A beginner’s guide to greenwash and four ways to avoid falling for it

So much complicated jargon makes it difficult to distinguish between environmentally ethical practices and mere feel-good marketing. Here’s how to spot greenwash.

Lala Rukh, Doctoral Researcher in Energy, University of Galway • conversation
Nov. 11, 2024 • ~7 min

How we developed sign language for ten of the trickiest climate terms

Rather than literally translating English words, experts have focused on visually representing the underlying concepts for these terms.

Audrey Cameron, Chancellor's Fellow, Science Education and BSL, University of Edinburgh • conversation
Nov. 11, 2024 • ~9 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

Existential uncertainty: how it affects your mind – and what you can do about it

It’s not uncommon to feel anxiety, distress and unease about the future.

Dusana Dorjee, Associate professor in Psychology in Education, University of York • conversation
Oct. 21, 2024 • ~8 min

If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it with them – here’s why

Our findings suggest by being actively engaged, adults can help children make the most of the educational benefits of digital media.

Gemma Taylor, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Salford • conversation
Oct. 18, 2024 • ~6 min

In despair about Earth’s future? Look for green shoots

The terrain ahead is full of challenges. But, glimmers of a better world are already here.

Heather Alberro, Lecturer in Sustainability, University of Manchester • conversation
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~9 min

Why autumn 2024 is your best chance to see lots of weird and wonderful fungi

Months of wet weather have created the perfect conditions for a fungal bonanza.

Rowena Hill, Postdoctoral Researcher in Mycology, Earlham Institute • conversation
Oct. 14, 2024 • ~5 min

The secret to healthy and sustainable fish fingers – an expert explains

The Plymouth fish finger project will boost the amount of locally caught fish that makes it into the city’s supply chain rather than leaving the city to be eaten elsewhere.

Clare Pettinger, Associate Professor, Public Health Dietetics, University of Plymouth • conversation
Oct. 3, 2024 • ~7 min

UK homeowners are reluctant to switch to low-carbon heating – our research points to how to change their minds

Despite knowing about climate change and the contribution of fossil fuel-based heating to it, most people are unwilling to change the gas-based heating systems they are familiar with.

Ying Miao, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, Aston University • conversation
Sept. 27, 2024 • ~8 min

Drug may boost motivation for people with depression

"It's exciting to see how modulating inflammation can directly influence motivation, one of the most challenging symptoms to treat in depression."

Emory University • futurity
Sept. 25, 2024 • ~5 min

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