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Assistant Professor of Geography, UC Davis. Senior Lecturer, School of Earth and Environment, University of Canterbury. Climate, political economy, measurement and metrics, animals Here to learn.
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'The pressure to produce and perform in the short term can come at the expense of scientific progress in the long term. A more critical stance towards metrics and rankings is essential if we want to enhance the quality and credibility of research.' www.socialsciencespace.com/2025/01/how-...

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"We need urgently to hold to account those with a will and an emerging capacity to control the production of knowledge. This includes university leaders and the educated elites of the state, as well as right-wing populist governments" newsroom.co.nz/2024/11/27/f...

submitted 92 days ago • 1 comment

Hi #geosky #climatesky (is that still how things go) apply to be my colleague in Environmental Studies, sister department to mine! careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job...

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I'm always a struggle to shop for -- I have my health, a great family, work I love -- what else could I need? Well, it turns out a sub to New Zealand Geographic is just the thing for my birthday next month. And they need us... www.nzgeo.com/stories/we-n...

submitted 119 days ago • 1 comment

If you are interested in learning about what happens when the rubber of homeowners insurance meets the road of climate change, look no further than this oversight hearing that occurred yesterday in the California Assembly: www.assembly.ca.gov/media/assemb...

submitted 349 days ago • 5 comments

There are 28 days left until our contract expires. ReSkeet to let G/O Media know you support The Onion Union and its right to a fair contract! ✊✊

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