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How to Phase-Out Fossil Fuels and Still Win an Election
As the battle over whether to phase out fossil fuels rages at COP28, new UCL research shows how it can be done without sacrificing electoral popularity—even in coal regions.
05 Dec 2023
Opinion: A Peruvian farmer is trying to hold energy giant RWE responsible for climate change
Dr Noah Walker-Crawford (UCL Political Science) writes about a legal case between a German energy giant and a Peruvian farmer that could set a global precedent to hold major polluters responsible for the effects of climate change in The Conversation.
05 Dec 2023
Opinion: COVID inquiry heard Boris Johnson ‘struggled’ with graphs – here are some tips
In the wake of Sir Patrick Vallance's evidence at the Covid inquiry, Professor James Cheshire (UCL Geography) and Rob Davidson (UCL Political Science) explain how scientists can create better data visualisations to help policymakers grasp statistics in The Conversation.
01 Dec 2023