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Melissa C. Lott, PhD

@mclott
Engineer exploring tech/econ and practical pathways for the #energytransition to #netzero | Energy & Climate Communicator
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    Melissa C. Lott, PhD
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    Sep 20, 2024
    The @Forbes Sustainability Leaders list out today is filled with many of my professional heroes (@GinaNRDC @SecGranholm @ayanaeliza @KHayhoe @CathFlowers & more…) Am deeply honored to see my name next to theirs🙏 💚 #climatesolutions #energytransition forbes.com/sites/elisabet…
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    Elisabeth Brier
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    Sep 19, 2024
    Thrilled to share @Forbes' inaugural Sustainability Leaders list! 🌳 We're deluged with news about the climate crisis, but what good is knowledge without action? That's why we're honoring 50 global leaders driving real change #ForbesSustainabilityLeaders forbes.com/sites/elisabet…
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    Melissa C. Lott, PhD
    @mclott
    Oct 17, 2024
    “Big technology companies, which previously invested a lot in wind and solar energy, are now gravitating toward nuclear energy because they want power that is available around the clock while producing no greenhouse gas emissions.”
    The Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Ga. The last two nuclear units at Vogtle ran tens of billions of dollars over budget and were years late in completion.
    Hungry for Energy, Amazon, Google and Microsoft Turn to Nuclear Power (Published 2024)
    From nytimes.com
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    Melissa C. Lott, PhD
    @mclott
    Oct 17, 2024
    Technology companies are increasingly looking to nuclear power plants to provide the emissions-free electricity needed to run artificial intelligence and other businesses. nytimes.com/2024/10/16/bus… via @NYTimes
    The Vogtle nuclear power plant in Waynesboro, Ga. The last two nuclear units at Vogtle ran tens of billions of dollars over budget and were years late in completion.
    Hungry for Energy, Amazon, Google and Microsoft Turn to Nuclear Power (Published 2024)
    From nytimes.com
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    Melissa C. Lott, PhD
    @mclott
    Oct 10, 2024
    Thanks to everyone who reached out to ask about my next professional chapter in response to today’s article by @FinancialTimes @amandalanchu Update: I’m heading west and will be publicly sharing details on my new role just before Halloween 🎃 🤐 ft.com/content/b2a3a6…
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    Melissa C. Lott, PhD
    @mclott
    Oct 7, 2024
    🚨 Professional News 🚨 Friday marked my last day @Columbia @columbiaclimate. The past 5 years have been transformational for me, full of impact & major milestones. Reflections on the past 5 years + a preview of my next professional chapter 👇 linkedin.com/posts/melissa-…
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    Melissa C. Lott, PhD
    @mclott
    Oct 7, 2024
    🚨 Professional News 🚨 Friday marked my last day @Columbia @columbiaclimate. The past 5 years have been transformational for me, full of impact & major milestones. Reflections on the past 5 years + a preview of my next professional chapter 👇
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    ❗❗ 📰 Transitions and Exciting Professional News 📰 ❗❗ The past 5 years Columbia University have...
    From linkedin.com
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