Key message from our new report: cutting methane is "the *fastest & most cost-effective lever* to slow warming within our lifetimes". And behavioural change is central to this - making plant-based food more accessible and cheaper; and changing choice environments to cut food waste.

😊 Delighted to announce I'll be a Lead Author for ch.8 of @ipcc.bsky.social's Seventh Assessment Report, alongside 663 experts from 111 countries, as part of Working Group III. Analysis by @carbonbrief.org shows increasing diversity of IPCC authorship: tinyurl.com/462pvby9 #IPCC #ClimateReport

#InTheNews: The British Psychological Society ( @bpsofficial.bsky.social ) has launched its first fully #OpenAccess journal — Environmental Psychology Research — in partnership with Wiley! #EnvironmentalPsychology #ClimateAction #PsychScience #greensky @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social

What does 'social transformation' really mean, and what does it look like in practice? Our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), explains in The Conversation UK's (@uk.theconversation.com) latest addition to its #ClimateDictionary series. Watch the 3-minute video 👇

Last week, our CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) gave evidence to Parliament as part of an inquiry into building public support for the UK's #CleanEnergy transition, drawing on multiple CAST briefings & papers. Read the full story 👇 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

New article! From climate crisis to energy crisis: foster public support for renewable energy transition through framing by Catherine Y. Chen, @vreben.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & Cäzilia Loibl doi.org/10.1080/0964...

📢 Very happy to share our newest article! Thanks to all my co-authors for the amazing work 😍: Catherine Chen (cathchen.com), @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, Caezilia Loibl (u.osu.edu/loibl.3/) www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

🤔 How do we drive large-scale systems change? Join @nam.edu & global leaders to explore the structural levers—from capital & governance to narrative & culture—that can move us from climate-health ambition to action. Learn more & register at nam.edu/event/the-ho.... @cast-centre.bsky.social

Mass mobilisation to give voice to the ‘silent majority’ who want climate action: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Today, the CCC published its "Progress in reducing emissions – 2025 report to Parliament", revealing that the UK is making progress on #ClimateAction, but the scale and pace of change are still lagging behind what is required. ❌🌍 Read our blog post: cast.ac.uk/blog/what-do... Key takeaways thread🧵

❗The world must break its $7 trillion fossil fuel subsidy habit if we are to achieve net zero❗ Our latest report helps policymakers ensure their sustainability targets contribute to national interests and support inclusive economic growth while moving away from fossil fuel reliance.

Eggcellent to finally be in Vilnius for #ICEP2025! I must say the 3 days by train and bus weren’t bad at all: got to see interesting places and meet nice people, and get lots of work done. And only marginally more expensive than flying. Excited for some good env psych chat for the next few days 🤓

Day 3 - somewhere in Poland on an 8 hour bus journey - final leg of epic #nofly trip to #ICEP2025 from Bristol to Vilnius. So happy the bus just stopped so we could get coffee! Also, not alone now - a few other ICEP-ers with me ☺️

Half way there! I can tell I’m in Germany because of the wind turbines and train delays. But laptop’s plugged in so at least I’m getting lots done :) #nofly #ICEP2025

Made it to Brussels! That’s the easy bit done…

Cheerio Bristol! Start of a 3-day no-fly trip to Vilnius, Lithuania for #ICEP2025!! Fingers crossed the rail gods smile on me :) @cast-centre.bsky.social

Interested in earning £30 to chat about holidays? Of course you are! More details here....

Explore our research on UK public attitudes to climate action by @neiljennings.bsky.social, @paulinepaterson.bsky.social, @clairbarnes.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @drchowarth.bsky.social Extreme heat (Jan 2025): buff.ly/Nb8NTMq ...

In case you can spare a few mins (and aren't veggie/vegan), please consider taking part in my student's study on food choices with cash prize draw. Thank you!! uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u4PaZB3...

The Guardian view on Labour and net zero politics: lean in and ignore bad advice

Exciting to read about #The89Percent project... this is what we need to accelerate climate action! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Co-author of the survey report, and CAST Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social, said: “The report highlights that people can be agents of change in many different ways, and that governments need to provide opportunities to tap into this ‘people power’ to accelerate progress on net zero. [...]"

"There is clear evidence that technological change will be insufficient to meet UK and global climate goals on its own, leaving a vital role for consumer and business behaviour change", writes CAST Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social for @carbonbrief.org. Read the full post on Carbon Brief's website 👇

Join our CAST Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & Bella Zanin for a free workshop at the @nhm-london.bsky.social on "Catalysts of Change: Turning Individual Action into Systemic Transformation" as part of #GenerationHope. When: Wednesday 30 April, 11.00–12.30 📆 Register:

What next for climate activism now Just Stop Oil is ‘hanging up the hi-vis’?

🚨 NEW CCAG REPORT: Current climate plans = 2.7°C of warming. That’s not a future we can afford – but there's still time to change course. We need ambition backed with action. Here's how: 🧵👇

Read our research on public attitudes towards the co-benefits of climate action, by @neiljennings.bsky.social, @paulinepaterson.bsky.social, @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & @drchowarth.bsky.social Jan 2025 (extreme heat): buff.ly/iWoobne Oct 2024 (health): buff.ly/Zxbc2PH Mar 2024: buff.ly/oekZxCW

Scientists comment on the Seventh Carbon Budget, published by the @thecccuk.bsky.social, including ISCC Co-Director @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and ISCC Research Fellow @samhampton.bsky.social. www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react...

New article: Zero-car households – constraint or lifestyle choice? A systematic literature review of the factors affecting non-car ownership co-authored with @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social & Sarah Toy www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

150+ academics urge Education Secretary Phillipson to ensure new National Curriculum prepares students for climate emergency. The letter, signed by @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social and top UK experts, calls for education that equips youth with tools to build a sustainable future. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Embedding climate change across the curriculum is critical for a resilient, net zero transition - for addressing climate anxiety and techno-optimism, and highlighting the various careers (not just engineering) in a green economy.

The UK’s Seventh Carbon Budget level should be set at 535 MtCO2e, an 87% reduction against 1990 levels. This country has a prosperous and secure future ahead. The fossil fuel age is over – it’s time to electrify the United Kingdom. www.theccc.org.uk/2025/02/26/e...

Can we build the #NetZero future the Climate Change Committee says is possible? 🌍 Today @thecccuk.bsky.social published its latest advice to the Government in its #SeventhCarbonBudget report. Read our CAST response: cast.ac.uk/building-a-n... Key messages thread 🧵

A million cars have disappeared! “Congestion pricing [in New York City] began on January 5. One month in, traffic is down, public buses are faster, and transit ridership is up.” Via @fastcompany No surprise for those of us championing decongestion pricing for a long time. We know it works.

Do you have a few mins to spare? If so, my Masters student would love to hear your views on food and sustainable diets. Thanks alot for your help! uniofbath.questionpro.eu/t/AB3u4PaZB3...

🌍Today marks the official launch of @bath-iscc.bsky.social ! Against the background of the triple planetary crisis of #climatechange, #pollution and #biodiversityloss, the Institute’s launch could not be more timely. At the heart of our mission are 7 key strengths that define who we are:

“Congestion pricing has been decades in the making…2 weeks in, all evidence suggests it’s working. Indeed, New York City’s congestion pricing might already be one of the most effective climate policies ever enacted in the United States.” But the attacks are the real test, & don’t care if it works.

Expanding airports is an issue of inequality. The wealthiest 1% are responsible for 50% of global aviation emissions. But it's our working class communities who are paying with noise, pollution & climate impacts.

👇 Hear from Prof. Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Co-Director of @bath-iscc.bsky.social, exploring how moments of individual and societal disruption can lead to positive lifestyle changes and #climateaction. Tues 28 Jan @ 11am - 12:15pm PST biglifechanges-jan2025.eventbrite.ca @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social

The University of Bath's Department of Psychology is seeking to recruit a Senior Lecturer, and one of the priority #research areas is #environmental #psychology. Deadline is Mon 10 Feb. www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy... @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social @christinademski.bsky.social @uniofbath.bsky.social

Job alert 📣: Our centre hub, @uniofbath.bsky.social, is hiring for a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. They are keen to receive applications from those working in Environmental Psychology. 🌍 Deadline: Monday 10 February. Find out more and apply now: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

“Swapping just 5-7% of car journeys for e-biking, cycling or walking by 2030 could add 1.1m years of healthy life by 2050.” Lots of news in the Guardian on climate crisis and environment. Features our new paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.en... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Spent this week finalising our programme of excellent talks for #QRS2025! Don't miss out on two days of great discussion on open qualitative methods! Find out more here: www.bath.ac.uk/events/qrs-2... #openresearch #qualitative #qualitativeresearch #openscience

As I think about a friend whose family lost their LA home yesterday, I feel anger at those who, as usual, insist that "now is not the time to talk about climate change" because it "politicizes" suffering. If we want to save lives, we must address climate change. theconversation.com/extreme-weat...

The signs were clear and it finally happened: 2024 was the first year to exceed 1.5C above pre-industrial global temperature levels. Sir David King explains why this isn’t just a problem for the distant future – it’s causing devastation today.

As deadly wildfires rage in LA, news comes that the world has breached the 1.5 degree limit on warming - the limit that would have prevented the most deadly effects of the climate crisis UK needs to show leadership by ending ALL new fossil fuel drilling www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're hiring! Psychology lectureships - including in *environmental psych* - available at University of Bath. Join us - we're lovely! Apply here: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

📰 ISCC in the news: The eight ways the Government's #netzero push will affect your life in 2025: https://buff.ly/403zNVl @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social #climatechange #climateaction #greentransport #greenenergy #greenhomes #sustainability #electricvehicles #greenjobs

When and why do households change car ownership state? 🚗🤔 Join our next talk by Dr Ben Clark from @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social Centre for Transport and Society who will be answering this question using evidence from two studies 📝 ⏰ Tuesday 14th Jan 13:00 pm 📍 shorturl.at/Qmfe7