Nuclear is already too late and too costly for the climate and energy crises. Every pound invested in nuclear is a pound not invested in renewables, energy efficiency, storage and grid resilience - investments that would provide a much bigger pay-off. bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/nucl...

☢️ The High Cost of Nuclear Power - why 'new nuclear' is a poor investment for the US ☢️ Join @sovacool.bsky.social at the virtual Symposium on 1st June (19:00 EDT) to hear how we can advocate for a better energy future - together. Register here for the Zoom link; lnkd.in/eXn4Mh_6

Bennett Scholar @drpauldorfman.bsky.social will join a special panel discussion 'Chernobyle: 40 years on' at The Cambridge Union on Tuesday 19th May from 17:00. Examining the long-term environmental & political consequences of the disaster, & how nuclear energy is experiencing a global resurgence.

Thieves are stealing Chile's solar panels & cashing in on the black market. Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social highlights that Chile’s rapid expansion of solar energy has exposed new risks, as growing value & demand for PVs make them increasingly attractive to criminal networks. tinyurl.com/33md55ya

In a new Nature article, Bennett Scholar Dr @pushpamkumar.bsky.social argues moving beyond GDP must include ecological economics, putting nature at the core of how we measure prosperity as without this, economic growth risks masking a dangerous decline in human wellbeing. tinyurl.com/3mxpxhr6

Last week Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social joined 'Morning Wave in Busan', Korea's early morning news programme, in a special interview discussing the social and environmental impacts of data centre development and AI. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZjW... @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

@sovacool.bsky.social, Bennett Director, will speak at the Climate Justice Working Group Launch Event on 6th May. His keynote explores energy justice, fair distribution, inclusive decision‑making, and new research frontiers shaping justice‑aware energy policy. RSVP & more info: tinyurl.com/2zw43yvm

New research in Energy Research & Social Science features Bennett Institute Chair @efesce.bsky.social. The paper shows that organisational change, not just skills, is essential for on-the-ground installation firms to deliver low‑carbon transitions at scale. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

What do students learn at the UK’s leading environmental economics conference? 🌱 @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social students reflect on attending #EnvEcon2026 exploring biodiversity valuation, policy impact & why environmental economics needs collaboration beyond economists. tinyurl.com/ycafnpra

Our latest Newsletter was sent today, showcasing everything that’s been happening over the last few months. 📧 If you'd like the next issue to drop straight into your email, subscribe at the bottom of the page here; bennettinstitutesussex.org/contact/ 139850906.hs-sites-eu1.com/bennett-inst...

What have our PhD researchers been up to? From climate, health & finance to AI governance & decarbonising hard‑to‑abate sectors, our latest story highlights new research, publications, policy engagement & fieldwork. Read the full update here: tinyurl.com/wcxh9u5j @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

Hydrogen is often seen as a clean energy solution but the full evidence tells a more complex story. @sovacool.bsky.social's new meta‑survey shows lifecycle emissions can be far higher than assumed, with storage, transport & methodology choices making a huge difference. tinyurl.com/2ku4wuea

Fairness matters for climate action. A new study with @sovacool.bsky.social makes justice explicit in emissions scenarios, showing who benefits & who bears the costs of mitigation - or to design scenarios that reflect different societal views of fairness. tinyurl.com/3s5vs7sj

New report features Bennett Scholar @drpauldorfman.bsky.social on why new nuclear is too late & too costly for the climate crisis. Decades‑long delays & rising costs can’t compete with renewables delivering now. Evidence‑based policy matters. tinyurl.com/4jvms9ky @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

How do people around the world imagine a future shaped by climate intervention? A new international study with @sovacool.bsky.social explores 299 imagined futures created by members of the public across 22 countries. The findings remind us there is no single climate future. tinyurl.com/tv6rb7ef

How can Africa's critical mineral wealth be leveraged for sustainable development in a way that grounds high-level policy ambitions in the lived, on-the-ground challenges of extraction? The proposed 6 Pillar Framework aligns People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, & Partnership tinyurl.com/2ew77mu9

New analysis by Bennett Scholar, @drpauldorfman.bsky.social and colleagues highlights that time, not cost, is now the critical factor in accelerating the energy transition. With Scotland uniquely positioned not just to join the renewables future, but to lead it. tinyurl.com/5ctpva8r

New paper alert: reviewing 364 studies on AI, energy, & climate, we find: 👉 AI efficiency is growing 👉 but AI energy demand is growing faster 👉 the net effect on nature & climate will be determined not by technology, but by policy, incentives, and regulation. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

AI’s energy use is soaring but a new peer-reviewed study with @sovacool.bsky.social, @matthewagarwala.bsky.social and @efesce.bsky.social shows sustainable digitalisation is possible with smart policy, innovation, and coordinated global action. tinyurl.com/3cscars8 @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

@pushpamkumar.bsky.social Appointed Honorary Professor at the Bennett Institute. Reflecting our commitment to world‑class, impact‑driven research & policy engagement. Excited about the insights, collaboration, & inspiration he will bring to our community @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk

@matthewagarwala.bsky.social warns, “Places that once housed productive, happy communities will not in the future.” With extreme events multiplying, insurers & investors increasingly “do not want to see their capital burn.” Climate risk isn’t just environmental, it’s economic, social, & deeply human

Cited throughout the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on the UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget - shaping the nation’s pathway to net zero. Informing analysis on governance, system readiness, behaviour change, public engagement, & the importance of fair & consistent climate policy tinyurl.com/2zez8zzy

Delighted to share Prof @matthewagarwala.bsky.social, Bennett Chair in Sustainable Finance, will speak at @kingscollege.bsky.social free public forum on the Modern Wealth of Nations, 6th March. He’ll join keynote Gillian Tett to discuss the future of global prosperity. Register: tinyurl.com/bdej3we8

This time last week. From bold climate insights to impactful panels & keynotes, our Symposium explored not only the pressing challenges we face, but also the cutting‑edge research & collaborative solutions emerging from our community. Grateful to all who joined and contributed. tinyurl.com/2sx52zcm

🎥 New Video Series from Prof. @sovacool.bsky.social breaking down complex issues in today’s energy landscape. Debunking myths, Inequality, Future, Justice, & 3 things you need to know about energy. 🔗 Find the video links on our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @sussex.ac.uk

UK Government is thinking about making it even easier and cheaper for developers to destroy our last few natural spaces. This isn't policy yet - there's still time to stop this from happening. www.wildlifetrusts.org/get-involved...

Welcoming @pushpamkumar.bsky.social as a Bennett Scholar. As he shared: “This is a crucial moment to redefine economic progress & bring the environment to the heart of finance & policy.” His leadership on natural capital & planetary health will be invaluable to our community. lnkd.in/eKSYCwBR

New @thelancetplanet.bsky.social paper led by @efesce.bsky.social argues AI must be governed as a global commons. Without coordinated regulation across social, planetary, & safety risks, AI could deepen inequality & environmental harm. tinyurl.com/pwbabhn9 doi.org/10.1016/j.la...

Climate change is becoming a real financial risk for countries. New research shows 60 nations could face credit downgrades by 2050 as extreme weather drives up debt and borrowing costs. A vicious cycle - unless affordable finance breaks it 🌍📉 @patrycjaklusak.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mr4a7pc2

Study: Energy-hungry data centres and air con wiping out climate gains made by renewables www.businessgreen.com/news/4525611...

A critical warning; renewables are growing fast, but rising energy demand from AI, cooling & transport risks wiping out climate gains. @efesce.bsky.social warns smarter demand‑side policies are essential to ensure clean power actually displaces fossil fuels. tinyurl.com/3avtczk3

@sovacool.bsky.social, Bennett Director, was recently named one of Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers 2025. Here he explains why social science is essential to solving the climate crisis and how achieving research with impact requires four things: ow.ly/24vR50YciII @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

NewSTART has expired, leaving the US & Russia without binding nuclear limits for the first time in 50+ years. Rising alert levels, stalled diplomacy & global ripple effects signal a dangerous phase in nuclear security @drpauldorfman.bsky.social explores unchartered territory; tinyurl.com/3w7ptec9

Many people assume solar PV degrades quickly. Long-term evidence suggests otherwise. This paper in EES Solar uses rare multi-decade field data to show that PV systems can retain a high share of their initial performance after 30 years, with lower degradation than often assumed. Link in comments.

"Supercharged" levels of investment in the UK's electricity grid through to 2040 could unlock nearly £200bn of economic growth and socioeconomic benefits, delivering a 4:1 return on investment. www.businessgreen.com/news/4525412...

'Nuclear scholar Paul Dorfman adds that the data show #solar deploying 100 times faster than new #nuclear stations, and #wind getting online 25 times faster.' www.theenergymix.com/rapid-growth...

Zero Hour for Energy Policy is nearly here! From the future of the European Green Deal, to IPCC insights, to whether net‑zero policies can cut bills, our Symposium offers sharp analysis, expert panels & inspiring keynotes. Register here 19 Feb; tinyurl.com/yc2482j3 @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social

Rafael joined the @bennett-innovate.bsky.social while studying MSc Sustainable Development at @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social, working on real policy research with global impact. Read his story: tinyurl.com/w3wte9jk 💬 What kind of research would you want to be part of?

@matthewagarwala.bsky.social, our Chair in Sustainable Finance shares his sustainability career insights and experiences, and why you might want to consider a diverse career for the future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzkG... @sussex.ac.uk @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social

My interview: 'Fears of new arms race as US-Russia #nuclear weapons treaty expires'. www.dailymotion.com/video/x9zbuj4

@efesce.bsky.social contributed a background paper to the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social workshops and report on Place-Based Policies for the Future, shaping analysis on spatial climate risks, local public goods, well‑being metrics, and multi‑level governance for systemic transitions. tinyurl.com/2kr23abt

‘Making America Unsafe Again’ Dr Paul Dorfman, chair of the Nuclear Consulting Group and a scholar at the University of Sussex’s Bennett Institute for Innovation and Policy Acceleration, called it “truly crazy.” #nuclear @bennett-innovate.bsky.social www.commondreams.org/news/nuclear...

'Bridging academia & practice showed me how policy research can drive real-world impact' 🌍 MSc in Sustainable Development student Rafael joined us as a Research Assistant whilst at @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social - a highlight of his degree & defining chapter of his journey tinyurl.com/w3wte9jk

@sovacool.bsky.social breaks down what the latest @ipcc.bsky.social findings really mean: energy transition is achievable, but only if we tackle political barriers & centre communities. Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-op shows how local action can accelerate climate goals. tinyurl.com/2s46tmby

Climate change is a growing health threat, yet only 6 of 55 cities meaningfully include health in climate plans. Research calls for stronger, clearer and more equitable health‑adaptation strategies. tinyurl.com/2t7aw2a2 doi.org/10.1038/s44284-025-00364-1 @sovacool.bsky.social

Looking forward to speaking at @bennett-innovate.bsky.social 2026 symposium on economics & energy - looks like it will be a lively debate! Register: bennettinstitutesussex.org/stories/2026... @sovacool.bsky.social

The key insight missing from the global Greenland discussion... @bennett-innovate.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk

Honoured to celebrate Peter Bennett’s remarkable impact and lasting legacy through the Gold Medal for Philanthropy🎖️at @sussexunibusiness.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk winter graduation. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/w88dnnnz

We’re approaching the Bennett Symposium on 19 February at Bramber House. Over a 100 people already confirmed! If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time: https://bit.ly/4qPOA1x #BennettSymposium #NetZero #EnergyPolicy #SussexResearch

Congratulations to Peter Bennett, who was awarded the Gold Medal for Philanthropy at winter graduation today. His vital work funding new research through ‪@bennett-innovate.bsky.social‬ here at Sussex, is just one of the ways his generosity is helping the world respond to the climate crisis.