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Bendix explores solutions to the western wildfire crisis in The Hill
"Recognition of the multiple contributors to the wildfire crisis should enable us to move past the focus on simple solutions — one size does not fit all, and reducing fire impacts will require a mix of approaches that match the geographic and ecological complexity of fire regimes," writes Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment.
See related: Climate Change, Natural Disasters, United States, Wildfires
Sultana participates in international event on climate research
Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment, participated in "Intersectionality and Climate justice: Towards an Emancipatory Climate Research Agenda," an event organized by the Centre for Climate Justice at Glasgow Caledonian University. The international webinar brought together critical scholars interested in climate justice and intersectionality with the aim of exploring common threads between the two concepts.
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Sultana talks to The Sanctuary for Independent Media about divesting from fossil fuels
Farhana Sultana, associate professor of geography and the environment, says "a divestment from fossil fuels signals a commitment to ending climate breakdown, to have climate justice, and to think about equitable and just transitions toward regenerative economies and societies that move away from fossil fuels."
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Popp quoted in Bloomberg article on Biden's climate plan
Measures to fight climate change tend to destroy some jobs while creating others, says David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs.
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Bendix speaks to Associated Press, Bloomberg about the California wildfires
"Climate change makes everything worse," says Jacob Bendix, professor of geography and the environment. "Efforts to manage fire risks "will be of limited use as long as the climate is getting warmer and in many cases getting drier."
See related: Climate Change, Natural Disasters, State & Local, United States, Wildfires
Popp comments on green stimulus, economic crisis in MIT Technology Review
"What’s really important right now is getting money out quickly, and Congress can’t even do that," says David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs. "I worry about tacking on green stimulus, or anything else that slows down the process. We can worry about financing the green transition six months from now."
See related: Climate Change, Congress, Economic Policy, United States
Pralle discusses the climate crisis on WAER
"We need to stop burning fossil fuels and we know when we need to do it," says Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science.
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Popp discusses green investments, post-COVID recovery in SPI blog post
"Our research shows that green investments can help smooth the transition to a green economy, but must be used carefully," says David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs.
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Popp quoted in S&P Global article on electric vehicles, 2020 election
David Popp was interviewed for the S&P Global story, "Biden, Sanders eye broader EV adoption on road to 2020 election," stating that he is "highly skeptical" of reaching 100% EV sales by 2030.
See related: Environment, U.S. Elections, United States