How to make effective climate policies? Citizens lead
March 18, 2019
Citizen Social Science, a new approach where citizens lead in formulating policies over policymakers, can catalyze transformative change and be the key to effective climate action.
Reuse your Saturday night takeaway tub at least 10 times
February 28, 2019
Styrofoam takeaway tubs, banned in some countries including the UK, are the most sustainable takeaway container compared to aluminium and plastic tubs. When used only once.
Eighteen countries from developed economies have had declining carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels for at least a decade. While every nation is unique, they share some common themes that can show Australia, and the world, a viable path to reducing emissions
Carbon emissions: our research shows a decade of steady decline across Europe and the US
February 26, 2019
Carbon emission declines are far from inevitable, and require concerted policy action to support low-carbon energy and less energy demand writes Charlie Wilson (Tyndall UEA) in The Conversation.
CO2 emissions in developed economies fall due to decreasing fossil fuel and energy use
February 26, 2019
Efforts to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and tackle climate change in developed economies are beginning to pay off according to research led by the Tyndall Centre at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Heat stress may threaten more than one billion people’s ability to work
February 25, 2019
Increasing global temperatures may affect about one billion people’s ability to work and perform daily activities and around 20 million people’s ability to cope with heat this century, especially in tropical and sub-tropical countries.
Rachel Warren wins UEA Award for Pathways After Paris
February 5, 2019
UEA has awarded Tyndall Centre colleagues led by Professor Rachel Warren the ‘Best Consultancy Project of the Year’ for two back-to-back projects with UK Government’s Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Professor Richard Dawson appointed to Adaptation subcommittee of the Climate Change Committee
January 31, 2019
Richard Dawson, leader of Tyndall Newcastle, will serve for a three-year term on the committee. Professor Dawson will take over from Professor Jim Hall who stands down from the Adaptation Committee this month after 10 years of service.
