Individuals and groups shape others’ attitudes and actions through social influence. This Perspective articulates a research agenda of social influence for climate action, synthesizes existing evidenc...

CAST's Jesse Wise, Dr Briony Latter & Dr Sam Hampton explore how football can maintain climate action when institutions don’t offer credible leadership.

A major new programme at CAST exploring how to get people more involved in climate action and enable behavioural change is being led by researchers at the University of Bath.

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Salons can be influential in prompting climate conversations - research

This report presents key findings from interviews with hair salon owners taking climate and/or sustainability action (mostly through membership of the Green Salon Collective).

The University of Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change is inviting applications for the following funded PhD project commencing September 2026.

Most United Kingdom residents show limited ability to act on climate change, especially in transport, food, and civic life. A new method measures both personal habits and public efforts to reveal who…

Research suggests that more consultation about cycle lanes would bring more support for them.

Most United Kingdom residents show limited ability to act on climate change, especially in transport, food, and civic life. A new method measures both personal habits and public efforts to reveal who ...

Most United Kingdom residents show limited ability to act on climate change, especially in transport, food, and civic life. A new method measures both personal habits and public efforts to reveal who ...

Author summary Using survey data and in-depth interviews with wealthy individuals, this research finds that despite their high consumption-based emissions, wealthy people have significant potential…

Climate change is an intergenerational issue, with parents uniquely positioned to influence both current emissions and future generations’ environmental attitudes. This study explores the attitudes,…

Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.

Knowing about the environmental cost of using energy does not drive people to use less, according to a new study.

Human-generated carbon emissions have become a major driver of climate change, with increasing e-commerce activities contributing significantly to thi…

Dr Sam Hampton brings expertise in climate engagement, policy, and behavioural change to his new role as Fellow in Social Transformations.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) produce around half of the UK’s business-related emissions, making them critical to achieving Net Zero. Despite growing private sector solutions, barriers …

The existence of the scheme could not be reported until now because of a court injunction.

Experts are calling for state-sponsored eco-stylists to nudge clients towards sustainable lifestyles.

Small employers’ attitudes towards staff travel

Global surveys consistently show strong public support for tackling climate change, even when that involves making personal sacrifices.

Global surveys consistently show strong public support for tackling climate change, even when that involves making personal sacrifices.

Global surveys consistently show strong public support for tackling climate change, even when that involves making personal sacrifices.

Global surveys consistently show strong public support for tackling climate change, even when that involves making personal sacrifices.

Research by Which? compared levels nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter in homes and street in London Cooking on a gas hob can create higher levels of indoor air pollution than found on one of the UK’s busiest roads, a study has found. The…

Study finds wealthy have larger carbon footprints but are uniquely positioned to have positive effects

Study finds wealthy have larger carbon footprints but are uniquely positioned to have positive effects

Study finds wealthy have larger carbon footprints but are uniquely positioned to have positive effects