Zoë Brouns

I work on clean energy and climate issues. Interested in institutions and governance. Lover of dogs, video games, and hockey. she/her.

[Federation of American Scientists🔬 @scientistsorg]

Greetings from #ClimateWeekNYC!

We wish you were here: our very own Hannah Safford is in convo with @TomSteyer and @heather_reams on an abundance ethos for clean energy – more research, investment, infrastructure, and hookups.

[CODE-CWA @CODE_CWA]

We are excited to announce that workers at Bethesda Game Studios have joined CODE-CWA, forming the first wall-to-wall union at a Microsoft video game studio!

[Nikki Chiappa @NikkiChiappa]

Attn: permitting nerds❗we worked with a team of legal experts to study the last decade of NEPA lawsuits filed in Circuit Courts. You’re either going to love or hate what we found. Here are the stats 🧵

[Zoë Brouns @zoe_brouns]

Very proud of my coworkers for making this happen!

[FAS*United @FASUnited1945]

The Federation of American Scientists values evidence, equity, and inclusion in its work.

The evidence shows that workers in a union are better off and make a workplace better.

So today we told management that we have formed a union with @MachinistsUnion

[ORNL Energy Science @ORNLEnergy]

.@ORNL’s Omer Onar has been pushing forward the field of power electronics and electromagnetics for almost two decades! His work may enable faster, more secure wireless charging for electric vehicle fleets, mobile devices, household appliances and more! https://t.co/1T2y96Nylq

[Matt Hourihan @MattHourihan]

Eos: What Biden’s State of the Union Means for Science https://t.co/Ld21Nffcz6

[Rigel Robinson @RigelRobinson]

I am so proud of all we have achieved together. Serving this community has been the greatest honor of my life.

It’s a new year, and it’s time for a new chapter to begin. Thank you for everything. ❤️
https://t.co/MmN6orXbDI

[Ben Serrurier @benserrurier]

Very excited to announce that the fist commercial enhanced geothermal project is online and sending power to the grid in Nevada!

Thank you @Google for being a great partner for 24/7 clean energy innovation.
https://t.co/NlKpDztJV2

[Federation of American Scientists🔬 @scientistsorg]

Climate-proofing the U.S. military isn't going to be easy – "There’s always more they can be doing, but it all takes significant time, funding, and staff capacity," FAS' @zoe_brouns tells @sklee_ca
https://t.co/MKdyvXHe81

[Federation of American Scientists🔬 @scientistsorg]

How are you supposed to create guidance for tax credits without tax experts? Every part of the transition to a net-zero society needs experts.

From @zoe_brouns: Without people power, billions of dollars in clean energy solutions might never get used.
https://t.co/zK7GNtqgMc

[Zoë Brouns @zoe_brouns]

@vivafalastin I went to Scotland and it was great — Scotland!

[Metaculus @metaculus]

How many people will work in the electric vehicle industry in 2025? In 2035?

For @FAScientists's @zoe_brouns, EV workforce growth could be a key driver moving us toward a net-zero economy. Find her analysis & forecasts in the Metaculus Journal: https://t.co/Kwiw2RFF1C

[Zoë Brouns @zoe_brouns]

@escheller Erin….

[Jesse D. Jenkins @JesseJenkins]

But... but... the minerals!

Clean energy really is just cleaner, even accounting for greenhouse gas emissions from across the lifecycle. Minerals production and refining and all. Study after study confirms. A nice summary here from @IEA

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

'Purposefully supporting #climate adaptation as a social process can reduce the probability of climate-related security risks' – @EnviroFarah and @katongoseyuba provide insights and recommendations on reducing conflict risk in this SIPRI Policy Brief ➡️ https://t.co/uv5R3i0NIE

[Evergreen Action @EvergreenAction]

NEW: Evergreen and @RMIPolicy are releasing first-of-their-kind memos on 6 of the most impactful IRA programs.

They will help state policymakers deliver on climate, jobs, and justice.

https://t.co/sfkyh4g4h8

[Zoë Brouns @zoe_brouns]

@tjosborne_ Strangers in their Own Land, by Arlie Russell Hochschild!

[Councilmember Brooke Pinto @CMBrookePinto]

E-Bikes are good for our environment, good for reducing traffic congestion, and good for our city.

Learn more about my bill to make e-bikes more accessible and support our small businesses: https://t.co/9gQjofBqav

[Zoë Brouns @zoe_brouns]

So cool to get to participate — thanks to @MidnightFilms2 for hosting and congrats to my dad and @TheSearchDocu !

[Matt Hourihan @MattHourihan]

Today @FAScientists released a menu of policy ideas for the 118th Congress in R&D, education, national security, and other areas.

Most were from crowdsourced @Day1Project policy memos, from an array of expert authors. Here are some favorites in R&D and emerging tech! 🧵