In the worst of America's Jim Crow era, Black intellectual W.E.B. Du Bois found inspiration and hope in national parks

Though progressive politics at the turn of the 20th century called for the protection of America’s national parks, it did so for the enjoyment of white people.

Thomas S. Bremer, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and American Religious History, Rhodes College • conversation
Dec. 14, 2023 ~9 min

Black Friday: parody adverts target unbridled consumerism with an environmental message

Spoof advertising, rooted in environmental concerns, use humour and poetry to grab attention.

Eleftheria Lekakis, Senior Lecturer In Media and Communication, University of Sussex • conversation
Nov. 24, 2023 ~7 min


The Conservatives have seized on cars as a political wedge – it's a bet on public turning against climate action

Today, as in the past, pro-car sentiment is a backlash against nascent environmental protest.

Matthew Paterson, Professor of International Politics, University of Manchester • conversation
Sept. 5, 2023 ~6 min

What social change movements can learn from fly fishing: The value of a care-focused message

Founded in 1959, the membership group Trout Unlimited has changed the culture of fly-fishing and mobilized members to support conservation. Could its approach work for other social problems?

Madeline Toubiana, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Organization, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa • conversation
Aug. 28, 2023 ~9 min

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

Extinction Rebellion gave it 'the Big One' with a four-day peaceful protest – now what?

The group has eschewed disruptive protest in the pursuit of ‘building relationships’.

Marc Hudson, Visiting Fellow, Science Policy, University of Sussex • conversation
April 27, 2023 ~7 min

How faith can inspire environmental action

The majority of the world’s population identifies with a religion – could their faith be used to save the planet?

Christopher Ives, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, University of Nottingham • conversation
Jan. 9, 2023 ~7 min

William Wordsworth and the Romantics anticipated today's idea of a nature-positive life

The idea that human activity threatens nature, and that it is important to protect wild places, dates back to the dawn of the Industrial Revolution.

Jonathan Bate, Foundation Professor of Environmental Humanities, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 4, 2023 ~9 min


How coal miners and factory workers helped found the environmental movement

The green movement has more to thank workers in polluting industries than you might expect.

Ewan Gibbs, Lecturer in Global Inequalities, University of Glasgow • conversation
Nov. 1, 2022 ~8 min

Patagonia's founder has given his company away to fight climate change and advance conservation: 5 questions answered

Yvon Chouinard’s gift is unusual due to its structure but is also part of a trend. Many billionaires and large foundations are now funding these causes.

Ash Enrici, Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 ~8 min

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