COVID inquiry heard Boris Johnson 'struggled' with graphs – if you do too, here are some tips

Communication is a two-way street.

Rob Davidson, Postgraduate Researcher in Human Geography, UCL • conversation
Nov. 28, 2023 • ~6 min

Downing Street party: what behavioural science tells us about how the saga could affect adherence to Plan B

Compliance with COVID rules has been achieved in-spite of, not because of, the example set by some of those in power.

Simon Nicholas Williams, Senior Lecturer in People and Organisation, Swansea University • conversation
Dec. 10, 2021 • ~6 min

How nuclear energy can help make all UK electricity green by 2035

The UK government sees a reliable and low-carbon solution to future energy crises in nuclear power.

William Nuttall, Professor of Energy, The Open University • conversation
Oct. 6, 2021 • ~7 min

How world leaders' high-carbon travel choices could delay climate action

Research shows people don't take politicians seriously on climate change if they don't seem fully committed.

Steve Westlake, PhD Candidate, Environmental Leadership, Cardiff University • conversation
June 15, 2021 • ~7 min

Boris Johnson's phone: what can hackers do with your mobile number?

It's possible that hackers could have infiltrated and spied on Boris Johnson's personal phone from as early as 2006.

Edward Apeh, Principal Academic in Computing, Bournemouth University • conversation
April 30, 2021 • ~5 min

UK target to cut emissions 78% by 2035 is world-leading – but to hit it, action is needed now

It may seem a long way away, but meeting targets in 2035 demands taking action today.

Piers Forster, Professor of Physical Climate Change; Director of the Priestley International Centre for Climate, University of Leeds • conversation
April 22, 2021 • ~7 min

UK target to cut emissions 78% by 2035 is world-leading – but to hit it, policies must be rolled out now

It may seem a long way away, but meeting targets in 2035 demands taking action today.

Piers Forster, Professor of Physical Climate Change; Director of the Priestley International Centre for Climate, University of Leeds • conversation
April 22, 2021 • ~7 min

Britain's betting on buses – but how far will boosting services reduce carbon emissions?

Long-overdue changes are afoot in Britain's bus networks.

Peter White, Emeritus Professor of Public Transport Systems, University of Westminster • conversation
April 1, 2021 • ~6 min

Onshore wind farm restrictions continue to stifle Britain's renewable energy potential

Despite Boris Johnson's newfound enthusiasm for offshore wind farms, the UK risks going backwards on wind power capacity.

Rebecca Windemer, Postdoctoral Fellow in Planning and Energy, Cardiff University • conversation
Oct. 12, 2020 • ~6 min

Boris Johnson promises a UK offshore wind revolution – but China holds the monopoly on vital 'rare earth' metals

China has a monopoly on rare earth metals, so where will the materials for the UK's wind revolution come from?

Allan Walton, Professor of Critical and Magnetic Materials, University of Birmingham • conversation
Oct. 7, 2020 • ~5 min

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