Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment, Princeton University

While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Anjali Sharma and Wei Peng has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots near manufacturing hubs. Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/eSVhRkHj

It's here: Fall 2024 Wrapped.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a body of the United Nations, has long been at the forefront of climate science, regularly producing state-of-the-science assessments and possible solution pathways for policymakers. In a first-of-its-kind ethnographic study, Jessica O'Reilly and Michael Oppenheimer provide insights into the human and scientific dynamics that shape global climate assessments and sea level rise projections in the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/ecuK6ef2

Seven Princeton SPIA students attended COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, gaining firsthand experience in international climate policy. They engaged with global delegations and witnessed the complexities of climate negotiations. These experiences are shaping the next generation of climate leaders. Additionally, Navroz Dubash, a professor of public and international affairs and the High Meadow Environmental Institute, spoke on a panel at the conference about how crucial finance commitments are in advancing global climate progress. https://lnkd.in/eQ4EQGP6 #cop29 #climatechange #princetonspia

Flooding is one of the most common and destructive disaster types in the United States. As climate change intensifies, urban areas are becoming increasingly vulnerable to flooding and face an urgent need for adaptive urban planning and mitigation. A Philadelphia-focused case study conducted by C-PREE researcher Sina Razzaghi Asl explores the relationship between high flood risk communities and green spaces. Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/eEfNTDAk

With the future of the Inflation Reduction Act uncertain, SPIA's Ali Nouri talks about the real costs of repealing what is the largest investment in American energy and climate. You can read the op-ed piece here: https://lnkd.in/eBFdzcwG

While high PM2.5 levels are primarily due to intensive local emissions, they can be further worsened by meteorological patterns known as atmospheric stagnation, which trap pollutants close to the Earth’s surface. Understanding how climate change might influence these stagnation events is crucial, as changes in stagnation will influence the effectiveness of air quality policies. A recent Princeton study shows that as the climate warms, stagnation events are projected to become more frequent during winter in northern India’s Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP). Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/eKx4esBe

Princeton faculty, students, and staff can catch the last talk hosted by the M.S. Chadha Center for Global India at Princeton University on December 4th. This talk features C-PREE faculty member Navroz K. Dubash! Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gVce9QYc

The impact of cropland abandonment on #biodiversity is widely debated. To further explore if abandonment is a meaningful conservation opportunity, STPF Fellow and lead author Christopher Crawford, and his team combined annual land maps with range maps and habitat preferences for 1,300+ species of birds and mammals in this Princeton University study. “By leveraging our cutting-edge abandonment maps and looking at entire communities of mammals and birds, with all of their unique preferences, we’ve been able to understand abandonment’s impacts on biodiversity in a more nuanced and detailed way than ever before," shared Christopher. Read more about the study! Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment, Princeton University

The application deadline for the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) Program is right around the corner! Be sure to apply by December 15th for consideration! The STEP Program encourages Master's and PhD students to acquire a sophisticated understanding of key issues at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. STEP blends scientific knowledge and methods with social science and practitioner perspectives in ways that yield practical solutions to the major scientific, environmental, and technological challenges facing the world today. Interested students can find more info on the program and applications here: https://lnkd.in/gxf6cMrs