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

It's time to limit how often we can travel abroad – 'carbon passports' may be the answer

The clock could be ticking for the travel industry unless action is taken to change our travel habits.

Ross Bennett-Cook, Visiting Lecturer, School of Architecture + Cities, University of Westminster • conversation
Nov. 3, 2023 ~8 min

What's the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains

New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.

William Perry, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the School of Biosciences, Cardiff University • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~7 min

Coca-Cola's biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy

Coca-Cola has made ambitions climate and sustainability pledges, but marketing its products worldwide will always be a top priority.

Bart Elmore, Professor of History, The Ohio State University • conversation
May 23, 2023 ~9 min


Eating insects can be good for the planet – Europeans should eat more of them

Eating insects can carry a much lower environmental footprint than conventional meat. Should western cultures be incorporating more of them into their diets?

Peter Alexander, Senior lecturer in Global Food Security, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Sept. 12, 2022 ~7 min

The 'carbon footprint' was co-opted by fossil fuel companies to shift climate blame – here's how it can serve us again

The concept of the carbon footprint can do more than just make us feel guilty about the climate cost of our everyday lives.

Marcelle McManus, Professor of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Bath • conversation
May 27, 2022 ~7 min

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