Nudging sustainability

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Nudging sustainability

For Earth Overshoot Day, we explore whether psychology has the solutions to flip our behaviour to be more sustainable.

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The deceptively simple idea that saves food from being wasted

Large households throw away the most food. In an attempt to stop the waste, a simple idea is showing great promise.

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Mind your language

Heatwaves might seem an opportune time to talk about climate change action – but research suggests this could prove ineffectual.

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Bus lanes are efficient and bike lanes are fair – transport messages that work

Building acceptance for sustainable initiatives can be as simple as finding the right way to frame the problem.

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Vegetarian by default

Switching menus so meat is not the default option dramatically reduces meat consumption. But will the effects last?

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Making sustainable shopping easy

A maze of eco-labels and certification means consumers are easily confused. A German initiative aims to provide clarity.

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‘Nudging’ can influence you to do better but it can also backfire

You can ‘nudge’ someone to take up new activities, but unless they truly believe in its value, they won’t keep it up.

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India’s millions consume more than the country can sustain

As the world uses natural resources faster than they can be replenished, India looks to a future of renewable energy.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Nudging sustainability

The deceptively simple idea that saves food from being wasted

Mind your language

Bus lanes are efficient and bike lanes are fair – transport messages that work

Vegetarian by default

Making sustainable shopping easy

‘Nudging’ can influence you to do better but it can also backfire

India’s millions consume more than the country can sustain

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