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The climate crisis gives science a new role. Here’s how research ethics must change too

The climate crisis gives science a new role. Here’s how research ethics must change too

Young people across the world have taken to the streets again, demanding decision-makers at COP26 listen to the science. But if science is to live up to these expectations, a fundamental rethinking of research ethics in light of the climate and ecological crises is needed. The ongoing planetary crises create new ethical dilemmas for researchers. […] … learn more→

Universities have alerted us to the scale of the climate crisis – now they must lead in showing society how to solve i

Universities have alerted us to the scale of the climate crisis – now they must lead in showing society how to solve i

After increasingly stark scientific warnings and unprecedented mass mobilisations of school children and rebellious citizens, the climate crisis is finally starting to be acknowledged in the halls of decision making. The UK has now committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, mirroring momentum in France and the rest of the EU for similar targets. But there’s a long way to go yet. Government targets […] … learn more→