Air pollution cools climate more than expected – this makes cutting carbon emissions more urgent

The best way to cut air pollution is to burn less fossil fuel.

Philip Stier, Professor of Atmospheric Physics, University of Oxford • conversation
Nov. 16, 2022 • ~7 min

Africa has vast gas reserves – here’s how to stop them adding to climate change

Developed nations threaten to consume more than their fair share of Earth’s dwindling carbon budget.

Youba Sokona, Vice-président du GIEC et professeur honoraire, UCL • conversation
Nov. 15, 2022 • ~8 min

COP27: a year on from the Glasgow climate pact, the world is burning more fossil fuels than ever

Fossil fuels were named as the problem at COP26. We’re no closer to eliminating them a year on.

Mathieu Blondeel, Research Fellow, Strategy & International Business Group, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick • conversation
Nov. 4, 2022 • ~7 min

8 billion humans: How population growth and climate change are connected as the 'Anthropocene engine' transforms the planet

The UN estimates the global population will pass 8 billion people on Nov. 15, 2022. From the Stone Age to today, here’s how things spiraled out of control.

Manfred Laubichler, Global Futures Professor and President’s Professor of Theoretical Biology and History of Biology, Arizona State University • conversation
Nov. 3, 2022 • ~9 min

Climate change: UK test for new oil and gas fields' impact on emissions targets is not fit for purpose

Despite once holding promise, the UK’s climate compatibility checkpoint has become a formality.

Daria Shapovalova, Senior lecturer in Energy Law, University of Aberdeen, University of Aberdeen • conversation
Oct. 13, 2022 • ~8 min

'Decarbonisation is too expensive' – how to sell climate change action to bean counters

Myths about the relative costs of tackling climate change continue to hold back progress.

Aled Jones, Professor & Director, Global Sustainability Institute, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
Sept. 28, 2022 • ~8 min

What if carbon border taxes applied to all carbon – fossil fuels, too?

A new study shows what it would mean for Europe and China, and why the US might not be too excited about the idea.

Mark Finley, Fellow in Energy and Global Oil, Baker Institute for Public Policy, Rice University • conversation
Sept. 21, 2022 • ~6 min

What Liz Truss's government means for climate action

Liz Truss has appointed a loyal cabinet with varied environmental credentials. What will this mean for UK climate action?

Matthew Paterson, Professor of International Politics, University of Manchester • conversation
Sept. 9, 2022 • ~6 min

Could Liz Truss allow new drilling for oil and gas and still strengthen the UK's net zero target?

Force oil and gas companies to dispose of a tonne of CO₂ for every one they emit.

Myles Allen, Professor of Geosystem Science, Director of Oxford Net Zero, University of Oxford • conversation
Sept. 6, 2022 • ~7 min

Why defusing 'carbon bombs' offers a promising new agenda for tackling climate change

More than 400 proposed fossil fuel extraction projects threaten to blow the world’s 1.5°C target.

Kjell Kühne, PhD Candidate in Energy & Politics, University of Leeds • conversation
Sept. 2, 2022 • ~6 min

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