🗓️ This Thursday: Join us in LeFrak Hall 1158 or on Zoom 💻 for the seminar "The Effects of Climate Change on Vulnerable Children with Dispersed Family Networks"with Keehoon Jung, doctoral student in @umdarec.bsky.social ⤵️ go.umd.edu/geog-seminar...

LaBubu at Marx’s grave: Proof he nailed it? Or proof he’s rolling in his grave.

The Trump administration is using #tariffs in a bid to support domestic auto production—but at what cost? 🚗💵 Our new If/Then analysis shows that the costs to consumers and producers would significantly outweigh the benefits. Read the full blog post! ⬇️ www.resources.org/common-resou...

New modeling shows auto tariffs could raise car prices by up to $6,700 and cost consumers up to $59B/year—far outweighing government revenue gains. What happens when trade policy hits the road? Read the @rff.org report by Josh Linn & Beia Spiller #EconSky #Climate #Policy #Trade

The NSF has frozen all new and existing research funding — and quietly introduced a policy to screen proposals for “alignment” with agency priorities. $739M in grants already cut. A stark reminder that how we fund science shapes what gets asked — and who gets to ask it. #EconSky

Why did so many U.S. coal plants shut down from 2005–2015? Some blame regulations—but a study co-authored by Josh Linn (AREC at UMD) points to market shifts. Read Linn’s Paper:

This Women's History Month, we are highlighting female authors who bring economics, agriculture, and sustainability to life through fiction. Through fiction, we gain fresh perspectives on real-world challenges, deepening our understanding of the systems that shape our world today.

Charles Darwin published his book Descent of Man #OnThisDay in 1871. In it he wrote: "It has often been asserted that man’s origin can never be known, but ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge."

📢 #CallForPapers CEPR welcomes submissions of papers and expressions of interest in attending a #conference on "The Economics of Longevity and Ageing", to be held at London Business School from 31 July - 2 August. 📆Submit by: 28 Feb 2025 More details: cepr.org/events/econo... #EconSky

Big ideas start with small conversations! AGNR hosted MD Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks! AREC senior Serena Newton shared: "I appreciated the opportunity to engage with Secretary Atticks, who shared interesting insights about Maryland Department of Agriculture initiatives."

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Post the amazing science things you have done with federal funding.

A bit late in the cycle, but I'm hiring a postdoc to work on natural resource drivers of US agricultural productivity. Looking for someone w/ clear interest in the area & good geospatial data skills. Email me for Qs. Plz circulate w/ potential candidates. academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29631

The NYT covers micro

This is really good work.

Fascinating story by AREC JMC @fnajeeb.bsky.social on how floods reshape resource sharing within households. 👇 #ClimateEconomics #FloodResilience #SustainableDevelopment #Econ

Highly recommend @fnajeeb.bsky.social job market paper and if you want a little appetizer, might we recommend @politicory.bsky.social theard on his thoughts

1/ How do climate shocks reshape lives inside households? 🏠🌍 My #EconJMP explores how climate shocks can change the way household members share resources, deepening intrahousehold inequalities. This has important implications for climate resilience and policy design. #EconSky

A front row seat to climate change adaptation: #UMD students led by AREC professor Steven Jaffee travelled to Vietnam this winter to examine climate resilience in relation to agriculture, natural resources management, energy, and urban flood management.

Science says 'Paws' for stress relief! Research shows that spending time with dogs can reduce stress hormones like cortisol and increase feel-good chemicals like oxytocin. Take a break from the books and let canine companionship boost your well being during finals! #AGNRTerps

Cool news for College Park! Shop Made in Maryland just opened at City Hall, bringing local crafts, coffee, and vibes. If you need a pick me up pre or post finals - this is the place. Let's support our local makers!

Join us at the Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference on Nov 16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Annapolis, MD. Presented by the Agriculture Law Education Initiative this unique event unites experts from Maryland’s agriculture, conservation, and legal sectors under one roof!

The sea level on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. is rising 2x the speed of the global average. Learn why this has larger affects than just flooding with Becky Epanchin-Niell on the Resources Radio's Podcast