What long-term economic stagnation means for climate change

Decarbonisation is not impossible, but it will be difficult to achieve through capitalism.

Jack Copley, Assistant Professor in International Political Economy, Durham University • conversation
Oct. 28, 2022 • ~7 min

War in Ukraine is changing energy geopolitics

Russian President Vladimir Putin has used his country’s massive energy reserves effectively for political influence. But with war in Ukraine, nations are looking for ways to cut those ties.

Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington • conversation
March 3, 2022 • ~10 min

Net zero: UK government sued for weak strategy – so here's what makes a good climate change plan

Plan to cut emissions quickly, use offsets sparingly and set broader goals for improving society.

Kaya Axelsson, Net Zero Policy Engagement Fellow, University of Oxford • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 • ~8 min

How to make climate action popular

What research shows is important to win support for bold decarbonisation measures.

Marie Claire Brisbois, Senior Lecturer in Energy Policy, University of Sussex • conversation
Oct. 19, 2021 • ~6 min

'Indian Country' is excited about the first Native American secretary of the interior – and the promise she has for addressing issues of importance to all Americans

If confirmed, US Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico would be the first Native American to run the agency that interacts with tribal nations. But her agenda extends far beyond Indian Country.

Traci Morris, Executive Director, American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University • conversation
Feb. 16, 2021 • ~11 min

Climate change is best tackled through lots of small-scale solutions – here are nine reasons why

Our research found they deploy faster, improve quicker and are more equitable.

Simon De Stercke, Research Associate, Engineering, Imperial College London • conversation
Dec. 3, 2020 • ~7 min

Coronavirus relief funds could easily pay to stop the worst of climate change while rebooting economies

Over US$12 trillion of COVID-19 relief has been promised. If a small portion was put toward economy-boosting green investments, the world could get on track to avoid the worst of climate change.

David L. McCollum, Senior Research Scientist, University of Tennessee • conversation
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~7 min

Climate change: Joe Biden could ride a wave of international momentum to break deadlock in US

Hamstrung by a Republican Senate, President-elect Biden will need to look abroad for collaborators on climate action.

Olaf Corry, Professor of Global Security Challenges, University of Leeds • conversation
Nov. 10, 2020 • ~7 min

Coronavirus: how economic rescue plans can set the global economy on a path to decarbonisation

An economic downturn as severe as the great depression is possible, but what should emerge out of it?

John Barry, Professor of Green Political Economy, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
April 20, 2020 • ~6 min

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