavioral Sciences at NASEM @sbs.nationalacademies.org · 01/11/2025As the nature of work continues to evolve, so do the skills required to thrive in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and rapid technological change. Join us on November 7 for a webinar that will address this transformation in the workforce: ow.ly/oMH050XlbrN 032
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialDerf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 28/10/2025John Cleary, shot in the chest by National Guardsmen on May 4, has passed away at age 74. He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded. 415965
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 30/09/2025I'm honored to be giving the Stan & Kobla Kapowitz Distinguished Lecture at MSU in November. It is in person only. Registration link is: tinyurl.com/Kaplowitz25 111
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 24/09/2025www.researchireland.ie/funding/stpa...researchireland.ieSt. Patrick's Day Medal Award 2026 - Research IrelandThe Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished researcher living and working in the USA with strong Irish connections. Running since 2014, the competition was furth... 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 22/09/2025New report from the US National Academies on risks from greenhouse gas emissions: www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/09...nationalacademies.org 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 20/09/2025"...to my mind a discriminating irreverence is the creator and protector of human liberty." Mark Twain, "The American Press" 1888 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 29/08/2025Important new webinar by the National Research Council Board on Environmental Change and Society. Please share widely. mailchi.mp/nationalacad...mailchi.mpWebinar: Opportunities for Doing Social-Environmental Research with Little to No Funding 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 25/08/2025New short paper that might be of interest to some. Thomas Dietz and Michael Vandenbergh. 2025. From Explosion to Implosion: The New Population Challenge. SSRN: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abs… 010
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 11/08/2025The US NAS is conducting a fasttrack study on anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Submission of papers for consideration is welcome. survey.alchemer.com/s3/8416653/R...survey.alchemer.comREQUEST FOR INFORMATION — Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gases and US Climate: Evidence and Impacts 000
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialKristian Steensen Nielsen @kristiansn89.bsky.social · 02/04/2025📄 A new paper reveals how the US animal #agriculture industry fought against campaigns promoting individual dietary shifts — like Meatless Monday 🥦 and Beyond Beef 🌱 This just underscores that Big Industry hates high-impact individual #climate action 🔥🌍 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....tandfonline.comThe animal agriculture industry’s obstruction of campaigns promoting individual climate actionThe oil and gas industry has regularly deflected responsibility towards individual consumers. In contrast, here we show that the US animal agriculture industry has not only avoided notions of indiv... 064
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialKristian Steensen Nielsen @kristiansn89.bsky.social · 25/03/2025This new paper highlights a major issue in measuring and predicting individual #carbon footprints: Many studies use the same factors to calculate and explain CFPs, leading to tautological conclusions. This overlap risks misleading conclusions about the real drivers. link.springer.com/article/10.1...link.springer.comThe trouble with carbon footprint analysis in behavioral climate research - Climatic ChangeEveryday behavior of individual citizens plays a central role in reducing global green-house gas emissions and combating climate change. A popular tool to measure and quantify the impact of these beha... 063
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialSocial & Behavioral Sciences at NASEM @sbs.nationalacademies.org · 24/03/2025While the U.S. spends more on #childbirth than any other country in the world, it has worse outcomes than other high-resource nations. Our report identifies ways to improve childbirth services in hospitals, in birth centers, and for home births: buff.ly/U7Y47Zf 143
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Nice statement from NAS President Marcia McNutt on the need for science based analysis for policy decisions. www.nationalacademies.org/news/2025/03...nationalacademies.org 011
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialKristian Steensen Nielsen @kristiansn89.bsky.social · 07/03/2025How well do people understand the #climate impact of #behavior?🌱 In a new paper, we examine people’s climate-impact perceptions of different behaviors and lifestyles and whether these are linked to behavior and support for behavior-regulating climate policies 🧵 #GreenSky osf.io/preprints/ps... 13620
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialMatt Goldberg @mattgoldberg100.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Does moralizing messaging about renewable energy increase how durable message effects are? 🚨 Our new paper is now out: Testing the Durability of Persuasion From Moral Appeals About Renewable Energy A growing literature suggests that framing issues in moral terms can make attitudes more durable. 1/x 593
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialErik Nordman @eriknordman.bsky.social · 16/02/2025The FEMA report that my team of contractors and agency staff wrote, Financing Climate Resilience, is still available on the FEMA website. Download it while you still can. Our team got the stop work order. www.fema.gov/sites/defaul...fema.gov 4117
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialMatt Goldberg @mattgoldberg100.bsky.social · 12/02/2025🟦 🟥 A massive amount of research has focused on the effect of political "party cues," where people move their position on issues to be more in line with the position expressed by their preferred party. It might seem like this type of effect would be fleeting, but it's not. 🧵 1/3 36112
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 04/02/2025A new report helps ground our perceptiosn of how things are going in the US in reality. The challenge is to get this kind of information into the public discussion. stateofnation.orgstateofnation.orgHome 000
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Why we don't need staff cuts across the board at federal agencies: Just spent 90+ min on hold at Social Security . When the civil servant answered she was friendly, expert and efficient. Got my question resolved in minutes. They need more staff, not less. 020
tdietzvt.bsky.social @tdietzvt.bsky.social · 30/12/2024I'm disappointed not to see the work of Richard York cited. These disciplinary boundaries substantially retard progress. Richard made this point 7 years ago: York, R. (2017). Why petroleum did not save the whales. Socius, 3, 2378023117739217. 010
Reposted by @tdietzvt.bsky.socialRebecca Leber @rebleber.bsky.social · 30/12/2024one of my favorite stories I did at Vox was about Jimmy Carter and his role in energy efficiency standards at the DOE. Truly underappreciated legacy that tangibly improved everyday life www.vox.com/climate/2023...vox.comRefrigerators have gotten really freaking good. Thanks, Jimmy Carter.The underrated way energy efficiency has made life better, and climate progress possible. 13745226
