White men dominate the environment sector – here’s how to encourage more diverse voices

The environment sector is notoriously dominated by white men. But diverse voices and critical discussions about climate policies are key to making good, inclusive decisions about the future.

Alix Dietzel, Senior Lecturer in Climate Justice, University of Bristol • conversation
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

What a fair deal for ex-steelworkers would look like as the industry decarbonises

Tata Steel layoffs in Port Talbot reveal the tension between saving jobs and saving the environment.

Chris McLachlan, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
Jan. 24, 2024 ~7 min


Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition

In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.

Junghyun Lim, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~7 min

For developing world to quit coal, rich countries must eliminate oil and gas faster – new study

Developing countries are expected to quit coal faster than any energy transition in history.

Steve Pye, Associate Professor in Energy Systems, UCL • conversation
Feb. 17, 2023 ~6 min

Gold mining is one of the world’s most destructive and unnecessary industries – here's how to end it

A gradual drawdown of gold mining is a critical step towards sustainability.

Stephen Lezak, PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge • conversation
Feb. 14, 2023 ~8 min

COP27: how the fossil fuel lobby crowded out calls for climate justice

An expert in climate justice reports from Sharm El Sheikh.

Alix Dietzel, Senior Lecturer in Climate Justice, University of Bristol • conversation
Nov. 21, 2022 ~7 min

COP27: those calling for climate justice were present but had no real say

An expert in climate justice reports from Sharm El Sheikh.

Alix Dietzel, Senior Lecturer in Climate Justice, University of Bristol • conversation
Nov. 21, 2022 ~7 min

Africa has vast gas reserves – here’s how to stop them adding to climate change

Developed nations threaten to consume more than their fair share of Earth’s dwindling carbon budget.

Youba Sokona, Vice-président du GIEC et professeur honoraire, UCL • conversation
Nov. 15, 2022 ~8 min


Boosting renewable energy use can happen quickly – and reduce harm to low-income people if done thoughtfully

While a US transition to renewable energy by 2030 is possible, streamlined policies with clear goals and incentives are necessary to get there, says an industrial engineering professor.

Erin Baker, Professor of Industrial Engineering Applied to Energy Policy, UMass Amherst • conversation
Aug. 10, 2022 ~8 min

Net zero: UK government sued for weak strategy – so here's what makes a good climate change plan

Plan to cut emissions quickly, use offsets sparingly and set broader goals for improving society.

Kaya Axelsson, Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow, University of Oxford • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 ~8 min

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