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1/ So often, we think that big problems require complex solutions. This is what I call the ‘complexity bias’. People who suffer from this bias have become so ‘educated’ that they don’t see the most obvious and effective solutions anymore.

As we declare a climate emergency and talk of a Green New Deal accelerates - we must acknowledge the close link between working hours & carbon emissions. Research by @Autonomy_UK shows we need to work less to become sustainable. theguardian.com/environment/20… Natalie Bennett @LabGND NEF

Well worth a read. @BradZarnett dismisses greening business-as-usual & silver bullet billionaires before outlining his own proposals. You may not agree with all he says, but he refreshingly cuts thro much of the rhetorical nonsense masquerading as argument medium.com/swlh/can-greta…

In Akron’s North Hill neighborhood, community leaders & residents are striving to find a collective way forward. Planners can be the link, facilitating conversations that lead to a shared-future. We're proud to support the work happening in midsize legacy cities. #PlanningHome

For those graduates who attended my guest #Zoom lecture in Prof. Ashford's @TppMit course this evening, here is a photo of a number of the books I mentioned Andrew Yang🧢⬆️🇺🇸 Chris Hughes Jason Hickel

We just announced our new 2020 Sustainable Europe study abroad course. Info sessions next week in Blackburg (AA200) and Ballston (6-051) Ralph Buehler Virginia Tech SPIA UAP Virginia Tech Todd Schenk

Spending our carbon budgets wisely phys.org/news/2018-11-c… via Phys.org

Do you bike to work? Congratulations! You are among 0.6% of American citizens who bike to work. You may want to consider it. You might live longer.🚲 Prof Ralph Buehler discusses recent research linking commuting by bike with increased life expectancy. insider.com/people-who-bik…

Here's a little teaser for a study abroad course under development for June, 2022, with colleagues at MIT and the University of Pisa. esee2022pisa.ec.unipi.it VTGEO VT EPP & SSC MURP @ Virginia Tech Virginia Tech SPIA Virginia Tech Science Virginia Tech Engineering VT Undergrad Ed @VTCAUS Virginia Tech

Our dear colleague and friend, Dr. Yang Zhang, is in urgent need of a kidney transplant. Join us in spreading the word and his story in order to find a donor. Read his personal statement via the image below.

Over the past several years we have been developing the VT Honors College + VT EPP & SSC #SuperStudio This story takes a look at this unique #Transdisciplinary collaboration. "Five professors, one class: Welcome to Honors SuperStudio" vtx.vt.edu/content/vtx_vt… Virginia Tech Liberal Arts

It's great to see our VT EPP & SSC students developing their knowldge and skills through internships. A big thanks to Botetourt County for making Dalton's internship so rewarding. Virginia Tech Liberal Arts Todd Schenk Theo Lim (@chaolim85.bsky.social) David Bieri

Welcome back to all of our SPIA Students! We're excited to have you back on campus, and hope you have a great first day of classes!

If you are at #VirginiaTech today, please visit the Drillfield to learn more about Virginia Tech SPIA's study abroad and Washington DC programs.

Washington, D.C. Semester in Leadership through Policy & Governance (WSLG), spia.vt.edu/leadership-dev…

Washington, D.C. Semester in Global Engagement (WSGE), Application deadline Nov 1, spia.vt.edu/leadership-dev… Ariel I. Ahram

.Virginia Tech SPIA's Washington Semester in Global Engagement is preparing for Spr. 23. Grt. opportunity 4 experiential learning. Incl. internship, seminars & Department of State DiplomacyLab. Open to all majors, 15 credits. Apply by Nov 1. H/t Virginia Tech Liberal Arts @DrLauraBelmonte @FaridaJalalzai

Thanks Ralph P Hall Excited 2b offering this great program again in 2023 w/ Ralph Buehler Between this and Pisa program, Virginia Tech SPIA has some fantastic options!

Congratulations @shalini_misra! vtx.vt.edu/articles/2022/… Virginia Tech Liberal Arts Virginia Tech SPIA Theo Lim (@chaolim85.bsky.social) David Bieri Todd Schenk @tomwsanchez Ralph P Hall Yang Zhang @DrLauraBelmonte

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