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Analysis: Polls from around world show clear mandate for dramatic action to tackle the climate crisis

A2K4D Eleventh Annual Workshop: Mobile Technology and Social Transformations - Book Launch Registration Details Join this virtual session as part of the Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) Eleventh Annual Workshop. In acknowledgment of The Richard Bartlett Gift, Information Society Project (ISP) at Yale Law School and A2K4D will launch the "Mobile Technology and Social Transformations: Access to Knowledge in Global Contexts" book. This book investigates how the mobile telephone has transformed societies worldwide, bringing both opportunities and challenges. When knowledge an...

Active travel schemes 'could work' in Bath despite public backlash, says expert The professor said feelings usually changed once schemes had been implemented A professor from the University of Bath has spoken out about Active Travel Schemes (Image: University of Bath/Bath Live) THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES ACROSS BATH STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. SIGN UP When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have...

bortonia via Getty Images If there’s one thing the past year has taught us, it’s that it’s hard to live a greener life in the midst of a pandemic. Staunch devotees of reusable coffee cups have returned to disposables, while those who once swore by public transport have turned to their cars for a safer commute. Of course, our choices have been shaped by a need to stay alive. Reusable cups weren’t deemed hygienic in a society obsessively washing their hands every five minutes, while public transport became a last resort for many. When food options were limited (remember stockpiling?), p...

People want a carrot (not stick) approach to low carbon food Content by subject If you already have an account please use the link below to sign in. If you have any problems with your access or would like to request an individual access account please contact our customer service team. Dr Lorraine Whitmarsh, University of Bath 13 April 2021 Most people want a persuasive 'carrot rather than stick' policy approach to encourage greener diets, explains Climate Assembly UK expert lead Dr Lorraine Whitmarsh from the University of Bath Recent headlines suggesting the UK government might slap a carbo...