As Britain swelters through another heatwave, few people will have heard that ministers have quietly dropped plans for solar carports. Cars cooler in summer. Shelter from the rain in winter. Clean electricity all year round. A missed opportunity?

As Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carports

Ministers have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations

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This shows a complete disregard for the significant issues raised by local action groups. I hope there is mitigation for water use and high temperature impacts as well as regulation for this centre. The current approach to and plan for data centres needs review. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Approval of east London datacentre labelled ‘slap in the face’ for local democracy

Campaigners decry Angela Rayner’s backing for Brick Lane project that has only 11 affordable homes

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At astonishing speed, our rights are being cancelled, worldwide. In the UK, the prosecution of Rajiv Menon KC is the latest example of blatant authoritarianism. Why? Because this is what billionaires and corporations demand. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Think our basic rights are safe? In the age of oligarchs and corporate lobbying, think again | George Monbiot

The global assault on our freedoms is coming ever closer to home. Just look at the sinister prosecution of UK lawyer Rajiv Menon, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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I wouldn't disagree with any of this, from Sarah Wilson www.theguardian.com/wellness/202...

Your worst fears about cultural collapse might be true – here’s what you can do about it

Writer Sarah Wilson argues we’re hurtling toward the same end as ancient Rome and the Mayan civilisation – but there’s plenty to fight for

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Climate solutions are about people coming together. With two wonderful #UCL students we delivered a Global Issues Hackathon with a focus on finding interdisciplinary solutions to climate impacts. Our inspiring participants developed truly innovative interventions. blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2026/07/...

How a hackathon can empower students and help solve real world issues

Offering students extracurricular opportunities to engage in today’s global challenges allows them to apply their knowledge, experience and skills to urgent issues...(read more)

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Hope that Burnham might be a good PM and make informed decisions crushed before he even starts: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling

Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licences.

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Today was the last talk in our 25/6 #SRICLEAN seminar series. Thanks to our fantastic speakers fostering discussion on #socialsciences and #climate. Catch up on some of the talks here. www.youtube.com/@CLEAN-UCL @jasminabdelghany.bsky.social Ben Sovacool, Ulf Liebe, @antvalentim.bsky.social

Climate, Learning and Environment Academic Network

CLEAN is an interdisciplinary, collaborative community conducting innovative research meeting the challenges of the climate crisis. Our core aims are to foster an interdisciplinary, collaborative rese...

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UCL Social Research Institute #CLEAN Seminar Series. Book now for our final talk of the series with Dr Antonio Valentim @antvalentim.bsky.social @sriucl.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

The electoral consequences of climate adaptation policies

António Valentim will discuss the electoral consequences of governments' adaptation policies.

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@sriucl.bsky.social with @psychlisa.bsky.social #changepossible

Today’s the day! Meet at 12pm on Park Lane to march together against the far right. Let’s make history.

UCL Climate Crisis–funded project captures students’ views on higher education in a climate‑impacted world—calling for stronger leadership, better access to opportunities and more support for wellbeing. Read the report: https://osf.io/jyu67/overview

Have you completed your 5-a-day? I’m enjoying watching my digital clutter shrink. How about you?

Kristyna Skriczka@kristynaskriczka.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join the Sustainable @sriucl.bsky.social challenge by deleting five things a day. Digital clutter can be as stressful as real clutter, and unused data stored on servers adds to CO₂ emissions. Decluttering clears your mind and helps the planet. #digitalfive With @psychlisa.bsky.social

Join the Sustainable @sriucl.bsky.social challenge by deleting five things a day. Digital clutter can be as stressful as real clutter, and unused data stored on servers adds to CO₂ emissions. Decluttering clears your mind and helps the planet. #digitalfive With @psychlisa.bsky.social

Next Tuesday 24th - final seminar of the term with Prof Ulf Liebe on themes of #climatejustice #climatepolicy @sriucl.bsky.social

Lisa Fridkin@psychlisa.bsky.social · 7mo ago

UCL Social Research Institute #CLEAN Seminar Series. Book now for our next talk with Professor Ulf Liebe. #SocialScience seminar series with leading researchers, topics ranging from #ClimatePolicy and #ClimateJustice to #Energy transitions www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2... @sriucl.bsky.social

Over the next five days join the Sustainable @sriucl.bsky.social challenge by deleting five things a day. Digital clutter can be as stressful as real clutter, and unused data stored on servers adds to CO₂ emissions. Decluttering clears your mind and helps the planet. #digitalfive

Over the next five days join the Sustainable @sriucl.bsky.social challenge by deleting five things a day. Digital clutter can be as stressful as real clutter, and unused data stored on servers adds to CO₂ emissions. Decluttering clears your mind and helps the planet. #digitalfive

Open Access UCL Research: Students’ perspectives on Higher Education in a climate-impacted world discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...

Read the report and see some of our wonderful student partners talking about our @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social funded project on Students' perspectives of HE in a climate-impacted world. doi.org/10.17605/OSF... mediacentral.ucl.ac.uk/Play/131252 #climatecrisis #coproduction #HE #studentvoice

UCL Social Research Institute #CLEAN Seminar Series. Book now for our next talk with Professor Ulf Liebe. #SocialScience seminar series with leading researchers, topics ranging from #ClimatePolicy and #ClimateJustice to #Energy transitions www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2... @sriucl.bsky.social

Challenges in measuring the importance of justice concerns for climate policy support

This presentation invites reflection on the theoretical concepts that underpin research into social acceptance and climate policy support.

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Kristyna Skriczka@kristynaskriczka.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Sustainability Drop In Session 🌱 For UCL students and staff Learn about SRI sustainability policy, ask questions, offer ideas. 📍 Room G1, 10 Woburn Square, UCL Social Research Institute 🗓 Wednesday 4th March ⏰ 12:00–12:50 pm Add your voice to our art mural. No booking needed @sriucl.bsky.social

UCL Social Research Institute #CLEAN Seminar Series 2026. Book now for our next talk with Professor Benjamin Sovacool. #SocialScience seminar series with leading researchers to discuss topics ranging from #ClimateJustice and #Adaptation policies to #Energy transitions

The @sriucl.bsky.social VRA call is live! Postgrad students can join real research projects, from global health and climate activism to arts-based studies and systematic reviews. Huge thanks to colleagues who submitted projects! More info on your student Moodle platform. @ioe.bsky.social #research

We are on the cusp of losing all meaningful coral reefs and it’s barely making the news let alone the headlines.

Blue Planet Society@blueplanetsociety.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’ Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale.’ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We are in a polycrisis. The damage caused by PFCs to our ecosystems and all living things is all part of the climate and ecological breakdown we are watching unfold around us. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn

More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognised

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At #UCU2025 we passed a vital motion backing a year of trade union climate action, starting autumn 2025 we’re embedding climate justice into our union work. Because climate justice is union business. #ClimateAction #UnionPower #UCU2025

Changing your banks to an ethical provider is a simple and highly effective climate action. Make sure to tell your fossil-fueling, destructive bank why you have left them. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

‘We are witnessing ecocide’: Santander accused of funding vast deforestation

In 2024, the Spanish bank provided more than $600m in financing to firms linked to beef, palm oil, soya and supply chains driving deforestation, says Global Witness

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Relieved and pleased to see these foolish and ill-informed comments called out in today's @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Climate experts and politicians round on Tony Blair for ‘wrong message’

Former Labour PM accused of ‘handing talking points’ to Tories and Reform after saying net zero strategy faltering

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This Earth Day, pledge to speak up: share the wonder of nature’s beauty & the deep fear of seeing it all slip away. ‘It’s only by talking about it and feeling what’s going on that we can move forward’ Jen - Science teacher She is one of the authors of Scientists on Survival tinyurl.com/mwesp8hf

Jen Murphy on being a science teacher in the climate emergency

YouTube video by Scientists for Extinction Rebellion

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Another terrible decision www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Luton airport expansion approved by government

Annual passenger numbers are due to almost double to 32 million, despite environmental concerns.

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Open Access UCL Research: The effects of manipulating choice on children’s enjoyment and performance in a reading task discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10...