Ken Cousins, PhD
@kencousins.bsky.social
Ecological Economist, valuing nature-based solutions. I believe that sustainability—broadly realized—is a necessity for healthy, just, and vibrant societies. I have been active in the sustainability movement for over 35 years. My views are my own.
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🚨Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions
In a new preprint, @colognaviktoria.bsky.social, @maiensachis.bsky.social, @jmbh.bsky.social & I examine techno-optimism among 9,199 scientists and how it relates to their civic engagement and lifestyle choices🧵
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/hh94huzv
In a new preprint, @colognaviktoria.bsky.social, @maiensachis.bsky.social, @jmbh.bsky.social & I examine techno-optimism among 9,199 scientists and how it relates to their civic engagement and lifestyle choices🧵
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/hh94huzv
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🚨Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions
In a new preprint, @colognaviktoria.bsky.social, @maiensachis.bsky.social, @jmbh.bsky.social & I examine techno-optimism among 9,199 scientists and how it relates to their civic engagement and lifestyle choices🧵
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/hh94huzv
In a new preprint, @colognaviktoria.bsky.social, @maiensachis.bsky.social, @jmbh.bsky.social & I examine techno-optimism among 9,199 scientists and how it relates to their civic engagement and lifestyle choices🧵
🔗 Link: tinyurl.com/hh94huzv
The natural environment is the foundation of human existence, and its quality is a strong influence on our individual and collective wellbeing. The idea that "the environment" or "climate change" should only be taught as stand-alone courses is absurd on its face.
Climate change ‘is the new liberal arts’: Colleges build environmental lessons into degrees
University of California, San Diego, requires all students to learn about climate change, while other schools have added environmental sustainability requirements.
grist.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The natural environment is the foundation of human existence, and its quality is a strong influence on our individual and collective wellbeing. The idea that "the environment" or "climate change" should only be taught as stand-alone courses is absurd on its face.
Reposted by Ken Cousins, PhD
Oh no! Not our beloved fossil fuel company doing something shitty.
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Oh no! Not our beloved fossil fuel company doing something shitty.
Reposted by Ken Cousins, PhD
“Government by the people for the people.” They don’t believe in that, they don’t care about us.
They can only win when they cheat.
#SaveOurDemocracy
#Pinks
#NCPolitics
#Congress
They can only win when they cheat.
#SaveOurDemocracy
#Pinks
#NCPolitics
#Congress
October 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“Government by the people for the people.” They don’t believe in that, they don’t care about us.
They can only win when they cheat.
#SaveOurDemocracy
#Pinks
#NCPolitics
#Congress
They can only win when they cheat.
#SaveOurDemocracy
#Pinks
#NCPolitics
#Congress
Microforests produce a range of benefits for neighborhoods, absorbing stormwater and recharging groundwater, and reducing heat extremes, and attracting new birds and insects. Our analysis estimated that one site will produce at least $36K in annual benefits at maturity. #microforests
Our work with Groundwork Elizabeth was featured on the Today Show! To reintroduce nature to their community, Elizabeth planted a series of “microforests,” dense plots high in biodiversity which develop the characteristics of mature forests up to 5 times faster than other urban forests. #microforests
How Microforests Are Helping Improve Biodiversity
A microforest is a tiny forest planted with the goal of improving biodiversity and fighting climate change, especially amid expanding urban areas and industrial hubs. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Emilie...
ow.ly
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Microforests produce a range of benefits for neighborhoods, absorbing stormwater and recharging groundwater, and reducing heat extremes, and attracting new birds and insects. Our analysis estimated that one site will produce at least $36K in annual benefits at maturity. #microforests
