The Lancet is a heavyweight medical journal – one of the world’s most influential and highly cited. It uses its political heft to make global challenges part of the remit of medical science. In recent years, it has published scientific…
How has Covid-19 affected low-carbon behaviours and climate attitudes?
Written by Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh Measures to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic are probably the most significant disruption to lifestyles in living memory. And while the pandemic has impacted lives and livelihoods globally, it has also created an unprecedented and…
Why the NHS holds the key to action on climate change
England’s National Health Service (NHS) is the world’s first health system to commit to becoming ‘net zero’ . This means cutting emissions of the gases driving climate change to as close to zero as possible and offsetting the rest, for…
The transition to a post-carbon economy must uphold social justice
“The individuals, households and communities that stand to be most negatively affected by decarbonisation policies are often already losing out in existing socio-economic arrangements.” Dr Tom Pegram, UCL In a new policy briefing, the COP26 Universities Network warns that the…
Why the UK needs a diverse leadership team for COP26
By Lorraine Whitmarsh, Sam Fankhauser, Katharine Steentjes, Candice Howarth – CAST & the Place Based Climate Action Network (PCAN) Last week, the UK government announced the team of politicians and negotiators who will host the UN COP26 climate negotiations in…
The Path to Net Zero: “A clear mandate to policy makers for bold action”.
“We come from all walks of life and all across the UK. We have, between us, many different values, views and experiences. But we have worked together in an atmosphere of respect, co-operation, tolerance and humour to arrive at the considered recommendations in this…
“Climate change lives in our imagination” – a conversation with Professor Mike Hulme
Stories of Change is a programme of free online workshops and webcasts exploring how successful low-carbon initiatives can lead to permanent change and meaningful action on climate breakdown on a larger scale. These events are part of the Tyndall Centre…
Doing, not telling: Inspiring stories of food, fixing, and active travel.
Stories of Change is a programme of free online workshops and webcasts exploring how successful low-carbon initiatives can lead to permanent change and meaningful action on climate breakdown on a larger scale. These events are part of the Tyndall Centre…
Student innovators pitch ideas to tackle the CAST areas of focus
This article was originally published on the University of Cardiff website. Sustainable student ideas win cash prizes A ‘smart fridge,’ an app that cuts supermarket food waste, and a system that uses small change to plants trees are among the…
CAST supports Cardiff University’s Climate Emergency Declaration
Cardiff University has declared a climate emergency and announced its aim to become carbon neutral by 2030. Cardiff University is our host institution and we’re pleased to have been able to support the University Executive Board in their discussions around…