Juliette Rooney-Varga
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social
Scientist, educator, and mom working to accelerate climate action.
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💻The Climate Action Simulation exercise increased participants' knowledge about high-impact climate actions and policies, and those gains persisted for at least six months.
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social @climateinteractive.org
👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social @climateinteractive.org
👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Interactive role-play with climate policy simulation can motivate evidence-based climate action - Communications Earth & Environment
The climate action simulation exercise increased participants’ knowledge about high-impact climate actions and policies, and those gains persisted for at least 6 months, according to survey data and statistical analysis.
www.nature.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
💻The Climate Action Simulation exercise increased participants' knowledge about high-impact climate actions and policies, and those gains persisted for at least six months.
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social @climateinteractive.org
👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social @climateinteractive.org
👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Interactive simulations enable learning by doing - our newly published work shows that interactive simulation with #EnROADS spurs learning AND doing for #ClimateAction. @climateinteractive.org
💻The Climate Action Simulation exercise increased participants' knowledge about high-impact climate actions and policies, and those gains persisted for at least six months.
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social @climateinteractive.org
👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
@jrooneyvarga.bsky.social @climateinteractive.org
👉Read more here:
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Interactive role-play with climate policy simulation can motivate evidence-based climate action - Communications Earth & Environment
The climate action simulation exercise increased participants’ knowledge about high-impact climate actions and policies, and those gains persisted for at least 6 months, according to survey data and statistical analysis.
www.nature.com
October 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Interactive simulations enable learning by doing - our newly published work shows that interactive simulation with #EnROADS spurs learning AND doing for #ClimateAction. @climateinteractive.org
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New peer-reviewed paper documents massive lobbying by big oil & gas over 20 yrs to promote carbon, capture & storage, spending almost $1 Billion. CCS is a scam.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Tracing sources of funds used to lobby the US government about carbon capture, use, and storage
Analysis of U.S. federal lobbying disclosures from 2005 through 2024 identifies the fossil fuel sector as the primary force behind a multipronged $954…
www.sciencedirect.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New peer-reviewed paper documents massive lobbying by big oil & gas over 20 yrs to promote carbon, capture & storage, spending almost $1 Billion. CCS is a scam.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Looking for a post-doc where you can make a difference in sustainability and climate resilience for Massachusetts? Join our cross-disciplinary team to model climate and energy resilience and engage stakeholders for a better Massachusetts! careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/e...
Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | UMass Lowell
careers.pageuppeople.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Looking for a post-doc where you can make a difference in sustainability and climate resilience for Massachusetts? Join our cross-disciplinary team to model climate and energy resilience and engage stakeholders for a better Massachusetts! careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/e...
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We're looking to hire a postdoc who will play a central role in developing & applying a system dynamics model to assess decarbonization pathways, integrate climate & energy resilience, & engage stakeholders in exploring energy futures for Massachusetts.
careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/e...
careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/e...
Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell | UMass Lowell
careers.pageuppeople.com
September 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We're looking to hire a postdoc who will play a central role in developing & applying a system dynamics model to assess decarbonization pathways, integrate climate & energy resilience, & engage stakeholders in exploring energy futures for Massachusetts.
careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/e...
careers.pageuppeople.com/822/lowell/e...
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Terrible Friday news dump.The wealth of expertise. The decades of scientific progress. The emerging and urgent challenges we were focused on tackling. It is all so short-sided and cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/c...
E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm
www.nytimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Terrible Friday news dump.The wealth of expertise. The decades of scientific progress. The emerging and urgent challenges we were focused on tackling. It is all so short-sided and cruel. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/c...
These provisions in the House budget bill would seem to be nails in the coffin of US democracy. What can we do to stop the senate from moving them forward? campaignlegal.org/update/these...
These Hidden Provisions in the Budget Bill Undermine Our Democracy
President Donald Trump’s so-called “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” includes two provisions that would severely harm voters and threaten the rule of law.
campaignlegal.org
May 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
These provisions in the House budget bill would seem to be nails in the coffin of US democracy. What can we do to stop the senate from moving them forward? campaignlegal.org/update/these...
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Thank you so much for doing this, it's hard when there's so many things going on to keep up. They're literally dismantling our government.
It's already showing up in prediction accuracy.
It's already showing up in prediction accuracy.
May 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Thank you so much for doing this, it's hard when there's so many things going on to keep up. They're literally dismantling our government.
It's already showing up in prediction accuracy.
It's already showing up in prediction accuracy.
Thank you @sabincenter.bsky.social for tracking the Trump-Vance administration's dismantling of federal #ClimateAction. I hope it serves as a resource to support action taken by states that remain committed to leading on climate and clean energy. climate.law.columbia.edu/content/clim...
Climate Backtracker | Sabin Center for Climate Change Law
climate.law.columbia.edu
May 26, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thank you @sabincenter.bsky.social for tracking the Trump-Vance administration's dismantling of federal #ClimateAction. I hope it serves as a resource to support action taken by states that remain committed to leading on climate and clean energy. climate.law.columbia.edu/content/clim...
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More than 80 Harvard faculty members have signed on to a pledge to donate 10% of their paycheck to support staff and students, as long as the University resists Trump's unlawful demands. I am so proud of my colleagues. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Senior Faculty Pledging to Donate a Portion of Salary in Defense of University Community
Senior Faculty Pledging to Donate a Portion of Salary in Defense of University Community We are heartened by the University’s rejection of the Trump administration’s unlawful demands. We also recogn...
docs.google.com
April 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
More than 80 Harvard faculty members have signed on to a pledge to donate 10% of their paycheck to support staff and students, as long as the University resists Trump's unlawful demands. I am so proud of my colleagues. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
NSF-funded PIs: you can share or search information about terminated grants here: airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni...
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April 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
NSF-funded PIs: you can share or search information about terminated grants here: airtable.com/appGKlSVeXni...
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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Crazily it looks as if the Drax subsidy might actually be renewed: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Green campaigners fear UK to renew subsidies to Drax power station
Billions of pounds from energy bill-payers to run out in 2027 but could be extended as soon as Monday
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Crazily it looks as if the Drax subsidy might actually be renewed: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
At UML's Massachusetts Gateway Cities Climate Resilience Center, we ensure that diverse community leaders drive our research questions and dissemination. Including community leaders' voices makes for more robust, relevant, and actionable climate resilience research.
www.uml.edu/news/stories...
www.uml.edu/news/stories...
New Center Taps into Community to Develop Climate Resilience Model
www.uml.edu
January 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
At UML's Massachusetts Gateway Cities Climate Resilience Center, we ensure that diverse community leaders drive our research questions and dissemination. Including community leaders' voices makes for more robust, relevant, and actionable climate resilience research.
www.uml.edu/news/stories...
www.uml.edu/news/stories...
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The U.S. is already losing green manufacturing jobs because of Trump:
“This week, Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group said it was scrapping plans to build a factory in Somerset, Massachusetts, which would have made cables for the offshore wind sector.” on.ft.com/3PLInDC
“This week, Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group said it was scrapping plans to build a factory in Somerset, Massachusetts, which would have made cables for the offshore wind sector.” on.ft.com/3PLInDC
Donald Trump halts more than $300bn in US green infrastructure funding
New president’s order to pause federal disbursements cuts critical loans and grants to developers
on.ft.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The U.S. is already losing green manufacturing jobs because of Trump:
“This week, Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group said it was scrapping plans to build a factory in Somerset, Massachusetts, which would have made cables for the offshore wind sector.” on.ft.com/3PLInDC
“This week, Italian cable manufacturer Prysmian Group said it was scrapping plans to build a factory in Somerset, Massachusetts, which would have made cables for the offshore wind sector.” on.ft.com/3PLInDC
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The Climate Change Initiative (CCI) is the hub for all things climate at UMass Lowell:
www.uml.edu/research/cli...
To keep current on all our work across 20 different departments and all five colleges, you can sign up for our newsletter at:
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Climate Change Initiative
www.uml.edu
December 4, 2024 at 11:44 PM
The Climate Change Initiative (CCI) is the hub for all things climate at UMass Lowell:
www.uml.edu/research/cli...
To keep current on all our work across 20 different departments and all five colleges, you can sign up for our newsletter at:
signup.e2ma.net/signup/19761...
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Did you know that every French parking lot is going to be covered with solar panels? That Indonesia said it will close down its coal plants? That Nest is building a giant 'virtual powerplant' in Texas
There are things to be thankful for, even in Nov 2024
billmckibben.substack.com/p/tart-but-s...
There are things to be thankful for, even in Nov 2024
billmckibben.substack.com/p/tart-but-s...
Tart but sweet
Thanksgiving, even this year
billmckibben.substack.com
November 27, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Did you know that every French parking lot is going to be covered with solar panels? That Indonesia said it will close down its coal plants? That Nest is building a giant 'virtual powerplant' in Texas
There are things to be thankful for, even in Nov 2024
billmckibben.substack.com/p/tart-but-s...
There are things to be thankful for, even in Nov 2024
billmckibben.substack.com/p/tart-but-s...
Thanks to GBH for a chance to share my thoughts on the implications of the recent US elections on #ClimateAction in MA. Would love to hear your thoughts. Amidst all the uncertainty, one thing I know is we'll need a lot of collaboration to create the future we want. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Dave Epstein: Taking on green energy projects before a second Trump term
As the nation prepares for President-elect Donald Trump's second presidential term, climate advocates are wondering what we might expect to see from his administration.
www.wgbh.org
November 21, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Thanks to GBH for a chance to share my thoughts on the implications of the recent US elections on #ClimateAction in MA. Would love to hear your thoughts. Amidst all the uncertainty, one thing I know is we'll need a lot of collaboration to create the future we want. www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...