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Philipp Rode@PhilippRode
10 Jul 2021
The LSE Executive MSc in Cities is a programme for urban leaders who want to understand and deliver change in cities. Check out our new introductory video here: vimeo.com/551881186 @LSECities
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Analysis: Cutting the ‘green crap’ has added £22bn to UK energy bills since 2015 carbonbrief.org/analysis-cut…

Analysis: Cutting the ‘green crap’ has added £22bn to UK energy bills since 2015 - Carbon Brief

UK's energy bills were £22bn higher over the past decade than they would have been if Conservative governments had not cut “green crap” climate policies.

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FUTURUMCareers
@FUTURUMCareers
10 Jul 2024
In our latest collection of #free #education #resources, we explore #urbanstudies and #hybridcities with Dr @PhilippRode and Sudeep Bhargava at @LSECities. How does #technology affect the way that we live and interact in #cities? futurumcareers.com/commuters…
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Looking forward to joining tonight's climate panel as part of LSE Election Night 2024 and the discussion with @EJZRobinson66 , @DimitriZ and @NVJRobins1. What have been the main climate action achievements since 2010? What are the next key priorities? LSE Election Night 2024
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Europe’s imperilled green deal: time to outflank the radical right theguardian.com/commentisfre…

The Guardian view on Europe’s imperilled green deal: time to outflank the radical right | Editorial

Editorial: The burden of transition on economically insecure voters must be eased via a more ambitious fiscal approach by governments

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Why small electric cars could be about to break the grip of SUVs theguardian.com/business/art…

‘Yes, Lego car!’: why small electric cars could be about to break the grip of SUVs

The 500kg Microlino is part of a new set challenging the ever-increasing domination of huge cars

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LSE Cities@LSECities
23 May 2024
📹 Watch Now The #NextGenC website is live! Discover how youth participation is transforming cities. Visit the project’s website and be a part of the change. Join us at nextgenc.net! @despacio_org @uclg_org
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Unlike Paris' recent vote to charge SUVs more to park in the city, the UK fuel duty freeze announced by the UK government today is unlikely to be considered fair by city dwellers. @LSECities investigates transport-related fairness attitudes of Londoners. theguardian.com/politics/202…

UK fuel duty cut is regressive policy that benefits the wealthy, study finds

Chancellor’s 5p freeze will save £60 a year for well-off motorists compared with just £22 for lower earners

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Parisians vote in favour of tripling parking costs for SUVs theguardian.com/world/2024/f…

Parisians vote in favour of tripling parking costs for SUVs

The referendum comes as the city aims to reduce emissions by targeting wealthy drivers in large, polluting cars

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Paris SUV vote sets up Europe’s battle over large cars via @FT on.ft.com/42hXVEp

Paris SUV vote sets up Europe’s battle over large cars

Sunday’s referendum will decide whether to raise parking fees for vehicles that are getting bigger and more popular

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SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report theguardian.com/business/202…

SUVs drive trend for new cars to grow 1cm wider in UK and EU every two years, says report

Bigger cars more likely to kill people, release more toxic gas and are outgrowing design of cities

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LSE Cities@LSECities
9 Dec 2023
“The absurd idea that TransMilenio is a failure is pushed by wealthy car owners in Bogotá inconvenienced by the buses” @PhilippRode quoted in a @nytimes article "How One City Tried to Solve Gridlock for Us All" nytimes.com/interactive/2023…

How One City Tried to Solve Gridlock for Us All (Published 2023)

Bogotá led the world with innovation in inexpensive mass transit. Its experience shows what it takes to keep progress going.

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Hundreds more city leaders will benefit from LSE leadership programme, improving the lives of young children globally lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-news-f…
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Channel 4
@Channel4
21 Nov 2023
We could stop climate change – and the solutions to it could benefit us all. Tune in tonight at 9.15pm to watch The Great Climate Fight on Channel 4. #ClimateFight #ChangeClimate
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My short piece on Overcoming urban car dependence was just published by LSE Research for the World. lse.ac.uk/research/research-…

Overcoming urban car dependence

Policymakers must frame transport policy proposals around fairness if they are to combat the increasing polarisation of public opinion, says Philipp Rode.

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Transport is the key reason for the great carbon divide. theguardian.com/environment/…
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LSE South Asia Centre@SAsiaLSE
6 Nov 2023
As residential living grows vertically in India, @IshitaPatil19 @NIAS_India discusses how these gated spaces (re)produce socio-cultural practices and prejudices amongst the urban elite. blogs.lse.ac.uk/southasia/20… @LSECities @LSEInequalities @LSEsociology @PhilippRode @LSE_ID

Aspiring the ‘Uncommon’ Life in India - South Asia @ LSE

High-rise living is increasingly common in urban areas, especially in fast-growing economies like India. Even as residential living grows vertically, reaching skyward, Ishita Patil discusses how...

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Monsters of the road: what should the UK do about SUVs? theguardian.com/technology/2…

Monsters of the road: what should the UK do about SUVs?

They have higher emissions, hog roadspace and are more dangerous for other road users. Yet SUVs are selling better than ever. As calls for curbs increase, some people are taking matters into their...

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17 Oct 2023
Today we celebrate TUMI’s 7⃣th anniversary. Join us in recapping this year’s highlights!
The image shows fireworks in the background with a golden foil balloon in the form of the number seven. The text reads: "It's TUMI's 7th anniversary today! Take a look at seven highlights of the past year."

ALT The image shows fireworks in the background with a golden foil balloon in the form of the number seven. The text reads: "It's TUMI's 7th anniversary today! Take a look at seven highlights of the past year."

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LSE Cities@LSECities
12 Sep 2023
The #urbantransport sector must adapt in the face of rising #carbonemissions and limited street space. @PhilippRode imagines an #equitabletransport system that takes #climate and #socialjustice into account in the latest issue of JCCPE @utpjournals bit.ly/JCCPE21ejccpe.utpjour…
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LSE Cities@LSECities
19 Sep 2023
Work led by @NFdaCruz, @PhilippRode & @mgmcquarrie described as “high impact” in an article celebrating over 40 years of the @JUAurban. Our 2019 paper “New urban governance: A review of current themes and future priorities” has been downloaded 30,000 times!
Journal of Urban Affairs (JUA)@JUAurban
12 Sep 2023
NEW: Over 40 years of shaping global urban research: The Journal of Urban Affairs, 1979–2021. buff.ly/3sSDrEI @RoutledgeGPU @JRE_UAA @UAAnews @DrBHanlon #urban #history #UrbanStudies
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