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Research from one of the Earth Commission’s working groups reveals that aligning climate targets between major cities and the businesses active in them could amplify emissions reductions by up to 67%. Read more on our website: earthcommission.org/news/better-ci… #SafeAndJust

Join Urban Climate Research Center for two annual events on #UrbanClimate innovation. 🌎✨ 📢 Anthony Brazel Lecture w/ Timon McPhearson (he/him) 📅 Feb. 3, 5—6PM 📢 Poster Event 📅 Feb. 3, 1—3PM 🌟 30+ #ASU students showcase urban environmental research. 🔗 More: bit.ly/4heDzCy

Researchers, check this thread!

So much fun with such brilliant people. Thanks UCRC!

🌊 Today in nature: Is the AMOC on the brink of collapse? Unlikely before 2100—but the risks are real 🚨 We find Southern Ocean winds keep this vital ocean “heat engine” running, even under extreme #climatechange. But the Pacific holds a surprise… Let’s explore 🧵👇

With the 1.5C climate target behind us, we must urgently explore nature-based climate repair. I've written today in The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Discover how co-design frameworks are transforming urban wild spaces! From Ireland to NYC, researcher Mairéad O'Donnell explores how community workshops shift perspectives from control to cohabitation in novel ecosystems. Read more: bit.ly/wild-urban

Welcome Jie Cao! A NATURA Fellow, Jie joins the Urban Systems Lab from the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing. Her research explores how urban green spaces cool cities and benefit health through innovative spatial analysis. Learn more: bit.ly/jie-usl

Discover how Groundwork Hudson Valley & Urban Systems Lab joined forces to plan climate resilience in Southwest Yonkers through innovative green infrastructure. Their collaboration creates a model for community-centered environmental justice. Read more: bit.ly/gi-yonkers

Incredible new study of annual mass change for EACH world's glacier from 1976 to 2024! 😲💪 Since 1976, glaciers have lost 9179 Gt of water = 25.3 mm MSL rise! 41 % (10 mm) occurred in the last decade 6 % (1.5 mm) occurred in the single record year 2023! essd.copernicus.org/articles/17/19…

This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, let's raise awareness on how we can create bird-friendly cities and communities. Whether in the city or the countryside, all communities can support migratory birds by adopting bird-friendly practices #WMBD2025 World Migratory Bird Day

Discover how communities experience justice after property buyouts. Veronica Olivotto's research reveals how historical injustice shapes adaptation and how vacant lands can become spaces for community self-determination. Read the full blog: bit.ly/senses-justice

We’re expanding our team and hiring for several new roles. If you’re passionate about climate science, dataviz, or urban resilience, apply! Open roles include: Technical Program Manager Research Coordinator Machine Learning Researcher urbansystemslab.com/join

🌍 Why do climate experts see the same problem so differently? Our groundbreaking study maps mental models of 20 NYC stakeholders, revealing critical knowledge silos in urban adaptation. The key? More inclusive co-production! Read the paper: bit.ly/mental-sets #Resilience

🌿 New article alert! Former USL Visiting Scholar Shahryar Sarabi publishes a scoping review on XR + urban nature as part of his NATURA Early Career Fellowship. 🧠🌳 @NATURA_project

USL's @Timonm featured in @Politico speaking on the urgent need for investment in early warning systems and climate resilience. #climate #texasfloods #flooding New York University 📖 Read more: buff.ly/SmOPJvR

"We need federal investment and commitments to help local vulnerable communities build systems that can decrease impacts.” ft.com/content/f9d960…

The second is ‘Global synthesis and regional insights for mainstreaming #urban #naturebasedsolutions, led by Dr. Timon McPhearson (he/him), can be found here: pnas.org/doi/epub/10.10…. This was a huge effort and a key output from the excellent NATURA!

📢 Just out in PNAS: Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Sustainability 🌿 A special issue of PNAS co-edited by Timon McPhearson (he/him) and @DrNitrogen 🔗 buff.ly/K8aU853 #NatureBasedSolutions #UrbanResilience National Academy of Sciences PNASNews @Natura_project NYU Arts & Science

I'm excited to share our Global Synthesis on Urban #Nature-based solutions. A meta-analysis of >60 review papers with review from NBS experts in 7 global regions. See insights and articles in this Special Feature in PNAS, an output from NATURA pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…