New survey shows that the more a climate change measure would change lifestyle, the less it is supported

A recent YouGov survey in seven European countries tested backing for government and individual action on crisis. Jon Henley discusses the results in an article on the Guardian website. Many Europeans want climate action – but less so if it changes their lifestyle, shows poll Many Europeans are alarmed by the climate crisis and … Continue reading New survey shows that the more a climate change measure would change lifestyle, the less it is supported →

Close examination of the arguments made by climate change deniers reveals the same mistake made over and over again

As humanity faces the challenge of global warming, we need to use all our cognitive resources. Recognising the thinking error at the root of climate change denial could disarm objections to climate research and make science the basis of our efforts to preserve a hospitable environment for our future. Jeremy P. Shapiro, Adjunct Assistant Professor … Continue reading Close examination of the arguments made by climate change deniers reveals the same mistake made over and over again →

One British radio programme highlights issues we face in our energy transition

The Archers is a British radio soap opera currently broadcast on BBC Radio 4, the corporation's main spoken-word channel. Broadcast since 1951. It was famously billed as "an everyday story of country folk" and is now promoted as "a contemporary drama in a rural setting." Ed Atkins and Ros Death from the University of Bristol … Continue reading One British radio programme highlights issues we face in our energy transition →

Idling your engine does more harm than good

Comparethemarket prepared a useful guide on ensuring you lower the impact on the environment when you use your vehicle. While there are some details specific to the UK, this should be useful wherever you are. Let us know what you think. Engine idling: the impact on the environment and laws you may not be aware … Continue reading Idling your engine does more harm than good →

We need “no-regrets solutions” to address the climate transition

Decarbonising industry will be require to change equipment but also promote technical progress in clean alternatives while encouraging citizens and companies to reduce their consumption. Philippe Escande discusses the challenges in a column on the Le Monde website. 'The climate transition is a transformation similar in magnitude to past industrial revolutions' The ArcelorMittal steel … Continue reading We need “no-regrets solutions” to address the climate transition →

The tone of how we share information on climate change can greatly affect how people engage with it

Anastasia Denisova, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of Westminster, writes on The Conversation website about the impact of communication. She argues that there are better ways than doomism to post about climate change on social media to help motivate people to act. Climate doomism is bad storytelling – hope is much more effective at … Continue reading The tone of how we share information on climate change can greatly affect how people engage with it →

The world needs a “business mindset” to tackle the climate crisis, the president of the next UN climate summit has said

Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President told Fiona Harvey that he aims to use UN talks to set out how private sector can limit greenhouse gas emissions. Ms. Harvey explains his views in an article on the Guardian website. Cop28 president: world needs business mindset to tackle climate crisis The world needs a “business mindset” … Continue reading The world needs a “business mindset” to tackle the climate crisis, the president of the next UN climate summit has said →

Climate-washing is a problem because the offending businesses capitalise on climate anxiety

Laura Schuijers, Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law and Lecturer in Law at the University of Sydney writes on The Conversation website about the need to understand more about climate-related greenwashing which communicates a message that exaggerates or misrepresents climate credentials through advertising, branding labelling or reporting. What are your views? … Continue reading Climate-washing is a problem because the offending businesses capitalise on climate anxiety →

New EEA briefing on the way we see ourselves in relation to nature

Can the way we see ourselves in relation to the natural world create a greater sense of responsibility and stewardship towards nature? Global awareness about the degradation of nature, climate change and unsustainable resource use is increasing and our responses to these challenges need to accelerate. A new European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing, published this … Continue reading New EEA briefing on the way we see ourselves in relation to nature →

Is “de-growth” the way forward to address climate change?

Timothée Parrique, Researcher in Ecological Economics at Lund University writes on The Conversation website about a new report by Kohei Saito arguing that “degrowth communism” could halt the escalating climate emergency. EiD looks forward to the comments of readers. Economic growth is fuelling climate change – a new book proposes ‘degrowth communism’ as the … Continue reading Is “de-growth” the way forward to address climate change? →