Issue #105: Boosting beliefs

updated on 06 September 2024
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Increasing belief in climate change: A new study reported in Phys.org has revealed that 97% of climate scientists agree that human activity is the primary cause of climate change. Researchers then found that highlighting this level of expert agreement, particularly in countries with high climate scepticism, can significantly boost acceptance of climate science. This approach is seen as a promising strategy to enhance public understanding and drive action on climate issues. [Phys.org]

The power of community: According to Future Net Zero, the London-wide project Sharing Spaces is enabling organisations to set up their own centres to provide learning on climate action. Experts have emphasised that when people feel supported by their community, they are more likely to shift their consumption habits and make more sustainable choices. This continued education and community building is vital to closing the climate action-ambition gap and empowering individuals to collectively contribute to climate solutions. [Future Net Zero]

Sharing Spaces is taking over under-used locations to promote climate action through education. Image source: Ashden / Unlock Net Zero
Sharing Spaces is taking over under-used locations to promote climate action through education. Image source: Ashden / Unlock Net Zero

Business Spotlight - Lidl

The retail giant Lidl has launched a new product in the Netherlands that combines 60% minced beef with 40% pea protein. This industry-first creation aims to appeal to the growing number of flexitarians by offering a more sustainable option without requiring a full switch to plant-based diets. Lidl buyer Geert de Vries claims, "Even for the real meat lover, this minced meat mix is indistinguishable from regular minced meat”. The move is part of Lidl's broader strategy to meet consumer demands and increase its plant-based protein sales to 60% of all protein sales by 2030. [Edie]

Lidl's new hybrid product launch comes at the same time that the supermarket has reduced the price of its own-brand plant-based meat and dairy products. Image source: Lidl Nederland
Lidl's new hybrid product launch comes at the same time that the supermarket has reduced the price of its own-brand plant-based meat and dairy products. Image source: Lidl Nederland

The Big Picture

Thanks to climate change, England had its wettest 18 months on record from September 2022 to February 2024. This had a major impact on farming, with high rainfall leaving soils waterlogged. UK production of vegetables dropped by 4.9% in 2023 compared to the year prior, according to figures from Defra. Image source: Carbon Brief
Thanks to climate change, England had its wettest 18 months on record from September 2022 to February 2024. This had a major impact on farming, with high rainfall leaving soils waterlogged. UK production of vegetables dropped by 4.9% in 2023 compared to the year prior, according to figures from Defra. Image source: Carbon Brief
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