Who benefits from renewable energy subsidies? In Texas, it's often fossil fuel companies that are fighting clean energy elsewhere

While Congress considers new renewable energy incentives, Texas’ sprawling wind farms tell a story about renewable energy ownership in the US – and who benefits from subsidies.

Isabella Steinhauer, Master of Public Affairs Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts • conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 ~9 min

The plastic crisis has deep corporate roots: to protect our planet, they need to be exposed

The plastic industry uses powerful tactics to convince us it’s not that bad, but in reality many of their green solutions aren’t working.

Alice Mah, Professor of Sociology, University of Warwick • conversation
Aug. 4, 2022 ~8 min


The 'carbon footprint' was co-opted by fossil fuel companies to shift climate blame – here's how it can serve us again

The concept of the carbon footprint can do more than just make us feel guilty about the climate cost of our everyday lives.

Marcelle McManus, Professor of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Bath • conversation
May 27, 2022 ~7 min

Who really owns the oil industry’s future stranded assets? If you own investment funds or expect a pension, it might be you

A study found $1.4 trillion in oil and gas industry assets would be at risk if governments follow through on their pledges to deal with climate change.

Philip Holden, Senior Lecturer in Earth System Science, The Open University • conversation
May 26, 2022 ~8 min

Rising authoritarianism and worsening climate change share a fossil-fueled secret

A new book lays out the connections between industries and politicians that are both stalling action on climate change and diminishing democracy.

Eve Darian-Smith, Professor of Global and International Studies, University of California, Irvine • conversation
April 27, 2022 ~11 min

How Extinction Rebellion can make climate action successful without antagonising the public

Extinction Rebellion’s 2022 climate action strategy needs to focus on stigmatising the fossil fuel industry if it’s to be successful.

Aliette Lambert, Lecturer in Marketing, University of Bath • conversation
Jan. 31, 2022 ~8 min

Why Shell pulled out of the Cambo oilfield

Shell’s withdrawal highlights unresolved tensions on the road to net zero.

Tiago Teixeira, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Geography, Durham University • conversation
Dec. 7, 2021 ~8 min

How the spin-off benefits of climate action will improve life for everyone

As well as helping to save the planet, climate action provides huge opportunities to enhance people’s health, security and economic prospects.

Sebastien Chastin, Professor Health Behaviour Dynamics of People, Places and Systems, Glasgow Caledonian University • conversation
Nov. 16, 2021 ~6 min


How to know if a country is serious about net zero: look at its plans for extracting fossil fuels

Saudi Arabia and soon Australia are making net zero pledges, but they have no plans to wind down fossil fuel output soon.

Fergus Green, Lecturer in Political Theory and Public Policy, UCL • conversation
Oct. 25, 2021 ~7 min

Biden urges countries to slash methane emissions 30% – here's why it's crucial for protecting climate and health, and how it can pay for itself

A large amount of methane emissions come from natural gas infrastructure and landfills – all problems companies know how to fix.

Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University • conversation
Sept. 17, 2021 ~10 min

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