Our open letter to Secretary of State, @miattafahnbulleh.bsky.social was sent yesterday with endorsement from over 50 researchers including @sovacool.bsky.social, highlighting the very real climate consequences of Rosebank & Jackdaw oil & gas fields. Read @thetimes.com story: tinyurl.com/ywrtansj

Don’t give in to North Sea oil lobby, climate scientists urge minister

More than 50 researchers have written to Miatta Fahnbulleh to tell her that the evidence does not support approval of drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank

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New research by @sovacool.bsky.social shows cities need more than air conditioning. From urban greening and cooler buildings to behaviour change and clean energy, a whole-systems approach can build healthier, fairer and more resilient communities. tinyurl.com/yxdrvjxy

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A recent paper at Nature Ecology & Evolution finds that biodiversity loss could weaken the future creditworthiness of nations. A reminder that protecting nature is also about protecting economic resilience. 📉🦋💰 @natureportfolio.nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Biodiversity loss will decrease the future creditworthiness of nations - Nature Ecology & Evolution

Scenario modelling reveals how sovereign credit ratings and the cost of borrowing across 23 nations would change under partial collapses in timber production, wild pollination services and marine fish...

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𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: climate change “unequivocally to blame” for extreme heat 𝗨𝗞 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮: no reference to climate change in almost 3/4 of articles referring to the 'heatwave' or 'extreme heat' during last month’s record high temps 🧵 👇

New MECS-CCG brief ‘The Future of Energy Access in the Post-2030 Sustainable Devt. Landscape’ launches at #HLPF2026. Calls for energy to remain central, an inclusive process for shaping the post-2030 energy agenda, and highlights opportunities for improved energy access: mecs.org.uk/wp-content/u...

As the world looks beyond the SDGs, a new briefing paper co-authored by @sovacool.bsky.social argues that energy must remain central to global development. From energy access and clean cooking to AI-enabled monitoring, the post-2030 agenda starts here. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/shap...

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Energy and climate justice take centre stage with SPRU colleagues at the 2026 International Conference on Technological Innovation, Policy Governance & Sustainable Development at Sichuan University Business School with @sovacool.bsky.social @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

Are fossil fuel reserves really assets? New research from @matthewagarwala.bsky.social and colleagues finds that when climate damages are included, many reserves may be worth more left underground than extracted. Better policy starts with honest accounting. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/when...

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A real pleasure to meet in person with our Advisory Board at @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social last week. Great conversations around our strategy, engagement & impact, alongside the opportunity to connect more informally during a walk & talk across campus on the edge of the beautiful South Downs.

Renewables can help shield Asia from oil and gas price shocks; Channel News Asia TV Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social unpacks how renewable energy and efficiency measures could reduce Asia's exposure to volatile fuel markets and strengthen long-term energy security. www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/renewa...

Renewables can help shield Asia from oil and gas price shocks: Analyst

Benjamin Sovacool, Professor of Earth and Environment at Boston University, unpacks how renewable energy and efficiency measures could reduce Asia's exposure to volatile fuel markets and strengthen lo...

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New research in @nature.com Communications with @efesce.bsky.social warns that without coordinated action, rapidly evolving open-source AI technology could reshape the future of sustainability in ways the world is not yet prepared for. www.nature.com/articles/s41... tinyurl.com/3cbphrfz

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Bennett Visiting Professor @patrycjaklusak.bsky.social writes in her latest Substack, calling on regulators, central banks, and credit rating agencies to incorporate nature related and climate related risks into mainstream financial risk assessments. tinyurl.com/5n8hzxjx

Environmental Change is Undermining Sovereign Credit

Finance Must Catch Up

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Ireland is debating lifting its nuclear ban, but renewables are already delivering: on time, cost‑effective, and reliable 24/7 power. Nuclear adds in a year what renewables add in 2 days. The direction is clear. 🎧 @drpauldorfman.bsky.social on The Irish Times podcast (06:13): tinyurl.com/2s4z7xcz

Sentencing of Sean McGovern; should Ireland consider nuclear energy?

Early Edition with Andrew McNair

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What does nature loss have to do with national debt? Today in @nature.com Ecology & Evolution, & featured in @bloomberg.com, research led by @matthewagarwala.bsky.social shows biodiversity loss isn’t just an environmental issue, it’s a growing financial risk. Read the story; tinyurl.com/mrxhu7ms

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New study shows cutting urban emissions is about proximity, not just density. Co-authored by @efesce.bsky.social, it uses mobility data + AI to show how city design shapes travel & CO₂, and where planning can have the biggest impact. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/smar...

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What kind of future is AI actually creating, and is it sustainable? New research co-authored by @efesce.bsky.social challenges the idea that AI’s benefits can simply outweigh its costs. Read more; tinyurl.com/3ttpsfdu

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🚨 Still stuck on “individual vs system change”? Time to move on. New research with @efesce.bsky.social introduces the “a-frame”: systems change through the roles people hold. tinyurl.com/4yr6m8ap

Leveraging agency for climate change mitigation - Nature Climate Change

Climate debates often frame individual behaviour and systems change as distinct pathways to action. We suggest that social change arises from individuals’ agency within their roles in societal systems, and that this agency should be actively leveraged to achieve meaningful climate change mitigation.

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NYT article spotlights the UN’s “Beyond GDP” report tinyurl.com/75yfbszr but 58 experts including @matthewagarwala.bsky.social warn in a Letter it falls short of redefining progress. Time for a deeper shift in how we measure human flourishing. lnkd.in/ecUXxGEg @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

Experts say better advice is needed to move beyond GDP | Robert Smith

The UN Secretary-General is not getting the advice he needs on the urgent issue of how to move beyond GDP. That's according to an international group of economists, statisticians and sustainability I ...

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Nuclear is already too late and too costly for the climate and energy crises. Every pound invested in nuclear is a pound not invested in renewables, energy efficiency, storage and grid resilience - investments that would provide a much bigger pay-off. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/nucl...

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☢️ The High Cost of Nuclear Power - why 'new nuclear' is a poor investment for the US ☢️ Join @sovacool.bsky.social at the virtual Symposium on 1st June (19:00 EDT) to hear how we can advocate for a better energy future - together. Register here for the Zoom link; lnkd.in/eXn4Mh_6

Bennett Scholar @drpauldorfman.bsky.social will join a special panel discussion 'Chernobyle: 40 years on' at The Cambridge Union on Tuesday 19th May from 17:00. Examining the long-term environmental & political consequences of the disaster, & how nuclear energy is experiencing a global resurgence.

Thieves are stealing Chile's solar panels & cashing in on the black market. Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social highlights that Chile’s rapid expansion of solar energy has exposed new risks, as growing value & demand for PVs make them increasingly attractive to criminal networks. tinyurl.com/33md55ya

Thieves Are Stealing Chile’s Solar Panels and Cashing In on the Black Market

A solar energy boom in this narrow stretch of the Andes is marred by a wave of sophisticated theft as panels and associated copper cables disappear into black

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In a new Nature article, Bennett Scholar Dr @pushpamkumar.bsky.social argues moving beyond GDP must include ecological economics, putting nature at the core of how we measure prosperity as without this, economic growth risks masking a dangerous decline in human wellbeing. tinyurl.com/3mxpxhr6

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Last week Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social joined 'Morning Wave in Busan', Korea's early morning news programme, in a special interview discussing the social and environmental impacts of data centre development and AI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZjW... @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

[4/29 WED] 출근길 영어뉴스 I Morning Wave in Busan

YouTube video by 부산영어방송 Busan English Broadcasting

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@sovacool.bsky.social, Bennett Director, will speak at the Climate Justice Working Group Launch Event on 6th May. His keynote explores energy justice, fair distribution, inclusive decision‑making, and new research frontiers shaping justice‑aware energy policy. RSVP & more info: tinyurl.com/2zw43yvm

Climate Justice Working Group Launch Event | OxCAN

Join us for a gathering of academics, activists, and practitioners to explore what climate justice means across different contexts.

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New research in Energy Research & Social Science features Bennett Institute Chair @efesce.bsky.social. The paper shows that organisational change, not just skills, is essential for on-the-ground installation firms to deliver low‑carbon transitions at scale. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Beyond the ‘skills gap’: German installation enterprises need organisational restructuring to implement low-carbon transitions

The skilled worker shortage in the installation trades constitutes a critical challenge to implementing low-carbon transitions globally, but the scien…

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What do students learn at the UK’s leading environmental economics conference? 🌱 @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social students reflect on attending #EnvEcon2026 exploring biodiversity valuation, policy impact & why environmental economics needs collaboration beyond economists. tinyurl.com/ycafnpra

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Our latest Newsletter was sent today, showcasing everything that’s been happening over the last few months. 📧 If you'd like the next issue to drop straight into your email, subscribe at the bottom of the page here; bennettinstitutesussex.org/contact/ 139850906.hs-sites-eu1.com/bennett-inst...

What have our PhD researchers been up to? From climate, health & finance to AI governance & decarbonising hard‑to‑abate sectors, our latest story highlights new research, publications, policy engagement & fieldwork. Read the full update here: tinyurl.com/wcxh9u5j @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

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Hydrogen is often seen as a clean energy solution but the full evidence tells a more complex story. @sovacool.bsky.social's new meta‑survey shows lifecycle emissions can be far higher than assumed, with storage, transport & methodology choices making a huge difference. tinyurl.com/2ku4wuea

A critical meta-survey of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of hydrogen energy systems

Hydrogen energy systems are central to decarbonization strategies, yet their full climatic footprint remains contested. Lifecycle assessments reveal s…

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