How citizen science is shaping international conservation

Citizen science can shape policy at every level, from local projects to global initiatives.

Stephen Parkinson, PhD Candidate, Circular Economy, University of Nottingham • conversation
Feb. 5, 2025 ~9 min

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


Think your efforts to help the climate don’t matter? African philosophers disagree

None of us act in isolation – and our choices have more influence than we think.

Patrick Effiong Ben, Doctoral Researcher in Applied Ethics and African Philosophy, University of Manchester • conversation
Jan. 27, 2025 ~6 min

Regeneratively farmed is the new buzz label on supermarket shelves – but what does it actually mean?

While regenerative agriculture might seem like a pioneering new approach, this term isn’t new. Here’s how it differs from organic.

Brian Reid, Professor of Soil Science, University of East Anglia • conversation
Jan. 21, 2025 ~9 min

Three ways to assess how Liverpool’s tidal energy plan will affect the environment

Environmental assessment methods involve trade-offs. Lean towards efficiency and risk missing crucial impacts. Wade too deep into fact finding and assessments become unfeasible.

Kenneth Kang, Senior Lecturer in Law, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Jan. 20, 2025 ~7 min

How my Tamworth teammates and I were able to go toe-to-toe with Spurs – explained with science

A part-time footballer and full-time university lecturer on how he and his team-mates prepared for the match of their lives.

Thomas Ryan McGlinchey, Academic Associate in Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2025 ~6 min

How smaller, more affordable electric cars can accelerate the green transition

When lower-income households face affordability barriers, it’s not just their problem – it’s the missing link to achieving a full switch to electric vehicles.

Keyvan Hosseini, Enterprise Fellow, Sustainable Mobility, University of Southampton • conversation
Jan. 17, 2025 ~8 min

How interactive ‘climate fresk’ workshops are trying to accelerate environmental awareness around the globe

How collaborative climate workshops can be a creative and accessible way to begin collective conversations about environmental solutions.

Sarah Clayton, PhD Candidate, Climate Change and Education, Department for Education, University of York • conversation
Jan. 16, 2025 ~8 min


Five ways to make aviation more sustainable right now

Aviation is a small but significant contributor to global emissions. It’s predicted to grow at 4% per year, unless urgent action is taken now.

Iain Hanson, Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, UCL • conversation
Jan. 8, 2025 ~8 min

Why are New Year’s resolutions so hard to keep?

A psychology expert digs into why we make resolutions and what can you do to improve your chances of keeping them.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Jan. 6, 2025 ~4 min

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