Archive - Effective Environmentalism

Tips for high-impact climate careers

How you spend your time at work is the most important decision you'll ever make. Check out our updated career guide for helpful advice.

Jun 6 •

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Soemano Zeijlmans

May 2025

Do you want to join our talent directory and find high-impact climate work?

We've collaborated with High Impact Professionals to make it easier for climate professionals to find impactful work. And the best thing is: it's fully…

May 11 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

March 2025

Lessons from the Vegetarian Society of Denmark

Plus: Add yourself to the EE Talent Directory, powered by High Impact Professionals! And much, much more.

Mar 19 •

February 2025

What if climate change will get much worse than we think?

There is a non-negligible chance that climate change will be catastrophic. We need to be prepared. Also: exciting opportunities, interesting articles…

Feb 17 •

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Soemano Zeijlmans

January 2025

Can we make climate progress under Trump?

The new administration is staunchly anti-climate, but that doesn't mean we can't make progress. We also share exciting opportunities, interesting…

Jan 19 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

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December 2024

The world's most effective climate charities for Giving Season 2024 💚💡

How do you donate effectively to climate change? | What are the best ways to stop biodiversity collapse? | Which strategies for reducing meat…

Dec 3, 2024 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

November 2024

Working on alternative protein policy in the EU

Interview with IEEP's Tijn van Vugt, 80,000 Hours' perspective on climate change, talks, vacancies, and much, much more!

Nov 7, 2024 •

September 2024

The case for working on solutions that don't work (yet)

Solar and wind are growing rapidly, but also have their limits. We need to develop and scale up other clean energy technologies.

Sep 23, 2024 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

August 2024

What makes a social movement effective? A look at the evidence.

Philanthropic engagement is essential for driving significant social, and therefore also environmental, change.

Aug 27, 2024 •

July 2024

A better way to fund climate breakthroughs

R&D funding usually doesn't incentivize adoption, and may go to the wrong research teams. Tying financial rewards to actual results could solve both…

Jul 23, 2024 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

June 2024

How important are emissions in emerging economies?

Avoiding a carbon lock-in seems like a promising idea to tackle climate change. We're also excited to announce some environmental content at EAGx…

Jun 19, 2024 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

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May 2024

Air pollution may be worse than you think, but we can drastically reduce the impacts.

On the causes of air pollution, its impacts on health, and what we can do about it. We also highlight some job openings with an outstanding potential to…

May 12, 2024 •

Soemano Zeijlmans

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