In an article on The Conversation website, Sander van der Linden, Professor of Social Psychology in , Society, University of Cambridge and Rachel O'Boyle, PhD Candidate, Social Decision-Making Lab, Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge; Academia Sinica, discuss how doom-laden climate communication can actually discourage action rather than inspire it. Climate doom may discourage … Continue reading Too much doom, too little action
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Named, Not Funded: who Europe’s electrification plan leaves behind
In a LinkedIn post, Marine Cornelis (Next Energy Consumer) and newest member of the board of eceee, writes about Europe’s recently announced Electrification Action Plan that recognises vulnerable households but does not provide the funding, safeguards or enforceable measures needed to protect them. It is unbelievable that during the hottest summer on record, a plan meant … Continue reading Named, Not Funded: who Europe’s electrification plan leaves behind
Britain’s emerging cooling divide
In an article on The Conversation website, Rory Jones, Associate Professor, School of the Built Environment, University of Reading, writes about the emergence of a "cooling divide" in the UK, where climate adaptation is becoming increasingly unequal. Climate adaptation is becoming a matter of social inequality, not simply rising temperatures and cooling is becoming … Continue reading Britain’s emerging cooling divide
Why Europe is betting on sleeper trains again
In an article on The Conversation website, Mehri Khosravi, Energy and Carbon Senior Research Fellow, University of East London; United Nations University, writes about the revival of Europe's sleeper train network as a cleaner, more attractive alternative to short-haul flights, driven by climate concerns, energy security and changing travel preferences. Overnight trains: why sleeping … Continue reading Why Europe is betting on sleeper trains again
The missing piece in Australia’s energy planning puzzle
Lotte Wolff from Energy Consumers Australia argues in an article on the Renew Economy website that Australia's energy planning should consider demand-side solutions such as energy efficiency, flexible electricity use, home batteries and smart EV charging alongside new power generation and network investments when determining the lowest-cost energy future. It highlights the new FlexCost framework, … Continue reading The missing piece in Australia’s energy planning puzzle
Systems are made of people: rethinking climate action
In an article on The Conversation website, Charlotte A. Kukowski, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Climate Change Mitigation, University of Cambridge and Kimberly Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Lund University discuss how the highest-impact climate actions often come not from personal consumption choices alone, but from influencing the institutions, networks and systems in which we … Continue reading Systems are made of people: rethinking climate action
Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
The transition towards a low-carbon future is often associated with large-scale infrastructure projects, the adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These measures are vital, but meaningful progress in decarbonisation also depends on smaller, practical changes made in homes and businesses every day. Why Small Efficiency Changes Matter Decarbonisation requires a combination of systemic … Continue reading Blog by Jane Marsh – thermostat replacement as a gateway efficiency upgrade: why small changes matter for home decarbonisation
European cities are starting to show what happens when streets are built for people
Zeeshan Tirmizi writes on the Deutsche Welle website about a citizen-led campaign in Berlin that is collecting signatures to create a car‑free centre in the German capital. Other European cities also show what happens when streets are built for people. Here's what happens when cities kick out cars Berliners lost 60 hours to traffic … Continue reading European cities are starting to show what happens when streets are built for people
How climate change is influencing our daily jog
In an article on The Conversation website, Madeleine Orr, Assistant Professor, Sport Ecology, University of Toronto and Caitlin Felteau-McInnis, PhD Student, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Toronto discuss running becomes less safe on hot days as climate change intensifies and summer temperatures continue to rise. Hurdles to a hobby: How climate change and ‘runfluencer’ … Continue reading How climate change is influencing our daily jog
Across Catalonia in Spain, an alternative housing system is emerging: a path to addressing inequality and climate change
Adriana Allen, Professor of Development Planning and Urban Sustainability, UCL and Montserrat Pareja-Eastaway, Associate Professor, Economics and Urban Transformation, Universitat de Barcelona write on The Conversation website about Catalonia’s ten-year shift from housing “market” to housing “system” that demonstrates how embedding human rights in decarbonisation unlocks social-economic change. Europe needs affordable, low‑carbon homes – … Continue reading Across Catalonia in Spain, an alternative housing system is emerging: a path to addressing inequality and climate change
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