Benjamin Preston
@bl_preston
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Senior Policy Researcher @RANDCorp. Climate change, disasters, energy transitions, environmental justice. All tweets are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined January 2016
Looking for an accessible primer on the status of seabed mining? Check out this video ( https://t.co/tRydZt3teS) from @RANDCorporation that summarizes the findings from our recent examination of the future of seabed mining for #criticalminerals supply chains.
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The increased demand for batteries requires critical minerals. Seabed mining could be an opportunity to introduce new sources not controlled by China. But we need to consider the potential effects...
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Nearly eight years ago, a group of @RANDCorporation researchers wrote a short piece about the implications of President Trump's withdrawal from the #ParisAgreement. And just like that, it's relevant again.
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America's formal withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement could have far-reaching consequences for U.S. global leadership on many issues, not just on efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Today @RANDCorporation's Center for Climate and Energy Futures released "Learning from Crises to Build Urban Water Security." The study focuses on climate change and urban water management challenges, drawing on five international case studies.
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Many of the world’s largest cities experience water stress and have faced water supply crises. Case studies of these crises across the globe demonstrate how cities can enhance urban water security...
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Applications are now open for our 2025 Graduate Student Summer Associate Program, a paid internship that pairs students with RAND mentors to collaborate on research projects. 🗓️ Apply by December 2.
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Graduate students can apply to work with RAND experts on developing solutions to today's public policy challenges. Summer associates gain practical research experience in areas such as security,...
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Looking for your next #career opportunity? After 8 years as a program director, I’m moving on to other roles at @RANDCorporation. So we’re recruiting the next generation of leadership for the Community Health and Environmental Policy program. Come join us!
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"Poor and marginalized communities often bear a disproportionate burden of environmental threats, including climate-related risks." RAND's @bl_preston discusses:
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To better understand the current state of U.S. climate policy and what to look for in the months and years ahead, we spoke to one of RAND's foremost climate policy experts.
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Check out my Q&A at the RAND Blog on the current state of U.S. climate policy.
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To better understand the current state of U.S. climate policy and what to look for in the months and years ahead, we spoke to one of RAND's foremost climate policy experts.
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UCLA Geography is hiring! Assistant Professor in the general area of "Environmental Challenges". If you're a physical scientist wanting to research and teach on policy-relevant environmental issues please apply:
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Fantastic piece by @bl_preston on the need for the @IPCC_CH to confront global catastrophic risk. Tipping points, crossing planetary boundaries and tail risk receive inadequate attention, even when highly dangerous scenarios are becoming more likely. https://t.co/yWYUv6hFKi
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In January, the IPCC the world’s most authoritative body for the assessment of climate science, met to plan the seventh iteration of its reports to international policymakers.
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As @IPCC_CH moves forward with the #AR7 addressing the complexities and uncertainties of catastrophic #climatechange risk should be at the top of its agenda https://t.co/Q8YdFUhfos via @MDiplomacyWORLD
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In January, the IPCC the world’s most authoritative body for the assessment of climate science, met to plan the seventh iteration of its reports to international policymakers.
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It was a pleasure, an honor, and a privilege to put a hood on this guy, @Jalal_Awan, during the @PardeeRAND commencement ceremony. Congratulations, Jalal!
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Check out our ongoing work in the @RANDCorporation Center for #Climate and #Energy Futures (CCEF) -- topics include both #adaptation (#resilience to #extremeheat) and #mitigation (seabed mining for #criticalminerals) research https://t.co/bZktHykjP5
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The RAND Center for Climate and Energy Futures (CCEF) studies emerging risks associated with the changing climate, society’s responses to those risks, and the processes and conditions needed for...
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What better way to start the day @RANDCorporation than to walk into my office to find a board game on immigration policy waiting for me. . .
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Our recent article in @AGU_Eos argues that improving the capacity of #globalchange research to address human and #nationalsecurity can generate dividends for human and ecological well-being. With @Irongentoo, @janelubchenco46, @htallis, and @RodSchoonover
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Orienting global change science so that it informs national security issues will help us develop interventions that promote social stability and ecological well-being.
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Orienting global change science so it informs national security issues will help develop interventions that promote social stability and ecological well-being.
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Orienting global change science so that it informs national security issues will help us develop interventions that promote social stability and ecological well-being.
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Don't miss our latest paper on "Job creation and decarbonization synergies in Latin America: a simulation-based exploratory modeling analysis", available at: 👇 https://t.co/VtyrcnVlF2
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As regions like #Pittsburgh experience more frequent and intense storms, wet basements shouldn't be dismissed as just a nuisance. Check out this new piece from colleagues @linneakwmay et al #climateequity #healthequity #climateadaptation
https://t.co/1EvcPnTtvN
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Last month’s record-breaking rainfall in Pittsburgh flooded roads, caused barges to float unguided under our bridges, and saw first responders rescuing...
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Big News: You can now apply to become one of the first members of the American Climate Corps. We’re recruiting for thousands of positions across 37 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. To learn more, head to https://t.co/bNNpnQ0Wed.
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🚨Job Alert!🚨 Come work with me as part of the Joint Global Change Research Institute leadership team! https://t.co/Ia12w241KV
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In the next installment of the @RANDCorporation #Policy Lab webinar series on April 24, I'll give an overview of emerging low-carbon #technologies for #climatechange mitigation. You can register at: https://t.co/Ug9U4q3w7Q
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In this Policy Lab, RAND's Aimee Curtright breaks down the pros and cons of a wide range of emerging decarbonization options, including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and solar. [Virtual]
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