Annika Hedberg
@annikahedberg.bsky.social
Green transition expert. Advocate for sustainable prosperity. Senior Adviser @epc_eu. Nonresident Senior Fellow @AtlanticCouncil. Views expressed are mine.
As well put by Jason A. Schwartz and Peter H. Howard:
Ignoring the costs of #ClimateChange won’t make them magically disappear; it only guarantees they’ll be even higher for the next generation.
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
Ignoring the costs of #ClimateChange won’t make them magically disappear; it only guarantees they’ll be even higher for the next generation.
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
Trump’s magical thinking on climate change is just political smoke and mirrors
The Trump administration is trying to pull that same old rabbit out of a hat to conceal the real costs of environmental deregulation.
thehill.com
May 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
As well put by Jason A. Schwartz and Peter H. Howard:
Ignoring the costs of #ClimateChange won’t make them magically disappear; it only guarantees they’ll be even higher for the next generation.
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
Ignoring the costs of #ClimateChange won’t make them magically disappear; it only guarantees they’ll be even higher for the next generation.
thehill.com/opinion/whit...
Local efforts and initiatives like these continue to inspire hope.
Excited for tomorrow’s #BethesdaGreen fair, where a variety of eco-conscious vendors will showcase their innovative products and sustainable solutions!
bethesdagreen.org/begreen-livi...
Excited for tomorrow’s #BethesdaGreen fair, where a variety of eco-conscious vendors will showcase their innovative products and sustainable solutions!
bethesdagreen.org/begreen-livi...
Green Living Fair – May 17, 2025 – Bethesda Green
bethesdagreen.org
May 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Local efforts and initiatives like these continue to inspire hope.
Excited for tomorrow’s #BethesdaGreen fair, where a variety of eco-conscious vendors will showcase their innovative products and sustainable solutions!
bethesdagreen.org/begreen-livi...
Excited for tomorrow’s #BethesdaGreen fair, where a variety of eco-conscious vendors will showcase their innovative products and sustainable solutions!
bethesdagreen.org/begreen-livi...
As Paris has restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes, the air has finally become breathable.
This is a what a win-win looks like. Drastic reduction in #AirPollution is good for people's #health and #wellbeing, and thus for #society and #economy at large.
This is a what a win-win looks like. Drastic reduction in #AirPollution is good for people's #health and #wellbeing, and thus for #society and #economy at large.
April 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
As Paris has restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes, the air has finally become breathable.
This is a what a win-win looks like. Drastic reduction in #AirPollution is good for people's #health and #wellbeing, and thus for #society and #economy at large.
This is a what a win-win looks like. Drastic reduction in #AirPollution is good for people's #health and #wellbeing, and thus for #society and #economy at large.
As European leaders note on US tariffs:
There are no winners in a trade war, these will have negative impact on global economy and damage the transatlantic bond.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
There are no winners in a trade war, these will have negative impact on global economy and damage the transatlantic bond.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe slams ‘illegal’ Trump tariffs, vows unified response
Citizens of the EU “feel let down by our oldest ally,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says, warning that the bloc is “prepared to respond.”
www.politico.eu
April 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
As European leaders note on US tariffs:
There are no winners in a trade war, these will have negative impact on global economy and damage the transatlantic bond.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
There are no winners in a trade war, these will have negative impact on global economy and damage the transatlantic bond.
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
This is why understanding history matters.
A great piece by @andrewmichta.bsky.social
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
A great piece by @andrewmichta.bsky.social
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
The real reason Russia invaded Ukraine (hint: it's not NATO expansion)
Russia invaded Ukraine not because of NATO expansion, but because the West failed to back up Europe’s post-Cold War security architecture with hard power.
www.atlanticcouncil.org
March 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is why understanding history matters.
A great piece by @andrewmichta.bsky.social
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
A great piece by @andrewmichta.bsky.social
www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-at...
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
3 years
Russia has been massacring civilians at the heart of Europe. Destroying cities. Bombing homes. Mining playgrounds. Kidnapping+torturing people. Forcing Ukrainians to become refugees.
Russia must pay for these crimes.
Ukraine deserves a just peace, independence and a safe future in Europe.
Russia has been massacring civilians at the heart of Europe. Destroying cities. Bombing homes. Mining playgrounds. Kidnapping+torturing people. Forcing Ukrainians to become refugees.
Russia must pay for these crimes.
Ukraine deserves a just peace, independence and a safe future in Europe.
February 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
3 years
Russia has been massacring civilians at the heart of Europe. Destroying cities. Bombing homes. Mining playgrounds. Kidnapping+torturing people. Forcing Ukrainians to become refugees.
Russia must pay for these crimes.
Ukraine deserves a just peace, independence and a safe future in Europe.
Russia has been massacring civilians at the heart of Europe. Destroying cities. Bombing homes. Mining playgrounds. Kidnapping+torturing people. Forcing Ukrainians to become refugees.
Russia must pay for these crimes.
Ukraine deserves a just peace, independence and a safe future in Europe.
Europe has been in an utter shock the last week. But perhaps the greatest shock of all is that it didn't use the past years to prepare itself.
This cartoon is not from today, but from 2018...
theworld.org/stories/2018...
This cartoon is not from today, but from 2018...
theworld.org/stories/2018...
President Trump goes to Europe — and satirists have a field day - The World from PRX
Satirists love US President Donald Trump and his journey to Europe and Britain has provided a non-stop supply of comments, gestures and tweets for satirists to lampoon.
theworld.org
February 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Europe has been in an utter shock the last week. But perhaps the greatest shock of all is that it didn't use the past years to prepare itself.
This cartoon is not from today, but from 2018...
theworld.org/stories/2018...
This cartoon is not from today, but from 2018...
theworld.org/stories/2018...
The way things are going, Trump will be responsible for escalating bloodshed, possibly into European/open global conflict.
He is doing what Russia wants: repeating Russian talking points +destroying instruments of US power.
Great piece @timothysnyder.bsky.social:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
He is doing what Russia wants: repeating Russian talking points +destroying instruments of US power.
Great piece @timothysnyder.bsky.social:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Weak Strongman
Impotence and Unfreedom, Together
open.substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The way things are going, Trump will be responsible for escalating bloodshed, possibly into European/open global conflict.
He is doing what Russia wants: repeating Russian talking points +destroying instruments of US power.
Great piece @timothysnyder.bsky.social:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
He is doing what Russia wants: repeating Russian talking points +destroying instruments of US power.
Great piece @timothysnyder.bsky.social:
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
This is how democracies decay—not through dramatic coups, but through the slow erosion of moral courage among those entrusted with power.
Thank you @adamkinzinger.bsky.social for putting in words what's at stake.
Thank you @adamkinzinger.bsky.social for putting in words what's at stake.
Sure, there are occasional moments of resistance from senators not facing reelection, but they are fleeting and ultimately meaningless if those same individuals fold when the stakes are high. My latest
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-coward...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/the-coward...
The Cowardice of Senate Republicans
In 2021, ten of my Republican colleagues in the House joined me in voting to impeach Donald Trump after he incited an attack on our democracy.
adamkinzinger.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This is how democracies decay—not through dramatic coups, but through the slow erosion of moral courage among those entrusted with power.
Thank you @adamkinzinger.bsky.social for putting in words what's at stake.
Thank you @adamkinzinger.bsky.social for putting in words what's at stake.
Trump has just officially become the plastic president and micro(plastic) manager, and shown where his priorities lie.
But this doesn't take away consumers' power to say 'no' to single-use plastic.
And luckily many US states, counties and cities continue to act on #PlasticPollution.
But this doesn't take away consumers' power to say 'no' to single-use plastic.
And luckily many US states, counties and cities continue to act on #PlasticPollution.
President Trump vowed to sign an executive order ending a Biden-era effort to phase out single-use plastics — including straws — across the government by 2027.
‘BACK TO PLASTIC!’: Why Trump is coming after paper straws again
President Trump vowed to sign an executive order ending a Biden-era effort to phase out single-use plastics — including straws — across the government by 2027.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 12, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Trump has just officially become the plastic president and micro(plastic) manager, and shown where his priorities lie.
But this doesn't take away consumers' power to say 'no' to single-use plastic.
And luckily many US states, counties and cities continue to act on #PlasticPollution.
But this doesn't take away consumers' power to say 'no' to single-use plastic.
And luckily many US states, counties and cities continue to act on #PlasticPollution.
I must admit: I'm not a huge American football fan. It just seems so aggressive...
But as the US is warming up for the big #superbowl game, these warming trends for the matchup + every #NFL team’s home city caught my attention:
bit.ly/football-sea... @ClimateCentral
#climatematters
But as the US is warming up for the big #superbowl game, these warming trends for the matchup + every #NFL team’s home city caught my attention:
bit.ly/football-sea... @ClimateCentral
#climatematters
Football Season Warmup | Climate Central
Football season is warming up in every NFL city. The teams’ home cities are also experiencing more risky heat extremes in the lead-up to the regular season.
bit.ly
February 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I must admit: I'm not a huge American football fan. It just seems so aggressive...
But as the US is warming up for the big #superbowl game, these warming trends for the matchup + every #NFL team’s home city caught my attention:
bit.ly/football-sea... @ClimateCentral
#climatematters
But as the US is warming up for the big #superbowl game, these warming trends for the matchup + every #NFL team’s home city caught my attention:
bit.ly/football-sea... @ClimateCentral
#climatematters
According to European Court of Auditors' new report:
The EU, its member states + cities are failing their citizens:
#AirPollution + #NoisePollution continue to pose major environmental threat to Europeans' health.
www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...
The EU, its member states + cities are failing their citizens:
#AirPollution + #NoisePollution continue to pose major environmental threat to Europeans' health.
www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...
NEWS-SR-2025-02
www.eca.europa.eu
January 16, 2025 at 2:37 PM
According to European Court of Auditors' new report:
The EU, its member states + cities are failing their citizens:
#AirPollution + #NoisePollution continue to pose major environmental threat to Europeans' health.
www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...
The EU, its member states + cities are failing their citizens:
#AirPollution + #NoisePollution continue to pose major environmental threat to Europeans' health.
www.eca.europa.eu/en/news/NEWS...
Worthwhile reading amidst US #SenateHearings for Energy Secretary.
#CleanEnergy transition
= reality
= real benefits for people, economy, US states.
Rather than insisting on polluting #FossilFuels as the basis for US energy future, how about debating ways to make US a clean energy superpower?
#CleanEnergy transition
= reality
= real benefits for people, economy, US states.
Rather than insisting on polluting #FossilFuels as the basis for US energy future, how about debating ways to make US a clean energy superpower?
🚨NEW REPORT 🚨
Companies have officially announced:
🧑💼 406,007 new clean energy jobs
⚡ 751 clean energy projects
💸 $422 billion in clean energy investments
Our clean energy push is driving economic growth and saving the planet. Read our new report:
climatepower.us/clean-energy...
Companies have officially announced:
🧑💼 406,007 new clean energy jobs
⚡ 751 clean energy projects
💸 $422 billion in clean energy investments
Our clean energy push is driving economic growth and saving the planet. Read our new report:
climatepower.us/clean-energy...
State of the clean energy boom | Climate Power
After two years of extraordinary growth, clean energy is American energy. With new federal investments, clean energy is not only booming, it has become central to state economies and energy supplies. ...
climatepower.us
January 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Worthwhile reading amidst US #SenateHearings for Energy Secretary.
#CleanEnergy transition
= reality
= real benefits for people, economy, US states.
Rather than insisting on polluting #FossilFuels as the basis for US energy future, how about debating ways to make US a clean energy superpower?
#CleanEnergy transition
= reality
= real benefits for people, economy, US states.
Rather than insisting on polluting #FossilFuels as the basis for US energy future, how about debating ways to make US a clean energy superpower?
At US #SenateHearing of Wright for the Energy Secretary position, @padilla.senate.gov did an excellent, much needed job in
-highlighting costs of #ClimateCrisis
-challenging Wright to prioritise science, facts + evidence over politics
-getting Wright admit he agrees on reducing #FossilFuel subsidies
-highlighting costs of #ClimateCrisis
-challenging Wright to prioritise science, facts + evidence over politics
-getting Wright admit he agrees on reducing #FossilFuel subsidies
January 15, 2025 at 5:36 PM
At US #SenateHearing of Wright for the Energy Secretary position, @padilla.senate.gov did an excellent, much needed job in
-highlighting costs of #ClimateCrisis
-challenging Wright to prioritise science, facts + evidence over politics
-getting Wright admit he agrees on reducing #FossilFuel subsidies
-highlighting costs of #ClimateCrisis
-challenging Wright to prioritise science, facts + evidence over politics
-getting Wright admit he agrees on reducing #FossilFuel subsidies
EU has just adopted new rules to address #PlasticPollution + reduce #SingleUsePlastic packaging.
EU countries, companies + other stakeholders have now 18 months to prepare for the application of new rules.
Even in the absence of a global #PlasticsTreaty, it is possible to act on plastic pollution.
EU countries, companies + other stakeholders have now 18 months to prepare for the application of new rules.
Even in the absence of a global #PlasticsTreaty, it is possible to act on plastic pollution.
December 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM
EU has just adopted new rules to address #PlasticPollution + reduce #SingleUsePlastic packaging.
EU countries, companies + other stakeholders have now 18 months to prepare for the application of new rules.
Even in the absence of a global #PlasticsTreaty, it is possible to act on plastic pollution.
EU countries, companies + other stakeholders have now 18 months to prepare for the application of new rules.
Even in the absence of a global #PlasticsTreaty, it is possible to act on plastic pollution.
The Juliana 21 have fought for their day in court to secure their
rights to life and a livable climate for nearly 10 yrs. And the fight continues.
www.ourchildrenstrust.org/juliana-v-us
#ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
#YouthvGov #JulianavUS
#ClimateRightoLife
rights to life and a livable climate for nearly 10 yrs. And the fight continues.
www.ourchildrenstrust.org/juliana-v-us
#ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
#YouthvGov #JulianavUS
#ClimateRightoLife
December 11, 2024 at 12:54 AM
The Juliana 21 have fought for their day in court to secure their
rights to life and a livable climate for nearly 10 yrs. And the fight continues.
www.ourchildrenstrust.org/juliana-v-us
#ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
#YouthvGov #JulianavUS
#ClimateRightoLife
rights to life and a livable climate for nearly 10 yrs. And the fight continues.
www.ourchildrenstrust.org/juliana-v-us
#ClimateAction #ClimateJustice
#YouthvGov #JulianavUS
#ClimateRightoLife
Bad news for the world, humanity, our planet:
Small group of oil-producing countries manages to halt needed progress on addressing #PlasticPollution. This selfish short-sightedness is harming us, our environment and climate.
#PlasticsTreaty
www.politico.eu/article/un-p...
Small group of oil-producing countries manages to halt needed progress on addressing #PlasticPollution. This selfish short-sightedness is harming us, our environment and climate.
#PlasticsTreaty
www.politico.eu/article/un-p...
UN plastic treaty talks end without a deal
It was a disappointing conclusion to a summit that many hoped would yield a landmark treaty to tackle a worsening global plastic pollution crisis.
www.politico.eu
December 9, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Bad news for the world, humanity, our planet:
Small group of oil-producing countries manages to halt needed progress on addressing #PlasticPollution. This selfish short-sightedness is harming us, our environment and climate.
#PlasticsTreaty
www.politico.eu/article/un-p...
Small group of oil-producing countries manages to halt needed progress on addressing #PlasticPollution. This selfish short-sightedness is harming us, our environment and climate.
#PlasticsTreaty
www.politico.eu/article/un-p...
US elections disheartened many climate-conscious leaders, businesses, and people worldwide - including in Europe.
But eventhough Donald Trump’s re-election raises valid concerns about the future of #ClimateAction, despair is not an option.
Here some takeaways for the EU: www.epc.eu/en/Publicati...
But eventhough Donald Trump’s re-election raises valid concerns about the future of #ClimateAction, despair is not an option.
Here some takeaways for the EU: www.epc.eu/en/Publicati...
US elections and climate action prospects: key takeaways for the EU
www.epc.eu
December 5, 2024 at 2:03 AM
US elections disheartened many climate-conscious leaders, businesses, and people worldwide - including in Europe.
But eventhough Donald Trump’s re-election raises valid concerns about the future of #ClimateAction, despair is not an option.
Here some takeaways for the EU: www.epc.eu/en/Publicati...
But eventhough Donald Trump’s re-election raises valid concerns about the future of #ClimateAction, despair is not an option.
Here some takeaways for the EU: www.epc.eu/en/Publicati...
As so many others, I can no longer accept what Twitter/X has become, and I'm switching from X to Bluesky.
I hope this will be a community and a platform where exchanges are based on facts, and characterised by mutual respect and decency.
I look forward to starting this new journey with all of you!
I hope this will be a community and a platform where exchanges are based on facts, and characterised by mutual respect and decency.
I look forward to starting this new journey with all of you!
bsky.app
November 16, 2024 at 2:31 AM
As so many others, I can no longer accept what Twitter/X has become, and I'm switching from X to Bluesky.
I hope this will be a community and a platform where exchanges are based on facts, and characterised by mutual respect and decency.
I look forward to starting this new journey with all of you!
I hope this will be a community and a platform where exchanges are based on facts, and characterised by mutual respect and decency.
I look forward to starting this new journey with all of you!