© Image by Florian Pépellin – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link Words by Prof Stewart Barr, University of Exeter Reducing the carbon impact of tourism travel is vital to meet the UK’s climate change commitments. Flying currently dominates short…
Did the hot summer make more people worry about climate change? Here’s what the latest indications show
Words by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (University of Bath) and Bella Zanin Article originally posted on the The Conversation This summer broke records around the UK for maximum temperatures and dry weather. According to the UK’s Met Office, while it…
Nine in ten motivated to act by briefing on how the climate and nature crisis affects UK life
© Image by National Emergency Briefing Large-scale academic study from CAST finds People’s Emergency Briefing’s direct and honest approach sharply increases understanding and motivation to act for an audience of 185,000, indicating the potential impact of a live emergency briefing…
Why we (mistakenly) think nobody else cares about climate change… and what we can do about it
Words by Bella Zanin, Policy and Knowledge Exchange Manager Underestimating other people’s concern and support for action holds us back from tackling climate change. Why do we get this stuff wrong? And what can we do about it? CAST’s Bella…
How sports stars can also be influential climate leaders
Words by Dr Sam Hampton, University of Oxford and Dr Steve Westlake, University of Bath Article originally posted on the The Conversation July 14, 2026 Extreme heat has become one of sport’s toughest opponents. This summer’s Fifa World Cup has…
Holding out for a hero or taking the lead? Maintaining climate hope and action in sport
Words by Jesse Wise, Dr Briony Latter & Dr Sam Hampton July 13, 2026 After intervention from Trump in FIFA’s recent decision to effectively overturn a red card given to the US’s star player, political interference has now been added…
3 key reasons why local elections matter for climate and nature action
Words by Bella Zanin Often dismissed as “small politics”, local elections are central to solving some of the country’s big challenges. Here I discuss three key reasons why local elections matter for climate and nature action: they signal public priorities, shape…
Airport expansion is back on the agenda. Bristol shows us what’s at stake.
© Photography by Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE Words by Dr Lois Pennington With five UK airports seeking to expand, and the government broadly backing them, I joined Geographical Magazine’s new podcast “On the Ground” to explore what the Bristol Airport inquiry, decided three years ago, still has…
CAST research shapes MPs’ advice to the Government on major upcoming climate policy
© Alastair Johnstone / Climate Visuals Words by Bella Zanin (Knowledge Exchange Associate) Expert evidence from CAST and its Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE has informed the Environmental Audit Committee’s Seventh Carbon Budget report. The document synthesises evidence on how to successfully reduce UK emissions and makes recommendations for the Government’s upcoming Seventh Carbon Budget. MPs’ new advice…
Labour’s Warm Homes Plan: a commitment to climate action despite politicisation
© Photography by Liz Seabrook / Nesta / Climate Visuals Words by Dr Chantal-Sullivan Thomsett (Theme 2 Co-lead) CAST Theme 2 Co-lead, Dr Chantal-Sullivan Thomsett, shares her reflections on the ambitious climate policy of Labour’s Warm Homes Plan and the impact of its success and…