Plant-based meat sales are stagnating – our research suggests playing down its green benefits could attract more consumers

US study shows environmental messages can put conservative consumers off trying and buying plant-based products.

Jennifer Yule, Lecturer in Marketing, The University of Edinburgh • conversation
Aug. 25, 2023 • ~8 min

Political leaders’ views on COVID-19 risk are highly infectious in a polarized nation – we see the same with climate change

Research and a recent campaign rally show how political leaders' rhetoric can shape risk perceptions among their loyal followers.

Wanyun Shao, Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Alabama • conversation
Oct. 13, 2020 • ~7 min

Political leaders' attitudes toward COVID-19 risk are highly infectious in a polarized nation – just like climate change denial

Research and a recent campaign rally show how political leaders' rhetoric can shape risk perceptions among their loyal followers.

Wanyun Shao, Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Alabama • conversation
Oct. 13, 2020 • ~7 min

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