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The 2035 Initiative at UCSB
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The 2035 Initiative at UC Santa Barbara is a cutting-edge “think-and-do” tank that develops actionable roadmaps for slashing climate pollution and ushering in a more equitable, resilient future. https://www.2035initiative.com/
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On the latest episode of A Matter of Degrees, we talk to @drkatemarvel.bsky.social about her amazing new book, "Human Nature." It's a story of climate science told through nine emotions. A beautiful read. Listen to the conversation wherever you get your podcasts!
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October 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
New episode of A Matter of Degrees! @leahstokes.bsky.social & @kkwilkinson.bsky.social talk with @drkatemarvel.bsky.social about her new book, "Human Nature." This conversation has it all: science, feelings, fossil fuel industry mischief & even witches: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Why have past attempts to reform fossil fuel subsidies failed, and what needs to change? ⛽

In a new episode of Resources Radio, Paasha Mahdavi breaks this topic down, and gives insight into the past and future of fossil fuel subsidies.

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Understanding Fossil Fuel Subsidies Around the World, with Paasha Mahdavi
Paasha Mahdavi discusses the purpose of fossil fuel subsidies, the importance of reducing these subsidies, and why efforts to reform fossil fuel subsidies often fail.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
On a new episode of A Matter of Degrees, the legendary @billmckibben.bsky.social joins the show to talk about the potential of solar power and to get inspired for @sundayofaction.bsky.social - a day of action to celebrate the power of clean energy!

Tune in here: www.degreespod.com/episodes/the...
September 10, 2025 at 5:42 PM
New episode of A Matter of Degrees!
Last month, Trump killed tax credits for EVs, heat pumps, and rooftop solar. But the incentives haven’t expired yet. In this episode, @leahstokes.bsky.social and @kkwilkinson.bsky.social break down how to take advantage and what all this means.
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August 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Interested in learning more about our work? Stay up to date with our monthly newsletter! We share research updates, new publications, upcoming events, and other happenings at the Initiative: www.2035initiative.com/newsletter
July 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Industry is a major source of carbon pollution, mainly from burning fossil fuels to create heat. Yet, there is an abundant source of clean heat beneath our feet. Read our report w/ Project InnerSpace on how next-gen geothermal can provide clean, reliable heat: www.2035initiative.com/unlocking-ne...
July 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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🆕 Increasing government transparency reduced pollution violations and improved air quality in China

Today on VoxDev w/ Mengdi Liu (University of International Business and Economics), Mark Buntaine (UCSB), Sarah Anderson (UCSB) & Bing Zhang (Nanjing University): voxdev.org/topic/energy...
Increasing government transparency reduced pollution violations and improved air quality in China
Government transparency helps bridge gaps between environmental laws and actual practices, improving health and environmental quality broadly.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
New episode of A Matter of Degrees! In this latest episode, @cadavejones.bsky.social joins @leahstokes.bsky.social and @kkwilkinson.bsky.social to discuss how the climate crisis is breaking our insurance system - and what we can do to fix it: degreespod.com/episodes/climate-crisis-breaking-insurance
April 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We're hiring! We are a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the politics of Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation to support research on public responses to climate impacts and policies across the world: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02926
March 6, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Join us on February 20th @6:30pm at the Community Environmental Council in Santa Barbara for a public talk and community discussion with Dr. Mijin Cha, author of A Just Transition for All: Workers and Communities for a Carbon-Free Future. This event is presented by the UCSB Community Labor Center.
February 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
ICYMI: A special bonus episode on A Matter of Degrees presents the first episode of Boiling Point, a new podcast from @latimes.com & hosted by @sammyroth.bsky.social. This episode is about the recent wildfires in LA & what they mean for the city’s future: degreespod.com/episodes/bonus-boiling-point
January 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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The episode also features comments from the brilliant writer and activist @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social, who we were fortunate enough to host in 2023.
Listen to @leahstokes.bsky.social , our southern-California climate genius, frame the problems and solutions in her usual brisk, humorous, and exceedingly informed way.....
ICYMI: Our latest episode celebrates the visionary @leahstokes.bsky.social, winner of our 2024 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication
January 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In the latest episode, A Matter of Degrees partners with @climateone.org to share an inspiring conversation between @leahstokes.bsky.social & Greg Dalton, when Leah received the 2024 Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication in December: bit.ly/Stokes-2024-...
January 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Too often, folks say that heavy industry is hard to decarbonize. While true, there are solutions we can use to make progress now. In our latest A Matter of Degrees episode, we dig into industrial decarbonization with Dr. Eric Masanet & Rebecca Dell @rebeccawdell.bsky.social . Tune in and subscribe!
December 19, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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This week on A Matter of Degrees: a live episode with our pal @ayanaeliza.bsky.social during her book tour for “What If We Get It Right?” 📖✨

🎧 Tune in for a sweet, wide ranging convo about making books, asking questions, building community, changing culture…

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December 7, 2024 at 8:23 PM
The election is over, but climate progress doesn't have to be. Join @leahstokes.bsky.social & Adrian Deveny on a live episode of A Matter of Degrees where they map out a 5-year plan to defend climate wins and discuss how we can keep moving forward: bit.ly/degreespod-e...
November 14, 2024 at 10:55 PM
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Everyone's asking: what's next for climate policy in the wake of the election? Tune in today at 4 PT / 7 ET for a live episode of A Matter of Degrees with Adrian Deveny, who helped pass the largest climate law in American history. Register here.
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November 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM
This year’s election will be critical in shaping the future of climate policy. Join us for an election week discussion at UCSB on what the results of the 2024 election will mean for the future of our planet and our ability to address the climate crisis: www.2035initiative.com/election-cli...
October 29, 2024 at 4:55 PM
A new episode of A Matter of Degrees is out now! This episode dives into Minnesota's 100% clean energy bill. Big wins don’t happen overnight—they come from grassroots movements! As MN’s campaign says: "To change everything, we need everyone." Listen now: degreespod.com/episodes/season-4-episode-2
October 24, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Join us for a discussion with Climate Expert and National Security Advisor Sherri Goodman on November 6 at 5:30pm in Santa Barbara! The event will be moderated by 2035 Faculty Leah Stokes. Learn more: bit.ly/3NcYclr
October 23, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Get ready for a powerful new episode of A Matter of Degrees, dropping Oct 24th! Join @leahstokes.bsky.social & Katharine Wilkinson as they dive into the stories behind climate wins in MN like the 100% clean energy bill. Mark your calendars!
October 22, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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Project 2025 is a plan to gut the National Weather Service — you know, the very thing we are relying on right now to protect people from hurricanes like Helene and Milton.

We unpack this dark vision in our latest episode of A Matter of Degrees. Listen wherever you get your podcasts + degreespod.com
A Matter of Degrees - stories for the climate curious
Join Dr. Leah Stokes and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson as they tell stories about the powerful forces behind climate change and the tools we have to fix it. With the help of dozens of climate leaders, we ma...
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October 7, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Join us for a talk by Cameron Brick, an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Amsterdam, on Monday, Aug 5th at UCSB! This event is hosted by the UCSB Social Psychology Colloquium and is co-sponsored by The 2035 Initiative: www.2035initiative.com/lecture-came...
August 1, 2024 at 11:25 PM
The 2035 Initiative is a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a Senior Energy Analyst to take on analytical, research, and project management tasks, with a particular focus on industrial decarbonization and energy systems analysis: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02811
July 24, 2024 at 7:49 PM