You don’t have to be a net zero hero – how focus on personal climate action can distract from systemic problems

Shifting the blame for the climate crisis onto individuals hides the larger issue. True progress demands systemic accountability from governments and corporations.

Sam Illingworth, Professor of Creative Pedagogies, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Jan. 28, 2025 • ~6 min

How the world’s tallest bridge saves thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions

The Millau Viaduct just turned 20, but passed its carbon break-even point some years ago.

Florimond Gueniat, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering, Birmingham City University • conversation
Jan. 15, 2025 • ~7 min

Quick climate dictionary: what actually is a carbon footprint?

Most carbon footprint calculations are more like toe prints, because they don’t give the full picture.

Anna Turns, Senior Environment Editor • conversation
Dec. 5, 2024 • ~6 min

Social media and generative AI can have a large climate impact – here’s how to reduce yours

How ChatGPT compares to a lightbulb.

Domenico Vicinanza, Associate Professor of Intelligent Systems and Data Science, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Nov. 4, 2024 • ~6 min

What actually makes avocados bad for the environment?

Avocados are a thirsty crop with a carbon footprint that’s more than twice that of bananas.

Thomas Davies, Honorary Researcher, Environment Centre, Lancaster University • conversation
June 19, 2024 • ~8 min

AI may develop a huge carbon footprint, but it could also be a critical ally in the fight against climate change

AI needs careful monitoring and the right policies to ensure it can benefit the fight against climate change.

Alina Vaduva, Director of the Business Advice Centre for Post Graduate Students at UEL, Ambassador of the Centre for Innovation, Management and Enterprise, University of East London • conversation
April 4, 2024 • ~6 min

AI has a large and growing carbon footprint, but there are potential solutions on the horizon

Technological approaches could help reduce the carbon impact of artificial intelligence systems.

Shirin Dora, Lecturer, Computer Science, Loughborough University • conversation
Feb. 16, 2024 • ~8 min

How to assess the carbon footprint of a war

Researchers must track everything from bomb making or jet fuel burning to the carbon cost of post-conflict rebuilding.

Benjamin Neimark, Senior Lecturer, School of Business Management, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
Dec. 12, 2023 • ~7 min

Climate crisis: what to consider if you're questioning whether to have children

Is the disastrous impact we’re having on the planet affecting our decision about having children of our own?

Laura Sochas, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow, School of Social and Political Science, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 24, 2023 • ~8 min

Climate complacency: study finds even the most informed people would rather take the easy option

Everyone surveyed opted for the least impactful climate actions, regardless of their level of knowledge or worries.

Ian Williams, Professor of Applied Environmental Science, University of Southampton • conversation
Nov. 17, 2023 • ~6 min

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