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We are the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST); a global hub for understanding the crucial role that people play in fighting climate change. Based at the University of Bath and across five institutions, ESRC-funded. www.cast.ac.uk

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Jun 25

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...

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What does the 2025 CCC Progress Report say about CAST’s ‘sticky issues’? - CAST

CAST responds to the Climate Change Committee's 2025 Progress Report, drawing on CAST’s research on ‘sticky issues’, we discuss where the UK is heading, what’s missing, and why meaningful public engag...

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 13d

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Driving carbon offset donations: Evaluating the effectiveness of nudging, framing, and Nudge+ techniques

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

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 13d

3) Key highlights:
👉 First study to test Nudge + intervention in the e-commerce sector
👉 Default offset was highly effective at increasing offsetting donations
👉 Nudge+ was no more effective than default alone
👉 Intervention effects were not moderated by prior climate or offsetting attitudes

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 13d

2) This study conducted an exploratory online experiment with four e-commerce checkout prototypes to determine whether ‘Nudge+’ approaches (which combine reflection and automatic processing) are more effective than default nudge or information provision to promote offset donations.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 13d

1) Human-generated carbon emissions have become a major driver of climate change, with increasing e-commerce activities contributing significantly to this issue. One possible way to address this issue is through carbon offset donations.

The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 13d

New paper: "Driving carbon offset donations: Evaluating the effectiveness of nudging, framing, and Nudge+ techniques" has been published, co-authored by CAST's Dr Sam Hampton (@samhampton.bsky.social) & Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social) 📣

Read the paper 👇

Driving carbon offset donations: Evaluating the effectiveness of nudging, framing, and Nudge+ techniques

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

doi.org

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Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social · 14d

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.

Climate Crisis Advisory Group @climatecrisisag.bsky.social · 15d

NEW: Methane emissions could lock in 0.3°C of extra warming – pushing societies towards collapse.

Our new report outlines proven, low-cost solutions across energy, agriculture, and waste that could cut emissions by 45% – protecting health, food and livelihoods.

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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · 22d

✅ Free on 18th or 29th September?
🚴‍♀️🧗🏃🏾Athlete, former athlete or work closely with athletes (e.g. personal trainer, coach)?

We'd love you to take part in our online workshop! Open to all sports & countries.

Spaces available:
- Thu 18 Sept (10:00-12:00 BST)
- Mon 29 Sept (18:00-20:00 BST)

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Briony Latter @brionylatter.bsky.social · Aug 14

⚽⛷️🧗 Athlete, former athlete or work closely with athletes e.g. personal trainer, coach? 🚴🏊 🎾

Join a @cast-centre.bsky.social @pledgeball.bsky.social workshop envisaging the future of sport in the context of climate change!

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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 22d

In a time of polarisation for Brits, our research reminds us that climate concern is a unifier.

Take a look at our #BritainTalksClimate research and communication toolkit to start drawing on the important topics that bring us together, for more effective action: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 16d

If you missed it last week, you can now watch the launch webinar for the new #BritainTalksClimate & Nature report and toolkit on Climate Outreach's website 👇

It's a must-have resource for climate communicators on how to communicate the UK public's concern for climate and nature.

Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · 18d

🚀 Our all new Britain Talks Climate & Nature launch webinar is here! climateoutreach.org/media/britai...

👉 Check out the report and toolkit to discover ways to communicate people’s quiet yet clear concern for climate and nature: climateoutreach.org/btc/2025/

#BritainTalksClimate

Britain Talks Climate & Nature launch webinar - Climate Outreach

Britain Talks Climate & Nature exists to better understand and engage with people’s priorities, questions and concerns about climate and nature. Our findings have been released as part of an interacti...

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 20d

We are proud to see our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social), selected as a Lead Author for the IPCC's (@ipcc.bsky.social) Seventh Assessment Report 👏

Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE @lwhitmarsh.bsky.social · 20d

😊 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

IPCC concludes selection of authors for its Seventh Assessment Report — IPCC

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 27d

There's still time to sign up for Climate Outreach's launch webinar for their new research and toolkit for Britain Talks Climate & Nature, happening today from 11am - 12:15pm 👇

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 29d

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...

The University of Bath @uniofbath.bsky.social · Sep 8

📺 Bath psychologist Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE gave evidence to Parliament as part of an inquiry into building public support for a #CleanEnergy transition.

https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/professor-lorraine-whitmarsh-mbe-gives-evidence-to-parliaments-energy-security-net-zero-committee/

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 8

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 8

Read the research paper co-authored by Dr Steve Westlake (@steveclimate.bsky.social) & Prof Rebecca Willis (@bankfieldbecky.bsky.social): link.springer.com/article/10.1...

From stealth to pragmatism: A telling shift in UK politicians’ views on climate action, 2018–2023 - Climatic Change

Limiting global warming to well below 2°C requires politicians to introduce contentious legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Creating a political mandate for this is increasingly challenging w...

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 8

In an article for The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com), CAST affiliate Dr Steve Westlake (@steveclimate.bsky.social) discusses new research which "shows that political “pragmatism” is fast becoming a dangerous form of climate delay".

Read the article 👇

Politicians now talk of climate ‘pragmatism’ to delay action – new study

Politicians talk about being pragmatic on climate change to avoid hard decisions.

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 4

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yesterday, our CAST Director, Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE & affiliate Prof Rebecca Willis gave oral evidence for the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee in Parliament, as leading experts on how to build public support for the UK's energy transition, citing CAST research.

Watch the meeting 👇

3 September 2025 - Building support for the energy transition - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament

14:30 - Room 5, Palace of Westminster

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 3

"Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology" 📣

In an article for The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com), CAST's Prof Wouter Poortinga (@wouterpoortinga.bsky.social) explains why some #ClimatePolicies are more popular than others.

Read the article 👇

Why some climate policies are more popular than others – a psychologist explains

Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology.

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Sep 1

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 👇

Climate Dictionary | Social Transformation

Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh, from the University of Bath explains the role of social transformation in responding to the challenge of climate change.

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Aug 29

How do you talk to your friends about #ClimateAction? 🗣️

In an article for The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com), CAST's Bella Zanin explores the role of everyday climate conversations in shaping public norms and driving action. 🙌

Read the article 👇

How to talk to your friends about climate action

Talking about climate change is one of the easiest and most effective climate solutions. So why are so few of us having climate conversations?

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Aug 15

Excellent article by @wouterpoortinga.bsky.social on drivers of climate policy support.

Perception matters. Policies must be seen to be fair & effective. Ppl need to know they’re not alone in supporting climate action.

“Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology.”

Why some climate policies are more popular than others – a psychologist explains

Climate action does not just need good policy, it also needs good psychology.

theconversation.com

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Climate Outreach @climateoutreach.bsky.social · Aug 27

📢 Less than two days left to apply to be one of our valuable researchers!

Do you have a background in social science research and an enthusiasm for climate communications? Help us tell a new and impactful climate story.

Apply by this Friday 29th August 👉 app.beapplied.com/apply/rlribw...

Researcher

Climate Outreach is seeking an experienced social sciences researcher, with an interest in climate communication. The Researcher will be responsible for conducting research to a high standard using qu...

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Aug 28

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Aug 28

We're pleased to see our CAST Director Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE (‪@lwhitmarsh.bsky.social‬) featured in this month's #ClimateConversations episode by the Met Office (@metoffice.gov.uk), talking all things climate communications. 👇

Listen to the full conversation: youtu.be/JeezeLVllzM?...

Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · Aug 26

In this month's Climate Conversations Alex Burkill talks to Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh from University of Bath at the Exeter Climate Forum about the power of collective action in order to combat the challenges we face from our changing climate.

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · Aug 21

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