A new blue carbon map of the UK gives mud new meaning

Anna Turns sets sail from Plymouth Sound to explore the significance of blue carbon in marine habitats around the UK.

Anna Turns, Senior Environment Editor • conversation
Sept. 19, 2024 • ~10 min

The new climate stripes? How creativity can inspire environmental action

A set of graphics showing how air pollution has changed in cities around the world hopes to capitalise on the ability of striking visuals to motivate people.

Anna Turns, Senior Environment Editor • conversation
Aug. 28, 2024 • ~9 min

Poems can inspire us to appreciate nature and spark positive action - Simon Armitage’s new anthology does both

Discovering beauty and urgency in nature: Simon Armitage’s Blossomise merges poetic grace with environmental activism.

Sam Illingworth, Associate Professor, Department of Learning and Teaching Enhancement, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Aug. 6, 2024 • ~8 min

How a global pact could tackle extreme heat

The global call to action aims to protect the most vulnerable, protect workers, boost resilience and limit further warming to stave off an era of ‘global boiling’.

Rachel Kyte, Professor of Practice in Climate Policy, University of Oxford • conversation
July 30, 2024 • ~7 min

Meet five virtual influencers inspiring climate action

Virtual influencers can be effective ambassadors for climate-related causes, albeit with some caveats.

Maximilian Gerrath, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Leeds • conversation
July 1, 2024 • ~7 min

Meet the virtual influencers inspiring climate action

Virtual influencers can be effective ambassadors for climate-related causes, albeit with some caveats.

Maximilian Gerrath, Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Leeds • conversation
July 1, 2024 • ~7 min

Five environmental issues that should be higher on the election agenda

Sewage pollution, active travel and energy efficiency of buildings are just some of the environmental issues not getting the attention they deserve as the election approaches.

Mari Martiskainen, Professor of Energy and Society, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex • conversation
June 24, 2024 • ~8 min

The Green party’s plans aren’t perfect but they offer a much-needed attempt at climate leadership

The Green Party manifesto has climate action woven through it - here are the key policies that would reduce emissions and build climate resilience.

Richard Sulley, Senior Research Fellow, Sustainability Policy, University of Sheffield • conversation
June 18, 2024 • ~8 min

Three practical ways to address climate anxiety

Finding ways to support climate solutions can help you bolster against debilitating and paralysing climate anxiety.

Hanna Zagefka, Professor of Social Psychology, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
June 17, 2024 • ~7 min

Youth activists are now real agents of change at global climate summits

Fresh debate and discussions with youth activists challenging the status quo can have real legal and political weight.

Maria Antonieta Nestor, Research Associate, Lucy Cavendish College & Centre Fellow, Cambridge Centre for Property Law, Department of Land Economy, University of Cambridge • conversation
June 12, 2024 • ~9 min

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