Month: September 2021

Ad Council teams up with the Potential Energy Coalition to put full national weight behind Science Moms climate campaign to accelerate action

Stuart Mitchell

This summer’s news cycle has been dominated by record-setting heat, droughts, wildfires, and hurricanes impacting families across the country, and punctuated by the sobering IPCC report labeled a “Code Red for humanity.” But the majority of Americans aren’t talking about climate change. According to a new survey released today by the Potential Energy Coalition, while more than 60% of Americans are concerned (or very concerned) about climate change and the environment, only 14% talk about the issue often. Ahead of Climate Week (September 20-26), Science Moms and the Potential Energy…

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University of Cambridge leads team developing a simulator to accelerate the path to net zero flight

Stuart Mitchell

Cambridge University announces the launch of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international group of experts in aerospace, economics, policy, and climate science, who are building an interactive evidence-based simulator enables exploration of scenarios for achieving net zero flight. The simulator will capture the whole aviation sector, from the sources of renewable electricity and raw materials to the production and transport of fuel, and the introduction of new aircraft technologies and operations. Leaders in industry and government will gain an understanding of the potential for change and the trade-offs between…

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British Heart Foundation urges the nation to take on its Declutter Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

More than four out of five (84%) of Brits have unused household items – from clothing to tablets and TVs – unnecessarily cluttering up our homes, according to a new survey we have commissioned.  On average those holding onto unused household items wait almost a year and a half (17 months) before getting rid of them.  The survey, which has been released to mark the launch of the British Heart Foundation’s Declutter Challenge this September, which is encouraging the nation to declutter and donate any preloved treasures to us –…

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PRSA ICON 2021 Shifting to Fully Virtual Event

Stuart Mitchell

Following thoughtful consideration, PRSA has come to the decision that it will no longer be possible to move forward with an in-person ICON 2021 in October due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19 and the continued outbreak of cases across the country. The health and safety of ICON 2021 attendees is the organization’s utmost priority and with that in mind, ICON 2021 will be held as a fully virtual event from October 4-20. Fortunately, a virtual program was already in place for attendees who could not make it to Orlando,…

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Climate solutions, changemakers, and celebrities: major UN podcast series launched

Stuart Mitchell

The UN has launched No Denying It, a new 10-part climate action podcast, featuring interviews with inspiring young activists, and the voices of internationally renowned celebrities, such as actors Ed Norton and Michelle Yeoh. Across the world, young people are refusing to accept the state of the climate, and are fighting to make the planet a better place for them, their families and their communities.  However, their stories tend to be overshadowed by the stream of worrying, and sometimes overwhelming, news surrounding climate change, and the real, immediate, dangers it…

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