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Marica Cassarino
@maricacassarino.bsky.social
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Environmental Psychologist University College Cork #Cork #Ireland. #PSIClimate member. Proud Tidy Towns member.
Interested in #sustainable attitudes cognition & behaviours, socioecological perspectives, environmental communication, community resilience
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tinotini.bsky.social
🚨New paper out!
@maricacassarino.bsky.social @dvenables.bsky.social and I mapped #AirQuality communication needs in Cork using #DesignThinking.

Findings? Strategies must inform, empower, and tackle systemic barriers

Read here www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Promoting urban air quality resilience through communication: A stakeholder needs mapping and prioritisation study informed by design thinking
Air pollution (AP) poses significant global health risks and exacerbates socio-economic inequities, especially in urban contexts. This study mapped st…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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cos.io
📣 Big news: Lifecycle Journal is now open for submissions! 📣

Lifecycle Journal is a new, innovative, community-driven approach to scholarly publishing, initiated by COS.

Learn more and submit: lifecyclejournal.org/
January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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thierryaaron.bsky.social
This Utopia Dispatch
interview with @prosocial.bsky.social is a fantastic short intro to #ClimateJustice

A Climate of Hope - Climate. Justice: A Question of Survival

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December 8, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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psiclimate.bsky.social
Excited to start a new life here! We're a diverse group of #Psychology practitioners & academics worried abt the #ClimateCrisis & committed to take positive action in #Ireland.

Sharing news, events, ideas & questions

www.psychologicalsociety.ie/groups/Speci...
Special Interest Group for Addressing Climate and Environmental Emergency | SIG | PSI
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www.psychologicalsociety.ie
January 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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dvenables.bsky.social
Good reminders from @johnwenger9.bsky.social about the harms of stoves
bit.ly/4h6L1zO
1) A little restraint & 2) adopting new heating systems (Heat Pumps!) will do a world of good for ourselves &, well, our world
@irishdocsenv.bsky.social
@uccchemistry.bsky.social
@maricacassarino.bsky.social
Wood-burning stoves are a serious problem for your health – and the environment
People who use solid fuel stoves as a secondary source of heating could consider stopping its use altogether. That really would be a breath of fresh air.
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January 25, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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dvenables.bsky.social
Great visit to #CastletroyCollege in #Limerick to discuss analysing #airquality with students & @antaisce.bsky.social & @epaireland.bsky.social.
Wonderful to work with engaged students — looking forward to seeing what they do with the data!
@maricacassarino.bsky.social
@uccchemistry.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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dvenables.bsky.social
Love this #CleanAIrNight (24 Jan) initiative from #CorkCityCouncil.
Great graphics & tips for reducing air pollution from solid fuel burning!
@maricacassarino.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
maricacassarino.bsky.social
For friends here in #Cork & #Ireland 1️⃣ week to go till #CorkCleanAirNight 2025 🎉🌛Fri 24th Jan!

Learn about the #health risks linked to #SolidFuelBurning & take action to keep the air clean. This is a #PublicHealth #SocialJustice & #Sustainability priority

Leanr more at www.cleanairnight.ie
Clean Air Zone
www.cleanairnight.ie
January 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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tinotini.bsky.social
🎊Happy to share a preprint of an article recently written with @maricacassarino.bsky.social and @dvenables.bsky.social

papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

The article deals with #CommunityEngagement in creating #communication strategies to mitigate risks and effects related to #AirPollution.

1/3 👇
Promoting Urban Air Quality Resilience Through Communication: A Stakeholder Needs Mapping and Prioritisation Study Informed by Design Thinking
Air pollution (AP) poses significant global health risks and exacerbates socio-economic inequities, especially in urban contexts. This study mapped stakeholder
papers.ssrn.com
January 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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dvenables.bsky.social
Interesting looking Scottish study.
The study found air pollution was linked to increased risks of hospital admission for mental health, as well as physical illness.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
@maricacassarino.bsky.social
@johnwenger9.bsky.social
Exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of hospitalisation for mental illness, study finds
Research found an increase in exposure to nitrogen dioxide in particular was associated with a higher number of people being admitted to hospital for behaviour disorders and mental illnesses
www.irishexaminer.com
December 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
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dvenables.bsky.social
Great article here on the joys of switching from car to bike
www.echolive.ie/corkviews/ar...
@corkcyclingcrew.bsky.social
Thinking of ditching the car and getting on your bike? One Cork worker did just that
A neighbour who was forced from her car commute had a revelation when she cycled instead, says CATHERINE CONLAN, a public health doctor in Cork.
www.echolive.ie
December 9, 2024 at 6:10 PM
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carlietrott.bsky.social
To accompany all those Bluesky science/academia #starterpacks, let's share introductions to the literature of our fields.👍

12 kinds of papers in Climate Psychology.
Created by yours truly using this: shorturl.at/krlbC

✔️Re-sharing with higher res & better alt-text✔️

#climatepsychology #greensky
Comic strip showing various types of climate psychology papers with humorous titles and summaries, discussing awareness, emotions, actions, and individual versus collective efforts on climate change. Headline: Types of Climate Psychology Papers The 12 paper titles are: 1. How to stop climate denial and raise awareness 2. Oh wait, just knowing stuff doesn't lead to action! Dang. 3. K, let's look into climate feelings... 4. How to make people *care* about climate change 5. Turns out, caring doesn't make people act either... Hm. 6. People who care are suffering, kind of a lot: Calling all psychologists! 7. New big idea: What *really* matters is action! 8. How to get people to do green behaviors 9. But, hold on, are individual actions enough? 10. Here's a study of a protest and why people went. 11. Activism makes people feel good... and can lead to systemic change 12. But climate scholars should definitely not be activists
December 9, 2024 at 3:02 AM
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cameronbrick.bsky.social
Gothenburg University is looking for a post-doc researcher in environmental psychology with a focus on sustainable transportation web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/103...
Postdoctoral position in Psychology, with a focus on sustainable transport and environmental psychology
The Department of Psychology has over 160 employees and engages in extensive research and educational
web103.reachmee.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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scharfbillig.bsky.social
How can we improve the uptake of scientific evidence in policymaking and politics?

We asked 500 professionals working at the science for policy interface for their experiences and insights.

👇 Here is our study.
giuseppec98.bsky.social giuseppe cannata @giuseppec98.bsky.social · Dec 2
📣 New JRC report out!

How to harness the potential of science-for-policy (S4P) ecosystems in the EU?

This exploratory survey of ∼500 S4P professionals sheds light on the main challenges.

Scientists and policymakers are eager to collaborate but need better tools and support.

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Science-for-policy ecosystems through the eyes of professionals
This Joint Research Centre science for policy (S4P) report explores the perceived challenges for establishing and maintaining a well-functioning science–policy interface in the EU. To gather this info...
publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu
December 3, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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mikefsway.bsky.social
Hello Bluesky! I'm seeking research, evaluation, case studies on heat pumps in social/public housing - with focus on solutions (service/engagement/policy/technical/etc.) to accelerate uptake + improve tenant experience. Is there anything you recommend I look at? Suggestions and shares appreciated!
November 28, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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violetcv.bsky.social
🔥 New #OpenAccess paper in Ecology&Society 🔥

❓ How can knowledge co-production open transformative avenues in highly polarized environmental issues?

💡By focussing on transforming epistemic-power-affective relations, I argue here: ecologyandsociety.org/vol29/iss4/a...
Tales on co-response-ability in times of environmental polarization - Ecology & Society
In this paper I explore societal polarization as a challenge to environmental governance and sustainability transformations. I focus on how processes of knowledge co-production can be used as transfor...
ecologyandsociety.org
November 26, 2024 at 1:43 PM
maricacassarino.bsky.social
As member of the Psychological Society of Ireland's #PSIclimate group (bit.ly/PSIsigACEE), I am thrilled to see out our position paper on the role of #Psychology in tackling the #ClimateCrisis

Statement: www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Advoc...

Paper: www.psychologicalsociety.ie/footer/Guide...
Special Interest Group for Addressing Climate and Environmental Emergency | SIG | PSI
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www.psychologicalsociety.ie
November 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM
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lisaschipper.bsky.social
Brilliant starter pack on adaptation to climate change by @meadekrosby.bsky.social :) go.bsky.app/3G5Eono
November 11, 2024 at 6:46 PM
maricacassarino.bsky.social
🎉Happy to share a preprint of a review of #AirQuality Communication strategies & their influence on #Awareness & #BehaviourChange, part of #BehaviAir

▶️Preprint: doi.org/10.31234/osf...
Key results? It's complicated😕

More info about the project: behaviair.org

#EnvironmentalPsychology #AcademicSky
screenshot of preprint with title, table and graph
November 20, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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wouterpoortinga.bsky.social
A starter pack of academics, researchers, and organisations active in #EnvironmentalPsychology (the application of psychology to environmental issues, such as climate change, and human-environment interactions.

Let me know if you'd like to be added to this list (reply or dm)

go.bsky.app/2yJ9TJg
November 14, 2024 at 8:49 AM
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carlietrott.bsky.social
Starter pack of social scientists working on climate/environment with a focus on justice-driven policy, behavior, & systems change. *Inclusive of early career scholars.* Recommendations welcome @carlietrott.bsky.social

[Collaboratively created; Additions ≠ endorsement.]

go.bsky.app/6yrkE6C
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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naomiaklein.bsky.social
Hey Bluesky, I am excited by all the energy coalescing on this platform. It seems like a place for strategic thinking, which we badly need.

A few initial thoughts:

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November 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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davidho.bsky.social
Paris’ new 2024-2030 Climate Plan drop speed limits, repurpose traffic lanes, remove 60,000 parking spots and create urban “oases” to combat extreme heat…
Paris to Replace Parking Spaces With Trees
The city’s new climate plan promises to drop speed limits, repurpose traffic lanes, remove 60,000 parking spots and create urban “oases” to combat extreme heat.
www.bloomberg.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:37 AM