Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
Professor, Central European University
@CEU
Vice Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
@IPCC_ch
Diana Ürge-Vorsatz is a Hungarian scientist. She is a Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and professor of Environmental Sciences at Central European University. She was the Director of the Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy. She has published widely on environmental and energy studies, primarily climate change mitigation. .. more
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Environmental science
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And smaller cars. Trends towards larger and karger cars cause more and more traffic causualties
Why ‘green’ finance isn’t always as sustainable as it seems
At its most basic level, sciencewashing entails using the vocabulary of science, and borrowing its authority, to claim sustainability outcomes.
theconversation.com
"our study warns against different forms of #sciencewashing of #greenFinance (GF)
Evidence suggests a gap btwn the suggested possibilities and the actual outcomes of GF. Many products serve financial markets&wealthiest investors more than nature or communities."
theconversation.com/why-green-fi...
Evidence suggests a gap btwn the suggested possibilities and the actual outcomes of GF. Many products serve financial markets&wealthiest investors more than nature or communities."
theconversation.com/why-green-fi...
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
www.economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
www.economist.com/internationa...
"In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by two to one and in Paris, they outnumber motorists across the whole city. In Copenhagen bikes account for almost half of commuter journeys to work and school."
www.economist.com/internationa...
"In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by two to one and in Paris, they outnumber motorists across the whole city. In Copenhagen bikes account for almost half of commuter journeys to work and school."
IPCC seeks experts to review the first draft of the Special Report on Climate Change and Cities — IPCC
www.ipcc.ch
Dreamt about engaging with the @IPCC 's Special Report on Climate Change and Cities #SRCities?
The expert review is ongoing, closing on December 12th:
www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...
It is the thousands of review comments that make the IPCC's reports so widely "owned", thus so impactful!
The expert review is ongoing, closing on December 12th:
www.ipcc.ch/2025/09/17/p...
It is the thousands of review comments that make the IPCC's reports so widely "owned", thus so impactful!
Sloponomics: who wins and loses in the AI-content flood?
Against all odds, the deluge might be good for creators
www.economist.com
The planet is heating up from increasing energy use. #datacenters are among the largest power demand growth drivers.
In this crisis, can humanity afford a #slop flood to drive energy related emissions even higher?
"Sloponomics: the AI-content flood"
www.economist.com/business/202...
@theEconomist
In this crisis, can humanity afford a #slop flood to drive energy related emissions even higher?
"Sloponomics: the AI-content flood"
www.economist.com/business/202...
@theEconomist
Swiss firm that captures carbon from air to cut workforce by more than 10%
Downsizing at Climeworks comes amid economic uncertainty and ‘reduced momentum’ for climate tech
www.theguardian.com
"Climatework’s flagship Mammoth #DACCS plant in Iceland, which has a nameplate capacity of 36k t of CO2/yr, captured 750 t in its first 10 months since opening, w net removals after accounting for emissions in the supply chain coming to just 105 tons."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
IPCC
@ipcc.bsky.social
· Oct 7
📣 Attention: Early-career researchers from developing countries & countries in transition!
Are you interested in becoming a Chapter Scientist and supporting author teams for #IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report?
Apply by 18 Oct 2025
🔗 www.ipcc.ch/2025/10/07/c...
Are you interested in becoming a Chapter Scientist and supporting author teams for #IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report?
Apply by 18 Oct 2025
🔗 www.ipcc.ch/2025/10/07/c...
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Capitalism: Can We Fix Its Growth Dependencies?
Join our first Topical Debate of the year on Sept 15. (Room D-002 & Zoom). With Diana Ürge-Vorsatz @dianaurge.bsky.social & Marc Kaufmann kicking things off, we’ll dive into capitalism, growth, and the environment.
🔗 events.ceu.edu/2025-09-15/c...
Join our first Topical Debate of the year on Sept 15. (Room D-002 & Zoom). With Diana Ürge-Vorsatz @dianaurge.bsky.social & Marc Kaufmann kicking things off, we’ll dive into capitalism, growth, and the environment.
🔗 events.ceu.edu/2025-09-15/c...
Joeri Rogelj
@joerirogelj.bsky.social
· Sep 3
NEW STUDY: How much CO2 can we safely store in geological formations?
In a new @nature.com study, we cross-check established academic and industry estimates with various risk factors.
We find a prudent geological CO2 storage limit that is about 10x smaller. /1
In a new @nature.com study, we cross-check established academic and industry estimates with various risk factors.
We find a prudent geological CO2 storage limit that is about 10x smaller. /1
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Aug 12
Worst coral bleaching on record for Western Australian reefs
Scientists say the damage was caused by the "longest, largest and most intense" marine heatwave on record.
www.bbc.com
"Australian researchers found the 2024-25 season was the "most severe coral bleaching on record" for W.Australia's coral reefs across both the northwestern and central reefs.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 28
Europe Sounding The Alarm As Unstoppable Tourism Surge Pushes Beloved Cities To The Edge Of Collapse - Travel And Tour World
Europe’s top destinations like Venice, Barcelona, Paris, and Mykonos brace for a record tourism surge, sparking urgent action to protect cities and residents.
www.travelandtourworld.com
We are approaching new (planetary) boundaries in more&more locations: the planet's and civilisation's beauties are overused by the richest. #tourism
We need to reevaluate: there is no way 8 (9?) bln ppl can see all (or even many) key world sights.
www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
We need to reevaluate: there is no way 8 (9?) bln ppl can see all (or even many) key world sights.
www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 26
Paywalled. Any chance of still reading it?
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 26
Clean energy is growing fast—but demand is growing faster.
Until we tackle energy demand, we’re not truly transitioning.
Shared this new figure at my keynote in Nara, Japan.
#EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #DemandSide
Until we tackle energy demand, we’re not truly transitioning.
Shared this new figure at my keynote in Nara, Japan.
#EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #DemandSide
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 25
Droughts keep appearing in the news—but they’re more than a lack of rain.
IPCC AR6 shows rising crop loss, water stress & wildfires, especially in low-income regions.
We must track all types: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological.
#climaterisk #drought
IPCC AR6 shows rising crop loss, water stress & wildfires, especially in low-income regions.
We must track all types: meteorological, agricultural, hydrological.
#climaterisk #drought
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 23
Spoke at @esa.int 's Living Planet Symposium today. 🌍
The @ipcc.bsky.social helps turn petabytes of Earth observation data into actionable knowledge for decision-makers—especially through our co-produced reports like the upcoming Special Report on Cities.
The @ipcc.bsky.social helps turn petabytes of Earth observation data into actionable knowledge for decision-makers—especially through our co-produced reports like the upcoming Special Report on Cities.
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 15
Exactly.... we need to learn more from ancient architecture!
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 15
BBC Inside Science - Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close?
Listen to BBC Inside Science - Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close? by BBC Radio 4 on Podcast Addict. 40 years ago scientists in Antarctica discovered a hole in the Ozone layer. The world acted qui...
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We always celebrate the #ozone layer restoration as the biggest environmental sccess story.
But is it safe?
No - new threats: space junk, space launches.
And this will be not as easy to fix...
"Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close?" @bbc #bbcInsideScience
podcastaddict.com/bbc-inside-s...
But is it safe?
No - new threats: space junk, space launches.
And this will be not as easy to fix...
"Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close?" @bbc #bbcInsideScience
podcastaddict.com/bbc-inside-s...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 14
We think we are inventing the #circularEconomy?
This Japanese wooden temple (no nails!) has been sequstering that carbon in the wood for 1400 years, and is even earthquake-safe.
It does need to be refurbished every 300 years...
This Japanese wooden temple (no nails!) has been sequstering that carbon in the wood for 1400 years, and is even earthquake-safe.
It does need to be refurbished every 300 years...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Jun 12
Rousing keynote speech from @dianaurge.bsky.social at #IEW25, calling for disruptive change in energy modelling - from depicting single technology solutions to whole systems transformations - urban, buildings, materials, mobility systems.
Thank you, @hannahdaly.ie , for so perfectly summarising the most important message of my keynote yalk at #IEW25
Reposted by Diána Ürge-Vorsatz
PFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds | CNN
A teen with high blood pressure is more likely to become an adult with heart disease. Prenatal exposure to PFAS may put kids at greater risk, a new study found.
www.cnn.com
Prenatal exposure to a class of dangerous, widely used chemicals could be linked to your child having high blood pressure as a teen, according to a new study.
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Hannah Daly
@hannahdaly.ie
· Jun 11
Rousing keynote speech from @dianaurge.bsky.social at #IEW25, calling for disruptive change in energy modelling - from depicting single technology solutions to whole systems transformations - urban, buildings, materials, mobility systems.
I dont usually go to the movies, but for #WorldOceansDay we went with the whole family to watch #Attenborough's #Oceans.
I wish every school showed this film to all pupils. Just be4 they go to their seaside holidays
And to be aware that the #UNOceansConference in June can still turn evrthg around.
I wish every school showed this film to all pupils. Just be4 they go to their seaside holidays
And to be aware that the #UNOceansConference in June can still turn evrthg around.
Why Minneapolis is one of the world's happiest places
Minneapolis ranked among the world's happiest cities for 2025. Locals say the secret lies in its Nordic roots, creative energy and community spirit that bring all-season joy.
www.bbc.com
What makes a #city happy?
US's happiest city has 180 parks, 22 lakes, & prides in 2/3rd of its population commuting or running errands by bike.
Things that make low-GHG and climate resilient cities also make them happiest.
#ClimateAction does not need to be sacrifice
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
US's happiest city has 180 parks, 22 lakes, & prides in 2/3rd of its population commuting or running errands by bike.
Things that make low-GHG and climate resilient cities also make them happiest.
#ClimateAction does not need to be sacrifice
www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Reposted by Fabrizio Gilardi, Diána Ürge-Vorsatz
📄 @fgilardi.bsky.social created this template for writing abstracts several years ago, and I’ve tried to follow Fabrizio‘s suggestions ever since.
PDF: fabriziogilardi.org/resources/pa...
PDF: fabriziogilardi.org/resources/pa...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· May 21
Tropical forest loss doubled in 2024 as wildfires rocketed
A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary rainforest was lost from the tropics in 2024, with global warming and El Niño contributing to a massive jump in fire-driven damage
www.newscientist.com
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Assaad Razzouk
@assaadrazzouk.bsky.social
· May 17
Why we won't know the cause of Spain's blackouts for months or years; the history of blackouts; the solutions we are drowning in; and how the ultimate cure is to go bigger and faster on solar + BESS
Ep 91 of the Angry Clean Energy Guy podcast is out: theangrycleanenergyguy.com/podcast/epis...
Ep 91 of the Angry Clean Energy Guy podcast is out: theangrycleanenergyguy.com/podcast/epis...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· May 16
The world, the universe and us - China’s carbon emissions fall; norovirus vaccine; chaotic breakup of the solar system
Listen to The world, the universe and us - China’s carbon emissions fall; norovirus vaccine; chaotic breakup of the solar system by New Scientist on Podcast Addict. Episode 303 China is becoming a de facto leader in the fight against climate change. Right now it’s the world’s biggest emitter of carbon dioxide, but after years of keeping its emissions steady, they have finally begun to fall. And this is all while China’s power demands have increased - suggesting its efforts to build clean energy are paying off. But is this enough to make
podcastaddict.com
#China's emissions curve finally bending?
"after years of keeping its emissions steady, they have finally begun to fall - while ist power demands have increased, suggesting its efforts to build clean energy are paying off." @newScientist #podcast
podcastaddict.com/the-world-th...
"after years of keeping its emissions steady, they have finally begun to fall - while ist power demands have increased, suggesting its efforts to build clean energy are paying off." @newScientist #podcast
podcastaddict.com/the-world-th...
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Assaad Razzouk
@assaadrazzouk.bsky.social
· May 15
*Historic*: China’s CO2 emissions fell for 1st time ever over more than a year despite rapid power demand growth, because of the spectacular consistency of the growth in China’s clean power generation
Incredibly meaningful on so many levels
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
Incredibly meaningful on so many levels
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cle...
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· May 10
Even more simply: we should cross that bridge of we get to it. We are VERY far from decarbonising energy. The RES we have been adding is not even sufficient to just cover the increasing demand... this is why we need efficiency! So that it is easier for the RES we can do to decarbonise more supply
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
@dianaurge.bsky.social
· Apr 24
#climate colleagues, pls help!
I am supposd to board a ✈️ in 11 hrs to #Harvard for a #climateIntervention event.
But i have just beed warned that it might be dangerous for me, being an IPCC Vice Chair, chairing its gender actn team, w many ppl being detained at the border.
Pls advise urgently!
I am supposd to board a ✈️ in 11 hrs to #Harvard for a #climateIntervention event.
But i have just beed warned that it might be dangerous for me, being an IPCC Vice Chair, chairing its gender actn team, w many ppl being detained at the border.
Pls advise urgently!