Smoking remains one of the single biggest causes of disease and premature death. Despite efforts to reduce tobacco consumption, in 2019 almost 8.7 million deaths worldwide were attributed to smoking. This is more than have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began. And — just like COVID-19 — we see…

Staggering rises in energy bills, the highest level of inflation in decades — there’s no shortage of numbers that drive home the stark reality of the current cost of living crisis. But there’s one that is conspicuous by its absence, and it’s for one of the most valuable things we…

Imagine you’re deciding to place a bet at a casino. Before putting your money down, you’d probably like to know your chances of winning. …

In the wake of COVID-19 and the ongoing war in Ukraine, many countries are now facing a cost of living crisis. Impacts are disproportionately felt by women, who are more likely to work in low-paid roles and are more vulnerable to increases in the cost of living e.g. …

Evidence-based ideas to reduce littering and protect stormwater and waste systems Our planet can’t handle the amount of trash we produce — around two billion tons of it every year. The United States alone generated 292 million tons of waste in 2018. Experts estimate that a third of this garbage is not managed in environmentally friendly ways. Improperly disposed waste pollutes…

We need to build a future where the green choice is the obvious choice. To achieve our climate change goals, making public transit, biking, walking, or green commuting the obvious choice will be critical. Globally, transport emissions are rising faster than those in any other sector. In Canada alone, transportation…

As the war in Ukraine escalates, Russia is again using a capability it has been perfecting for many years: disinformation. The Russian government is taking full advantage of its state-owned media outlets to spread false information about what Russian officials refer to as a “special operation” in Ukraine. Amoung the…

There is a problem with behavioural science. It’s not about a particular campaign, or about whether ‘behavioural scientists’ have been given too big or small a role over recent years. Rather, it’s this: There is ‘good’ behavioural science — based on academic theory, methodologically robust, predictive, and relevant to policymakers…

When it comes to reducing emissions from the way people heat their homes (home heating is currently responsible for around 14% of UK emissions), the UK government (alongside many other countries) is betting a lot on heat pumps. They run on electricity, which should be 100% renewable by 2035. They…