Max Schmidt
@climatemaxschmidt.bsky.social
Global Climate and Energy Policy & Public Finance @ Perspectives Climate Research | Former IISD | Board member | Guest Lecturer | SOAS alumni | Climate careers mentor | He/him | Views mine
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A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A busy first day as your Mayor-elect: early morning interviews, transition announcements and meetings. More to say on all of it tomorrow.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
But a highlight was lunch with my Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social at Laliguras Bistro in Jackson Heights.
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Yes for EU contingent at #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally in Edinburgh!
For the best future for Scotland we must demand #independence and #EUmembership.
Poverty was the main focus of the event: let no-one forget that the main cause of #poverty in Scotland is UK gov policy.
#BelieveInScotland
For the best future for Scotland we must demand #independence and #EUmembership.
Poverty was the main focus of the event: let no-one forget that the main cause of #poverty in Scotland is UK gov policy.
#BelieveInScotland
October 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Yes for EU contingent at #ScotlandDemandsBetter march & rally in Edinburgh!
For the best future for Scotland we must demand #independence and #EUmembership.
Poverty was the main focus of the event: let no-one forget that the main cause of #poverty in Scotland is UK gov policy.
#BelieveInScotland
For the best future for Scotland we must demand #independence and #EUmembership.
Poverty was the main focus of the event: let no-one forget that the main cause of #poverty in Scotland is UK gov policy.
#BelieveInScotland
Up to 78% of international public fossil fuel finance was slashed by Clean Energy Transition Partnership signatories in 2024 vs pre-CETP levels.
But less than 20% of funds from fossil fuels have been redirected to clean energy.
More 🔎 www.iisd.org/publications...
But less than 20% of funds from fossil fuels have been redirected to clean energy.
More 🔎 www.iisd.org/publications...
Holding Course, Missing Speed
This report analyzes progress by Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP) signatories in shifting international public finance from fossil fuels to clean energy in 2024.
www.iisd.org
September 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Up to 78% of international public fossil fuel finance was slashed by Clean Energy Transition Partnership signatories in 2024 vs pre-CETP levels.
But less than 20% of funds from fossil fuels have been redirected to clean energy.
More 🔎 www.iisd.org/publications...
But less than 20% of funds from fossil fuels have been redirected to clean energy.
More 🔎 www.iisd.org/publications...
👇 Not to be missed 😉 If you can't attend tomorrow, we'd still recommend checking out our brand-new report, led by my colleague Ziqun Jia: lnkd.in/eZbayVFw
Tomorrow! ⏰
Secure your spot now and make sure not to miss the official launch of our new report, "Alignment of China’s Energy Sector Export Finance with the Paris Climate Agreement", followed by a stellar expert discussion and Q&A.
Find registration link below 👇
Secure your spot now and make sure not to miss the official launch of our new report, "Alignment of China’s Energy Sector Export Finance with the Paris Climate Agreement", followed by a stellar expert discussion and Q&A.
Find registration link below 👇
🌍 Just one week to go until a session you won’t want to miss: join us to learn more about the nexus between #China, #ExportFinance and #EnergyTransition.
Register now to participate 🔗 lnkd.in/d_kznCBa
#ClimateFinanceWebinar
Register now to participate 🔗 lnkd.in/d_kznCBa
#ClimateFinanceWebinar
April 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
👇 Not to be missed 😉 If you can't attend tomorrow, we'd still recommend checking out our brand-new report, led by my colleague Ziqun Jia: lnkd.in/eZbayVFw
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🌍 Just one week to go until a session you won’t want to miss: join us to learn more about the nexus between #China, #ExportFinance and #EnergyTransition.
Register now to participate 🔗 lnkd.in/d_kznCBa
#ClimateFinanceWebinar
Register now to participate 🔗 lnkd.in/d_kznCBa
#ClimateFinanceWebinar
April 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🌍 Just one week to go until a session you won’t want to miss: join us to learn more about the nexus between #China, #ExportFinance and #EnergyTransition.
Register now to participate 🔗 lnkd.in/d_kznCBa
#ClimateFinanceWebinar
Register now to participate 🔗 lnkd.in/d_kznCBa
#ClimateFinanceWebinar
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Bitte teilt den Appell der Scientists for Future an die Politik auch in euren internen Projektnetzwerken und zeichnet ihn, wenn ihr in der Wissenschaft aktiv bzw promoviert seid.
www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/s4f/de/top/o...
Bis Donnerstag, 10:00 Uhr, ist die Unterzeichnung des Appell möglich.
www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/s4f/de/top/o...
Bis Donnerstag, 10:00 Uhr, ist die Unterzeichnung des Appell möglich.
March 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Bitte teilt den Appell der Scientists for Future an die Politik auch in euren internen Projektnetzwerken und zeichnet ihn, wenn ihr in der Wissenschaft aktiv bzw promoviert seid.
www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/s4f/de/top/o...
Bis Donnerstag, 10:00 Uhr, ist die Unterzeichnung des Appell möglich.
www.bayceer.uni-bayreuth.de/s4f/de/top/o...
Bis Donnerstag, 10:00 Uhr, ist die Unterzeichnung des Appell möglich.
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1. You feel powerless? Don’t know what you can do to resist the rise of fascism?
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
March 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
1. You feel powerless? Don’t know what you can do to resist the rise of fascism?
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
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America's demand for fossil gas is set to increase - no, not for stuff like heating homes or the power grid - but almost entirely due to the fact that sending gas overseas is itself a process that consumes HUGE amounts of gas
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
January 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
America's demand for fossil gas is set to increase - no, not for stuff like heating homes or the power grid - but almost entirely due to the fact that sending gas overseas is itself a process that consumes HUGE amounts of gas
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
www.eia.gov/todayinenerg...
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Optimist: the cup is half full
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Climate communicator: Important to remember the 20 year average cup level relative to the cup target
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Climate communicator: Important to remember the 20 year average cup level relative to the cup target
Optimist: the cup is half full
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Artist: Sounds like I fucked up the perspective.
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Artist: Sounds like I fucked up the perspective.
Optimist: the cup is half full
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Poet: the cup is your mother
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Poet: the cup is your mother
January 27, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Optimist: the cup is half full
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Climate communicator: Important to remember the 20 year average cup level relative to the cup target
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Climate communicator: Important to remember the 20 year average cup level relative to the cup target