Gerardo A. Torres Contreras
@Gerardo_atc
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Publication alert! Hot-off the press in @Pol_Geog_Jl 🚨 This paper asks how social property and wind energy trajectories have remade each other in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico, since 1994. https://t.co/BZP5TUTcjv (1/5)
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Online first: “If we rebuild the kitchen, we rebuild the heart”: Post-relief transformational politics in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mexico - Gerardo A Torres Contreras, Rosa Marina Flores Cruz, 2025 https://t.co/91gqAUTDZK
#disaster_capitalism #energy_transition #wind_power
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🤔How do UK citizens value reducing energy demand for their well-being? @tjfoxon1, @BrownSdc, @mcbrisb & @Gerardo_atc show people value energy-saving co-benefits, suggesting that policy should consider a shift to a 'wellbeing economy'🌍💡 Read here: https://t.co/XfTFIUnMv3
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📢NEW BOOK REVIEW! @antipodeonline Check out this new book review of Society Despite the State by @ant_x_ince @ G. Barrera @PlutoPress Summary, discussion & overall recommendation ➡️ https://t.co/g3ffDcvGHK
#geography #decoloniality
@JennyPickerill @Gerardo_atc @R_Degrowth
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Wind power expansion also collides with the resurgence of collective land authorities, notably in the town of Unión Hidalgo. In this case, land authorities achieved legal recognition of collective land and showcased resistance to land privatisation. (5/5)
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In the ejido, land is treated as private property due to the 1992 agrarian reforms. In the agrarian community, a unique figure (possession of land of communal origin) facilitates a slow transition into private property. (4/5)
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Wind energy expansion facilitates land privatisation in social property through legal reforms and third actors (public notaries, lawyers, etc.), undermining collective property regimes. (3/5)
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It shows that land conflicts arise from wind energy projects. In the ejido, disputes around wind expansion tend to centre on contractual terms. In the agrarian community, on the other hand, they tend to revolve around the defence of collective land. (2/5)
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New publication! 🙌 'Localising renewables: Energy decentralisation and the critical role of intermediaries in realising socially just transitions' Chapter in new book ‘The Future of Just Transitions’ by leading #justtransition scholars @ElgarPublishing
https://t.co/bljI4jmFN7
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France’s extraordinary election results provide an urgent, valuable lesson. Don’t concede ground to those who sow division and fear. Build a bold Left movement that offers an alternative of inclusion and hope. That is how you defeat the far right.
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Este cómic desarrollado con colegas increíbles del @SussexNRGGroup busca dar información de cómo hacer los #sistemasenergeticos más inclusivos.
Durante los últimos años, el proyecto ROLES ha estudiado cómo hacer más inclusivos los nuevos #sistemas energéticos – un paso clave para el logro de #neutralidad #climática. Han creado un cómic con las principales recomendaciones. Encuéntralo aqui: https://t.co/UoT8z2D4IR
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Estudiantes de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), realizan un plantón frente a la torre de rectoría en Ciudad Universitaria, con la finalidad de pedir un alto a la guerra en Gaza. 📸 FOTOS: Gabriel Pano | EL UNIVERSAL
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A worrying update from the International Conference on Global Land Grabbing in Colombia #LandGrabbing2024 "The Land Deal Politics Initiative is outraged to learn that four of our LDPI Grantees - Gertrude Dzifa Torvikey, Yaya Maiga, Frew Yirgalem Mane & Sohbe Djidim Nestor ...
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I've been in the UK for 7 years, and I agree.
🇬🇧 British people are now the 2nd most miserable people in the world Previous happiness studies are based on income, wealth and healthcare quality, simply putting Western countries on top always, very very biased The new Mental State of the World report is the first happiness
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📢 Next week find out what #environmental #SocialScience is and how it's going to help solve today's #climate and #environmental challenges. Register here for the online webinar https://t.co/0WBTUgUZFO
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ROLES' new policy toolkit is out, just in time for Urbanization and Built Environment/Transport Day at #COP28! If you're interested in how you can help spark an #inclusive digital #EnergyTransition to ease the path to #NetZero, read our new toolkit here: https://t.co/xXTiZ9iDzu
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Imperial delusions in little Britain. I can think of very few postdocs (including myself) who would have been able to meet the threshold when they started their contracts.
Salary threshold for skilled worker visas to rise to £38,700 under government plans to cut legal migration levels Follow live
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Our new website for the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC) is now out 🌐 https://t.co/1RqAWdqLx1 Follow us @EDRC_UK
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Addressing the unique opportunity to realise benefits from energy demand reductions in industry, businesses, transport and homes
Have a browse of our brand-new website for the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC). https://t.co/lBT3hxcSj3 Find out about our team, themes, projects & upcoming launch event. Launch registration here: https://t.co/h4njVCqThT. Follow our social media for more upcoming posts!
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Over 8000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's brutal bombardment of the Gaza Strip. Nowhere in Gaza is safe. Urge your MP to demand a ceasefire NOW and the lifting of the total siege on Gaza so humanitarian supplies can reach the population.
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