Big Oil's trade group allies outspent clean energy groups by a whopping 27x, with billions in ads and lobbying to keep fossil fuels flowing

Researchers looked at a decade of political spending by the oil and gas industry and others engaged in climate policy. If money talks, one side had a giant megaphone.

Robert Brulle, Professor of Sociology, Brown University • conversation
Feb. 13, 2023 ~8 min

Loopholes wide enough to 'drive a diesel truck through' -- how to tell if a business is really net zero

We’re rarely aware of a company’s full environmental footprint.

Ian Thomson, Director of the Centre for Responsible Business, University of Birmingham • conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 ~7 min


Financing the transition to net-zero – here's how the EU will advise investors where to put their money

The transition to net zero will require huge investments, but how do we make sure investment goes to the right place?

Ian Thomson, Director of the Centre for Responsible Business, University of Birmingham • conversation
Oct. 12, 2022 ~7 min

Greenwashing: how ads get you to think brands are greener than they are – and how to avoid falling for it

Ads use music, colour and emotion to stress the sustainability of what they’re selling: even when the reality isn’t as attractive.

Zahra Golrokhi, Lecturer in Engineering, The Open University • conversation
June 20, 2022 ~8 min

Natural gas is a fossil fuel, but the EU will count it as a green investment – here's why

The new EU rules on sustainable finance defeat their own objective.

Shashi Kant Yadav, Doctoral Researcher in Environmental Regulations, University of Surrey • conversation
Feb. 4, 2022 ~7 min

Why the concept of net zero is a dangerous trap – podcast

The audio version of an in-depth article rounding on governments worldwide for using the concept of net zero emissions to "greenwash" their lack of commitment to solving global warming.

Wolfgang Knorr, Senior Research Scientist, Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Lund University • conversation
May 10, 2021 ~2 min

The green gig economy: precarious workers are on the frontline of climate change fight

During California's deadliest wildfire season, 2,000 prison inmates fought the flames on USD$1 a day.

Benjamin Neimark, Senior Lecturer, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster University • conversation
April 21, 2020 ~6 min

Volkswagen’s climate activist won’t be able to change the green credentials of the company any time soon

After 'Dieselgate', Volkswagen appears keen to rescue its public image. Now it's looking to hire its own 'Greta Thunberg'.

Tom Stacey, Senior Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, Anglia Ruskin University • conversation
March 11, 2020 ~6 min


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