Michael Jakob
@ct-economics.bsky.social
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Independent researcher and consultant - climate economics
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Michael Jakob
Leonie Wenz
2 days ago
Heute Abend diskutieren wir im
#Futurium
Berlin ĂĽber die Zukunft der Wissenschafskommunikation - mit Utopiemobil!
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Tim Lenton has published a new book on positive tipping points, which includes a lot of food for thought. I reviewed it for Nature.
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Don’t despair, collective action can address climate change
Even small acts can make a big difference in driving positive environmental impacts.
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03634-z
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 8 Rich nations’ historical responsibility for climate damages as well as their responsibility to support mitigation and adaptation in other countries is increasingly recognized. This can incentivize governments to cooperate on climate issues.
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Michael Jakob
Jan Christoph Steckel
10 days ago
We're looking for 1-2 new research assistants in my group
@pik-potsdam.bsky.social
. Mostly interesting for Berlin-based students. Pls apply before November 23rd.
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 7 Climate-conscious investors are divesting from fossil fuels, and major institutional investors are changing their strategies to avoid stranded assets.
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 6 Ctizens and civil society increasingly use litigation to hold governments and companies accountable, forcing decision makers to raise their climate-policy ambition.
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Thanks a lot
@chrisnelder.bsky.social
for hosting me on the Energy Transition Show
@transitionshow.bsky.social
and giving me the opportunity to present my book on climate optimism.
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[Episode #261] – The Case Against Climate Doom | The Energy Transition Show
We review some examples of social, political, and technological approaches to climate change mitigation that should give us reason to be optimistic.
https://xenetwork.org/ets/episodes/episode-261-the-case-against-climate-doom/
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 5 Individual action to bring forward climate policy, such as participation in civil society organizations and climate protests, propels social change.
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Michael Jakob
Luis Fernández Intriago
about 1 month ago
Excited to take this conversation further. On Oct. 30 at 11 AM ET, alongside
@alanfinkshap.bsky.social
,
@danielraimi.bsky.social
, &
@ct-economics.bsky.social
, we will be presenting this work at the
@envdefensefund.bsky.social
Economics Seminar.
edf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#JustLaborTransition
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On Monday we had an insightful discussion on the proposed reform of the EU Energy Tax Directive, hosted by Bloom association:
www.bloomassociation.org/en/eu-financ...
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Bloom Association » EU finance ministers on the verge of locking in a decade of fossil fuel subsidies
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https://www.bloomassociation.org/en/eu-finance-ministers-on-the-verge-of-locking-in-a-decade-of-fossil-fuel-subsidies/
about 1 month ago
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Some reflections on climate optimism in Envoy magazine. Check them out here:
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Climate Doomsday? Why There’s Still Room for Climate Optimism - envoy
We are definitely not on track to reach the climate targets of the Paris Agreement. In about two years, humanity will have used up the remaining carbon budget – that is, the emissions that can still b...
https://envoymag.com/opinion/climate-doomsday-why-theres-still-room-for-climate-optimism/
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 4 More people are gradually adopting more sustainable lifestyles, including changes to active travel and vegetarian or vegan diets, which are helping to reduce emissions.
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New piece on growth dependence out in Futures. To account for the possibility that environmental sustainability can only be achieved with lower economic output, this study carries out a thought experiment in which ambitious environmental policies result in economic contraction.
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Michael Jakob
Wolfgang Obergassel
about 1 month ago
The weekly fix of
#goodnews
is in.
#Renewables
on a roll globally, even in „Trump digs
#coal
“ country new mines are fetching almost nothing at auction, perceptions of personal safety at an all-time high globally, and more
fixthenews.com/p/314-a-stak...
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314: A Stake Through The Cold, Dark Heart of King Coal 🪦♥︎. Plus, global safety, the Pacific eliminates rubella, and robotic ballet.
Hidden stories of progress from around the world.
https://fixthenews.com/p/314-a-stake-through-the-cold-dark
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 3 Cimate change has become a major issue in culture and the arts, which constitute important drivers of social change.
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In case you are interested in some background to my book on climate optimism: I have written a short blog post for the Springer-Nature research community.
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Behind the Book: The Case Against Climate Doom. An Economist’s Guide to Climate Optimism.
By highlighting the social, political and technological progress already made, this open access book presents an optimistic outlook for a transition to a climate-neutral world and successful adaptatio...
https://communities.springernature.com/posts/behind-the-book-the-case-against-climate-doom-an-economist-s-guide-to-climate-optimism
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 2 There is more and better information on climate issues that allows them to make well-informed decisions.
about 2 months ago
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Michael Jakob
Centre for Sustainability - Hertie School
about 2 months ago
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#BookPresentation
Join us for an engaging evening as we explore “The Case Against Climate Doom”, an inspiring book by climate economist Michael Jakob. Join the discussion! 📅 Wed, 8 October 🕔 5pm 📍 Hertie School Maker Space ✍ Register here:
www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
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The case against climate doom: An economist's guide to climate optimism
A presentation by climate economist Michael Jakob of his optimistic outlook for a transition to a climate-neutral world.
https://www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainability/about/our-events/event-detail/event/the-case-against-climate-doom-an-economists-guide-to-climate-optimism
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Reasons for climate optimism – part 1 Around the world, people are increasingly grasping the importance of climate change and the necessity to address it.
about 2 months ago
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Yesterday there have been protests for accelerated climate policies around the world. Starting tomorrow, I will post one reason for climate optimism every week to encourage people to keep up the momentum.
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Marchers gather in worldwide protest of financial institutions 'profiting off the climate crisis'
On the eve of New York Climate Week, activists and members of the public have gathered to protest the financial institutions that are “making our lives more expensive while profiting off the climate c...
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-climate-week-protests-activists-3a66ffffcd47c02f3e6bd96596759d3e
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Luis Fernández Intriago
3 months ago
1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in
@natcomms.nature.com
. w/
@sharanburrow.bsky.social
,
@alanfinkshap.bsky.social
,
@ct-economics.bsky.social
,
@mauropucheta.bsky.social
,
@danielraimi.bsky.social
,
@terzibus.bsky.social
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Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications
Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62905-5
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Open access comment in Nature Communications on Just Labor Transition, led by Luis Fernández Intriago
@ifal78.bsky.social
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Michael Jakob
BehavEcolPapers
3 months ago
Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition
@natcomms.nature.com
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Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition
Nature Communications, Published online: 14 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41467-025-62905-5Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, strategic policies prepare workers for new jobs, enable inclusive decision-making with meaningful participation of workers and their representatives (including labor unions and other collective organizations), and secure social license for change.
http://dlvr.it/TMTvN7
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Fridays for Future Germany
3 months ago
Ihr seid auch massiv genervt von Katherina Reiches schamlosen Flirts mit der Gaslobby?? Dann haben wir was für euch: Klimaprotest überall in Deutschland am 20. September 🔥
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Alexandra Endres
4 months ago
Call for applications to journalists residing in the USA or Canada who want to work on
#climate
#disinformation
: This research stipend might be for you. Please share! And apply. CC
@boellus.bsky.social
and
@boelleu.bsky.social
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2025 Climate Disinformation Fellowship
For the third time, the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, DC, in partnership with the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, are seeking a select number of journalists reporting on climate disinfo...
https://usboell.bamboohr.com/careers/79?source=aWQ9OQ%3D%3D
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It was a great pleasure to talk to
@tomraftery.com
about my climate optimism book on his podcast Climate Confident.
www.climateconfidentpodcast.com/1329991/epis...
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The Case Against Climate Doom: Economics, Policy, and Real Progress - Climate Confident
Is climate doomism stopping us from acting? In this episode, I speak with climate economist Michael Jakob, author of The Case Against Climate Doom, about why despair is not just unhelpful, it’s inaccu...
https://www.climateconfidentpodcast.com/1329991/episodes/17546402-the-case-against-climate-doom-economics-policy-and-real-progress
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The ESSD update on key climate indicators that came out recently paints a rather sobering picture for climate policy. Nevertheless, some developments offer reasons to be optimistic that we can still achieve a transition to climate neutrality.
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The Case Against Climate Doom
This open access book provides hope against climate pessimism and outline practical ways to combat climate change.
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-93968-6
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Marian Feist
5 months ago
Come work with us – on whatever you like! One year to focus entirely on your own research project in a stimulating and supportive environment. Open to any aspect of
#climatepolitics
. Apply within.
hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs...
@hertieschool.bsky.social
@hertiesustain.bsky.social
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Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Associate - Climate Politics (gn) full-time (40 hours/week)
https://hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs/80968/postdoctoral-researcher-research-associate-climate-politics-gn-full-time-40-hoursweek
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Dr. Eva Stegen
7 months ago
Wirtschaftsforscher:„
#Klimapolitik
ist keine konkurrierende Priorität zur
#Verteidigung
– sie ist ihre strategische Ergänzung"
@joschkawanner.bsky.social
@kiel.institute
📉Ölnachfrage in der EU 📉Weltmarktpreis ein Teil des Wertverlusts trifft
#Russland
. 📉Druck auf EU Verteidigungsausgaben
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Wirtschaftsforscher: Klimaschutz stärkt Europas Sicherheit | MDR.DE
Klimaschutz und Verteidigung: In Zeiten knapper Kassen werden diese Themen oftmals gegeneinander ausgespielt. Das Institut fĂĽr Weltwirtschaft ist ĂĽberzeugt, dass das nicht sein muss. Im Gegenteil.
https://www.mdr.de/wissen/umwelt-klima/klimaschutz-verteidigung-sicherheit-keine-gegensaetze-100.html
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New policy paper on how reducing fossil fuel consumption might reduce Russia's military spending:
www.ifw-kiel.de/publications...
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The Security Dividend of Climate Policy | Kiel InstituteMenu
<ul> <li>By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, EU climate policy substantially lowers Russia’s financial strength, thereby limiting its military capabilities to sustain its aggression on Ukraine and b...
https://www.ifw-kiel.de/publications/the-security-dividend-of-climate-policy-34008/
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Publication alert: How industrial policy can level the carbon playing field for EU exporters, with Michael Mehling
doi.org/10.1017/S147...
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Addressing Competitiveness Concerns of EU exporters with Industrial Policy: The Role of Innovation Support | World Trade Review | Cambridge Core
Addressing Competitiveness Concerns of EU exporters with Industrial Policy: The Role of Innovation Support
https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474745624000405
10 months ago
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One year since I started working as an independent researcher. No regrets so far.
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Michael Jakob
Marian Feist
12 months ago
As is now tradition (n=3), I look forward to discussing this year’s climate summit with students at
@hertieschool.bsky.social
/
@hertiesustain.bsky.social
next week.
www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainab...
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A look back on COP 29: Negotiating a new climate finance goal
A presentation and discussion by Senior Research Fellow Dr. Marian Feist. Hosted by the Centre for Sustainability.
https://www.hertie-school.org/en/sustainability/about/our-events/event-detail/event/a-look-back-on-cop-29-negotiating-a-new-climate-finance-goal
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Christian Flachsland
12 months ago
RĂĽckblick auf 3 Jahre KlimaauĂźenpolitik von
@beimwort.bsky.social
und
@susannegoetze.bsky.social
im Spiegel. Eine gute Gelegenheit, um noch einmal auf unsere ausfĂĽhrliche Analyse unter FederfĂĽhrung von
@mjfeist.bsky.social
und
@oleadolphsen.bsky.social
zu verweisen:
www.spiegel.de/politik/deut...
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(S+) Ampel-Bilanz auf Klimakonferenzen: Drei harte Jahre fĂĽr Team Baerbock
Keine Regierung vorher machte sich internationale Klimapolitik so zu eigen wie diese. Nun ging ihre letzte COP zu Ende. Wie liefen drei Jahre auf größter Klimabühne unter widrigen Bedingungen?
https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ampel-bilanz-auf-klimakonferenzen-drei-harte-jahre-fuer-annalena-baerbock-a-fdd29259-f6f5-4aa0-939e-b6e4c975474b?sara_ref=re-so-app-sh
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Alexandra Endres
12 months ago
#Chile
hat seine erneuerbaren Energien so weit ausgebaut wie nur wenige andere Länder. Zwei Gründe für den Erfolg: Es gibt viel Wind und Sonne. Und: Die Regierungen aller Couleur - in Deutschland kaum vorstellbar - treiben die
#Energiewende
voran. Mehr in meiemn Text bei
@table.media
(Paywall):
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Erneuerbare: Wie Chile zum Vorzeigeland der Energiewende wurde
Würden alle Länder eine Klimapolitik betreiben wie Chile, wäre die Erderwärmung wohl bei unter zwei Grad zu stoppen. Wie wurde das geschafft?
https://table.media/climate/analyse/erneuerbare-wie-chile-zum-vorzeigeland-der-energiewende-wurde/
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Michael Jakob
Wolf-Peter Schill
about 1 year ago
Vielleicht fällt es heute ja der einen oder dem anderen ein bisschen leichter, die Plattform des
#Trump-Fanboys
Elon
#Musk
zu verlassen. Die beste Gelegenheit dafür wäre vor langer Zeit gewesen. Die zweitbeste ist genau jetzt.
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Marian Feist
about 1 year ago
With its
#KlimaauĂźenpolitik
approach to
#climatediplomacy
, Germany has reorganised internal government affairs and advanced new initiatives. Our new report examines the global context, policies and practices, and priorities for the future.
ariadneprojekt.de/publikation/...
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Analyse: Deutschlands Klimaaußenpolitik: Kontext – Rückschau – Weiterentwicklung | Ariadne
Mittels der Auswertung von Dokumenten, Hintergrundgesprächen, eines Stakeholder-Workshops sowie der bisher erschienenen Literatur nimmt dieses Papier eine umfassende Einordnung der Klimaaußenpolitik v...
https://ariadneprojekt.de/publikation/analyse-deutschlands-klimaaussenpolitik-kontext-rueckschau-weiterentwicklung/
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New paper on the welfare effects of carbon pricing in Uganda out:
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Carbon pricing and household welfare: evidence from Uganda | Environment and Development Economics | Cambridge Core
Carbon pricing and household welfare: evidence from Uganda
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/environment-and-development-economics/article/carbon-pricing-and-household-welfare-evidence-from-uganda/26D24B148F0AC1B9AA9409869AB43180
about 1 year ago
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If you are looking for a post doc position and you are interested to work together with
@indraoverland.bsky.social
and myself, take a look at this amazing opportunity at the OSCE academy in Bishkek:
osce-academy.net/en/seminars/...
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Call for Applications: Two Full Time Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions :: Call for Applications :: OSCE Academy in Bishkek
https://osce-academy.net/en/seminars/full/364.html
about 1 year ago
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Christian Flachsland
about 1 year ago
We are looking for a new Director of Fundraising
@hertieschool.bsky.social
.
hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs...
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Director Fundraising (gn) full-time (40h/week)
https://hertie-school.dvinci-easy.com/en/p/en/jobs/80880/director-fundraising-gn-full-time-40hweek
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Das neue Warnsignal Klima ist soeben erschienen, ich habe auch einen kurzen Beitrag beigesteuert, zu der Frage, was bisher klimapolitisch erreicht wurde.
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Warnsignal Klima - Herausforderung Wetterextreme (neu 2024) - Warnsignal Klima
Herausgeber:  José L. Lozán • Hartmut Graßl • Dieter Kasang • Markus Quante • Jana Sillmann Liste der beteiligten AutorInnen (bald verfügbar) Liste der beteiligten Institutionen (bald verfügbar) ...
https://www.klima-warnsignale.uni-hamburg.de/buchreihe/herausforderung-wetterextreme/
about 1 year ago
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In a new study we explore what the EU CBAM could mean for trade partners in the Mediterranean region:
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Implementing the CBAM: How Are the EU’s Southern Neighbours Preparing and What Can the EU Do to Help? : EuroMeSCo – Euro-Mediterranean Research, Dialogue, Advocacy
EuroMeSCo
https://www.euromesco.net/publication/implementing-the-cbam-how-are-the-eus-southern-neighbours-preparing-and-what-can-the-eu-do-to-help/
over 1 year ago
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Michael Jakob
Jan Rosenow
over 1 year ago
Change is coming. 20 years ago almost all of Poland's electricity was from coal. Wind and solar were 0%. In 2023 coal was at 61%. Wind and solar generated more than 1/5 of electricity. Data from Ember.
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There is quite some discussion on whether carbon pricing or green industrial policies do a better job in instigating a transformation of the energy system. In a new paper,
@indraoverland.bsky.social
and I argue that carbon pricing and industrial policies are complements rather than substitutes:
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Green industrial policy can strengthen carbon pricing but not replace it
Carbon pricing has received prominent support as the key policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, in the context of heightened geopolitical ten…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214629624002603?dgcid=author
over 1 year ago
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reposted by
Michael Jakob
Gunnar Luderer
over 1 year ago
#JobOpportunity
@pik-potsdam.bsky.social
: We are looking for a postdoc or research analyst working with us on energy systems modeling of decarbonization pathways for the transport system
0cn.de/PIKtransport...
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https://0cn.de/PIKtransportPosition
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Hat mich gefreut, ein paar Aspekte zur Frage der Klimagerechtigkeit fĂĽr klima:neutral beizutragen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zmu...
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Klimagerechtigkeit: Was ist fair?!
Weltweit geben wir rund 16 Millionen Dollar für die Schäden der Klimakrise aus – und das pro Stunde. Wer soll das bezahlen? Normalerweise würde man ja sagen:...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZmuCptGuPw
over 1 year ago
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Michael Jakob
Robert Falkner
over 1 year ago
LSE is looking to hire two LSE Fellows in International Political Economy, fixed-term for 2 years and starting in September 2024. Apart from expertise in IPE, we are interested in young scholars with a focus on China and/or global business. Closing date 14 April:
jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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LSE Fellow in International Political Economy
https://jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/1524/0/423035/15539/lse-fellow-in-international-political-economy
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Im Lichte der neuesten UBA-Emissionszahlen etwas Eigenwerbung: - Eine rasche Verkehrswende ist zum Erreichen der Klimaziele unverzichtbar - Diese Verkehrswende muss sozial gerecht sein - Wie dies geschehen könnte habe ich in diesem Buch knapp zusammengefasst
www.hanser-fachbuch.de/fachbuch/art...
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Wege zu einer sozial gerechten Verkehrswende| Hanser Fachbuch
Wege zu einer sozial gerechten Verkehrswende von Michael Jakob ✔ Wie wir Mobilität nachhaltig gestalten können ▶ Jetzt online bestellen!!!
https://www.hanser-fachbuch.de/fachbuch/artikel/9783446477803
over 1 year ago
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