1/10 What if philanthropy worked more like thoughtful investing—making bets based on evidence, not emotion? @HeatmapNews chronicles how this approach unlocked $100M+ in climate funding: https://t.co/wSS0OOi1Vh🧵
My first op-ed is out today in @washingtonpost, co-authored with my fantastic colleague @cpruhl! We write about the need for civil defense—especially against new biological threats ☢️
https://t.co/j5JpBpoci8
In the @washingtonpost today, @hannahxyang and I argue that it's time to bring back civil defense -- starting with next-generation pandemic preparedness.
... we even think this "right-of-boom" framework can apply to certain AI risks as part of a defense-in-depth approach to catastrophic risks. (https://t.co/NT7K9UDPHF)
🚨 New initiative alert! We're launching a $10.2M collaborative fund to reduce nuclear dangers.
Learn more about the consortium, grant opportunity, and why now is the time for #philanthropy to step up: https://t.co/sttGeIcEAt
#NuclearSecurity#NuclearThreats#GrantOpportunity
1/13 As the new Admin pursues a flurry of executive orders and Congress gets ready for a tax fight deciding the future of the IRA, 2025 is poised to be a defining year for US climate action.
What really matters?
And, what should climate donors prioritize given what is already being done?
Our new @FoundersPledge report "All In”, covers this question head on.
https://t.co/9FkZRsb5z5
Today is a meaningful milestone. @RAND has published its global catastrophic risk assessment, which forms the basis of a @DHSgov report to Congress. The findings paint a clear picture: the risk of a global catastrophe is real and only growing this decade.
https://t.co/Y3ZLUWMtDH
Today is a meaningful milestone. @RAND has published its global catastrophic risk assessment, which forms the basis of a @DHSgov report to Congress. The findings paint a clear picture: the risk of a global catastrophe is real and only growing this decade.
https://t.co/Y3ZLUWMtDH
Are we really still doing this, @AP?
Who are these “many analysts”? What specific barriers do they claim North Korea have to overcome? Or are they just really psyched to witness a nuclear test over the Pacific?
🥾🏕️ CSR is thrilled to announce its newest class of #Biodefense Bootcamp Fellows. These mid-career experts will convene to connect, learn, and engage with leading officials committed to biological threat reduction.
➡️ Read more: https://t.co/oSlADoA2dB
Roger Brent, T. Greg McKelvey, Jr., and @JasonGMatheny discuss the risks posed by human-made pathogens—and urge states to start hardening their societies to protect against these biological threats now.
https://t.co/Bn7S6guHdf
Was lucky enough to be at this @CNASdc (@StaciePettyjohn @kcirtem @PhilSheers) TTX last year, and it's been living rent-free in my mind ever since...
Yet another reason for (funding) thinking about what happens *after* the first bombs go off https://t.co/r8eNGmMBdo