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09 October 2018

A Nobel for climate economics

Worthy of your time: A nuanced discussion on Twitter about winners William Nordhaus and Paul Romer.

Plenty of conversations erupted on Twitter after the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Prize in economics to William Nordhaus and Paul Romer, who pioneered environmental economics and efforts to create long-term sustainable economic growth.

One discussion, triggered by veteran Vox reporter David Roberts, is worthy of your attention for its nuance and its reference to Harvard University's Martin Weitzman, another titan in the field of environmental economics.

Don't know if I'd go this far, but I admit to a little ambivalence about it. https://t.co/jP6KzUJNDd
— David Roberts (@David Roberts) 1539007437.0

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For many disabled fire victims in Los Angeles, a continuing trauma

“Inflammation from these exposures is not just about cancer or asthma,” says one advocate for disabled people. “It’s neurological, it’s everything.”

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Climate threats could cost Alaska billions. After October's storm, advocates say it’s time to act

Following a powerful storm that displaced entire Indigenous villages, advocates say Alaska must move beyond studies and reports to fund real protections against worsening climate threats.

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alaskabeacon.com

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15h

COP30: Could Brazil’s ambitious new ‘Tropical Forests Forever’ fund help curb deforestation?

With over $5.5 billion in initial pledges and a goal of $125 billion, the Tropical Forests Forever Facility initiative aims to reshape global forest economics while drawing both praise and criticism.

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www.euronews.com

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15h

2025 Elections: How rising energy costs are shaking up American politics

Across state races in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia, Democrats turned voter frustration over rising electricity prices into victories — reframing climate and energy policy as an issue of affordability.

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www.vox.com

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15h

The ocean has been hoarding heat. Now it is building up a massive 'burp'

Even if humans cut emissions enough to reduce global temperatures, new research shows the Southern Ocean could kick warming back into gear.

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Firefighters wear wristbands to track harmful exposures

As wildfires increasingly burn through urban areas, researchers are equipping firefighters with silicone wristbands to measure their exposure to hazardous chemicals released from burning buildings and vehicles.

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07 November

China is the new science power: how will Europe respond?

China is taking the lead in international science: A new study shows how China overtakes the US in key areas of research and increasingly dominates the agenda. What does this mean for Europe?

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www.dw.com