Revealed: political and media narratives driving false “backlash” against net zero, says IPPR | IPPR Politicians across the spectrum are out of step with public opinion on net zeroMedia coverage of net zero is more than two and a half times as negative as

"Media coverage of net zero is more than *two and a half* times as negative as public sentiment, creating elite feedback loop"

Really shocked by this @ippr.org report on 'backlash' to #netZero which suggest shifts in attitudes are likely due to political allegiances NOT change in view on NZ policy

The Quiet Collapse of Surveys Part II: adding some nuances Following up on the previous Substack which identified twin threats for surveys: increases in non-response and bots, this follow-up unpacks the nuances, busts myths, and offers practical fixes.

Just wanted to highlight this fab substack by @laurenleek.eu for all the social science enthusiasts out there 🤓

open.substack.com/pub/laurenle...

Commenting to save this to my tbr :)

Wishing a good evening to all standard bike racks... And a very unpleasant evening to wheel wells everywhere

Job opportunity! @cast-centre.bsky.social are seeking a Research Fellow to lead a programme of quantitative behavioural research to advance understanding of climate-relevant behaviour change and life choices.

48 month fixed-term full-time

see: www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

Over 20 years working in transport and I still shake my head. Many people think they understand transport. They use it every day, after all. How complicated can it be? But experienced transport… |... Over 20 years working in transport and I still shake my head. Many people think they understand transport. They use it every day, after all. How complicated can it be? But experienced transport le...

Image from From Russel King on LinkedIn...
www.linkedin.com/posts/russel...
Stat from Media Reform Coalition 2025 report

If three companies (DMG Media, News UK & Reach) shape 90% of UK national newspaper circulation, what could a coordinated campaign do for transport policy support?
#transportPolicy

APA Division 34 (Society for Environmental, Population & Conservation Psychology) invites abstract submissions for its Virtual Conference “Advancing Sustainable Development Goals Through Psychological Research” June 5–6

Abstract Deadline: March 1st
More information: www.sepcp.org/virtual-conf...

web banner announcing that an AI assistant will be added to RStudio.

Et tu, Brute?

Thanks for the info, v helpful. "Unique to Prolific, Authenticity checks use Prolific’s proprietary machine learning model to detect and flag AI-misuse with 98.7% precision" - will you test this using the AI in the link above?

"restricted to the fast, fit and fearless" what a raw line

A Researcher Made an AI That Completely Breaks the Online Surveys Scientists Rely On We can no longer trust that survey responses are coming from real people.”

What checks are currently in place for AI use on the platform, @joinprolific.bsky.social ? And do you have a plan for how this will be handled going forward? Given the pace of developments, it would be prudent to have a proactive strategy, not reactive. #survey #research

Commuting increase revealed by Enterprise in mobility survey One-in-five UK employees are commuting to the office more this year than last.

21% of UK employees are commuting more this year and "40% of drivers have no alternative to the car [...] For those living in rural locations the figure increases to 70%."
Only a third said the bus was a viable option for them. Not good news for people & planet :( #commuting #carDependency

We’re replacing babies with dogs. And it could be making us happier | BBC Science Focus Magazine More people are choosing to raise puppies than babies, but will that make us happier on the whole

Thanks for highlighting this overlooked source of emissions. It makes me wonder - what behaviours could dog ownership be substituting? With the speculated link between low fertility rates and rising pet ownership, the carbon cost of a pet still seems lower than that of having a child

Bike lanes crucial to preventing cycling near misses, major new study suggests Analysis of London commuters' cycle journeys suggests majority of dangerous incidents happen during rush hour and on roads without dedicated cycling infrastructure

London-based study finds "most near misses happen on roads without cycling infrastructure - junctions are particularly hazardous"

This is why our activists tirelessly call for safe cycle infra in every London borough 👇

road.cc/content/news...

CAST Knowledge Exchange Associate Bella Zanin (pictured on the right), Jesse Wise (pictured on the left) and another individual are seated at a table at the Sport Positive Awards 2025, engaged in discussion. The table holds clear glasses, cups, and notebooks. Other participants are visible in the background.

CAST Knowledge Exchange Associate, Bella Zanin (pictured in centre), gestures while speaking at a roundtable at the Sport Positive Awards 2025. The table holds notebooks, cups, and glasses of water. Other groups are visible in the background.

It was fantastic to see CAST's Bella Zanin & Jesse Wise running some insightful roundtables at the #SportPositive25 Summit earlier this month on the topic of sustainable sports apparel, with lots of excitement about where we need to get to. 🎽👏

Photo credit: Sport Positive Summit 2025/Capturise

My pleasure and thank you for the inspiration. Likewise :)

Great to see this issue! Years ago your Yawning at the Apocalypse article by @cameronbrick.bsky.social & @profsanderlinden.bsky.social was pivotal for me in my gap year - it confirmed my suspicions that env. psych. was the right path for me. I hope this issues inspires others in a similar position

This could not be better timing for my R workshop today (incl. how good practice can contribute to FAIR principles) with @entsresearchgroup.bsky.social ! I shall share with the lab group.
⏰ 1-2pm, today
📍 Teams and UoB 10E 3.2

Hi all! I’m looking for research jobs in social psychology, environmental action, & climate policy. I study pro-environmental action, moral and identity processes, scientist advocacy, and universities’ climate responses. I use qualitative and quantitative methods for research with real-world impact.

Reinhard, E., Carrino, L., Courtin, E., van Lenthe, F. J., & Avendano, M. (2019). Public transportation use and cognitive function in older age: a quasiexperimental evaluation of the free bus pass policy in the United Kingdom. American journal of epidemiology, 188(10), 1774-1783.
#transportPolicy

Transport policy is health policy!
"...the free bus pass is associated with improved cognitive function... among older adults... this expand[s] on earlier literature documenting the benefits of [free bus passes] for physical activity, obesity, social engagement, mental health [& quality of life]"

📣The journal @peopleandnature.bsky.social is looking for environmental psychologists to join their editorial board📣
Could this be you?

Please DM @melissamarselle.bsky.social if interested.

#EnvironmentalPsychology #envpsy #environmentalpsych

Switching 50km/h speed limits to 30km/h would protect cyclists while barely affecting commutes, research finds One expert says a cyclist hit by a car travelling 50km/h has about a one-in-ten chance of surviving, while at 30km/h it was a nine-in-ten chance

New study from Melbourne finds reducing residential speed limits from 50km/h to 30 km/h on local roads would protect cyclists from danger, make riding less stressful and get more people cycling while not causing traffic delays for cars.

Railwalks.co.uk - Walks Thousands of Rail Walks Now Available Online!

Fantastic resource. The UK is a nation of #nature lovers. We need to make sure our public transport can give good access to the countryside if #car-free living is ever to become truly popular
www.railwalks.co.uk/walks

🌈 What can children’s imagination teach us about our transport system today?

From a hand-holding transformer to a pollution-eating boat - Could their ideas reveal what really matters to us?

Read more about our project here 👉 tinyurl.com/2ewvf6xb

With the return to term-time, the common cold strikes again! I'd like to bring this one page summary on the benefits of #activeTravel from out of the archives by Prof Adrian Davis of @edinburghnapier.bsky.social University’s Transport Research Institute

tinyurl.com/3uey9ydc

Public engagement team at we the curious

Our public engagement team is at Futures Festival today talking about the future of mobility ✈️🥾🛤️ Come see us at We the Curious!

This is an absolutely brilliant paper that I can only recommend to all those interested in transport poverty/equity but also in sustainable transport/climate, and on how to reconcile the two.

I can only hope that it will have the impact it deserve
doi.org/10.1016/j.er...