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@NichInstitute
Nicholas Institute
2 years
🌎⚡️ Have you joined the Nicholas Institute’s email list yet? https://t.co/ifM4HZA5ZO
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@EnergyDialogue
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This @NichInstitute analysis uses a variety of integrated resource plans from utilities and other groups to estimate how overall electricity demand may change over the next decade. Read: https://t.co/IQuyiZGKW0
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@AuroraER_Oxford
Aurora Energy Research
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📣JUST RELEASED: The intricacies of interconnection processes within U.S. power markets featuring @tylerhnorris, James B. Duke Fellow at @DukeU's Nicholas School of the Environment joins our Managing Director for North America, Oliver Kerr. 🎧 https://t.co/0fUeGna5dV
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Nicholas Institute
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Despite growing interest and investment in nature-based solutions, barriers remain to implementing them in the U.S. A new @NichInstitute working paper examines how three states are surmounting permitting hurdles to expand the use of living shorelines. 🔗 Read key takeaways. ⬇️
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@DukeEnvironment
Duke Environment
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Designating coastal ocean areas for small-scale fishers could provide nutrition, economic and employment benefits to millions of people living in coastal areas, according to research led by Xavier Basurto and John Virdin with @NichInstitute and @FAO
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npj Ocean Sustainability - A global assessment of preferential access areas for small-scale fisheries
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@DukeGHI
Duke Global Health
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Tomorrow, join the conversation on building a climate-friendly future! @DukeUClimate will host Alison Taylor, the Climate Leader in Residence, for an engaging talk with Brian Murray, Director of @NichInstitute. Details ⤵️ https://t.co/cdXJM9kMX2
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Nicholas Institute
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⚡️As electricity demand surges in the U.S., a @NichInstitute analysis finds a potential reversal of an @EPA rule for power plants and delays in connecting renewables to the grid may push #GHGEmissions higher than previously forecast. Read key takeaways:
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A new analysis by Energy Pathways USA estimates how electricity demand may change in the next decade and the potential impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Modeled scenarios focused on the potential...
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Nicholas Institute
1 year
We spy @AshleyWardNC, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at @DukeU!
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Liz McLaughlin
1 year
🧵Today at #ScienceWriters2024: A powerful session on worker protections in extreme heat. Two NC workers died this year—farmworker Juan José Ceballos & USPS driver Wendy Johnson. Yet, North Carolina still has no heat protection laws, & it’s unlikely that’ll change anytime soon…
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@NichInstitute
Nicholas Institute
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Join us on campus on November 21 (5:45-7 p.m.) to meet Alison Taylor, @DukeU’s newest Climate Leader in Residence and chief sustainability officer for @ADMupdates. Register now for the fireside chat, audience Q&A, and reception: https://t.co/A3y8uXNzAb
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Nicholas Institute
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Students in @DukeU's Design Climate incubator are teaming up with industry experts and faculty to develop innovative climate businesses. Five of the teams discussed their work at the Energy Week Innovation Showcase, writes @thatreporter of @WRAL. https://t.co/6EKPhhLY1i
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Duke University's Energy Week innovation showcase brought together students, faculty, and industry leaders to explore climate tech solutions.
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Climate TRACE has released its latest emissions data, expanding on the comprehensive emissions inventory with nearly twice the number of assets, and new levels of data granularity. As members of the global coalition, we are excited to share this free and open resource with you!
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Climate TRACE
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The latest Climate TRACE emissions inventory is now live on https://t.co/s3SKoKEOJi!
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Nicholas Institute
1 year
Wednesday at #COP29, @UN Secretary General @antonioguterres discussed the urgency of preparing for extreme heat and mentioned a forthcoming solutions package: https://t.co/UZ56TFTYpl Learn more about the solutions and how @DukeU experts are involved:
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In support of a U.N. call to action on extreme heat, the Duke Heat Policy Innovation Hub is partnering with two international organizations on a package of policy solutions designed to improve...
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Nicholas Institute
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🎉 Congratulations to teams from @SyracuseU (1st), @DukeU (2nd), and @mcgillu (3rd) for taking the top prizes in the 2024 Energy in Emerging Markets Case Competition as part of @EnergyWeek_Duke! https://t.co/sMepXWOAbc
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Nicholas Institute
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As part of the @ClimateTRACE coalition, we're excited about this #COP29 event!
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Climate TRACE
1 year
Join Climate TRACE co-founders Gavin McCormick and @AlGore at #COP29 where they will reveal the latest Climate TRACE data. The newest release, coming later this week, has several exciting new additions we look forward to sharing with you. https://t.co/eL2RtJqvy8
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Nicholas Institute
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What could Donald Trump's election mean for U.S. energy policy and climate goals? @NichInstitute Director @murraybrianc spoke with NPR about the potential implications for the Inflation Reduction Act, offshore wind, electric vehicles, and more.
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President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act. We asked energy and climate policy expert Brian Murray what that would mean.
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Nicholas Institute
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đź’» How can debt-for-nature swaps meaningfully address the triple crises of debt, climate, and biodiversity? Five experts discussed the potential of these swaps during a #ClimateWeekNYC panel, sponsored by @DukeU & hosted by @Bloomberg. WATCH:
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Nicholas Institute
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As world leaders gather in Azerbaijan to advance climate action at #COP29, @DukeU experts are sharing their insights and advancing collaborative initiatives. They are joined by 17 students who are getting an up-close view of climate diplomacy.
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Several Duke experts are attending COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, to share insights, advance collaborative initiatives and network. They are accompanied by 17 students who are getting an up-close view of...
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Nicholas Institute
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Thanks to DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk for stopping by @DukeU's "Climate Change for Future Leaders" course, taught by Alex Glass at @DukeEnvironment. Duke undergrads appreciated Turk's insights on decarbonization, clean energy tech, & climate careers!
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Nicholas Institute
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The @ClimateTRACE coalition is building a timely, open, and accessible inventory of exactly where greenhouse gas emissions are coming from. Kyle Bradbury, director of @DukeU's Energy Data Analytics Lab and a @DukeEngineering professor, leads efforts to track building emissions.
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Climate TRACE
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“Buildings contribute anywhere from 6% to 9% of global emissions when looking at direct emissions, and far more indirectly when you factor in electricity and biomass…” but tracking those emissions is a challenging task. https://t.co/KN1Zj6Vj0E @NichInstitute @DukeU
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Nicholas Institute
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Alison Taylor, chief sustainability officer at ADM, is @DukeU's newest climate leader in residence. Duke students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to connect with Taylor at an event on Thursday, November 21. https://t.co/gYyNVix3hO
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Alumna Alison Taylor, chief sustainability officer for the global nutrition company ADM, has embarked on an 18-month stint as Duke University’s second Climate Leader in Residence (CLIR).
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