3 reasons local climate activism is more powerful than people realize

When people work together, they can move governments to action. Just ask the suffragettes. Still, few people do it. A psychologist explains why, and how to turn that around.

Adam Aron, Professor of Psychology, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Dec. 26, 2022 ~9 min

Uncovering the rich connections between South Asia and MIT

Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
Nov. 18, 2022 ~10 min


How young climate activists are making their voices heard at COP27 over Egypt's protest suppression

Activists aren’t necessarily more aggressive than in the past, but they are using creative and sometime shocking new tactics that quickly go viral.

Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 ~9 min

Mums’ activity levels may depend on number and ages of children

Less than half of mums meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity – and mothers of younger children manage to do the least,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 16, 2022 ~4 min

Throwing soup on a Van Gogh and other ways climate protesters are making their voices heard over Egypt's climate summit suppression

Activists aren’t necessarily more aggressive than in the past, but they are using creative and sometime shocking new tactics that quickly go viral.

Shannon Gibson, Associate Professor of International Relations and Environmental Studies, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 ~9 min

Just Stop Oil: research shows how activists and politicians talk differently about climate change

Linguistic analysis shows that activists and politicians have very different messages when it comes to the environment.

Clare Cunningham, Associate Professor in English Language and Linguistics, York St John University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 ~6 min

COP27: how King Charles has demonstrated his commitment to the environment from afar

Despite not being at COP27, there are other ways for King Charles to showcase his commitment to the environment.

Klaus Dodds, Professor of Geopolitics, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
Nov. 15, 2022 ~7 min

Just Stop Oil: journalist arrests show how the demonisation of protest threatens us all

Eight journalists covering a protest on the M25 motorway were recently detained by police.

Michael Rosie, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 14, 2022 ~7 min


Public order bill: new law is designed to stop climate protests – but it could actually give activists a legal tool

A legal expert explains how climate activists could use the government’s own legislation to their advantage.

Chris Hilson, Professor of Law, Director of the Centre for Climate and Justice, University of Reading • conversation
Oct. 31, 2022 ~7 min

Just Stop Oil: do radical protests turn the public away from a cause? Here's the evidence

People want to shoot the messenger, but they do hear the message.

Colin Davis, Chair in Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol • conversation
Oct. 21, 2022 ~8 min

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