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Michael C. Russell
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Environmental economist focused on regulatory impact, adaptation, and resilience. I translate complex research into clear insights for decision-makers. Views are my own, not my agency’s; sharing or liking isn’t an endorsement.
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Today is One Health Day in NJ!

This international awareness campaign — observed annually on Nov. 3 — raises awareness regarding One Health, an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant and environmental health while promoting collaboration to address these issues. 🤝❤️🌱
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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‘Yawning’ finance gap for countries to adapt to climate extremes, UN says

Developing countries receive less than 10% of what they will need to adapt to climate change

This is “putting lives, livelihoods and entire economies at risk”

www.ft.com/content/98ad...
‘Yawning’ finance gap for countries to adapt to climate extremes, UN says
Poorer nations being left well behind in funding for infrastructure projects to cope with floods and heat
www.ft.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Today, the U.S. faces one billion+ dollar climate/weather disaster on average every 2w. That's a massive increase from one every 4m in the 1980s.

This is 'global weirding' and people are taking notice!

The government told NOAA to stop tracking these events: but @climatecentral.org is on the job.
U.S. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | Climate Central
Explore U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate disasters since 1980, including total costs, trends, and impacts.
www.climatecentral.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Social macro: a new frontier for climate risk

"Fully grappling with climate-related risk requires going beyond modelling to incorporate how climate change interacts with social, financial and economic channels and generates feedback effects between them"

greencentralbanking.com/2025/10/09/s...
‘Social macro’: a new frontier for climate risk
Addressing climate social risks is key for climate policy and financial risk management, write analysts Alexander Weston and Judith Tyson.
greencentralbanking.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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"New Jersey’s next generation of climate leaders isn’t waiting — they’re leading.
Join us for Under 30 and Over It!, a panel featuring young professionals shaping climate policy, advancing environmental justice, and building resilient communities.
Oct 22 | 7–8 PM | Zoom
nyu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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🌎 Responding to the Economic Risks of Climate Change 🌎

Rising seas, increasing heat, wildfires, and heavier flooding are projected to strain New Jersey’s transportation networks, energy supplies and water infrastructure. (1/4)
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM