August 2026 was the warmest August on record in the the Copernicus/ECMWF ERA5 dataset, at 1.65C above preindustrial levels. This beat the prior record set in August 2024 by a fairly wide margin (~0.14C).

Bordeaux, France, has now recorded more days above 40°C in 2026 alone than during the entire 105-year period from 1920 (when observations began) to 2025. This is deeply shocking.

#ICYMI - One of WIREs Climate Change's 10 most cited articles in 2025: "Politicians and Climate Change” A systematic review of 141 articles on politicians + climate change published bt. 1985-2021, led by Lucas Geese, @johnkenny.bsky.social + @brendanmoore.bsky.social ➡️ doi.org/10.1002/wcc....

A reminder that applications for this 3-year fully funded PhD position close at the end of next week (May 17). This is a great opportunity to work on climate politics comparative politics in a vibrant environment, with loads of freedom to develop your own project. www.sciencespo.fr/centre-etude...

Call for applications for a 3 years doctoral contract

For the ERC GREENLOSS Project - Application deadline: May 17, 2026

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🚨Less than one in 12 African cities is covered by more than one piece of climate change research, and many are completely absent from the evidence base altogether, with major implications for climate assessments. A hugely significant study from @efesce.bsky.social and colleagues, in Nature Cities.

Systematic global stocktake of over 50,000 urban climate change studies - Nature Cities

This study provides an evidence database on climate change in cities, highlighting that small and fast-growing cities, especially in Asia and Africa, are underresearched, which has contributed to bias...

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Informative & timely report on working conditions in Belgium's 'platform economy' (ride hailing, food delivery, etc.) By @valepuligna.bsky.social, @claudiamarat.bsky.social and others. It makes the decision on food delivery easier, at least! Full report: fair.work/en/fw/public...

👋Hi! We're #Fairwork, an action research project known for developing groundbreaking insights about the plight of digital workers in 39 countries across four continents. Through rigorous research, we show that better and fairer jobs are possible. Want to learn more? Read below & visit www.fair.work

Global temperature rise could spike to near 2C for first time in the next five years, WMO says www.ft.com/content/1bf9...

Global temperature rise could spike to near 2C for first time in the next five years, WMO says

Warming of more than 1.5C from pre-industrial levels is expected to become more ‘commonplace’

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2⃣0⃣2⃣4⃣ temperature anomalies in Europe: 🔥 Record-breaking temperatures 📈 45% of days experienced "strong" or higher heat stress levels 🌍 Southeastern Europe endured its longest heatwave ever recorded Read the full @copernicuseu.bsky.social report: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2024/t...

Join us for Elie Perot's PhD defence, where he will discuss the timely topic "Europe in the Shadow of War: the Euro-Atlantic Security Architecture and the Return of Collective Defence." 🗓️ 2/6 at 15:00 (CET) 📍VUB Campus, Promotiezaal D.2.01, or online 👉 Register: ow.ly/uA7450VYH8f #BSoG #VUB #PhD

The EU’s 2030 climate and energy goals are within reach, but stronger national plans are needed. ECNO’s updated briefing on 22 final updated NECPs highlights key opportunities for a climate neutral economy. See how the EU can turn ambition into action: climateobservatory.eu/delivering-2...

🔍 Explore 7 #ResearchHighlights crucial for EU climate policy. It offers vital insights for policymakers on including vulnerable groups, ensuring farsighted climate policies, protecting biodiversity & fostering a circular economy. 👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res... Key takeaways 5-7 ⬇️

🔍 Explore 7 #ResearchHighlights crucial for EU climate policy. It offers vital insights for policymakers on ways to decarbonise the EU and stakeholders’ varied demands for revising the Governance Regulation. Extended version👉 www.greendealnet.eu/Biannual-Res... Key takeaways 1-4 ⬇️

Here's a list of the political scientists working on climate I could find on here. Let me know if I missed you! go.bsky.app/C9L9xV

When, how, and why do politicians engage with climate change? New @cast-centre.bsky.social briefing now published based on our systematic review of the academic literature on politicians and climate change Briefing available here: cast.ac.uk/resources/br...

Public attitudes and emotions toward novel carbon removal methods in alternative sociotechnical scenarios iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... New paper with Emily Cox, me and Laurie Waller in Environmental Research Letters

Our article "Three decades of EU climate policy: racing toward climate neutrality?" was published in the Jan/Feb 2024 issue of WIREs Climate Change. Access here: wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @greendealnet.eu @oberthuerseb.bsky.social @elinlb.bsky.social @paulakivimaa.bsky.social

Brendan Moore@brendanmoore.bsky.social · 3y ago

Our new #OpenAccess review on EU climate policy is out in WIREs Climate Change, led by Prof. Claire Dupont at Ghent University: "Three decades of EU climate policy: Racing toward climate neutrality?" wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

🧑‍🏫 Teaching EU climate policy? Integrate one of our 8 free #MOOC modules on the #EuropeanGreenDeal into your curriculum! The MOOC offers engaging content from history to innovations & a certification option for students. Check out the course now 👇https://greendealnet.eu/MOOC

Hello friends. Lovely to find you here. A mainstay (some might say expert) on the UNFCCC and UN chemicals and wastes discussions. I research to inform policy, I speak to help foster evidence based discussions. Let's chat.

So great to see more and more climate experts (like Jen) joining us! Definitely give her a follow!

Jen Iris Allan@jenirisallan.bsky.social · 3y ago

Hello friends. Lovely to find you here. A mainstay (some might say expert) on the UNFCCC and UN chemicals and wastes discussions. I research to inform policy, I speak to help foster evidence based discussions. Let's chat.

And a bit closer to work from DALL-E 3 AI image generation: "A blueprint on a drafting table with one large square and four smaller orangish/blueish squares within, all outlined with no fill. The title of the blueprint is "European Climate Law/Governance Regulation".

Honestly DALL-E 3 is 🤯 E.g., "A tree made out of crystals on the moon Europa with Jupiter and Io in the background"

📣 Call for Papers for the workshop on the European Green Deal's legal intricacies from a Rule of Law perspective. Dissect EU legal strategies, examine power dynamics, opportunities & limits. ⏰ Abstract Deadline: Dec 15, 2023 🗓️ Hybrid July 1-2, 2024 💡 Details👇 www.greendealnet.eu/cfp-European...

MEGA FACTCHECK EVs are “likely crucial” for tackling transport CO2, says the IPCC – and sales are rocketing But EVs are facing relentless hostile media coverage So, after months of work, here's a massive chart-filled debunk of 21 misleading myths about EVs: www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-21...

Our new #OpenAccess review on EU climate policy is out in WIREs Climate Change, led by Prof. Claire Dupont at Ghent University: "Three decades of EU climate policy: Racing toward climate neutrality?" wires.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

To limit global warming to '1.5°C with no or limited overshoot', the decline in global CO2 emissions relative to 2019 are: * 48% by 2030 * 80% by 2040 * 99% by 2050 It is 2023 & global CO2 emissions are still rising! ipcc.ch/report/sixth...