Swifts need more nest boxes but that alone won’t be enough - here’s why

Swifts migrate long distances yet face many threats along their journey. Lack of nest sites is a big problem but installing swift boxes and bricks won’t be the only solution.

Robert Robinson, Associate Professor, Ornithology, University of East Anglia • conversation
April 11, 2024 ~7 min

Climate engineering carries serious national security risks − countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway, and the world needs to be prepared

The big question: Would climate engineering like sending reflective particles into the stratosphere or brightening clouds help reduce the national security risks of climate change or make them worse?

Tyler Felgenhauer, Research Scientist in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University • conversation
April 4, 2024 ~9 min


Only 57 producers are responsible for 80% of all fossil fuel and cement CO emissions since 2016 – new report

Cement and fossil fuel production has reached unprecedented levels, with most of the emission growth traceable to a relatively small number of companies.

Saphira Rekker, Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Finance, The University of Queensland • conversation
April 4, 2024 ~6 min

Why we need to rethink what we know about dust

New research reveals our understanding of dust’s role in the environment is far from settled.

Adrian Chappell, Professor in Climate Change Impacts, Cardiff University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~6 min

Catkins are flowering at different times as climate changes – threatening their pollination and the wildlife that feed on them

As temperatures and rainfall patterns change, the time that trees produce catkins could change and affect wildlife that rely on catkins for food.

Sven Batke, Lecturer in Biology, Edge Hill University • conversation
April 2, 2024 ~7 min

Women favour climate actions that benefit future generations more than men – new study

Attitudes towards climate policies partly depend on a consideration of future, as yet unborn, descendants. Women tended to show more ability to think about how future generations could benefit.

Emma A. Renström (prev. Bäck), Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~6 min

Redwood trees are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins – new study

Their incredible resilience means they are becoming part of the UK landscape.

Mathias Disney, Reader in Remote Sensing, Department of Geography, UCL • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~7 min

Seven reasons more female leaders would be a positive step for the climate

Research shows that men and women have different perspectives on climate, with huge implications in terms of policymaking. For that reason, diverse leadership is essential.

Paola Profeta, Dean for Diversity Inclusion and Sustainability, Professor of Public Economics, Director of Axa Research Lab on Gender Equality, Bocconi University • conversation
March 7, 2024 ~7 min


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

Five fiction books to inspire climate action

Climate stories that focus on solutions are more likely to inspire positive environmental action.

Denise Baden, Professor of Sustainable Practice, University of Southampton • conversation
March 6, 2024 ~6 min

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