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To effectively tackle the climate challenge, decision-makers across the political spectrum need to understand and engage with the nuances and practicalities, and effectively communicate the objectives, rationale and benefits of action to the public.

This is particularly important given the misinformation and intentional disinformation affecting the discourse on why we should act, the implications for our economy and society, and the efficacy of specific interventions.

This collection of essays, authored by academics from across the UK, explores a range of topics that often feature in public and policy discussions on climate change. The objective is to provide greater clarity about what is fact and what is false to advance evidence-based decision-making and accelerate the UK’s progress on addressing climate change.

The collection was co-commissioned by the Grantham Institute at ³Ô¹ÏÍø and the . 

Contents and contributors

In addition to featuring in the above publication, these essays have also been published individually as webpages across both the Grantham Institute ³Ô¹ÏÍø and Grantham Research Institute LSE websites.                          

Why is achieving net zero necessary? Author: Joeri Rogelj, ³Ô¹ÏÍø

How reliable is a renewables-dominated electricity system in comparison to one based on fossil fuels? Author: Keith Bell, University of Strathclyde

How cost-effective is a renewables-dominated electricity system in comparison to one based on fossil fuels? Author: Keith Bell, University of Strathclyde

How well suited are heat pumps to UK homes and how economical are they? Author: Meysam Qadrdan, Cardiff University

How well equipped is the UK charging infrastructure to support greater uptake of electric vehicles? Author: Liana Cipcigan, Cardiff University