Lucy, discovered 50 years ago in Ethiopia, stood just 3.5 feet tall − but she still towers over our understanding of human origins
A photo of Lucy’s reconstructed skeleton next to a live four-year-old girl shows how human Lucy was – and how small.
Denise Su, Associate Professor of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University
• conversation
June 27, 2024 • ~4 min
June 27, 2024 • ~4 min
Landmark court ruling will have huge implications for new fossil fuel projects in UK
Regardless of where in the world the oil would be burnt, local authorities must consider the greenhouse gas emissions before granting the planning permission.
Rosalind Malcolm, Professor of Environmental Law, Director of Environmental Regulatory Research Group (ERRG), University of Surrey •
conversation
June 26, 2024 • ~7 min
June 26, 2024 • ~7 min
Labelling is a popular choice as a way to control fossil fuel advertising – new study
A poll of 2000 people found that a traffic light labelling system for adverts promoting high-carbon products is a popular option.
Jacob Ainscough, Senior Research Associate in Environmental Governance, Lancaster University •
conversation
June 21, 2024 • ~5 min
June 21, 2024 • ~5 min
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