Monica Dean
@monicadean.bsky.social
Climate & Sustainability Practice Director | USC Dornsife Public Exchange.
Former Team #Climate Envoy | UN Foundation | IPCC
Views my own.
Former Team #Climate Envoy | UN Foundation | IPCC
Views my own.
Reposted by Monica Dean
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles launches a program to expand shade across the city
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles launches a program to expand shade across the city
L.A. is partnering with colleges and nonprofits to launch ShadeLA, an initiative focused on tree planting, canopy design and urban heat resilience before the 2028 Games.
www.latimes.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles launches a program to expand shade across the city
Reposted by Monica Dean
In the next 3 years - the World, Cup, Super Bowl, & Olympics will be coming to Los Angeles.
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In the next 3 years - the World, Cup, Super Bowl, & Olympics will be coming to Los Angeles.
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
In the next 3 years - the World, Cup, Super Bowl, & Olympics will be coming to Los Angeles.
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
July 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
In the next 3 years - the World, Cup, Super Bowl, & Olympics will be coming to Los Angeles.
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
To make sure LA is ready for the world stage amidst rising & more severe heat waves, & to leave our community more resilient long after the last medal is won - we're launching a new campaign: Shade-LA.com
Our latest USC Urban Trees Initiative study found that LA has stricter rules for where/what can go into the public right of way than nearly any other comparable cities. In many instances, these arcane rules are what is restricting tree planting in the places that need it most.
Pruning the red tape. @dornsife.usc.edu research shows that even small policy changes could open up more planting space in dense communities, helping create a cooler, greener city. 🌳
How changing L.A.’s tree rules could cool more neighborhoods
USC Dornsife study finds outdated guidelines limit tree growth, especially in lower-income neighborhoods, and offers a solution
dornsife.usc.edu
April 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Our latest USC Urban Trees Initiative study found that LA has stricter rules for where/what can go into the public right of way than nearly any other comparable cities. In many instances, these arcane rules are what is restricting tree planting in the places that need it most.
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Seven leading research universities are collaborating to advance solar arrays over California’s canals.
Full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/17qFI...
Full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/17qFI...
March 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Seven leading research universities are collaborating to advance solar arrays over California’s canals.
Full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/17qFI...
Full press release: drive.google.com/file/d/17qFI...
What happens when 7 universities & 3 state agencies join forces to save water, land, and generate renewable energy at scale? The #CaliforniaSolarCanalInitiative
bit.ly/CASolarCanals
bit.ly/CASolarCanals
March 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
What happens when 7 universities & 3 state agencies join forces to save water, land, and generate renewable energy at scale? The #CaliforniaSolarCanalInitiative
bit.ly/CASolarCanals
bit.ly/CASolarCanals
Super proud of our new USC Urban Trees Initiative study, but even more proud that Dr. Berelson scored the quote of the year - 'L.A. trees are kicking ass'.
It's no substitute for reducing our carbon consumption, but our new study finds trees in Los Angeles are surprisingly good at absorbing the carbon dioxide we spew into the air. @latimes.com reports:
‘L.A. trees are kicking ass.' Urban plants capture more CO2 than expected, study finds
A researcher tracking CO2 emissions across a swath of the city says trees are ‘uncanny’ air cleaners.
www.latimes.com
March 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Super proud of our new USC Urban Trees Initiative study, but even more proud that Dr. Berelson scored the quote of the year - 'L.A. trees are kicking ass'.
@tdiliberto.bsky.social is one of the most dedicated public servants I have ever met. His firing is not only a loss for NOAA, but for all Americans.
"I started working at NOAA as a contractor in 2010. I finally became a fed in 2023. I was 14 days away from my probationary period when I was fired on Thursday." - NOAA climate scientist Tom Di Liberto
March 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@tdiliberto.bsky.social is one of the most dedicated public servants I have ever met. His firing is not only a loss for NOAA, but for all Americans.
👋 former negotiator here. US has a hard time engaging on text outcomes at CBD due to non-party status. The big impact here is actually the $$. US *was largest donor for global biodi - but most was just cut (USAID/GEF/TF CCA) with foreign aid freeze
NEW: The UN has confirmed to me that there are no US officials present at #COP16 in Rome
US is not signed up to the UN biodiversity convention, but usually attends to participate in negotiations
To my best of my knowledge, this is the first time the US has been missing at biodiversity talks
US is not signed up to the UN biodiversity convention, but usually attends to participate in negotiations
To my best of my knowledge, this is the first time the US has been missing at biodiversity talks
February 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
👋 former negotiator here. US has a hard time engaging on text outcomes at CBD due to non-party status. The big impact here is actually the $$. US *was largest donor for global biodi - but most was just cut (USAID/GEF/TF CCA) with foreign aid freeze
Our @usc.edu Urban Trees Initiative found that trees in #LA absorb up to 60% of GHGs during peak growing season - showing why #urbangreening matters.
Some good news:
Our new study finds trees in central L.A. absorbing significantly more carbon dioxide than expected — offsetting a surprising share of fossil fuel emissions. dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...
Our new study finds trees in central L.A. absorbing significantly more carbon dioxide than expected — offsetting a surprising share of fossil fuel emissions. dornsife.usc.edu/news/stories...
L.A.’s urban trees absorb more carbon than expected
USC Dornsife scientists measure fossil fuel emissions with network of air-quality sensors that could help cities fight climate change
dornsife.usc.edu
February 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Our @usc.edu Urban Trees Initiative found that trees in #LA absorb up to 60% of GHGs during peak growing season - showing why #urbangreening matters.
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As #wildfire recovery efforts continue in #LA, the damage isn’t limited to what we see—it’s what’s left behind in our soil. That’s why researchers from @usc.edu & Public Exchange joined forces to study potential lead contamination in fire-affected areas - supporting our communities in staying safe.
February 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
As #wildfire recovery efforts continue in #LA, the damage isn’t limited to what we see—it’s what’s left behind in our soil. That’s why researchers from @usc.edu & Public Exchange joined forces to study potential lead contamination in fire-affected areas - supporting our communities in staying safe.
February 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It's not just weather. Work with foreign nationals is a BIG part of what NOAA does - from climate negotiations (UNFCC, IPCC, Montreal Protocol), ocean (biodiversity conservation, fisheries, species protections), to space (satellites, space launches, etc.).
By definition, numerical weather models require international data. The atmosphere knows no geopolitical boundaries: any model that begins and ends at its country’s border is unable to generate reliable predictions until after a weather system crosses its boundaries. Which defeats the purpose!
NOAA Employees Told to Pause Work With ‘Foreign Nationals’
An internal email obtained by WIRED shows that NOAA workers received orders to pause “ALL INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENTS.”
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It's not just weather. Work with foreign nationals is a BIG part of what NOAA does - from climate negotiations (UNFCC, IPCC, Montreal Protocol), ocean (biodiversity conservation, fisheries, species protections), to space (satellites, space launches, etc.).
Want to wear your support for our civil servants? New shirt made by a former fed - with all proceeds going to their legal services.
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Support Our Federal Civil Servants | Bonfire
Civil servants are under attack & need support. All proceeds go to their legal services.. Civil servants are under attack & need support. All proceeds go to their legal...
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February 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Want to wear your support for our civil servants? New shirt made by a former fed - with all proceeds going to their legal services.
www.bonfire.com/support-our-...
www.bonfire.com/support-our-...
Have you called your senator today?
If calling your senators feels stressful & overwhelming—check out the 5 Calls: Contact Your Congress App!
They make calling fast and easy. They even provide you a script.
Anything you see *on here* that got you fired up, can be said to your rep.
5calls.org
If calling your senators feels stressful & overwhelming—check out the 5 Calls: Contact Your Congress App!
They make calling fast and easy. They even provide you a script.
Anything you see *on here* that got you fired up, can be said to your rep.
5calls.org
February 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Have you called your senator today?
If calling your senators feels stressful & overwhelming—check out the 5 Calls: Contact Your Congress App!
They make calling fast and easy. They even provide you a script.
Anything you see *on here* that got you fired up, can be said to your rep.
5calls.org
If calling your senators feels stressful & overwhelming—check out the 5 Calls: Contact Your Congress App!
They make calling fast and easy. They even provide you a script.
Anything you see *on here* that got you fired up, can be said to your rep.
5calls.org
Reposted by Monica Dean
New resource for folks impact by #PalisadesFires #EatonFire and #LAWildfires
A step-by-step checklist for homeowners who lost their properties. Info is confusing (do you apply to insurance or FEMA first?). Lets make it easier for our community to recover.
More guides to come.
A step-by-step checklist for homeowners who lost their properties. Info is confusing (do you apply to insurance or FEMA first?). Lets make it easier for our community to recover.
More guides to come.
January 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
New resource for folks impact by #PalisadesFires #EatonFire and #LAWildfires
A step-by-step checklist for homeowners who lost their properties. Info is confusing (do you apply to insurance or FEMA first?). Lets make it easier for our community to recover.
More guides to come.
A step-by-step checklist for homeowners who lost their properties. Info is confusing (do you apply to insurance or FEMA first?). Lets make it easier for our community to recover.
More guides to come.
As always, Costa gets it. We are still evacuating new areas and there is potential for more wind next week. There is a time to discuss rebuilding/system failures and it's AFTER people are safe.
Help us get info out now to keep people safe.
Help us get info out now to keep people safe.
Burning fossil fuels causes climate change, which makes fires and other disasters worse. The folks in California need disaster relief now. The only "conditions" that should be on any kind of assistance is that we build communities that are resilient to climate impacts & have zero-emissions buildings
January 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As always, Costa gets it. We are still evacuating new areas and there is potential for more wind next week. There is a time to discuss rebuilding/system failures and it's AFTER people are safe.
Help us get info out now to keep people safe.
Help us get info out now to keep people safe.
For those impacted by #PalisadesFire #EatonFire or otherwise in Los Angeles, @usc.edu has a new resource hub compiling everything from evac shelters to recovery resources publicexchange.usc.edu/lawildfires/
Los Angeles County Wildfire Response Hub – USC Dornsife Public Exchange
publicexchange.usc.edu
January 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
For those impacted by #PalisadesFire #EatonFire or otherwise in Los Angeles, @usc.edu has a new resource hub compiling everything from evac shelters to recovery resources publicexchange.usc.edu/lawildfires/
Live from LA: I cannot express how removed the online climate convo seems during these wildfires #palisadesfire #eatonfire
At evacuations sites, donations centers, etc. people don't care if climate caused the fire - they wanted to know where to go, what's going to happen, and if they are safe.
At evacuations sites, donations centers, etc. people don't care if climate caused the fire - they wanted to know where to go, what's going to happen, and if they are safe.
January 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Live from LA: I cannot express how removed the online climate convo seems during these wildfires #palisadesfire #eatonfire
At evacuations sites, donations centers, etc. people don't care if climate caused the fire - they wanted to know where to go, what's going to happen, and if they are safe.
At evacuations sites, donations centers, etc. people don't care if climate caused the fire - they wanted to know where to go, what's going to happen, and if they are safe.
Our new collaboration with White House OSTP on nature-based solutions is now out!
When looking at reducing risks from climate impacts, we often turn to hard engineered solutions. This report helps establish the evidence for using nature instead & opportunities to scale up.
bit.ly/4geSwEf
When looking at reducing risks from climate impacts, we often turn to hard engineered solutions. This report helps establish the evidence for using nature instead & opportunities to scale up.
bit.ly/4geSwEf
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December 11, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Our new collaboration with White House OSTP on nature-based solutions is now out!
When looking at reducing risks from climate impacts, we often turn to hard engineered solutions. This report helps establish the evidence for using nature instead & opportunities to scale up.
bit.ly/4geSwEf
When looking at reducing risks from climate impacts, we often turn to hard engineered solutions. This report helps establish the evidence for using nature instead & opportunities to scale up.
bit.ly/4geSwEf
Want people to care about climate change?
Our (@uscprice.bsky.social) new study found people are more likely to worry about climate change if they know someone who has been harmed by severe weather, even if they were not.
Climate comms advice: tell stories. make it personal.
bit.ly/4g9Nd9g
Our (@uscprice.bsky.social) new study found people are more likely to worry about climate change if they know someone who has been harmed by severe weather, even if they were not.
Climate comms advice: tell stories. make it personal.
bit.ly/4g9Nd9g
Want to raise concern about climate change? Tell someone’s story
A new study finds that indirect experience with severe weather drives public concern about climate change around the world.
priceschool.usc.edu
December 10, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Want people to care about climate change?
Our (@uscprice.bsky.social) new study found people are more likely to worry about climate change if they know someone who has been harmed by severe weather, even if they were not.
Climate comms advice: tell stories. make it personal.
bit.ly/4g9Nd9g
Our (@uscprice.bsky.social) new study found people are more likely to worry about climate change if they know someone who has been harmed by severe weather, even if they were not.
Climate comms advice: tell stories. make it personal.
bit.ly/4g9Nd9g
Why wouldn't China want to be classified as a donor country? Well aside from all the obvious reasons, they would no longer be eligible for funds from the GEF and other MDBs.
They are actually taking climate finance away from those who need it most, but are never called out.
They are actually taking climate finance away from those who need it most, but are never called out.
China was willing to offer more in climate finance, says Cop29 president
China was willing to offer more in climate finance, says Cop29 president
Azerbaijan’s Mukhtar Babayev criticises western countries for failing to provide enough money for developing world
* Mukhtar Babayev: I’m glad we got a deal at Cop29
China would have offered more money to the poor world to tackle the climate crisis…
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Why wouldn't China want to be classified as a donor country? Well aside from all the obvious reasons, they would no longer be eligible for funds from the GEF and other MDBs.
They are actually taking climate finance away from those who need it most, but are never called out.
They are actually taking climate finance away from those who need it most, but are never called out.
Taps sign.
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/c...
It's called delay. If KSA blocks progress this year, US (maybe Argentina and more) won't be there to push them next year.
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/c...
It's called delay. If KSA blocks progress this year, US (maybe Argentina and more) won't be there to push them next year.
November 20, 2024 at 1:48 PM
Taps sign.
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/c...
It's called delay. If KSA blocks progress this year, US (maybe Argentina and more) won't be there to push them next year.
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/c...
It's called delay. If KSA blocks progress this year, US (maybe Argentina and more) won't be there to push them next year.
As a reminder, there hadn't been an agreed to Climate Ministerial Statement (just Chair Summaries) from the G20 since Russia invaded Ukraine until this year. The final outcome did not reference the NCQG.
If you were hoping the G20 would help, you might want to look at a more useful fora.
If you were hoping the G20 would help, you might want to look at a more useful fora.
Latest from #COP29:
-G20 backs new finance goal but offers no guidance
-US and Korea pledge to World Bank’s IDA
- EU reportedly considering $200-300bn to replace $100bn finance goal
www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/19/c...
-G20 backs new finance goal but offers no guidance
-US and Korea pledge to World Bank’s IDA
- EU reportedly considering $200-300bn to replace $100bn finance goal
www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/19/c...
COP29 Bulletin Day 8: G20 backs new climate finance goal, ignores fossil fuels
G20 leaders "commit to successful negotiations in Baku", including on climate finance, but promise little else to unblock fraught talks
www.climatechangenews.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:38 PM
As a reminder, there hadn't been an agreed to Climate Ministerial Statement (just Chair Summaries) from the G20 since Russia invaded Ukraine until this year. The final outcome did not reference the NCQG.
If you were hoping the G20 would help, you might want to look at a more useful fora.
If you were hoping the G20 would help, you might want to look at a more useful fora.