Woodwell is hiring a Research Assistant in our soil carbon lab to work on location in Falmouth, MA. 👩🏾‍🔬 The position will involve field, lab and data analysis tasks to support the development of soil spectroscopy for carbon monitoring. Apply by 4/23. woodwellclimate.org/careers/#JSRA21

Protecting and restoring ecosystems is one of the most powerful climate solutions we have. Our science consistently shows that restoring natural forests provides valuable carbon emissions reductions and supports the health of local communities. #EarthDay2021 #RestoreOurEarth

I recently saw a doctor for help managing my #EhlersDanlosSyndrome, a connective tissue disorder that's currently under recognized & misunderstood by many. His advice? “Become an activist” So in light of EDS awareness month, here is a short video I made! The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Can Agricultural Management Induced Changes in SOC Be Detected Using MIR Spectroscopy? by Jonathan Sanderman, @birdsavage, Shree Sharma, Charlotte Rivard, @gabes_shakes and great collaborators at Agricultural Research Service & Rodale Institute #NIFAImpacts mdpi.com/1143956

Both science and Indigenous leadership are key to restoring a safe and stable climate. Starting on 6/23, Woodwell Climate is hosting Indigenous speakers from regions where we work as part of a summer virtual lecture series. Register for free. woodwellclimate.org/?event=kaneb-l…

As a prior RA with Jon Woodwell Climate Research Center , I highly recommend applying if interested :) I got to work on so many awesome soil carbon, data science projects and had wonderful mentorship! Message me with any questions.

More than 10% of coal miners with at least 25 years of experience in underground mines have coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease. brook.gs/3oIDO0a

If the U.S. stands by while others move forward with carbon pricing, it risks hampering progress towards climate mitigation goals, reducing the global competitiveness of U.S. companies, and diminishing the credibility of its commitment to climate issues. brook.gs/3al5Uq7

Our new paper out today in Global Change Biology estimates land-based mitigation potential (technical and cost-effective), related land footprints, mitigation density potential, and feasibility of 20 land and demand management activities for >200 countries. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gc…

The result of avoiding adult responsibilities this afternoon. Looking forward to the Spring!🌸🌸🌸 epa.gov/climate-indica… National Mall NPS

What happened at this year’s IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings? Homi Kharas and Charlotte Rivard share their takeaways: brook.gs/3M4T14L

Historically, strategies for increasing girls’ school enrollment and attendance focused around building more schools, lowering school fees, and conditional cash transfers to families. Damaris Parsitau PhD and Joel Kamoko explain why bicycles shouldn’t be overlooked. brook.gs/3J3iIC8

“And the right to breathe clean air is an integral component of the right to a healthy environment.” The United Nations historic resolution, declaring a healthy environment a universal #HumanRight, opens the door for citizens to demand cleaner air. unep.org/news-and-stori…

Join us next Thursday, October 6th for a The Brookings Institution public (virtual) panel to honor the legacy of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed and help elevate the importance of the Leave No One Behind policy commitments embedded in the Sustainable Development Goals. brookings.edu/events/keeping…

Why has the international development finance world been unable to accelerate investments in the #SDGs? Homi Kharas and Charlotte Rivard break down the trends: bit.ly/3UB7Sso

"Debt, Creditworthiness, and Climate: A New Development Dilemma." A new paper by my colleagues Homi Kharas and Charlotte Rivard brookings.edu/research/debt-…

Strong headwinds suggest that 2023 will be a difficult year for global economic development. Homi Kharas and Charlotte Rivard identify 30 countries to monitor: brookings.edu/blog/future-de…