Wie gut ist die EU in der Klima- und Energiepolitik unterwegs? Diese Frage beantworten die weltweit renommierten Wissenschaftler:innen @dianaurge.bsky.social von der @weareceu.bsky.social und Keywan Riahi vom @iiasa.ac.at. Dazu: 4 Grafiken zum Staunen. www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

Nüchtern betrachtet: Wie gut ist die EU in der Klima- und Energiepolitik unterwegs?

Die Pro-Kopf-Emissionen sind nach wie vor zu hoch, allerdings sinkt der Treibhausgasausstoß seit Jahren. Damit die EU ihr Klimaziel erreichen kann, braucht es mehr Tempo

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📢 Registrations open! Join us on 7 July 2026 in Luxembourg for a full‑day symposium on Climate Change & Health — bringing together science, policy and practice.

We can halt warming — but only if we stop reinforcing the problem. In Europe, every energy crisis still leads to short‑term fixes that deepen fossil fuel dependence instead of reducing it.

Not quite the title I would have given to this @euronews interview - but still glad that it seems to attract a lot of attention! What strategies could make Europe less vulnerable to repeated energy market shocks? See article/12minute news for details www.euronews.com/2026/05/26/w...

Ending Europe's fossil fuel habit requires 'bravery', says IPCC expert

'Budapest will also hit 50°C, the only question is when', predicts Hungarian climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz, a professor at CEU.

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Sir David Attenborough turns 100 today — and his message is more relevant than ever.

🐾 Pets play a growing role in our lives as societies become more lonely. Science shows they also have an environmental “pawprint” that is not negligible—mainly through food production.

Back home from ChangeNOW 2026. Thank you to everyone who made it such a meaningful experience. 🌍💚

Glad to be speaking at ChangeNOW 2026. My message: cities reliant on fossil fuels stay exposed — but cities that reduce energy use, electrify, and shift to clean local energy become secure and resilient. www.changenow.world

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ChangeNOW's mission is to accelerate change by connecting innovators, investors, companies, media, and cities all around the globe so they can join forces in finding solutions to the greatest challeng...

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A Green Policy Center Klímabajnokok podcastjában beszélek arról, hogy hogyan alakult ki a klímatudatosságom, miért kulcsfontosságú a tudományos kommunikáció, és miért a rendszerszintű döntések hozzák a valódi klímaeredményeket. open.spotify.com/episode/2fhx...

Klímabajnokok | Beszélgetés dr. Ürge-Vorsatz Diána klímakutatóval

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Can people help on guidance whether #claude is a good alternative to #chatGPT, if I am used to the latter but want to switch?

Stunning how little (or no) connection is drawn from the present war-induced energy and economic shock to the urgency of the clean #energyTransition. Rebewables+storage avoid such vulnerabilities "Could the war in Iran trigger a global economic crisis?" www.economist.com/insider/the-...

Could the war in Iran trigger a global economic crisis? | The Economist Insider

When will the Iran war end? Donald Trump has offered contradictory answers: he says America’s mission in Iran is “very complete”, may “go further” and also “depends”. Yet if America’s president declar...

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Are carbon markets a climate fix or a financial fantasy?🌍💸 Join CEU’s hybrid debate on March 9, 2026: Carbon Markets & Climate — Silver Bullet or Financial Swindle? 🔗 Zoom link available on the event page: events.ceu.edu/2026-03-09/c...

Carbon markets: a climate silver bullet or financial swindle? Topical Debate of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy - Winter 3

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Thrilled to join today’s “Bridging Climate Science and Public Policy” event at ETH Zürich—bringing IPCC experts, policymakers & researchers together to strengthen the science‑policy interface. einstein-school.ethz.ch/en/news/even...

Bridging Climate Science and Public Policy: Perspectives from the IPCC

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🌍 Conflicts, Wars, Militarization vs. the Planet Join us on Feb 23, 2026 (15:40–17:20) for CEU’s next Topical Debate on climate security during the Russo‑Ukrainian war, Ukraine’s wartime green agenda, and the environmental impacts of European rearmament. 🔗 events.ceu.edu/2026-02-23/c...

Conflicts, Wars, Militarization vs. the Planet - Topical Debate of the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy - Winter 2

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New paper in Energy Policy: Long-term evaluation of energy consumption in 100 energy-efficient buildings (Austria).

New paper out in Nature Clean Technology: renewables are growing fast, but rising energy demand—especially from data centers & cooling—risks slowing fossil fuel phase-out. AI can help climate solutions, but only with strong demand-side policies. 🌍⚡️

"China is making more money from exporting green technology than America does from exporting fossil fuels." @economist.com Sounds like an attractive blueprint for a 21st century #EU economy: green tech and innovation in the driving seat rather than heavy industry www.economist.com/the-world-in...

The world in brief | The Economist

Catch up quickly on the global stories that matter

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"our study warns against different forms of #sciencewashing of #greenFinance (GF) Evidence suggests a gap btwn the suggested possibilities and the actual outcomes of GF. Many products serve financial markets&wealthiest investors more than nature or communities." theconversation.com/why-green-fi...

Why ‘green’ finance isn’t always as sustainable as it seems

At its most basic level, sciencewashing entails using the vocabulary of science, and borrowing its authority, to claim sustainability outcomes.

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Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport www.economist.com/internationa... "In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by two to one and in Paris, they outnumber motorists across the whole city. In Copenhagen bikes account for almost half of commuter journeys to work and school."

Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport

Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war

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Dreamt about engaging with the @IPCC 's Special Report on Climate Change and Cities #SRCities? The expert review is ongoing, closing on December 12th: www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p... It is the thousands of review comments that make the IPCC's reports so widely "owned", thus so impactful!

The planet is heating up from increasing energy use. #datacenters are among the largest power demand growth drivers. In this crisis, can humanity afford a #slop flood to drive energy related emissions even higher? "Sloponomics: the AI-content flood" www.economist.com/business/202... @theEconomist

Sloponomics: who wins and loses in the AI-content flood?

Against all odds, the deluge might be good for creators

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"Climatework’s flagship Mammoth #DACCS plant in Iceland, which has a nameplate capacity of 36k t of CO2/yr, captured 750 t in its first 10 months since opening, w net removals after accounting for emissions in the supply chain coming to just 105 tons." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Swiss firm that captures carbon from air to cut workforce by more than 10%

Downsizing at Climeworks comes amid economic uncertainty and ‘reduced momentum’ for climate tech

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📣 Last days to apply as a Chapter Scientist to support author teams for IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report. The deadline for applications is 18 October 2025. More details: lnkd.in/dGvmmWeC

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📣 Attention: Early-career researchers from developing countries & countries in transition! Are you interested in becoming a Chapter Scientist and supporting author teams for #IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report? Apply by 18 Oct 2025 🔗 www.ipcc.ch/2025/10/07/c...

Capitalism: Can We Fix Its Growth Dependencies? Join our first Topical Debate of the year on Sept 15. (Room D-002 & Zoom). With Diana Ürge-Vorsatz @dianaurge.bsky.social & Marc Kaufmann kicking things off, we’ll dive into capitalism, growth, and the environment. 🔗 events.ceu.edu/2025-09-15/c...

NEW STUDY: How much CO2 can we safely store in geological formations? In a new @nature.com study, we cross-check established academic and industry estimates with various risk factors. We find a prudent geological CO2 storage limit that is about 10x smaller. /1

"Australian researchers found the 2024-25 season was the "most severe coral bleaching on record" for W.Australia's coral reefs across both the northwestern and central reefs. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Worst coral bleaching on record for Western Australian reefs

Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.

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We are approaching new (planetary) boundaries in more&more locations: the planet's and civilisation's beauties are overused by the richest. #tourism We need to reevaluate: there is no way 8 (9?) bln ppl can see all (or even many) key world sights. www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

Europe Sounding The Alarm As Unstoppable Tourism Surge Pushes Beloved Cities To The Edge Of Collapse - Travel And Tour World

Europe’s top destinations like Venice, Barcelona, Paris, and Mykonos brace for a record tourism surge, sparking urgent action to protect cities and residents.

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Clean energy is growing fast—but demand is growing faster. Until we tackle energy demand, we’re not truly transitioning. Shared this new figure at my keynote in Nara, Japan. #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #DemandSide

Droughts keep appearing in the news—but they’re more than a lack of rain. IPCC AR6 shows rising crop loss, water stress & wildfires, especially in low-income regions. We must track all types: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological. #climaterisk #drought

Spoke at @esa.int 's Living Planet Symposium today. 🌍 The @ipcc.bsky.social helps turn petabytes of Earth observation data into actionable knowledge for decision-makers—especially through our co-produced reports like the upcoming Special Report on Cities.