Peter KnappinThe New Climate.Climate Scientists Should Write Stories, Not Just Journal PapersWhy I came to feel that freelance journalism, not academia, would better allow me to take effective climate action.May 1030May 1030
Peter KnappSleeping with the windows open or closed: which is better for health?Sleeping with the windows closed this winter might make it harder to get to sleep, harder to get up, and affect your ability to…Dec 9, 20237Dec 9, 20237
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.Radioactive Smoke: What A Wildfire In Chernobyl Would Mean To EuropeWildfire smoke is lethal — 10 times more so than urban air pollution. So, how much deadlier would it be if it was also radioactive?Sep 6, 202312Sep 6, 202312
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.Why Individual Action on the Climate Crisis MattersOf course only systemic change will do; but that begins with individual actions.Jul 11, 202346Jul 11, 202346
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.There’s microplastic in my beer?!Realising the scale of global microplastic pollution, I interview Imperial College’s Dr Stephanie Wright.Mar 20, 202320Mar 20, 202320
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.How bad is wood-burning? And why do people do it?As an environmental activist and air quality researcher, I am often confronted by people who burn wood. Here’s my response.Feb 12, 202355Feb 12, 202355
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.Plant-Based BenefitsEver wished you had more arguments to defend plant-based diets? Then this article is for you.Feb 12, 202332Feb 12, 202332
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.The Man Who Went from Driving a London Taxi to a PhD on Air PollutionHow Imperial scholar Michael Hedges’ former driving career led him to green up London’s taxi’s fleet and research air pollution.Feb 12, 20239Feb 12, 20239
Peter KnappinThe New Climate.How to avoid the worst air pollution when travelling around LondonThe air pollution problem is worse than we thought. Here’s how to reduce your pollution exposure in London, and others cities too.Feb 12, 20234Feb 12, 20234
