All crises are not made equal: what does Covid19 tell us about the public’s capacity to change behaviour?
Is the public really ready for radical change? Jillian Anable shares her thoughts on the differences between Covid19 and the climate crisis.
Covid-19, the built environment, and inequalities
We are all facing the same storm but we are in very different houses. Covid-19 has not only brought into sharp focus the relationship between housing and health – but it also laid bare the extent of racial inequalities in the UK.
Supporting SMEs to build back better
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), who account for three fifths of the employment in the UK private sector – are in danger of being overlooked as a source of environmental improvement, both in the short and long-term recovery.
The secret life of boilers – part two: how to burn less natural gas at home
There are things we can do now to help reduce our carbon emissions from the millions of existing boilers and reduce our fuel bills.
Bursting the bubble?
With flexibility high on energy policy agendas, Sarah Royston reviews Jacopo Torriti’s webinar on Demand Side Flexibility: Beyond price and technology.
Equality, diversity and inclusion in CREDS – our first report
As we publish our equality, diversity and inclusion report, Sarah Higginson reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on women in academia.
COVID-19 restrictions are a way of life for many vulnerable people
Now is a good moment to spare a thought for those who have lost their jobs and incomes, or whose homes may be uncomfortable to live in…
A New Green Shovel? Options for the transport stimulus package
As we begin the difficult transition out of lockdown, attention is already turning to what kind of stimulus package will be required to ‘reboot’ the economy. It will not be long before lists of ‘shovel ready’ schemes will be asked for by Treasury. Every lobby group worth its salt will be finalising its shopping list. What then for the transport sector?
Challenging consumption to cut carbon footprints
Our society needs to drastically reduce carbon footprints to limit climate change – crucially, these considerations should govern policy and action worldwide, including the response to the COVID pandemic.
Recovery from the Coronovirus Crisis: Opportunity or threat to low carbon transport policy?
This blog challenges the simple narrative of opportunity to low carbon transport policy presented by the Coronavirus Crisis by reflecting on other past ‘opportunities’ which have been squandered or, worse still, have been used to bake in higher carbon policies.
Energy trading board game (online and easy-to-print)
Looking for activities to (virtually) get together and discuss low-carbon energy futures? There’s now a game for that.
The secret life of boilers – how your boiler misbehaves
Part one of our blog series called ‘The secret life of boilers’ by George Bennett examines how your boiler misbehaves.
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