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Propelling change: can respiratory care cut its carbon footprint without compromising patients?
Chiesi’s vision to decarbonise healthcare ensures continuity of care for patients. Photograph: Igor Alecsander/Getty Images “The mission of healthcare is to improve people’s quality of life so, if a pharmaceutical company has products or practices that are leading to climate change, it’s absolutely contradictory,” argues Maria Paola Chiesi, chair of the board for global biopharmaceutical company, Chiesi.
‘We have really cool sharks': three-year project to lift lid on Britain's little-understood species
‘We have really cool sharks,” says Dr Lucy Hawkes. She is not referring to animals in the rich coastal waters of South Africa or Mexico, but instead talking about the species that live around Britain. Hawkes, an associate professor at the University of Exeter, is co-leading a new three-year project to investigate the lives of three of England's most vulnerable shark species. “I like the porbeagle, which looks like a baby great white shark,” she says.
Want to imagine a better future? Write a poem
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. At school, I was told by my teachers I wasn’t allowed to take art A-level alongside biology and chemistry. I’ve always regretted listening to them. The crossover between the arts and sciences fascinates me. The space where creative thinking mixes with rational logic to problem solve in fresh and innovative ways.
Want to imagine a better future? Write a poem Original
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. At school, I was told by my teachers I wasn’t allowed to take art A-level alongside biology and chemistry. I’ve always regretted listening to them. The crossover between the arts and sciences fascinates me. The space where creative thinking mixes with rational logic to problem solve in fresh and innovative ways.
Wildfires, wombats and wake-up calls – what to read, rethink and act on this week
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. The world is burning. As ferocious wildfires spread across Europe, some people continue to fly off to the continent on their holidays, seemingly unaware of the extreme dangers facing thousands of people. Better climate reporting could help to bridge this gap. There is often… Read complete article © The Conversation -
Wildfires, wombats and wake‑up calls – what to read, rethink and act on this week Original
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. The world is burning. As ferocious wildfires spread across Europe, some people continue to fly off to the continent on their holidays, seemingly unaware of the extreme dangers facing thousands of people. Better climate reporting could help to bridge this gap.
Seven climate‑friendly ways to transform your home Original
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. Drastic climate action can feel overwhelmingly difficult and far away. But making changes to your home, whether you rent a room in a city centre or own a house in the countryside, is a tangible and effective way to shift the dial towards a more environmentally friendly society.
The Conversation UK Climate Poetry Award Terms & Conditions 2026
The Promoter The promoter of this competition is The Conversation Trust (UK), a non-profit company limited by guarantee (number 08158264), with its registered office at Shropshire House (4th Floor), 11-20 Capper Street, London, WC1E 6JA. For queries about this competition, please contact climatepoetry@theconversation.com. 1. How to enter 1.1. The competition will close on September 1 at 11.59pm BST (the “Closing Date”).
Introducing The Conversation Climate Poetry Award – for UK‑based academics Original
We’re launching a new poetry award to bring science and creativity closer together. Too often, research can stay locked in academic language – but poetry offers a powerful way to make ideas felt, not just understood. This prize is for UK-based researchers who want to explore the climate crisis through a different lens, blending insight with imagination to reach wider audiences and spark new conversations.
Eight wonders of the world
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. Every scalable solution has to start somewhere small. With a spark of an idea, an anomaly during an experiment or, perhaps, an empty seashell on an Irish beach. Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco at Trinity College Dublin has found a clever use for discarded oyster shells – a byproduct of the shellfish industry.
Eight wonders of the world Original
This roundup of The Conversation’s environment coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. Every scalable solution has to start somewhere small. With a spark of an idea, an anomaly during an experiment or, perhaps, an empty seashell on an Irish beach. Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco at Trinity College Dublin has found a clever use for discarded oyster shells – a byproduct of the shellfish industry.
Repurposing Scotland’s industrial past into a sustainable future
Kevin Ferguson of Ferguson Transport & Shipping, based at Kishorn Port. Photograph: Robert Ormerod/The Guardian “Scotland is renowned for being an innovative nation,” says Kevin Ferguson, an operations and projects director working at the remote but busy Kishorn Port in the west Highlands. “That is born out of a can-do attitude, plus persistence and resilience for overcoming challenges and an ability to work out best solutions to a problem,” he says.
Behind the scenes in Belém: The Conversation’s report from Brazil’s UN climate summit
This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. As the UN climate summit Cop30 progresses in the Brazilian city of Belém, there’s much debate about the specifics of climate finance targets, whether the transition away from fossil fuels really can be ethical and how renewables are shaping the global economy.
Behind the scenes in Belém: The Conversation’s report from Brazil’s UN climate summit
This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. As the UN climate summit Cop30 progresses in the Brazilian city of Belém, there’s much debate about the specifics of climate finance targets, whether the transition away from fossil fuels really can be ethical and how renewables are shaping the global economy.
By Anna Turns, The Conversation A close friend of mine escaped her home in the British Virgin Islands during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. She and her young family had to grab their passports and not much else when they fled 200 mph winds. At the time, she described the total devastation as “like a bomb going off.” Every hurricane season, she and so many other people relive the trauma of that experience.
How to build mental resilience to climate change
This roundup of The Conversation's climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. A close friend of mine escaped her home in the British Virgin Islands during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. She and her young family had to grab their passports and not much else when they fled 200mph winds. At the time, she described the total devastation as "like a bomb going off".
How to build mental resilience to climate change
This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. A close friend of mine escaped her home in the British Virgin Islands during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. She and her young family had to grab their passports and not much else when they fled 200mph winds. At the time, she described the total devastation as “like a bomb going off”.
How to build mental resilience to climate change
This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. A close friend of mine escaped her home in the British Virgin Islands during Hurricane Irma in September 2017. She and her young family had to grab their passports and not much else when they fled 200mph winds. At the time, she described the total devastation as “like a bomb going off”.
How to build mental resilience to climate change
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How to green your money
Studio Romantic/Shutterstock This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. Have you recycled today? Opted to walk or get public transport instead of taking the car? We all make dozens of small choices every day, each with environmental pros and cons. Very often, these choices come down to how and where we as consumers spend our money.
How to green your money
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How to green your money Original
This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine. Have you recycled today? Opted to walk or get public transport instead of taking the car? We all make dozens of small choices every day, each with environmental pros and cons. Very often, these choices come down to how and where we as consumers spend our money. But one thing we probably don’t think about much is what our cash is doing when we’re not spending it.
Inside a ‘living lab’: how a remote Canadian lake is helping scientists uncover the hidden life of microplastics
Lake 378 is a remote lake used by University of Toronto scientists to monitor the effects of microplastics on the natural environment Photograph: N/A After driving for 22 hours west from Toronto along the Trans-Canada highway, University of Toronto professor Chelsea Rochman turns down an unmarked dirt track to reach Lake 378.
Muere Jane Goodall: la icónica foto con el pequeño Flint que desafió las reglas científicas de su época
La foto de Jane Goodall con el bebé chimpancé Flint desafió las normas científicas y cambió nuestra visión del reino animal. [Hugo van Lawick] El fallecimiento a los 91 años de Jane Goodall, la famosa etóloga que revolucionó la manera en la que comprendemos el comportamiento de los chimpancés, deja al mundo sin una de las mentes que mejor logró entender el mundo animal.
Muere Jane Goodall: la icónica foto con el pequeño Flint que desafió las reglas científicas de su época
La foto de Jane Goodall con el bebé chimpancé Flint desafió las normas científicas y cambió nuestra visión del reino animal. [Hugo van Lawick] El fallecimiento a los 91 años de Jane Goodall, la famosa etóloga que revolucionó la manera en la que comprendemos el comportamiento de los chimpancés, deja al mundo sin una de las mentes que mejor logró entender el mundo animal.
The cost of green energy
This is the story of one woman’s return from her Devon home to her father’s islands on a voyage of discovery. After her father’s death, environmental journalist Marianne Brown heads to the Shetland Islands. There she finds herself trying to unravel the complexities of this distant community’s relationship with the construction of a wind farm that will export energy to mainland Scotland.
Introducing The Conversation and the BBC’s Secrets of the Sea - my journey to meet six marine scientists pioneering ocean solutions
After a long drive to Godrevy lighthouse near St Ives in Cornwall, the wind is blowing and the waves are crashing. I’m here with BBC radio producer Jo Loosemore, on a roadtrip to meet some of the marine scientists researching how ocean health is vital to our future. As we squeeze between crevices in the cliffs to shelter from the elements at Godrevy beach, I interview Ed Gasson, a glaciologist at the University of Exeter. His story is full of surprises.
Introducing The Conversation and the BBC’s Secrets of the Sea - my journey to meet six marine scientists pioneering ocean solutions
After a long drive to Godrevy lighthouse near St Ives in Cornwall, the wind is blowing and the waves are crashing. I’m here with BBC radio producer Jo Loosemore, on a roadtrip to meet some of the marine scientists researching how ocean health is vital to our future. As we squeeze between crevices in the cliffs to shelter from the elements at Godrevy beach, I interview Ed Gasson, a glaciologist at the University of Exeter. His story is full of surprises.
Key takeaways from Perugia's 2025 International Journalism Festival
Last week, I traveled to the historic city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy. With clear blue skies, wisteria hanging over ancient Roman walls, plenty of gelato and beautiful vistas from the hilltop, the setting was pretty special. More inspiring though, were the people I spoke to during my visit. Perugia is the home of the annual international journalism festival, a meeting of media movers and shakers from all over the globe. These are my five biggest takeaways.
Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status
The Isle of Man government has said it is "fully committed to environmental protection and transparency" regarding its Unesco biosphere status—despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea. The Isle of Man is a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and Ireland. It is not part of the UK or the European Union, but has the status of "crown dependency" with an independent administration.
Digging into an environmental scandal on the Isle of Man
By Anna Turns, Senior Environment Editor I first spoke to freshwater scientist Calum MacNeil in February 2022. He explained to me that The Isle of Man – a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and and Ireland – was being cast as world’s only “all-nation” Unesco biosphere reserve. He explained how, in 2014, before its Unesco designation, contaminated silt was deliberately… Read complete article © The Conversation -
Digging into an environmental scandal on the Isle of Man Original
I first spoke to freshwater scientist Calum MacNeil in February 2022. He explained to me that The Isle of Man – a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and and Ireland – was being cast as world’s only “all-nation” Unesco biosphere reserve. He explained how, in 2014, before its Unesco designation, contaminated silt was deliberately dumped in the Irish Sea.
Toxic chemical pollution continues on Isle of Man as government defends Unesco conservation status Original
The Isle of Man government has said it is “fully committed to environmental protection and transparency” regarding its Unesco biosphere status – despite admitting that legacy landfill sites are discharging hazardous chemical contaminants into the sea. The Isle of Man is a self-governing island in the Irish Sea between the UK and and Ireland. It is not part of the UK or the European Union, but has the status of “crown dependency” with an independent administration.
The rise of the digital fishmonger: how Covid helped customers buy fresh from the boat
The seafood chef and restaurateur Mitch Tonks recalls the moment things for him changed dramatically. It was March 2020, the start of Covid, when a local fishing boat skipper called him in a panic. “Nick was having a tough time; nobody was buying his catch, so I emailed our customer network,” he says. Tonks asked people to bring cash and containers. The next morning, Nick landed his boat at Brixham, the south Devon port that is England’s largest fish market by value of catch sold.
Five lessons from Perugia’s global gathering of journalists, climate changemakers and media leaders
Last week, I travelled to the historic city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy. With clear blue skies, wisteria hanging over ancient Roman walls, plenty of gelato and beautiful vistas from the hilltop, the setting was pretty special. More inspiring though, were the people I spoke to during my visit. Perugia is the home of the annual international journalism festival, a meeting of media movers and shakers from all over the globe. These are my five biggest takeaways. 1.
Five lessons from Perugia’s global gathering of journalists, climate changemakers and media leaders Original
Last week, I travelled to the historic city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy. With clear blue skies, wisteria hanging over ancient Roman walls, plenty of gelato and beautiful vistas from the hilltop, the setting was pretty special. More inspiring though, were the people I spoke to during my visit. Perugia is the home of the annual international journalism festival, a meeting of media movers and shakers from all over the globe. These are my five biggest takeaways. 1.
Alien invaders: from voracious snails to Zika-virus mosquitoes, why biologists are worried
grow to several times their normal size in US lakes. Crayfish and exotic birds are “set free” in religious mercy release practices across Asia. Terrapins, some perhaps bought by fans of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, end up in wild ponds in Wales, Japan and across Europe. Cane toads, meanwhile, after being introduced to control pests in 1935.
Why has this marine research institute made the ocean a member of its board? Expert Q&A
By Anna Turns, Senior Environment Editor The ocean absorbs more than 90% of the atmosphere’s excess heat trapped by human-emitted greenhouse gases. It plays a vital role in mitigating the climate crisis and our health relies on that of the ocean. But often, it is simply considered a… Read complete article © The Conversation -
Why has this marine research institute made the ocean a member of its board? Expert Q&A Original
The ocean absorbs more than 90% of the atmosphere’s excess heat trapped by human-emitted greenhouse gases. It plays a vital role in mitigating the climate crisis and our health relies on that of the ocean. But often, it is simply considered a place to extract useful resources such as food and minerals.
Quick climate dictionary: what actually is a carbon footprint?
Anna Turns, The Conversation A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by something. That might be a person’s lifestyle, a product’s supply chain, an organisation, or an activity. Everything from a banana to a ship has a carbon footprint. In simple terms, it equates to the environmental impact that someone or something has. To begin with, this term referred to just the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions being released into the atmosphere. CO₂ is the most common greenhouse gas.
Quick climate dictionary: what actually is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by something. That might be a person’s lifestyle, a product’s supply chain, an organisation, or an activity. Everything from a banana to a ship has a carbon footprint. In simple terms, it equates to the environmental impact that someone or something has. To begin with, this term referred to just the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions being released into the atmosphere. CO₂ is the most common greenhouse gas. But it’s not the only one.
Quick climate dictionary: what actually is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by something. That might be a person’s lifestyle, a product’s supply chain, an organisation, or an activity. Everything from a banana to a ship has a carbon footprint. In simple terms, it equates to the environmental impact that someone or something has. To begin with, this term referred to just the carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions being released into the atmosphere. CO₂ is the most common greenhouse gas. But it’s not the only one.
What is net zero? What is blue carbon? Experts explain key climate terms
Jargon is hard to decipher. And when it comes to climate science, it’s rife. So, we’ve teamed up with top climate experts to explain the meaning, and the context, of some of the most crucial terminology. The Conversation’s new quick climate dictionary explains the meaning of everything from blue carbon to carbon footprint. It will help you understand the difference between net zero and carbon neutral, and make obscure concepts like “loss and damage” more relevant and digestible.
What is net zero? What is blue carbon? Experts explain key climate terms
Jargon is hard to decipher. And when it comes to climate science, it's rife. So, we've teamed up with top climate experts to explain the meaning, and the context, of some of the most crucial terminology. The Conversation's new quick climate dictionary explains the meaning of everything from blue carbon to carbon footprint. It will help you understand the difference between net zero and carbon neutral, and make obscure concepts like "loss and damage" more relevant and digestible.
What is net zero? What is blue carbon? Experts explain key climate terms Original
Jargon is hard to decipher. And when it comes to climate science, it’s rife. So, we’ve teamed up with top climate experts to explain the meaning, and the context, of some of the most crucial terminology. The Conversation’s new quick climate dictionary explains the meaning of everything from blue carbon to carbon footprint. It will help you understand the difference between net zero and carbon neutral, and make obscure concepts like “loss and damage” more relevant and digestible.
What is net zero? What is blue carbon? Experts explain key climate terms
Jargon is hard to decipher. And when it comes to climate science, it’s rife. So, we’ve teamed up with top climate experts to explain the meaning, and the context, of some of the most crucial terminology. The Conversation’s new quick climate dictionary explains the meaning of everything from blue carbon to carbon footprint. It will help you understand the difference between net zero and carbon neutral, and make obscure concepts like “loss and damage” more relevant and digestible.
Climate science is getting lost in translation
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Climate science is getting lost in translation
Understanding complex climate science can be tricky enough, even in your own language. So what happens when none of the mainstream climate information is published in your native tongue? Most people are excluded from conversations and decisions about how to tackle the biggest threat to humanity because they can't easily access accurate reporting. Almost 90% of scientific publications are in English, explains Marco Saraceni, a professor of linguistics at the University of Portsmouth.
Climate science is getting lost in translation
By Anna Turns, Senior Environment Editor Understanding complex climate science can be tricky enough, even in your own language. So what happens when none of the mainstream climate information is published in your native tongue? Most people are excluded from conversations and decisions about how to tackle the biggest threat to humanity because they can’t easily access accurate reporting. Almost… Read complete article © The Conversation -
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