And speaking of populism (and racism, hatred, fascism, etc) - if you want to chat more about this article, search me on blue sky (mcbrisbois).
I'm closing this account because I won't be complicit in supporting m*sk any more 5/5
'To go fast, we must go slow.'
5 years in the making, this @CoalTransitions paper highlights the dangers of rapidly pushing through an #energy transition from the top-down without taking the time to include people in planning and benefits. 1/5
@SPRU
https://t.co/OhbQcH1BUK
3. Failing to include people in transition processes and benefits creates resistance. This is turning people toward populism.
If we neglect democracy in the energy transition, we neglect it in wider society and we'll get - well, exactly the politics we're getting now. 4/5
“The private rented sector faces the most challenges in adopting energy efficiency measures, compared to social housing and owner-occupied homes.”
Read this new research from @BrownSdc, @mcbrisb, @gm_mininni et al. https://t.co/SHo6pJSWTl
We are delighted that @transitionsnest 10th Conference 2025 will be hosted at @SussexUBusiness
The call for abstracts is now open📢
Find out more about the call for this unique worldwide forum for early career researchers in #sustainability transitions⬇️@STRN_Network
✨ Call for Abstracts: 10th NEST Conference 2025 ✨
Join us May 29–30, 2025, at @SPRU to reflect on 10 years of NEST under the theme:
"Bridging the Gap between Research and Reality"
📝 Submission deadline: Jan 8, 2025
Full details here 👇
https://t.co/LAuh90PkW8
Energy geopolitics, once a tool of Western power, is resurfacing in a new era of climate change and US-China rivalry. This recent webinar featuring @CarolineKuzemko @GavinBridge9 and @mcbrisb explored how to reimagine this concept for today's world. https://t.co/5j96dqcWEV
🚍 £3 #Bus Fare – and What Next? As #Budget2024 approaches, @DrGregMarsden explores why a 50% rise in the £2 cap is about more than just fares—it's about the 3.7 billion people relying on sustainable and accessible public #transport
Read the blog here👉 https://t.co/5pbxcMFBTP
🤔How do UK citizens value reducing energy demand for their well-being? @tjfoxon1, @BrownSdc, @mcbrisb & @Gerardo_atc show people value energy-saving co-benefits, suggesting that policy should consider a shift to a 'wellbeing economy'🌍💡
Read here: https://t.co/XfTFIUnMv3
Governments are often nervous about how well measures to reduce energy demand will go down with the public.
In a new article, @gm_mininni & her co-authors argue that these policies have co-benefits that are surprisingly popular.
Find out more: https://t.co/hL8zvgI3f9
A new article from @gm_mininni and her co-authors (including other SEG members @BrownSdc and @mcbrisb) explores how local context and social relations influence landlords' decisions about retrofitting properties.
Read it here: https://t.co/y57ypj9JVM
This is really, REALLY not helpful. Markets and energy pricing regimes can change, physics can't. Heat pumps are the best solution for many.
dhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/12/stop-pushing-heat-pumps-backlash-green-energy-magnate-labour-ulez?CMP=share_btn_url
In this free public webinar on 21 October, we will discuss how to critically rethink energy geopolitics for the present moment – its aims, methods, and themes. Featuring @CarolineKuzemko, @mcbrisb, Louis Fletcher and Gavin Bridge.
https://t.co/PaJuWqR8Ce
Join us for our latest webinar on October 21!
Energy politics demands our attention once again. Join @CarolineKuzemko, Louis Fletcher, @GavinBridge9 & @mcbrisb to discuss how to critically rethink energy geopolitics through its aims, methods, and themes.
https://t.co/PaJuWqR8Ce