The theme for #EarthDay2024 is 'Planet vs. Plastics.' Curious how governments around the world are trying to reduce plastic use? Search the Nicholas Institute's Plastics Policy Inventory: bit.ly/PlasticsPolicy….

The Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University has partnered with NCORR, NC Climate Office, and NCDHHS to develop tools to help North Carolina communities plan for and respond to extreme heat.

'I hope other states will follow North Carolina's lead,' said hub director Ashley Ward, PhD.

Fifteen years ago, Duke set the ambitious goal of being carbon neutral by 2024. What does that mean? Find out in the newest Duke Quick Learner: youtu.be/KSssDJn5lO0?si…

Great to see Tyler Norris' policy brief cited by Third Way Climate & Energy! Norris, a Duke Environment Ph.D. student, drew on lessons from Texas to explore how the U.S. could more quickly connect new power sources to the grid.

Read the brief: nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/publications/b…

☀️💻 THURS., 4/18: Ashley Ward, PhD, director of the Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub, will talk with Jennifer Lawson (@DukeMedSchool) about misconceptions regarding  #ExtremeHeat and its impact on public health.

Register for this DukeAIHealth webinar: duke.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Faculty member Ryan Emanuel (Dr. Ryan E. Emanuel), a member of the Lumbee tribe, shares insights about Indigenous survival and resilience in the face of radical environmental changes. Listen now: duke.is/on-the-swamp

As the 2024 heat season approaches, how can we work together to protect North Carolinians' health? Check out this webinar for insights from experts including Ashley Ward, PhD, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at the @NicholasInstitute!

Welcome, Alix Peterson Zwane! Thrilled to have you join the Nicholas Institute as the inaugural James E. Rogers Energy Access Project Executive in Residence

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Catch up on the newest blog by Rania A. Al Mashat, Dr. Jo Puri, and jonathan phillips laying out a measurement framework to support an innovative financial instrument – “resilience credit”
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Register to join this convo on climate finance, featuring Nicholas Institute expert Jackson Ewing, director of energy and climate policy.

Prof Tim Profeta quoted in Inside Climate News about late Senator Joe Lieberman’s efforts to push forward bipartisan climate change legislation
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Jonathan Phillips, director of The James E. Rogers Energy Access Project at Duke, is among the featured speakers for the penultimate session of the Energy Transformation series on Fri., Apr. 12 at 3 p.m.

Register now for this hybrid event!

Ashley Ward (Ashley Ward, PhD), director of the Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub, will be among the #ExtremeHeat experts speaking during this April 17 webinar.

Details on how to register. ⬇️

🖥️ Couldn't make it to the 2023 Energy Data Analytics Symposium at Duke University? Now you can watch recordings of every presentation and learn about themes that surfaced during the two-day event.

Start watching: bit.ly/edas23vids

Duke Students!📢 Looking for a summer internship? Check out the Energy Internship Program!
EAP funds internships and faculty-led research projects focusing on energy access☀️⚡️💡
Learn more: bit.ly/Energyinterns24
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🖥️ An expert panel kicked off the latest Duke University Climate Collaboration symposium by discussing standards to spur financing and construction of #SustainableInfrastructure . If you couldn't make it to Duke in DC or stream live, a video replay is now available! youtu.be/45iVnW5QI-A

“He demanded that the country could not walk away from the issue [of climate change] and forced a debate on a legislative solution.” - Tim Profeta (Nicholas Institute) speaking with Inside Climate News about Sen. Joseph Lieberman's bipartisan legacy and impact. insideclimatenews.org/news/29032024/…

Calling all Duke alumni in the DC area!
Passionate about energy access and Just Energy Transition? Exchange insights with our dynamic group of students this Friday
📅 04/05, 4:30-7pm
📌 Duke in DC, rooftop terrace
RSVP: bit.ly/April5networki…

Extreme heat requires the same year-round urgency from local leaders as other natural disasters, says Ashley Ward, PhD, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke. She urges local leaders to develop action plans now. Nicholas Institute youtu.be/Rrstiw1j-Gw?si…

⚡️Duke students! Chat with climate investment pro, Duke University alum, and ClearGen CEO Rob Howard over lunch—on us!

Howard will discuss his career, with a Q&A to follow so attendees can introduce themselves and exchange ideas. Register, capacity is limited.
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