We overestimate our ability to manage risks and find it easy to rationalise our own risk-taking Motor vehicles are ubiquitous in our everyday life, and we live with the risk of accidents in literally every corner. …

We are now truly witnessing the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Heat waves, droughts, floods and violent storms are occurring more frequently and intensely, with the US experiencing one of the worst hurricanes in recorded history last week. This year has also seen increased urgency of climate action, from…

Valued at approx £15 billion annually, illegal wildlife trade is the 4th biggest international illegal activity after drugs, illegal arms dealing, and human trafficking. It is a pressing global issue that threatens the existence of species high in cultural and ecological value, finances organised crime, and contributes to the instability…

Many organizations want to be more assertive in championing sustainability, but they have very understandable concerns. Sustainability is a broad and complex issue encompassing everything from global warming to manufacturing processes. So it’s easy to feel unqualified to speak or too overwhelmed to know where to start. …

A recent study of over 10,000 young people across 10 countries found that more than half think humanity is doomed, while 45% say climate-related anxiety and distress is affecting their daily lives. This large and growing group of concerned citizens want to take meaningful action to avert the climate crisis…

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…

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…