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…
Helping people to take climate action – major new £3.83m programme at CAST funded at the University of Bath
The new project builds on previous research engaging hairdressers as everyday climate-change influencers. Article originally posted on the University of Bath’s website A major new programme at CAST exploring how to get people more involved in climate action and enable…
Beyond technology: What the CCC’s 2026 progress report tells us about people and climate action
© Photo by: Alastair Johnstone / Climate Visuals Words by Bella Zanin, Knowledge Exchange Associate The CCC’s 2026 ‘Progress in reducing emissions’ report reveals that the UK is heading in the right direction on climate action – but not fast enough.…
Adaptation or mitigation? It’s clear what the public thinks: both
© Credit: Alastair Johnstone-Hack / Climate Visuals Words by Dr Chris Pollard, Senior Researcher at Climate Outreach Today marks the release of the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) “A Well-Adapted UK” report. It proposes targets for government to adopt to ensure we…
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…
Why do Veganuary goals continue to fall short in 2026?
By Dr Caroline Verfuerth (Cardiff University) and Dr Kate Laffan (London School of Economics) Every January, thousands of people sign up for Veganuary with the best of intentions, but why do people often struggle to follow through on their goals to reduce their meat consumption? Every January, thousands of people sign up for Veganuary with the…