Why do we find it so hard to take action on climate change?

Climate and our brains

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Does climate change have an ‘image problem’?

How can we better tell the climate story through images?

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Is science fiction holding back climate action?

Has fiction and film got climate wrong?

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Are we putting too much faith into electric vehicles?

The EV market is booming. But are they as green as we really think?

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Can putting a price on nature help us care about it more?

If money talks, can putting a price on nature help with climate change?

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Are we too reliant on tech that’s not invented yet?

Do countries’ climate pledges rely too much upon technology that is in its infancy?

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How committed is China to climate change?

China says it will reduce its emissions but is also building new coal power plants.

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Can we believe companies’ promises on climate?

How credible are corporate "net zero" emissions targets?

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Is our obsession with GDP killing the climate?

Is it time to call time on GDP as a measure of success?

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What will happen if the world's glaciers melt?

How are mountain communities being impacted by melting glaciers?

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How quickly is battery technology advancing?

How quickly is battery technology advancing?

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The 'unequivocal' consequences of climate change

UN report says climate change is happening much more quickly than we thought

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Can animals evolve to deal with climate change?

What role can evolution play in helping animals survive in a warming world?

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Can we rely on insurance to help rebuild after extreme weather?

Can insurance help people deal with the consequences of climate change?

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What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 1: Russian gas

Can European countries turn away from Russian gas in the near term?

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What does war in Ukraine mean for the climate? Part 2: Energy Security

War in Ukraine has put energy security at the top of the agenda for the world’s leaders.

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Is space travel a problem for the climate?

More rockets are being launched than ever before.

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How are young people feeling 6 months from COP?

A number of breakthrough COP pledges were made, but have they been kept?

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What does 'net zero' really mean?

Many world leaders have pledged to go net zero

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Could Chile be a climate leader?

Chile’s new president has appointed a climate scientist to help shift to a green economy

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Is the world ready for an electric vehicle revolution?

The numbers of electric vehicles are increasing but can we charge them all?

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Why is Asia embracing nuclear power?

China, Korea and India are expanding their nuclear capacity. Why?

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How can oceans help us capture carbon?

From phytoplankton to whales, oceans absorb up to half the world’s carbon emissions

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What can we do to stop rising levels of methane?

Methane gas is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide: how can we stop levels rising?

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Is destroying the planet a vote winner?

Can anti-climate change rhetoric continue to bring victory to politicians?

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How is climate change affecting our mental health?

We often talk about the physical costs of climate change but not the effect on our minds.

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Does recycling help fight climate change?

We explore how effective the globe’s recycling system is at tackling the climate crisis.

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How can we save the world’s tropical peatland?

Tropical peatlands are vital carbon stores but are (coming) under increasing threat.

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Where have all the mangroves gone?

Up to a third of mangroves have disappeared in the last 40 years. Where have they gone?

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How can we get more people on their bikes?

Cycling fights climate change... So how can we get more people on their bikes?

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