Vanesa Castan Broto
@vanesilla.bsky.social
Working to deliver responses to climate change embedded in places and communities. Based at the Urban Institute, University of Sheffield.
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New £3 million project will tackle inequality in Africa's clean energy transition
Congratulations to Vanesa Castán Broto, Professor of Climate Urbanism in the UI, on being selected as one of thirteen UK research projects that will address urgent global energy and climate challenges...
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I am delighted to anounce that the Urban Institute will be leading a new consortium to tackle the gender gap in the energy transition in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania
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Can’t help but reflect on the *5 years of strikes* we did to defend our pensions, on this, the day USS announce their £10 billion surplus.
July 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Can’t help but reflect on the *5 years of strikes* we did to defend our pensions, on this, the day USS announce their £10 billion surplus.
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Pam Bondi pardoned a plastic surgeon who allegedly pretended to give children Covid vaccines and sold Covid vaccination cards ($50 a pop) to over 1,900 people. She said the government’s will shouldn’t be imposed on patients (except when it comes to abortion and gender-affirming care, I guess).
July 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Pam Bondi pardoned a plastic surgeon who allegedly pretended to give children Covid vaccines and sold Covid vaccination cards ($50 a pop) to over 1,900 people. She said the government’s will shouldn’t be imposed on patients (except when it comes to abortion and gender-affirming care, I guess).
Doechii is the best thing to ever land in my playlist
July 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Doechii is the best thing to ever land in my playlist
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"Professors are the enemy, professors are the enemy.
Write that on the blackboard 100 times and never forget it."
A short history of a long-running refrain from the American right.
Already seeing echoes of this in the UK from Badenoch and Farage ...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Write that on the blackboard 100 times and never forget it."
A short history of a long-running refrain from the American right.
Already seeing echoes of this in the UK from Badenoch and Farage ...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Trump’s war on Harvard was decades in the making. This letter proves it | Bernard Harcourt
A message tucked into an old book serves as a reminder that the assault on the institution is part of a long-planned effort
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"Professors are the enemy, professors are the enemy.
Write that on the blackboard 100 times and never forget it."
A short history of a long-running refrain from the American right.
Already seeing echoes of this in the UK from Badenoch and Farage ...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Write that on the blackboard 100 times and never forget it."
A short history of a long-running refrain from the American right.
Already seeing echoes of this in the UK from Badenoch and Farage ...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Tanks, fighting vehicles and howitzers arrive in Washington, D.C. ahead of next week's military parade. They departed from Texas on June 2.
June 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Tanks, fighting vehicles and howitzers arrive in Washington, D.C. ahead of next week's military parade. They departed from Texas on June 2.
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Our new paper on "Place-based solidarity: Crisis, austerity and the devolution of responsibility"
authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray
is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray
is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Our new paper on "Place-based solidarity: Crisis, austerity and the devolution of responsibility"
authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray
is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
authors: Coco Huggins and Mia Gray
is now available free online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Funny but also marking our changing relationship with infrastructure and appliances
May 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Funny but also marking our changing relationship with infrastructure and appliances
Still in time to attend this important lecture!
The Infrastructural Geographies 2nd Annual Lecture:
Professor Louise Amoore "What Kind of Infrastructure is an Algorithm?"
29th of May, 2025, Univ of Cambridge, Dept of Geography, Small Lecture Theatre
Join us!
Professor Louise Amoore "What Kind of Infrastructure is an Algorithm?"
29th of May, 2025, Univ of Cambridge, Dept of Geography, Small Lecture Theatre
Join us!
May 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Still in time to attend this important lecture!
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Born on this day in 1471, the incomparable Albrecht Durer. Just a complete dandy in his 1498 self portrait. I mean, the cap! The braided strap! And the gloves!! Not to mention the long curly locks.
May 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Born on this day in 1471, the incomparable Albrecht Durer. Just a complete dandy in his 1498 self portrait. I mean, the cap! The braided strap! And the gloves!! Not to mention the long curly locks.
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Good. More places should follow.
The Spanish government ordered Airbnb to remove nearly 66,000 listings from its platform, widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a housing crisis that has become among the worst in Europe.
Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Good. More places should follow.
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The big “why do you hate AI?” Thread got comments and quotes turned off, but here’s the main reason I hate AI:
It’s being developed by the worst people on the planet solely to enrich themselves at the expense and labor of the world’s vulnerable populations. Everything else stems from that
It’s being developed by the worst people on the planet solely to enrich themselves at the expense and labor of the world’s vulnerable populations. Everything else stems from that
May 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The big “why do you hate AI?” Thread got comments and quotes turned off, but here’s the main reason I hate AI:
It’s being developed by the worst people on the planet solely to enrich themselves at the expense and labor of the world’s vulnerable populations. Everything else stems from that
It’s being developed by the worst people on the planet solely to enrich themselves at the expense and labor of the world’s vulnerable populations. Everything else stems from that
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How are you supposed to report on the weather when weather data is disappearing?
www.niemanlab.org/2025/05/how-...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/05/how-...
How do you report on the weather when data is disappearing?
"The U.S. has a system that is the best in the world, but we're actively sabotaging it."
www.niemanlab.org
May 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
How are you supposed to report on the weather when weather data is disappearing?
www.niemanlab.org/2025/05/how-...
www.niemanlab.org/2025/05/how-...
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My painting SPRING RIDE
May 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My painting SPRING RIDE
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When evidence feels out of reach, SOMO’s pro bono helpdesk, The Counter, can help you find it.
We can uncover and piece together scattered data to reveal how companies are linked to abuse and environmental destruction.
Here are some examples of investigations we did ➡️ www.somo.nl/what-compani...
We can uncover and piece together scattered data to reveal how companies are linked to abuse and environmental destruction.
Here are some examples of investigations we did ➡️ www.somo.nl/what-compani...
May 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM
When evidence feels out of reach, SOMO’s pro bono helpdesk, The Counter, can help you find it.
We can uncover and piece together scattered data to reveal how companies are linked to abuse and environmental destruction.
Here are some examples of investigations we did ➡️ www.somo.nl/what-compani...
We can uncover and piece together scattered data to reveal how companies are linked to abuse and environmental destruction.
Here are some examples of investigations we did ➡️ www.somo.nl/what-compani...
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Two Finance & Space articles have been selected in @regstud.bsky.social 's curated special collection 'Navigating Regional Transformation'! Access the collection here:
www.regionalstudies.org/news/navigat...
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Navigating regional transformation: a collection of journal articles illustrating the theme of the 2025 RSA Annual Conference - RSA Main
As part of the RSA’s 60th anniversary celebrations, this curated collection of previously published articles from the RSA’s journals highlights the contribution of regional research to policy…
www.regionalstudies.org
May 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Two Finance & Space articles have been selected in @regstud.bsky.social 's curated special collection 'Navigating Regional Transformation'! Access the collection here:
www.regionalstudies.org/news/navigat...
www.regionalstudies.org/news/navigat...
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On this day May 2nd 1989, an album was released which became the soundtrack to countless millions of dark & disenfranchised souls around the world.
36 years on, it still sounds amazing.
If you turn it up loud enough you can drown both your sorrows & the sound of your knees cracking when you get up.
36 years on, it still sounds amazing.
If you turn it up loud enough you can drown both your sorrows & the sound of your knees cracking when you get up.
May 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
On this day May 2nd 1989, an album was released which became the soundtrack to countless millions of dark & disenfranchised souls around the world.
36 years on, it still sounds amazing.
If you turn it up loud enough you can drown both your sorrows & the sound of your knees cracking when you get up.
36 years on, it still sounds amazing.
If you turn it up loud enough you can drown both your sorrows & the sound of your knees cracking when you get up.
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Most of the world’s population wants stronger climate action. They just don’t realize that they are a majority #Climate
Most of the world’s population wants stronger climate action. They just don’t realize that they are a majority
The Guardian is joining forces with dozens of newsrooms around the world to launch a year-long exploration of the ‘silent majority’ of people who want to fight climate change
www.theguardian.com
April 22, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Most of the world’s population wants stronger climate action. They just don’t realize that they are a majority #Climate
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My union branch @sheffielducu.bsky.social has declared 10 days of Strike Action, as well as Action Short of Strike (ASOS) until management commit to the reasonable demand of avoiding compulsory redundancies.
We hope the VC + senior management see sense beforehand..
We hope the VC + senior management see sense beforehand..
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April 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
My union branch @sheffielducu.bsky.social has declared 10 days of Strike Action, as well as Action Short of Strike (ASOS) until management commit to the reasonable demand of avoiding compulsory redundancies.
We hope the VC + senior management see sense beforehand..
We hope the VC + senior management see sense beforehand..
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Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, courage, and a continuing call to protect our common home and all who share it with us.
In his 2023 exhortation, Laudato Deum, he spoke out strongly against those who reject what science tells us about climate and deny their own responsibility. 🧵
In his 2023 exhortation, Laudato Deum, he spoke out strongly against those who reject what science tells us about climate and deny their own responsibility. 🧵
Live updates: Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff who ministered to poor people with a message of mercy, has died. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal and indiffer...
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April 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, courage, and a continuing call to protect our common home and all who share it with us.
In his 2023 exhortation, Laudato Deum, he spoke out strongly against those who reject what science tells us about climate and deny their own responsibility. 🧵
In his 2023 exhortation, Laudato Deum, he spoke out strongly against those who reject what science tells us about climate and deny their own responsibility. 🧵
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That is exactly what Rothko's paintings do and why they are so important. They strip everything back to the basis and give it back to you. Like a child recognising the hidden geometries of the universe. Who is to say what wonders will work in you!
I went to the Tate Modern yesterday. In the Rothko room with all the Serious Art Connoisseurs there was a ~5 year old kid who walked up to each painting, pointed at it and shouted 'RECTANGLE' at each one in turn, then left the room.
April 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
That is exactly what Rothko's paintings do and why they are so important. They strip everything back to the basis and give it back to you. Like a child recognising the hidden geometries of the universe. Who is to say what wonders will work in you!
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In the Comic Timing dep't, feline division... (via @cosmonautroger on Tumblr)
April 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
In the Comic Timing dep't, feline division... (via @cosmonautroger on Tumblr)
Solidarity breeds courage, across continents too.
Be prepared in Britain too.
Be prepared in Britain too.
The next days and months and years will demand from all of us great courage — and solidarity. Be prepared.
April 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Solidarity breeds courage, across continents too.
Be prepared in Britain too.
Be prepared in Britain too.
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Catch our Global Corridor project partner, Leah f/
Haki Defenders talking on BBC 'Focus on Africa' today about our research report on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline + a range of issues inc displacement + inadequate compensation (25 mins in)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Haki Defenders talking on BBC 'Focus on Africa' today about our research report on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline + a range of issues inc displacement + inadequate compensation (25 mins in)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC World Service - Focus on Africa
Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Catch our Global Corridor project partner, Leah f/
Haki Defenders talking on BBC 'Focus on Africa' today about our research report on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline + a range of issues inc displacement + inadequate compensation (25 mins in)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
Haki Defenders talking on BBC 'Focus on Africa' today about our research report on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline + a range of issues inc displacement + inadequate compensation (25 mins in)
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...