An outline of China with the text, "How has China's New Energy Vehicle transition developed from 2021-2025?" along with corresponding icons and the text, "New Energy Vehicle (NEV) markets have expanded rapidly despite phase out of purchase subsidies; Regional variation in NEV adoption progress exists, but most provinces and cities are on track to meet NEV goals; China has built the world's largest public charging network but is mostly concentrated in eastern cities."
China is the global leader in the adoption and production of new energy vehicles (NEVs). A new @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report analyzes China's NEV transition, offering insights into how countries can decarbonize their transport sectors and foster industrial growth: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
11.02.2026 20:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An aerial view of a mining site surrounded by mountainous forests and water. On the left side, the text, "Indonesia is shifting its nickel strategy. Center for Global Sustainability's new dataset and policy brief offer comprehensive and verified data that offer insights into key trends from 106 nickel smelter sites."
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social dataset takes comprehensive stock of existing nickel smelters and finds most have complex ownership structures and remain heavily reliant on captive coal power.
Learn more: go.umd.edu/NickelSmelter
10.02.2026 13:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A blue lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and trees with the text, "Canada's new economic and policy changes will impact the country's climate future. The Center for Global Sustainability's modeling shows how."
Against the backdrop of new Canadian leadership and climate priorities, a @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's report examines 5 climate scenarios with varying levels of ambition, including a high-ambition scenario for Canada to achieve its NDCs and reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada203...
06.02.2026 00:00 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An aerial view of Korea with the text, "Korea can achieve 60% emissions reductions by 2035. A CGS, KAIST, and SNU analysis offers key action items to inform a high-ambition climate pathway."
How can #Korea achieve the upper range of its 2035 #NDC?
Research by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and KAIST details how reducing GHG emissions by 60% by 2035 will require coordinated action across all levels of government, among other stakeholders: go.umd.edu/RepublicofKorea2035Ambition
05.02.2026 15:38 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A large parking lot of electric vehicles with the text, "Most of China's provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed New Energy Vehicle targets. The Center for Global Sustainability's analysis tracks successes and challenges."
What progress has China made towards meeting its new energy vehicle (NEV) targets?
CGS's recent report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVH...
03.02.2026 15:00 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Black text over a transparent white box that reads, "Explore a first-of-its-kind database tracking Indonesia's Nickel Smelters; Access data relating to operation status, facility ownership, metal processing output, facility location, and energy sources."
Indonesia's nickel refining capacity is on the rise, growing 10% each year.
As nickel processing ramps up in Indonesia, @ctrglobsust.bsky.social launched an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
03.02.2026 13:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A long hallway in a data center with the text, "Data centers are changing electricity demand in the United States; 8-15% of U.S. electricity demand is projected to come from data centers in 2035."
With growing energy demand by data centers, US climate strategy must consider ways to address industry needs.
America Is All In’s report led by @ctrglobsust.bsky.social assesses electricity load growth under a US pathway to achieve a 56% emissions cut by 2035: go.umd.edu/USPathway...
30.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A solar farm next to a volcano surrounded by forest with a translucent white box over it reading, "Center for Global Sustainability's new analysis showcases how Indonesia can achieve: 46-49% GHG emissions reduction by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2060."
As a major emerging economy, Indonesia's clean energy transition is key to keeping global climate goals alive.
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report outlines how Indonesia can achieve 46-49% GHG reductions by 2035 through high-ambition, economy-wide actions: go.umd.edu/Indonesia...
29.01.2026 21:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An article in Energy and Climate Change journal titled, "Net-zero for Canada: An open-method modeling approach"
Is Canada on track to meet its net-zero GHG emissions goals?
A study in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
29.01.2026 15:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Black text over a transparent white box that reads, "Explore a first-of-its-kind database tracking Indonesia's Nickel Smelters; Access data relating to operation status, facility ownership, metal processing output, facility location, and energy sources."
To meet the world's energy transition needs, demand for nickel will grow 20% by 2040.
As Indonesia ramps up nickel processing, @CtrGlobSust offers an extensive dataset of nickel smelter projects to help identify opportunities for growth and mitigation: go.umd.edu/NickelSmelter
26.01.2026 14:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An outline of China on a blue map with the text, "China can achieve a 27-31% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035 by pursuing high-ambition climate policies. China has committed to a 7-10% GHG emission reduction by 2035 in their newest NDC."
The electricity and industry sectors dominate China's overall GHG emissions, but key measures outlined on CGS's Country Climate Ambition website can support China in achieving a 27-31% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035. Explore the analysis: country-ambition.cgs...
23.01.2026 12:00 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Outline of the State of Pennsylvania with the words "Pennsylvania" written above. In the outline is written, "Federal clean energy policy rollbacks will negatively impact public health in Pennsylvania".
An illustration of a coal mine and river with the text, "Previously a coal-heavy economy, Pennsylvania experiences water pollution from abandoned mines. Indiana County, Pennsylvania received $6.3 million in federal funds for abandoned mine remediation."
Federal clean energy policy rollbacks, including EPA regulations, will have negative health and economic impacts across the US. A CGS analysis finds the rollbacks will lead to a 10% increase in premature deaths in 2035 in #Pennsylvania: http://go.umd.edu/Im...
22.01.2026 18:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
Black text over a transparent white box that reads, "Explore a first-of-its-kind database tracking Indonesia's Nickel Smelters; Access data relating to operation status, facility ownership, metal processing output, facility location, and energy sources."
How has Indonesia expanded its nickel processing capabilities? @ctrglobsust.bsky.social's Nickel Smelter Dataset improves transparency and traceability of nickel smelter projects in Indonesia, offering insights as critical mineral demand grows: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
22.01.2026 15:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The outline of Mexico with the text, "How can Mexico achieve a 47-51% GHG emissions reduction by 2035?" Below the header text reads, "Ramping up solar and wind energy shares while phasing out coal and gas; Implementing sustainable agricultural practices for rice and livestock cultivation; and Accelerating the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and building up EV infrastructure."
How can Mexico achieve greater climate ambition?
A CGS, WWF Mexico & Tempus Analitica report finds renewable energy deployment, sustainable agricultural practices, and sustainable transport can support a 47%-51% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035: go.umd.edu/Mexico203...
21.01.2026 18:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Two people install a solar panel on a roof with the text, "A Circular Economy Approach to Solar Photovoltaics in Maryland. The State of Maryland must consider the entire lifecycle of solar photovoltaic cells to manage waste and mitigate supply chain risks."
Graphics of people speaking, a PV cell, and recycling with the text, "8 Key Circular Economy Recommendations for solar PV management in Maryland: Increase Stakeholder Engagement; Pursue a Regional Approach; Implement a Landfill Ban; Address Immediate Needs; Support Electronics Recyclers; Leverage Workforce Development Synergies; Embed the Waste Hierarchy; and Revisit Policies Annually."
As the Maryland General Assembly begins, lawmakers are proposing legislation to increase the state's solar production. Learn how Maryland can sustainably align solar waste management w/ circular economy principles alongside expanding infrastructure: go.umd.edu/CircularS...
20.01.2026 17:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A blue lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains and trees with the text, "Canada's new economic and policy changes will impact the country's climate future. The Center for Global Sustainability's modeling shows how."
How will recent laws impact Canada’s climate future?
A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social report examines 5 climate-policy scenarios to analyze current progress, how the new government’s policies could impact climate action, and ways to get on track to reach net-zero by 2050: go.umd.edu/Canada2035Ambition
20.01.2026 14:17 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Authors include: Kowan O’Keefe, Matthew Binsted, Leon Clarke, @rynacui.bsky.social, @natehultman.bsky.social, and Robert Hunt Sprinkle
20.01.2026 14:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A large city hall with the text, "Subnational actors can play major roles in climate governance. The Center for Global Sustainability's framework examines climate governance potential and offers feasible approaches for subnationals to implement climate action."
How does climate action at non-federal levels impact countries' climate ambitions? The Center for Global Sustainability addresses this question, offering a framework to account for and assess subnational climate action as countries develop their climate policies: go.umd.edu/Subnation...
19.01.2026 15:00 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A long hallway in a data center with the text, "Data centers are changing electricity demand in the United States; 8-15% of U.S. electricity demand is projected to come from data centers in 2035."
#Datacenters accounted for 4-5% of US electricity consumption in 2023 and are expected to account for 8-15% in 2035.
To address this demand, CGS and @americaisallin.com's report shows renewable energy sources can support near-term decarbonization in the US: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
14.01.2026 15:59 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Authors include: Kowan O’Keefe, Matthew Binsted, Leon Clarke, @rynacui.bsky.social, @natehultman.bsky.social, and Robert Hunt Sprinkle
13.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An article in Energy and Climate Change journal titled, "Net-zero for Canada: An open-method modeling approach"
A recent article in Energy and Climate Change, co-authored by CGS researchers, explores how Canada can reach its net-zero GHG emission goals. The study finds Canada needs to ramp up climate action in all sectors while effectively implementing new policies: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
13.01.2026 19:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A city experiencing strong smog with a skyline alongside text that reads, "Federal clean energy rollbacks impact the health of communities across the United States. In 2035, rollbacks will contribute to 22,800 additional deaths annually compared to current policies and 10% higher annual PM2.5 concentration compared to current policies."
How does rolling back climate policies like the EPA's pollution limits impact public health?
CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks
13.01.2026 16:17 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
The text, "Research finds enhanced subnational action and a reengaged federal government can cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by up to 56% by 2035" with a figure showing different pathways for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
As the US federal government withdraws from UNFCCC, states have stepped up to address climate ambition. A @ctrglobsust.bsky.social and @americaisallin.com report highlights how states have ramped up climate action to continue US climate progress: go.umd.edu/USPathwaysTo2035
12.01.2026 19:51 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
An infographic that says, "#9 among public universities" and "#14 among all U.S. universities" for all rankings from the National Science Foundation's annual Higher Education Research and Development survey.
Great news! 🎉 University of Maryland ranked #9 among public universities and #14 among all U.S. universities in NCSES's annual HERD survey of research enterprises in higher education! CGS is proud to be a part of UMD's high-impact scientific and policy research.
Learn more: umdrightnow.umd.edu/...
09.01.2026 20:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An infographic with the text, "Australia can achieve a 69-73% reduction in GHG emissions by 2035 by pursuing high-ambition climate policies;" with an outline of Australia. Additional text reads, "Learn more about how Australia and other countries can achieve ambitious climate goals: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu".
The electricity sector generates the majority of Australia's GHG emissions, but a high ambition pathway targeting power systems and EV policies can lead to a 69-73% emissions reduction by 2035.
Learn more at CGS's Country Climate Ambition website: country-ambition.cgs.umd.edu/australia
09.01.2026 18:23 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
An infographic with the words, "Many of China's provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed their 2025 new energy vehicle targets. 16 provinces had already met the central government's 2027 sales penetration target by 2024."
China leads the world in the adoption and production of new energy vehicles (NEVs).
A CGS report finds China’s NEV market penetration rate rose by 20.4% from 2022 to 2024, and most provinces and cities are on track to meet or exceed 2025 NEV targets: go.umd.edu/ChinasEVHorizon
08.01.2026 17:54 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
📣 Calling #CDR and scientists! Two great opportunities coming up to present your research in the thread below 👇
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Join our team 📣
CGS is hiring for spring research assistants to support projects related to GHG emissions data. If you're interested in gaining hands-on experience in modernizing real-world analytical systems, apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
06.01.2026 16:45 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Black text over a transparent white box that reads, "Explore a first-of-its-kind database tracking Indonesia's Nickel Smelters; Access data relating to operation status, facility ownership, metal processing output, facility location, and energy sources."
Indonesia's nickel reserves make it a major source of critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. To address recent nickel processing buildout, CGS's database offers a comprehensive look at 106 Indonesian smelters to inform future energy modeling: go.umd.edu/NickelSme...
06.01.2026 16:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An article in Energy and Climate Change journal titled, "Net-zero for Canada: An open-method modeling approach"
How can Canada reach its net-zero goals? A new article in Energy and Climate Change co-authored by CGS researchers finds Canada will need to make major technological advancements across all economic sectors to reach its net-zero goals: doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
05.01.2026 17:00 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
