The 2035 Initiative at UCSB
@the2035initiative.bsky.social
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/
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
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...
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...
Tune in here: www.degreespod.com/episodes/the...
September 10, 2025 at 5:42 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...
Tune in here: www.degreespod.com/episodes/the...
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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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.
lnkd.in/gDXqW9dS
August 26, 2025 at 5:28 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.
lnkd.in/gDXqW9dS
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.
lnkd.in/gDXqW9dS
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
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
Read the report by @natemariano.bsky.social, Eleanor Thomas, Antoine Merlo, @lucasboyd.bsky.social, Eric Masanet, and @leahstokes.bsky.social to learn more about how we can unlock geothermal's full potential for industry.
July 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Read the report by @natemariano.bsky.social, Eleanor Thomas, Antoine Merlo, @lucasboyd.bsky.social, Eric Masanet, and @leahstokes.bsky.social to learn more about how we can unlock geothermal's full potential for industry.
Next-generation geothermal systems can access geothermal heat virtually anywhere, dramatically expanding the range of locations where geothermal is viable. There are two types of next-generation systems: Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Advanced Geothermal Systems.
July 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Next-generation geothermal systems can access geothermal heat virtually anywhere, dramatically expanding the range of locations where geothermal is viable. There are two types of next-generation systems: Enhanced Geothermal Systems and Advanced Geothermal Systems.
Geothermal energy can directly provide heat for industrial processes by heating water, generating steam, and heating air. Most geothermal systems use a heat exchanger to transfer heat from the geothermal fluid to the facility.
July 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Geothermal energy can directly provide heat for industrial processes by heating water, generating steam, and heating air. Most geothermal systems use a heat exchanger to transfer heat from the geothermal fluid to the facility.
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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-...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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...
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
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
The informal burning of household waste is a significant public health issue in urban Uganda. Social competitions between neighbourhoods galvanise leadership and inspire collective action to reduce informal waste burning. Read more: voxdev.org/topic/instit...
July 10, 2024 at 5:40 PM
The informal burning of household waste is a significant public health issue in urban Uganda. Social competitions between neighbourhoods galvanise leadership and inspire collective action to reduce informal waste burning. Read more: voxdev.org/topic/instit...
Despite public support for climate action, we still do not have climate policy to match the urgency and scale of the crisis. Why haven’t public views on climate change translated into bold enough action? Social psychology can help bridge this gap: news.ucsb.edu/2024/021522/...
June 24, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Despite public support for climate action, we still do not have climate policy to match the urgency and scale of the crisis. Why haven’t public views on climate change translated into bold enough action? Social psychology can help bridge this gap: news.ucsb.edu/2024/021522/...
We are a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis & are seeking a postdoc to support policy research & development around barriers to industrial decarb. and propose politically-viable policy interventions to accelerate industrial electrification: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02785
June 7, 2024 at 5:20 PM
We are a "think and do tank" aimed at confronting the climate crisis & are seeking a postdoc to support policy research & development around barriers to industrial decarb. and propose politically-viable policy interventions to accelerate industrial electrification: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02785
The 2035 Initiative at UCSB is a “think and do tank” aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a postdoc to support the development of process energy, emissions, and economic models, datasets, and scenarios for different U.S. manufacturing subsectors: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02782
June 7, 2024 at 5:16 PM
The 2035 Initiative at UCSB is a “think and do tank” aimed at confronting the climate crisis. We are seeking a postdoc to support the development of process energy, emissions, and economic models, datasets, and scenarios for different U.S. manufacturing subsectors: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02782
There is broad recognition that equity is critical to energy transitions, but a lack of metrics for evaluating outcomes hampers effective policymaking. A multi-institution team of researchers, Sage Kime, Veronica Jacome, David Pellow, & Ranjit Deshmukh, created a framework to address this challenge.
March 12, 2024 at 8:40 PM
There is broad recognition that equity is critical to energy transitions, but a lack of metrics for evaluating outcomes hampers effective policymaking. A multi-institution team of researchers, Sage Kime, Veronica Jacome, David Pellow, & Ranjit Deshmukh, created a framework to address this challenge.