Media Mentions: February 2024

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  1. Russia Splatters the Environment, Leaving its Own Country a Mess

    Russians benefit from oil and gas revenues because they can use those monies to fund social welfare programs. But fossil fuel income will one day dry up, explained Debra Javeline, the study’s lead author and a professor of political science at Notre Dame. Decarbonization and economic diversification would benefit the Russian population — but Putin sees almost no advantage.

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    Debra Javeline headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, against a gray background. She wears a teal blouse.

    Debra Javeline

    Political Science

  2. Russia Splatters The Environment, Leaving Its Own Country A Mess

    “Russia can’t afford to take a forward-looking perspective right now,” says Susanne Wengle, professor of political science at Notre Dame, in a conversation. Fossil fuel income will one day dry up, explained Debra Javeline, the study’s lead author and a professor of political science at Notre Dame. 

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    Debra Javeline headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, against a gray background. She wears a teal blouse.

    Debra Javeline

    Political Science

    Susanne Wengle headshot

    Susanne Wengle

    Political Science

  3. Does Russia stand to benefit from climate change?

    The PONARS scholars, including Debra Javeline and Susanne Wengle, both associate professors of political science at the University of Notre Dame, studied the effects of climate change on Russia and Russia's role in global efforts to combat climate change or obstruct climate action.

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    Debra Javeline headshot. A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, against a gray background. She wears a teal blouse.

    Debra Javeline

    Political Science

    Susanne Wengle headshot

    Susanne Wengle

    Political Science