The stratospheric polar vortex and climate change
This winter has seen significant activity in the stratospheric polar vortex – the powerful cyclonic winds circling the North Pole high in the atmosphere. The winds have completely reversed direction twice so far. Such disruptions are often linked to extreme...
Exploring the science of human behaviour and climate action
What is it that makes some people choose climate friendly lifestyles, while other continue to live unsustainably? Quick and easy interventions that inspire people to take direct climate action are the holy grail. Behavioural scientists and policymakers are keen to...
How does the meat industry harm the planet?
The meat industry is one of the biggest contributors to the climate crisis. Here’s how meat harms the planet. Meat tends to be a divisive subject, especially in the United States. Despite the headline-grabbing coverage of plant-based alternatives like faux...
UN Climate Plan fails to tackle emissions from meat and dairy
At COP28, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization released their Climate Plan, but left out our food system’s biggest emitter – meat and dairy products. At the global climate conference, COP28 held in Dubai, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),...
Climate change could be a deciding factor in the 2024 election
Concern about climate change has had a significant effect on voters’ choices in the past two presidential elections and it appears most voters today would prefer a climate-conscious candidate. If you ask American voters what their top issues are, most will point to...
